I’ve lived all over the world albeit mostly in the United States once I was “of age” but even in my travels, I am drawn to how different people do “casual”. Head to the left coast and casual is undoubtedly based on yoga pants and the like. Run to the east coast and the backbone of casual is denim. Down south casual seems to look a little more dressed up and for the ladies, it can be more dresses and
So you throw on jeans and a button down shirt, and waah-laa – you’re casual. Not! Actually you look like a businessman whose suitcase got lost. To truly achieve “casual”, enter our FIVE step program! Fit still matters. Oversized doesn’t mean casual Focus on two neutrals and one “color” = three colors! Layer lightly The shoes shouldn’t be the same ones worn to work Invest in three pairs of weekend pants (dark denim, cargo, khakis) Now go forth and conquer
The D&G 2011 Fall RTW collection paid homage to the elementary school basics–alphabet letters and neon “bright” (like the highlighter brand!) colors covered the runway. Layering and the mix ‘n match of pattern (the ABC’s, stripes, etc.) were key to this collection with definite hints to an 80’s silhouette including cropped tops, pencil skirts, oversized sweaters and leggings galore. Ladies, cinch that waist with a D&G signature “tube” belt over an oversized sweater and leggings in an energized print and
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