While most of the trends of this season feel like a repeat of the last couple of years, there are a few new ones. Namely, the colour of the season, and its dress style.
Rust
Mustard yellow is still going strong, but autumn has seen rust make a huge appearance. It's everywhere. You'll find it on blouses, tees, trousers, skirts and all types of accessories. If you want to really make a statement, pair it with mustard yellow,
like Forever 21 have done with this skirt and jacket combo.
You could also follow Zara's lead and pair a mustard yellow top with corduroy rust-coloured trousers. There is no better way of saying that you keep up with the trends than this look.
A word of warning about rust however: note that every model is of the fair-skinned variety in these pictures. Rust does not, as a rule, look good on darker skin tones. And on the darker Indian skin tones with our sallow undertones, it's an absolute no-no. If you have darker skin (aka you're not half Caucasian), opt for rust coloured accessories instead of clothes.
This pair of rust-coloured boots from Forever 21 is the perfect way to give a nod to the trends without looking like a complete fashion victim in clothes that don't suit your skin colour or undertone.
Little House on the Prairie style dresses
For the un-avid readers among us, Little House on the Prairie is one in a series of books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life in the American mid-west around the late 19th century. And the type of dresses that graced the catwalk this season borrow heavily from that countrified, turn of the century style. For those who live in colder climes, this is great news, as these types of dresses look best when worn with boots. As this Vero Moda dress so beautifully illustrates.
What you want to look for are rustic, countrified prints, longer lengths (although there are some very cute short dresses in this style out there too) and western-style touches.
This Mango dress is another great example of the style of this season.
This dress has got that countrified vibe, but it's short and white, which makes it perfect for us folk in Mumbai's sweltering heat. Something like this is what you should be looking for, when you hit the stores. Although I like an old-fashioned style as much as the next history fiend, even I will admit that Mumbai's weather really doesn't lend itself well to this season's dress. These longer dresses don't really look smart at all when worn with ballet flats or court shoes. And they look positively dowdy when paired with sandals. So choose your lengths and colours wisely if you plan on wearing this style here in our city.
I have to admit, this season, the trends aren't very India-friendly. However they are a few left over from last year, and one or two newer ones that I shall discuss in my next post.
Till next time,
MumbaiGirl
IG: @maryannecp
Photo Credits: All pictures taken from the brand's Indian websites. (Vero Moda, Zara, Forever 21, Mango and Forever New)
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