Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Crazy, colourful legs for Winter 2012

You can not MOVE in a shop this season without seeing colourful trousers, jeans, cords, leggings and tights. Marvellous I say! A multitude of options for people of all ages, stages and sizes. Too young? to faddy? ah, come on, fashion is supposed to be fun and there are heaps of ways to indulge without breaking the bank.

There really is a colour skinny jean for everyone! If you don't feel comfortable wearing a skinny jean by itself (many don't) then how about using them as a thicker type of legging over a tunic dress or top? So don't get caught up worrying about your thighs or calves, instead just think about creating a great A-line shape over them and they will peak out below as that wonderful splash of colour I so enjoy seeing people wearing.

I am also liking this option for all the coloured straight and fitted cords. What a wonderful, fun, warm texture to have in your wardrobe. I have always been a bit fan of cords as an alternative to jeans in the winter months. Stylish, stretchy and textured. Not that big chunky 70s cord either, nowadays it's a finer, sleeker version.

Legging and tights are around in a multitude of colours, patterns and textures. What fun. I am in tights heaven at the moment. As a warm tone I have chalked up berry colours, mustard, teal and chocolate brown of late. I like to add these to make a patterned dress pop or just liven up a plainer block coloured outfit. If these scare you then throw them on with a pair of boots and all you end up seeing is just a little hint below the knee. Not so scary then.

So people of Wellington, who love their black and might not budge on a coloured coat this season (I'll get you next winter!) then lets see some coloured legs on show instead. I'm happy with baby steps into the wonderful world of colour. For those of you who embrace and love wearing colour, start thinking about how you can 'clash' a few of those colours. Enjoy, stay warm and always colourful.

Stay colourful!
Trudi
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