The return of the mini has been giving me agita. I am way over 50 but know that when a trend becomes a style you better get on board or face being sent out to pasture like Tootle of Little Golden Books fame.
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| Tootle happy to go, me not so much |
Alexandra Shulman, former editor of British Vogue, now writes for the Daily Mail and posted this guide to the "New Mini After 50". She's seen what Balmain and Dior (as well as others) have shown for 2022 and predicts the mini is back. How not to look like mutton dressed as lamb?
Alexandra's tips (in her words):
> A simple shaped skirt with nothing frou-frou allows us to experiment with the silhouette on top. A balloon-sleeved shirt tucked in and belted is a great option. In the evening simply unbutton and add a necklace or statement earrings.
> Long blazer jackets (belted if you wish) are the modern pairing rather than anything with a whiff of the cropped boucle jackets of the 1980s, while a roll, funnel or simple crew neck is an easy option, again kept long and crucially loose. This is not the time to embrace the embonpoint (aka your bosom).
> I would aim for neutrals—navy, white, black—and consider textures such as suede and leather which add sophistication. Bold prints can also be terrific, but avoid anything too ditsy, such as a pastel floral.
> The model above is 51 and wearing dark semi-opaque tights (very dense black can look a trifle frumpy), but for evening try a pair of patterened sheers...which add an elegant glamour when teamed with a simple black top and skirt.
> Teenagers pair theirs with Doc Martins, but rebel-cool is a hard one to pull off past a certain age. Low-heeled leather boots are better...or a block-heel square-toed mule. High, spiky heels are best avoided.
What will happen when we hit Summer and tights will be out of the question? I'm not throwing away my favorite midi skirts just yet...
Having successfully avoided wearing skinny jeans, I've been out here in the pasture for years. I happily wore mini-skirts the first go-round, so at 68, going on 69, I feel fine about sticking to pants, dresses over pants, and maxi dresses. In any case, thanks to the ongoing pandemic, and my need to protect an immunocompromised family member, I have nowhere I can safely go.
ReplyDeleteI hope you noticed tongue was firmly planted in cheek for that pasture remark. Once upon a time there was a "be there or be square" attitude in fashion. Nowadays anything goes, though good taste never goes out of style. That goes for jeans styles as well! Thank you for writing and continue to stay well.
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