Fashion-speak is a living language,

ever evolving to better describe

dress images presented

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And the term is

higher-concept outfit

higher-concept outfit

1.    referenced from WhoWhatWear, an on-line fashion, style beauty magazine

2.    used to describe an innovative dress ensemble with stunning details / features

3.     an outfit of elevated fashion style status

4.     an interesting juxtaposition of pieces, which ordinarily are not worn together

5.     thinking ‘out of the box’ in terms of fashion / styling choices

6.     creating an expensive look from relatively inexpensive garments

 

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Higher-concept Outfit (HCO)

Easy layering to perfect

HCO outfits from style master,  Nick Wooster

(image from fashionbeans.com)

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Casual look elevated

CWS (crisp white shirt) details:  oversized cuffs /collar

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Mixed fabrication

faux fur, denim, cotton

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Clean / simple silhouette

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Colour commit

AiB (all in black)

(photos from the urbanspotter)

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