House of Fraser – Winter 2011

Forties glamourForties glamour is set to be big this autumn/ winter so prepare your wardrobe. When we say glamour, we do mean glamour complete with furs, pearls and gloves and all the rest that goes with it.Hemlines have dropped past the knee as femininity is shown but not paraded. Pencil skirts and unexpected colour combinations are also included in the style set for the coming months – some with slits to add some sexiness. Fedoras and pussy bow blouses were also on show as will be pretty tea dresses. This is all following the trend of, as wealth goes down and austerity rises, hemlines get lower and higher.BoysBoy’s clothes on women have been a popular look in recent years and the trend is set to continue in the coming seasons. Pin stripes, felt suiting, ties and straight trousers will be the order of the season for those who wish to look like their men.Expect slouchy cuts and few curves as women become covered in the male forms clothing for the coming season. A trend pushed by the love of transsexual models, as well as boys wearing female clothing on the cat walk.Sequins and bows may brighten things up, as will the odd sparkle of glitter and red horse riding jackets here and there.TartansExpect the tartan trend of weaves to return for the winter also. Plaid has moved denim right over as the material to team your clothing up with for the coming season. This material is commonly teamed up with a silk blouse for effect.Burberry took this trend and added flat hats for girls and boys alongside their tartan. If you’re not so keen on the look from head to toe, you may just prefer to add a scarf.FetishFetish wear is also big this season, racy black clothing is part and parcel of some of the more racy looks for 2011. PVC, latex and leather are all big ones for the coming season for the not so faint of heart.Save the bondage bindings ad strap up the corsets, this is all very common for the coming season, as the Dita von Teese effect continues. Include inserts and panels to add that extra bit of naughtiness and to cancel out the more sedate 1940s styles that are coming to the fore also. Chokers in all sort s of glamorous to not so glamorous styles are also set to be popular in the coming period.PrintsIf you wish to cancel out the whole leather and black factor of the fetish gear, it’s also excellent to know that floral and prints will also be very popular for the coming season. Choose from decorative, spot, motif and a wide selection of others on dresses and tops to brighten yourself up and prevent the winter blues.This is also a great place to begin experimenting at home with your own clothing and making a little piece of customised apparel. Use Faberge eggs and the Chinese Qing Dynasty for ideas on what to print.ColoursJewel Tones such as emerald and ruby are also set to be very popular in the coming season. These tones mirror the want for classic looks and deep and fantastic colours and replace the bright colours and pastels of last season. High voltage gold and silvers are also set to be common in the coming season and should brighten up the season.All of these trends will be widely available for House of Fraser Dundrum in the coming weeks and will make certain you stand out for 2011.