Trend-tervention

"When I try to wear too much of a trend, I end up looking the opposite--like I spent way too much time in front of the mirror. It's important to know which trends are for you and which ones you should watch walk down the runway and right on by." - Sophia Amoruso (CEO of NastyGal) 

In the world of fashion new trends are created just about everyday. Every month when fashion magazines hit news stands, every fashion week season, every time Rihanna or Beyoncé uploads a picture on Instagram there's a new trend. Which is wonderful! Recreate your look as much as you want but the trick is ultimately knowing which trends work for your body type and which ones don't. 

People watching in FlatIron as well as my own fashion no no inspired me to share my point of view on trends vs body types. The seasons are changing which means more layers and being creative with showing off that cute fit while being warm. Oversized garments normally fits the bill for Fall/Winter seasons. On Instagram I came across a fashionista wearing an oversized turtle neck sweater with a pleated midi skirt that was done really nicely. 

And in normal fashion I tried my own rendition of the look. Big no no! Now I stand 4'11, 165 pounds, busty, with enough baggage in the back for it to be hard to hide. My shape was lost in the all over flowy look and I looked frumpy and uncomfortable(because I was). Given my shape/size I should have paired the over sized sweater with tights/ leggings and boots. Lesson learned. 

(Apologies for the bathroom pic but it was only fair to show you guys how crazy I looked) 

A plain tee with jeans, a scarf, and blazer or the fitted midi skirts paired with a nice button down blouse and pumps are trends that any one can wear; no matter your height or size. Now if your peplum skirt does that high in the back-low in the front thing where it almost shows your goodies if you bend over, try the midi peplum skirts. If you're curvy you can't pull off [all] of the looks of a slimmer figure. (i.e. Oversized/flowy top and bottom at the same time, anything that makes your shape disappear completely) If you're short you can't pull off [all] of the longer garments like the taller ladies. (i.e. Super long maxi dresses/skirts without slits, thigh high boots with dresses that cover 75% of the boots, etc.) Lastly if you don't feel like you look good or if you're uncomfortable(not in reference to high heels because at some point they're all uncomfortable) don't wear it. Be confident in your look. Own your look.