• About the “me” of meappropriatestyle
  • Etiquette/Ethics
  • Huffington Post UK articles by ‘me’
  • Stay connected to meappropriatestyle
  • What is meappropriatestyle?

meappropriatestyle

~ an on-line fashion, design and arts magazine exploring topics of cultural interests from historical reference to current trends

meappropriatestyle

Category Archives: inter-seasonal dress

Favlook – Lookfav Focus: the sleeveless coat

12 Sunday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, coats, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, inspiration, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, outerwear, prints, ready to wear, style ideas?, style inspiration

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

ASOS, autumn 2014, autumn to winter dress, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, inter-seasonal dress, Isabel Marant, Marni, MSGM, outerwear, Rachel Comey, Rick Owens, seasonal transition, sleeveless coat, transition clothing, Warehouse, Zambesi

 

As the autumnal chill sets in,

 a signal that the deep cold of

winter is not far behind,

it is time to consider

an inter-seasonal outerwear option.

…

The requirements:

an on-point, versatile outerwear statement maker

an autumn to winter transitional item

easy to style with other wardrobe pieces

 loose fit for layering choices

 unique details

  options for the ladies and the gents

…

The solution:

Et voila, the sleeveless coat!

Ticking all of the above and more.

Wear it ‘to bare arms’ or with sleeves.

…

A few choices to consider:

(images from rachelcomy.com):

rachel comey, sleeveles coat, large front pockets,

classic tailoring, large front pockets, shawl lapel

from Rachel Comey

…

rachel comey, sleeveless coat, plaid

bold check print, styled with on trend culottes

from Rachel Comey

…

(image from zambesistore.com):

Zambesi, sleeveless coat,

single neck closure

slit front, inverted ‘V’ opening

deep side pockets

worn ‘to bare arms’

from New Zealand label Zambesi

…

(image from farfetch.com):

MSGM, sleeveless coat, textured

duck egg blue, double breast

textured, ombre detail

from MSGM

…

 

isabel marant, sleeveless coat, grey

black, single button closure, tactile fabrication

from Isabel Marant

…

(image from mensdesigner.co.uk):

rick owens, men, sleeveless coat

For the gents:

hidden button panel, up-collared

geometric detailing from ombre colour shading

A strong look!

from Rick Owens

…

(image from warehouse.co.uk):

warehouse, sleeveless coat, grey, cocoon shape

charcoal grey, cocoon shape, drop shoulder

from Warehouse

…

(image from modaoperandi.com):

marni, sleeveless coat, hood, faux fur, leather trim

faux fur,  hood

leather trim to button panel and pockets

from Marni

…

(image from farfetch):

marni, sleeveles coat, leather

leather

ribbed detail to collar, arm, hem

from Marni

…

(image from asos.com):

asos, sleeveless coat, grey, trench

grey trench, off-centre button closure, front flaps

from ASOS

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Lookbook-back: autumn layering perspectives through the Marni archives

06 Monday Oct 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in avant garde, colour, colourspeak, design inspiration, dress = ensemble, fabrication, fashion = clothes, inspiration, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, ready to wear, retro-spection, seasonal dress, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

autumn, autumn/winter clothing, Conseulo Castiglioni, inter-seasoal attire, inter-seasonal dress, look book, look book-back, Marni

As trees now slowly, gently shed their leaves

layering the ground with shades of

warm autumnal colours,

nature thus signals, with a chill in the air,

that colder weather is set to come.

…

The cooler clime prompts the advent

of one of my favourite fashion looks:

inter-seasonal style.

This summer-transition to-autumn dress

should mimic nature’s own dynamic

response to seasonal change:

rich deep colours, textural interest,

mixed fabrication, asymmetry

and gentle layering.

…

One designer of note

Consuelo Castiglioni

(founder and creative director of the

Italian fashion label Marni)

seems to know instinctively how to create clothing,

which accentuate an ease of change

from summer to autumn wear.

…

(image from vogue.fr):

consuelo co

Founder and Creative Director of Marni

launched in 1994

…

The inter-seasonal look is accomplished with

dress elements from each season incorporating:

colour, form, patterns, prints,

textures, innovation, artistry

all hallmarks signature to Marni designs.

…

In recognition of the label’s 20th anniversary

here’s a Marni look book-back

at a few autumn creations, which captures

the spirit of inter-seasonal style attire.

…

A Look Book-Back

Marni

Autumn Collections

 

…

Inter-seasonal layering:

an inviting visual and tactile mixture

of textures, colours, asymmetry

and as akin to the

unexpectedness of atmospheric shifts:

the look is wonderfully unpredictable.

