Channel
your glamorous, feminine side in the warm seasons of 2012 with the help
of classy and ultra versatile outfit ideas like the ones presented in
the Banana Republic. Make elegance a priority in the following season by
investing in all the right pieces. Banana Republic is well known for its strong inclination for
classy
yet creative elegant pieces and the spring 2012 collection is no
exception to this rule. After the uber successful and much anticipated
Mad Men collection, it’s the turn of the fabulous era of the ’50s to be on the spotlight.
Gorgeous silhouettes,
well defined proportions and a myriad of lust-worthy pieces immediately
attract attention. The clearly distinguishable retro vibe is well
reflected by pieces such as
mid length pleated skirts, high waist skirts, versatile maxi dresses or tight fitting monochrome ones. A myriad of
fresh and intriguing
fashion trends are highlighted throughout the collection. Pepulm effects, visible in a lot of runway collections presented during the
Fashion
Week 2012, a blend of geometric and abstract prints and a strong
emphasis on the waist through eye-catching belts are just a few simple
yet highly relevant examples. Just like the outfits themselves, the
color palette stays mostly in a conservative range featuring tones like
black, white, gray, yellow tones along with orange, pink or purple
touches being the main choices for the next season. Floral prints
maintain their popularity being expressed in a variety of forms among
different retailers. If you are looking for a balanced approach when it
comes to accessorizing, the looks presented in the latest collection are
an ideal source of inspiration. With a strong focus on creating a
series of well defined points of interest and keeping things functional,
the looks become refined and sophisticated with relatively little
effort.- –
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