Fashion Wardrobe Tip - One of the most important features we'll see this winter is the change in necklines/collar types. Wider set colllars
Necklines have an air of volume about them. They are larger, wider or higher. Choose from fabric large wide set bertha or face framing picture collars, wider Jackie Kennedy princess style neat turnover collars to super high funnel neck collars.
Wardrobe tip - Coat by Roberto Cavalli. Fur shawl collars are also seemingly larger than ever before in their width. Nathan Jenden models wore Napoleonic stand necks on shirt blouse jackets. In addition some designers are using much, much wider lapels 70s style. There were oversized 1970s collars and lapels at Matthew Williamson. Valentino created a layered coat over a double coat effect so there appeared to be two collars of contrast coordinating fabrics.
Fur shawl collars are also seemingly larger than ever before in their width. These shapely collars are often teamed with roomy coats of cocoon volume as this photo left shows.
Images courtesy of IFTF
Whilst the big collar makes the biggest statement, neat collars are also a stunning way to update. This fall, 60s influenced contrast white or cream Peter Pan collars and cuffs add perky interest to some of the duller charcoal and grey outfits around.
Evening looks featured strapless dresses or goddess asymmetric gowns. Although not strictly a neckline, but more a décolletage, strapless dresses and bustier strapless tops are a big style this winter. Such strapless tops are often trimmed with fur or faux fur.
Ruffles are also used to create volume at the neck. Ruffles stand up on end, flounce in falls or are used as tiny pleated micro inserts between neckline/collar facings edges and cuffs.
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