Runway trends range from the awe-inspiring to the plain weird, but where it comes to real people with real budgets, it’s the practical styles that really cut it.
An article by Penny K
Trends come and go, but the one thing that remains is its ability to stir emotions like a good TV series. As I drool over images taken fresh from the aisles of fashion shows, I find myself either going “wow!” or “whoa.”
Whether it be beautiful or out of this world, the other thing about runway trends is that they also cost ten bombs. It’s the stuff dreams are made of.
Below are some ways you can aspire to the Fall trends of 2009 but without burning a hole in your pocket, starving yourself and feeling miserable in a beautiful frock – Or is that the whole idea?
Wear One Shoulder Dresses
Wearing one shoulder dresses draws attention to the face, shoulders and neck. It’s every girl’s must-have. But attempt with caution; not everyone can pull this off.
Wear Leather Pants
I’m being honest, I don’t know how I feel about leather pants, if it’s mushrooming all over runways this season I guess it must be acceptable… It’s rumoured to take off 5 pounds off its wearers. Yes, and that’s also if you’re 5”8 and weigh 100 pounds to begin with.
Wear Neon Pink 
Apparently glow is go this season so chuck your inhibitions aside and put on some bright peony will you? Think pink and even purple.
Wear Big Shouldered Jackets
You know those shoulder pads you frantically ripped out of your mother’s vintage blazer? Retrieve them from your sewing stash and stitch them right back on! Shoulder pads are here to stay – in a big way.
Wear an Edgy LBD
These days if your black dress is little, it’s not good enough. It has to have an edge. Think mesh or asymmetrical slashes. This season, go the extra mile to make a statement with slight touches of Special.
Wear Accordion Pleat Tops
This top is a fashion heaven-send for both the chesty and the less so. Its volume highlights the décolletage (which is supposed to be sexy) providing a toning down effect for the Busty and leaves the chest area of the Less Blessed inconspicuous.
I’d def wear a hot pink dress. I wonder if my boss would mind though!
Hey Julia! Haha. Yeah perhaps keep the hot pink dresses for the weekend. Alternatively, throw on a black blazer over a hot pink dress – make sure the dress isn’t too short. I think that’s acceptable for Fridays.