Posts Tagged ‘ASOS’

The Tee: Anything but Basic

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

When I went rummaging through my closet for a trusty t-shirt to welcome the warm weather, I realized my tee collection could use a serious upgrade. Many of my once highly favored shirts are now faded, ill-fitting and not on par with the season’s tee trends. Naturally, I went looking for some new ones to replace the old!

As an essential part of a spring and summer wardrobe, t-shirts have the uncanny ability to be dressed up or down, all while keeping you nice and cool (literally and figuratively!). This season, the tee selection includes graphic, patterned, cropped, oversized, embellished and classic styles to suit your mood and diverse tee needs. With this kind of variety, the tee is now anything but basic. The styles are vast, the outfits infinite, so experiment freely this casualwear! Try a cropped tee with a pair of jersey harem pants. Or a neon-hued, oversized tee with a pair of leggings and snakeskin ballet flats. A graphic t-shirt will create an interest-adding contrast when worn with a cotton blazer, wide-leg linen pants, and a cork wedge. Check out these other styles to update your tee collection this season.

Clockwise from upper left:

1. Two-sided gray jersey tee ($25; Akira)
2. Stella McCartney oversized tee with stripes and hibiscus print ($421; farfetch.com)
3. Graham & Spencer pink and gray contrast tee ($152; Neiman Marcus)
4. Striped cropped tee ($35; Sofia Vintage)
5. Whistles Eiffel Tower t-shirt ($76; ASOS)
6. Tribal v-neck tee ($24; Urban Outfitters)

By Danielle Parker

Images courtesy of Akira, farfetch.com, Neiman Marcus, Sofia Vintage, ASOS, and Urban Outfitters

Tags: Akira, ASOS, farfetch.com, Graham & Spencer, Neiman Marcus, Sofia Vintage, Stella McCartney, Urban Outfitters, Whistles
Posted in StyleBlog | No Comments »

Eternal Trend: The Trench Coat

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Fashion is fleeting and ever evolving, but there are some staples that remain in vogue season after season. The trench coat is one of those. A classic go-to for spring and fall, this jacket was invented during WWI to keep soldiers warm and dry, and now we wear it for the same reasons—but mostly for its undeniable style, of course. Even in its timelessness, the trench has been reconstructed in a variety of ways this season. From ruching to ruffles, the designs may not be totally traditional in form, but they’re no less fabulous. Whether you’re looking for your first trench, an upgrade, or a new style for your collection, spring 2010 is bringing us loads of options that pack wearability and flair, with all the chic connotations the trench implies.

Clockwise from upper left:

1. Classic trench in khaki from Banana Republic ($198)

2. Gray linen-blend trench coat from Old Navy ($50)

3. Mike & Chris “Marlton” trench with detachable hood ($341; Fix; 1101 W Fulton Street)

4. White trench with full skirt by Contrarian ($538; SHE Boutique)

5. Purple “Duchesse Silk Knotted Epaulette” trench coat by Burberry ($2,795)

6. “Ink Trench Coat” by ASOS ($111)

7. J.Crew‘s “Icon Trench” in light khaki ($298)

By Meghan Turner

Images courtesy of Banana Republic, Old Navy, Fix Boutique, SHE Boutique, Burberry, ASOS, and J.Crew

Tags: ASOS, Banana Republic, Burberry, Contrarian, Fix Boutique, J.Crew, Mike & Chris, Old Navy, She Boutique, trench coat, Trends
Posted in StyleBlog | No Comments »