New inspirations- looking back

Following a new fad on 70's.

"The Irony of Fate" 1975 (USSR)

When it comes to fashion I enduringly keep having bursts of 'gut feelings', and this autumn was not an exception.

Before my dear mother rang me, inquiring whether I had seen the recent issue of Bazaar, which I need to admit I did not, she solemnly announced to me me that ‘the browns were back’. 

Colour palettes in fashion are always dictated by season. Changing weather conditions, darker days and maroon folliage makes it compulsorily to replace summer outfits onto cashmere knits.  This is why we find fuscous colours prevailing in autumn and  fairer in spring. But if the last couple of years proceeded under the banner of all shades of grey this time it is overtaken by the old-school browns.

Chloe A/W collection

Jersey, wool and crêpe de Chine (which you won't be able to find these days, but the advantage of it was that it did not crease- at all) accompany the melody of browns.

Due to  evolving manufacturing and cheap production costs jersey was especially popular and broadly available then on the market . 


But wearing jersey-made clothes can gravily disadvantage your look if worn improperly. The fabric has a tendency to visually enhance bodily curves. "Not to be flattered at any times" , these are not sort of curves that you imagine could make you look phisically appealing.  Jersey, along with most of the close-fitting knitted textiles visually enlarges your body provided  that it repeats the shape of your body but also layers that extra thickness. Also it produces multiple  creases and protuberant masses of material in a waist area. In short it does not flow. 


The good thing about repetitive cicles of fashion- it gives you a chance to learn from our own fashion contempts- commited in the past.  But fashion is so intervined with human psychology and perception of emotions that it gets  almost impossible to resist temtation of 'commiting a fashion assault' once again.
Of course repetitive circles do change as the textile industry develops along with other sectors of production. And the 'new era jersey' has become much more flexible and pliable to our desires, still advantageous in providing warmth and comfort.

The advice would be to combine various materials. 

As the jersey top/sweater/polo neck would perfectly go with a wool skirt or trousers. Wool is also heavier which grants you an elegance.

A duet of knits and leather would also guarantee you a  'fashion visa' into this season. Consider something of an aviator look, as offered by Burberry (right). 

And if this seems to be just nice, but feels like 'needing some boost', a bright detail would do the trick. Whether a  bright shirt's collar, a tie, or  an accessory of your own choise would liven up any too 'standoffish' look. Be creative and put some zest into it, just don't overdo.