fashion n trends

Watching this year's models walk down the strip doubtless brought back some memories. A mixture of a 60s housewife, an office receptionist and a bombshell may have come to mind. As tacky as that sounds, the look is really quite astonishing. By mixing up the 50s, 60s, 70s and today, a new style has appeared.

A silky, flared gathered skirt that drapes the knees together with a revealing low-cut, brightly printed top caught everybody's attention. Donna Reed, as she might look today is quite attractive. Complete along with pointed toe heels sporting wide shiny bows let the nightlife begin.

What's interesting about this year's summer styles is that there is something for everyone. Above the knee, below the knee and mid-calf are all featured, wrapping together the 60s and 70s. There does not appear to be any one specific colour but a bunch of pleasing tans, blues, and black.

Career minded women can find a below the knee skirt with low scooped neckline tops in numerous designs. Square cut, rounded, collared or draped cuts accented with macram or lace produce a girly look. Layered lace dresses show the world that it is okay to be modest and horny. Tassels that hang in front from the waist are great for providing a new look to a plain dress.

Regardless your body shape, dresses have been engineered to make you radiate. Belted gathered dresses with a modest lovely top may not reveal much skin but being modest in dress has always been attractive. Straight shifts that carry a long lean body turn heads more so than a pants suit. Sheer maxi dresses are the one exception to the rule.

Casual wear features long, loose fitting bellbottoms and obviously, denim. Highlighting curves in all of the right places looks to be more of importance than jeans of the past. No worry, skinny jeans are still here and potentially will be for a while. The army scene that has lasted long over 10 years is finally over.

The punk scene hasn't vanished but changed in a positive way. Gone with the gothic and grunge and in with the leather and peculiar tees. Teenagers are still making a statement in ways that show style but are employing a more motorcycle chic trend to point out it. Biker clothing is also finding a rather more gentle and interesting aptitude by adding suede, belts and colour.

The styles of dresses and outfits for this year are proving that a rather more pleasing look is necessary. By taking the best of the past and updating to fit today's world is just what was needed. Well fitting garments that show feminism and confidence is the result .