The Runway: Your Guide to Fashion

By Alvin

Every girl wants to fit in. Every girl wants to stand out. How do they do that exactly? It is by making their own fashion statement. What is fashion anyway? It is a general term that pertains to a trendy style. Now, where do they find the latest fashion ins and outs? Of course, it is from the runway shows where famous designers showcase their most creative and new designs for the specific season. Runway shows take place every season to depict what styles are in.

There are two remarkable fashion trends that are seen lobbied in runway shows for 2012. They say that history repeats itself. As for this year’s fashion there is a reminisce of a time in history that has not been recognized for a long time. First is the 1920’s inspired flapper dress. This kind of style is a dropped waist dress. Fashion analysts and critics say that this kind of dress highlights the female body’s profile. The second fashion trend that is in this year is the flat heeled shoes which compliment the 1920’s flapper dress. They are also known as kitten heels. They are more comfortable to wear than compared to the high heeled, stiletto type of shoes.

The focus of this year’s fashion will be on the feminine side. Another fashion trend is the princess chic wherein there are floral prints and colors that range from pastel colors like baby pink, baby blue and yellow. But then again, you cannot say that he or she fits whatever is in for fashion. Certain clothes make certain body structures look great but make other body structures look bad. That is why it is very important for one to know what type of body he or she has so that he or she will know what clothes to wear to fit it.

The runway has a very big influence in the fashion world. What models wear when they walk down that runway will be the basis for the next fashion ins and outs. But no matter the trend, keep in mind that simplicity is the secret. You can pick one element that is in this year and from there, play around with what to match it. Fashion is more than just following the latest trends and fads. It’s more of getting to know your body, what fits your type of body and how you carry what you are wearing. Next thing you have to do is to carry yourself and what you are wearing with confidence.

The runway is just merely a guide in dressing up but it is up to you to on how you will express your own fashion statement. As the saying goes, if you have it, flaunt it!