We’ve had the hipster, the
high-waisted and the peplum but as we recap over the AW13 collections from
London Fashion Week it is notable that the dropped waistline forms the
structure of the new season’s silhouette.
Somewhere between the statement shift
dress and the peplum – The dropped waistline incorporates a fitted top and
structured bottom created with a peplum or a pleated stitch while the horizontal
waistline sits just below the hips rather than around the natural waist.
Featured as a key piece in the AW13
collections at Mulberry, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Alexander Mcqueen, David
Korma, Temperley London and Christopher Kane. These designers have fully
explored the innovative nature of dress design to enhance the female form and
create a staple wardrobe update on a classic piece.
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| The Dropped Waistline from Alexanda Mcqueen (Left) Just Cavalli (Centre) Moschino (Right) |
Although you may have become
accustomed to cinching in the waist to meet the demands of previous trends –
the drop waist influenced by an early 1920’s silhouette can help elongate
the upper body, lengthening the torso to create the illusion of height.
The versatile piece can be worked
into your own style by teaming it with a leather jacket, and chunky ankle boots
for a cool day look, or style with sky scraper heels, an oversized clutch and a
statement necklace for an evening outfit of the ultimate elegance.
Piece created as part
of my contribution to stylobalonline.com,
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Words: Nathalie Dawe
Words: Nathalie Dawe
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