…

 

(images form marni.com):

2001

 

autumn layering, Marni, 2001

autumn layering, Marni, 2001

…

2002

autumn layering, Marni, 2002autumn layering, Marni, 2002

autumn layerin, Marni, 2002

…

2004

autumn layering, Marni 2004

autumn layering, Marni, 2004

…

2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering, Marni, 2008

autumn layering

…

2009

autumn layering, Marni, 2009

autumn layering, Marni, 2009

…

2010

autumn layering, Marni, 2010autumn layering, Marni, 2010

..

2012

autumn layering , Marni, 2012

…

2013

autumn layering, Marni, 20113

…

2014

autumn layering, Marni, 2014autumn layering, Marni, 2014autumn layering, Marni, 2014

…

 

 

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

From Michael Kors a/w 2014 collection: a ten point ‘must have’ style checklist

26 Tuesday Aug 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fabrication, fashion = clothes, fuzzy wuzzy fashion, Huffington Post articles, inter-seasonal dress, menswear, outerwear, patterns, ready to wear, runway presentation, scarves, seasonal dress, style = innovation, style ideas?, style inspiration, trouser suit, womenswear

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

autumn/winter 2014, cape shape, Fall '14 dress/style checklist, fringe skirts, fuzzy wuzzy fashion, fuzzy-wuzzy wear, inter-seasonal dress, layering, massive mitts, Michael Kors, oversize trousers, super length sleeve sweaters, supersize me fashion, trouser suiting

American designer, Michael Kors

is known for his creations of

cool casual chic clothing.

(image from vogue.de):

michael-kors from vogue.de-97807012_v320x480

…

His Fall ’14 collection hits all

 the fashion high notes for

an au courant, autumnal dress sense

which can well serve as

reference point for the season’s style inspiration.

…

(images from style.com):

1.  fringe skirts

a ‘can can’ affect

michael kors fringe skirt a14 KIM_0447.450x675

michael kors fringe skirtsKIM_0205.450x675

…

2.  oversize trousers

michael kors oversize trousersKIM_0424.450x675

…

3.  super – length sleeve sweaters

michael kors super sleeve 2KIM_0466.450x675

michael kors super sleeve sweaters sssKIM_0093.450x675

…

 

4.  fuzzy – wuzzy wear

faux fur scraf and oatmeal-hue fluff top

michael kors fuzzy wuzzy wear KIM_0505.450x675

…

5.  massive mitts

warm and comfy with lots of finger wiggle room

  michael kors guargantuan gloves menKIM_0775.450x675

…

6.  layering

with fabric mix:

warm wool  (jacket),   cool cotton (shirt),  shimmering sequins (trousers)

  michael kors layering- warm wool cool cotton  shimmering sequinsKIM_0669.450x675

…

7.  trouser suiting

emitting an up-town vibe

michael kors trouser suitingKIM_0332.450x675

…

8.  cape shape

from the front:

with matching trousers and luxe faux fur muffler

michael kors grey cape shape front_17G0683.450x675

…

from the back:

falling in soft folds

michael kors grey cape shape back_17G0701.450x675

…

9.  inter-seasonal dress (a)

co-existence:  a bit of Summer, a bit of Fall in style sync

michael kors mix fabricationKIM_0027.450x675

…

10.   inter-seasonal dress (b)

contradiction:  roll-neck jumper, overcoat and sandals (without socks) ?

but it works, thanks to ankle-gathered hem trousers!

michael kors style contradiction summer sandals winter wear coexistence KIM_0118.450x675

…

For additional reading on inter-seasonal dress have a look at my

Huffington Post UK article:

“Inter-seasonal Dress:  Bridge the Winter to Spring Divide”

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/graciela-fairclough/inter-seasonal-dress_b_2500777.html

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Transition clothing: through the day and into the night

14 Monday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in design philosophy, dress = ensemble, for all seasons, inter-seasonal dress, ready to wear, runway presentation, urban wear, urban-chic, womenswear, womenswear designers

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

Amy Smilovic, autumn/winter 2013, layered clothing, layering, luxe sportswear, sportswear, Tibi, transition clothing

Tibi

is the New York based fashion label founded in 1997  by

(image from shop.harpersbazaar.com):

Amy Smilovic.

…

With an emphasis on transition clothing,

which effortlessly takes one from:

from sun up to sun down

from work to play

from  day warmth to evening cool –

the pieces work well together

and can be easily incorporated as complement

to existing wardrobe pieces.

…

The a/w collection, 2013  is luxe sportswear focused

with an urban edge and layered styling.

…

(images from tibi.com):

The Collection

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Cap the heat

13 Wednesday Mar 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, creative headdress, design inventive, hats, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, style = innovation, womenswear

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

inter-season, inter-season attire, inter-seasonal dress, Inter-seasonal Dress: Bridge the Winter to Spring Divide, Jil Sander - s/s 2012, look book-back, winter attire, winter hats, winter wear, wool veiled beanie

Although officially, Spring is not far flung,

The Big Chill continues to blow through,

and with it the on-going fashion conundrum of

inter-seasonal dress:

how to accessorise against winter winds,

while anticipating spring splendour.

