Romantic Fall 2005 Fashions
Romantic Fall 2005 Fashions
by: Catherine Olivia
Get swept away in romance this fall. As usual, designers are pulling out all the stops designing for fashion forward women for Fall 2005.
The new look is girlish, innocent romance. Some are calling this new look “Gypsy Romantic.” It is accentuated with the use of lush fabrics and rich colors with patterns inspired by middle eastern culture. It’s made fun and flirty with embellishments of fur, pearls, sequins, and beading.
Velvet coats in gem tone colors such as emerald and ruby with fur trim around the collar. Taffeta dresses in gold with midnight blue velvet accents, elegant woven jacquard jackets with Inca inspired designs, shear sequined viole camisoles. A rich emerald green sweater with a seed-pearl neckline. Indian and Thai inspired tunics paired with pencil pants, a Peruvian inspired woven top paired with a short boiled wool jacket worn with a silk georgette skirt. Layering plays a big role in this new look.
Designers have taken this new romantic look into account, right down to your toes. Moroccan-inspired jeweled shoes are being called the “look of the moment.” These new jeweled shoes come in a wide array of colors, and fabrics. They feature hand inlaid sequins and seed beading. Some are also further embellished with embroidery. You can find these embellished shoes in flats, wedges, open toes or 4 inch heels. The best part of these shoes is that they’re fancy enough to be worn for dress-up with a gown, or to work, yet they have a bit of playfulness about them and can be worn with casual pants, jeans or capris. You can have these shoes do all the talking. Place them center stage by pairing them with a simple black dress and stockings. I guarantee you’ll be stopped by strangers who’ll think you’re Cinderella!
There is also the bag of the season, the hobo. It seems that the old saying “everything old is new again” pertains to the hobo bag. Hobo bags have never truly gone out of style. This season the designers bring them to you in a variety of colors and fabrics. Metallic and iridescent leather hobos are hot. Woven fabric bags are hot. Suede or corduroy. Some designers have captured an edgier rock and roll look using studs, buckles and whip stitching as accents.
Play with any of these fashions. Buy a new tunic and pair it with your favorite jeans and boots. Anything goes. By adding a few new choice pieces to your existing wardrobe you too can have the “Gypsy Romantic” look.