Something about Fashion Changes in 2013

Fashion is a general term for a popular style or practice, especially in clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup and furniture. It also refers to the newest creations made by designers and are bought by only a few number of people. Things you may not know is that the sociocultural phenomenon called "fashion," that is, styles being widely adopted for a limited period of time, was not part of dress in the ancient world. It hasn't connected with clothing until the time when people paid attention to what they worn. 

Fashion in clothing changes year after another, especially in recent years, it changes so fast that people feel hard to catch up with it. In fact, in ancient times, fashion evolved slowly. Long before, fashion was actually a word for nobles. Poor people only concerned about the warmth and comfort. For nobilities, clothes that would make them look loyal and elegant could be called in fashion. As a result, in old days, the symbols of fashion could be pearls, jewelries, ball grown, glasses and hairstyles that had a heavy look. Later on, fashion changes in the preferred style of a nation. It was often connected to social or political changes. For example, the Greeks and Italians were used to support the elegant army uniforms and count-attires, for the unique and intricate concepts in designs reflected a kind of national spirit.

Now, fashion changes rapidly, because in the modern society where information can be easily got. Today, miniskirts are popular, and maybe right the day after tomorrow long skirts will be fast in fashion again. However, the new trends haven't stopped old ideas from coming back. Designers often get inspiration from ancient fashions for many of the modern day fashions.

When it comes to elements that affect the change of fashion, culture should be the first taken into consideration. As time goes by, people are more and more open-minded. As a result a bikini, which was considered taboo before, is in great demand in fashion market. Similarly, due to the fact of culture differences, the veil that is popular in middle east maybe is not wanted in other counties. Therefore, specific styles differed from one culture to another. Within a culture some changes took place over time, but those changes usually occurred slowly, over hundreds of years.

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Warm Weather Fashion 2013

Get Mod for Spring

This year the mid-west and east had the winter season last longer than usual. The sun has started to shine again and for most women it is time to start thinking about spring and summer wardrobe, swim wear, and accessories like jewelry and glasses. Hopefully, even if in these economic hard times you will be able to add one or new pieces to your wardrobe, to give you a fresh look to go with the warmer seasons.

Capes and Metallics Make the Seasonal Transition

Some of the early spring trends like capes made out of lighter materials can hold over until May or be brought out for cool summer evenings. The tailored cape can be worn into an over chilled office. There are of course any numbers of less tailored capes that are in neutral colors

The can be used to ‘dress” up sleeveless t- shirt dresses. Capes make plain summer day dresses them appropriate for an outdoor café or concert .They are great for events that might become slightly chilly. Metallics are big this spring and tailored capes can be found in linen look fabrics. A metallic cape will probably last into fall, as the cape does not appear to be going any wear right at the moment. Brushed metallic clothing in pastels will most likely be limited to the warmer months. The more traditional silver and gold can probably travel a few seasons.

hiny and Sheer for Summer

Pastel metallic material appearing in very retro looking clothing and some that is straight out of 60’s sci-fi. Jackie O style suits are really making a statement when metallic material appears in the brocade. In skirts for spring you find less of the 60’s Woodstock folk look and more the early 60’s “That Girl Look.”

Any thing sheer is in for the warmer months. There is less emphasis on, “the lace sheer look.” Most of the sheer material looks like it was made our mother’s pools cover ups from the mid 70’s. There is also a great deal of interesting ribbon and sheer fabrics out there. Again, this stuff is great for summer evening wear and the pool, but a little much for even the most progressive office. The best part of sheer clothing is showing off the great camisoles and delicate slips that can be shown tastefully under this clothing.

The Natural Look and All that is not!

For those who really what to embrace the futuristic all kinds of sci-fi inspired plastic wear is out there. If you look the zip lock look, the next two seasons you can probably get a way with it. It is like the mod sixties has collided with the mellow mid 70’s. The hobo and peasant look is back, but so are all the bold patterns, plastic synthetics, and bright primary colors of the mid 60’s. Black and white bold patterns are in and can be worn past Indy race day.

Vintage swimwear is in and you can cover up a little bit more and still be fashionable. Mismatched bikini’s allow you to maybe get several looks out of a fewer pieces while having a great deal of fun. Digital prints are like the new tie dye and you can make a bold statement in because they are in very bright colors.

This year seems to be a new twist on trends from the years of plastic fantastic of the 60’s to the back to the nature trend of the mid 70’s

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