Take a quick look book-back at the Jil Sander collection, S/S 2012

…

Raf Simons, then the creative mind of the Jil Sander label, collaborated with

master milliner Stephen Jones on the accessory,

which was a runway ‘hats off”:

the fine knit wool veiled beanie.

…

True to the Jil Sander label aesthetic – the hat was simple, subtle, chic.

Consider accessorising for the current Big Chill moment with

a wool veiled beanie hat …  a la Jil Sander, S/S 2012.

…

Runway Ready

 

(image from style.com)
Jil Sander,  s / s 2012
jil sander, cap, s12 jill sander, cap, ss 12 00250fullscreen jill sander, cap, ss 12 00210fullscreen jill sander, cap, ss 12 00180fullscreen jill sander, cap, ss 12 00170fullscreen jill sanders, cap, ss 1200100fullscreen
…
 
Street Sensation
(image from hippiegonemad.com):
…
(image from apart-from-that.blogspot.com):
…
(image from justaddglam.com):
…
(image from mymirrorspeaks.com):
…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Inter-seasonal dress: adds warmth to winter chill

23 Wednesday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in Huffington Post, inter-seasonal dress

≈ 1 Comment

Tags

article, huffingtonpost uk, Inter-seasonal Dress: Bridge the Winter to Spring Divide

“From Winter … to Spring”

https://i0.wp.com/blogs.cofc.edu/modernism/files/2011/10/3060015714_c5e5716ede.jpg

The relentless January winter cold has gripped many regions and seemingly has propelled spring further from grasp.  Though the clime is frigid we warm to the thought of an impending spring  –  one within reach.  Through inter-seasonal dress, hints of spring can peak through to brighten and enliven winter wear.

Read my article, “Inter-seasonal Dress:  Bridge the Winter to Spring Divide”, which appears in the Huffington Post, UK and take on a dress approach to help ‘weather the storm’.

Comment.    Like.    Share.  on  Huffington Post, UK

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/graciela-fairclough/inter-seasonal-dress_b_2500777.html

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

winter knits and springtime lights …

03 Thursday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in dress = ensemble, fabric blends, fashion = clothes, inspiration, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, style = innovation

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Fall 2010, look book-back, Rodarte, seasonal dress, spring lightweights, winter knits

... blend Winter knits with Spring lightweight fabrics to create

seasonal style juxtaposition …

reference the Rodarte archives for a few inspirational nods :

Rodarte Fall 2010

Rodarte, Fall 2010

Rodarte Fall 2010

Rodarte, Fall 2010

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Winter roots / Spring flowers

31 Monday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in fashion = clothes, inter-seasonal dress, inter-seasonal style, look book-back, retro-spection, womenswear, womenswear designers

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

Christian Dior, inter-seasonal dress, Raf Simons, winter attire, winter to spring dress

It’s now a peculiar point on the dress calendar: the interim of anticipation.

The spring/summer 2013 collections have been presented.

We eagerly begin to look forward.

Yet we are still anchored in winter attire.

…

Although of seasons past,

Christian Dior Fall Couture Collection 2012, by Raf Simons

offered a possible dress solution to the recurrent circumstance:

though the weather outside may be frightful:

pair-  spring blooms (tops) 

with-  winter stems (dark trousers)

to-  bridge the seasonal divide (done!)

…

Christian Dior

by Raf Simons

Fall Couture Collection,  2012

…

christian-dior-haute-couture-autumn-2012

christian-dior-haute-couture-autumn-2012

christian-dior-haute-couture-autumn-2012

…

Share this:

  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

meapp-tweets

  • #Athleisure Appeal- white #oversizedShirt black/white #joggers #streetStyle #streetFashion #womensStyle… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 42 minutes ago
Follow @meappropriate

meapp-facebook page

meapp-facebook page

Independent Fashion Bloggers

IFB

Follow meappropriatestyle pinterest boards

Pinterest_symbol_word_2

Follow meappropriatestyle pinterest boards!

meappropriatestyle1@gmail.com

bloglovin’

Follow on Bloglovin

meapp-rss feed

  • RSS - Posts
  • RSS - Comments

meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

recent posts

  • Yohji, Jr.? Meet designer Teppei Fujita of menswear label Sulvam
  • SSS: Sweater as Scarf Styling
  • Go for the Gold: Layering with athleisure wear for Fall/Winter 2016
  • Welcoming the new season: ‘Autumn’ , a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • New kids on the block: designers Virgil Abloh (Off White) , Shayne Oliver (Hood by Air) and Demna Gvasalia (Vetements) set a new tune to fashion

archives

Blogroll

  • Design and Culture by Ed
  • THEURBANSPOTTER

Blog at WordPress.com.

  • Follow Following
    • meappropriatestyle
    • Join 384 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • meappropriatestyle
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d bloggers like this: