A huge trend that has hit all the shops here this Spring has been the 70's look. I am not a big fan of boho style - it is generally too unstructured to really make my heart sing. However, this resurgence of 70's style has brought with it the return of the flare and the bootcut. I really like the freshness of the new silhouette, but I was concerned that it was not a look I would be able to wear. It seemed to me that the extra width on the bottom would require a fitted top to balance it and I usually prefer some volume over my chest, especially in the warmer months when I am not wearing a jacket or cardigan.
The solution I have found has been the tunic top.
Pants: Cue
I had several in my closet from last summer, and I have bought another one this season to get the "white-out" look. A few of these are dresses which are a little too short to be work-appropriate. They are now going to do double duty as both at-home summer wear as a dress and over pants as a tunic for work.
I think the trick with this type of pairing is to choose a tunic with a triangular shape.That way, the top flares out in a way that echoes the pants. The shape also draws the eye down, and the narrow, fitted shape on the shoulder and chest becomes a part of the overall silhouette rather than the focus of the outfit. Wearing all one colour also helps create a long vertical shape that de-emphasises my chest. This is essentially a longer version of the trapeze top silhouette that I wore a lot last summer but with the fun addition of flared pants.
One of the things I love about fashion is the excitement of the new, and the clever reinterpretation of the old. How do you feel about the return of the flare?
Living in the 70's by Skyhooks
Interestingly, I think this tunic works better without breasts. A curvaceous figure would just clutter the cool clean lines. Really a great look!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Megan. I think you are right - straight lines are a good thing with this style!
DeleteJust want to add that I think it's great that you post these pictures. You have such a lovely sense of style. I've lurked for a while and just wanted to let you know how much your postings are appreciated by a flat-chested sister.
DeleteThat is such a nice thing to say, Megan. Thank you. It is very encouraging to know that my efforts are of value to others.
DeleteI think you look fantastic but I am nervous about the flare for me...I am short, with short legs and I am afraid that flares make me look to "rooted" or square shaped...a tighter fitting leg seems to work better for me. But I am in love with your top and love the asian inspired necklace with it.Beautiful look!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, Vickie - I always wear heels with flare for that exact reason, and it tends to limit where I wear them. You can't go wrong with narrow pants and I think they look great under tunics. The necklace was a cheap one from one of the teen-y costume jewellery shops. I sometimes find that have some fun items with very little investment. :)
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