Trend Alert: It's a Movement

Before you start accusing me of being a Harem pant sympathiser (of which there is some truth in that, I’ll admit), there are other ways to get a little summer volume. My favourite are the deconstructed tulip shapes that both have a lot more “tulip/bell shape” and less tailoring than seasons before.


 

1: Tie Bottom Genie pant $70.00 from Dotti

2: White Suede Our Tomorrow pants $259.00 from Blanco Boutique

3: Black and Ivory Print skirt $189.00 from Veronica Maine

 

Add a length of ribbon, a soft fabric tie or a little ruffle and watch the wind pick it up. You don’t need a lot of deconstructed, expensive fashion forme to make the trend work. Just a little extra fabric will do the job!


 

1: Carnaby top $169.99 from Moochi

2: Racing Ruffle cami $60.00 from Dotti

3: Fringe clutch $39.90 from Portmans

 

I love a long length to create a real sense of drama; the way a maxi dress swishes as you walk is pretty and so summery! Choose a bouncy heavy fabric for a lot of drape, or one in a softer more chiffon fabric for some goddess like movement.


 

1: Glam Maxi dress $89.95 from Just Jeans

2: Water Lilly Halter maxi $110.00 from Just Jeans

3: Alexandra Owen Full Length dress from Alexandra Owen

 

Soft chiffons and floaty tulle are perfect for any summer occasion. My favourite way to wear these fabrics is with a tunic or great top.


 

1: Tears for Fears Assym dress $359.00 from Just Jeans

2: Floral kaftan $65.00 from Stitch Ministry

3: Tammy Halter Frilled dress $59.95 from Glassons