Wednesday, December 24

Why I'm Mad for Mod

Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton












I may not have been alive in the 60s, but the clothing of the era still resonates with me, with its colorful graphics, miniskirts, boxy pullovers, and little drop-waist dresses with flats. While the fabrics are a bit masculine (tweeds, plaids, herringbones) and the shapes are boxy or straight, I find the short hemlines and narrow trousers alluring.  I love 60s fashion because it combines a girlish innocence with a knowing sexuality and a dash of androgyny.  What could be more fascinating?  Jennifer Lopez wearing a Valentino shift says it all.


How to Pull it Off...

1. Fashion folks say that if you did a trend on the first go-round, you shouldn't do it again.  I don't always agree with the rules, but in this case I concur.  If you wore mod clothes in the '60s, don't wear them in your 60s!

2. It's a young look and a charming one at that.  Wary of showing too much leg? Tall boots work as well as Mary Janes, but be mindful a mini with heeled boots can appear trashy.

3. Note the color palette: neutrals mixed with primary colors for the most part.  Forget tropical, baby pastels, brights or neons or you'll be channeling other '60s trends- space age or psychedelic garb. 

Moschino
Alexander Wang
Missoni












See by Chloe
Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen











Valentino
Tory Burch

 
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Valentino

Valentino
Valentino


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