Trends in Jewelry
2008 fashion trends for plus sizes are ushering in another outstanding season for costume jewelry and accessories. Bangles are back; oodles of them, mixing and matching metals, different widths and textures, with or without gemstones. When layering, wear an odd number.
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Medallions are another hot item, featuring crests, initials or symbols for both men and women. Wear them as pins, tie clasps and more.
And then there are cuff links. Both men and women are making a fashion proclamation with cuff links--and are wearing them for work and play. Pair a French cuff shirt (big now for both sexes) with jeans, designer loafers and an amusing pair of faux gemstone cuff links for a fashion-forward look.
Color Trends
More green will also be seen in fashion and design in the months ahead. Green appears to be at the beginning of a long cycle, according to the Color Association of America. The eco-movement is definitely a big part of it.
Fashion designers are beginning to move away from lime green, which is viewed as younger and less upscale, in favor of very leafy green shades, deeper moss greens and olives. These various hues are the new neutrals. The undercurrent is that green is becoming more upscale.
Other natural colors especially organic" colors, such as jasmine, orange, basil and grape also dominate the trend. Teal, amber and amethyst are the important colors with olivine and green used as neutrals. Pair yellow with gray for a bold statement.
Chocolate is the 'in' fashion color for this year in clothing. While basic black can never be replaced, deep, chocolatey brown tones are coming close. Think 80% cocoa chocolate bars. Designers see the color as soft and romantic. Brown gemstones and even brown pearls are being seen in the latest pieces.
Other Fashion Looks
Tailored silhouettes including body-conscious dresses and sharp shoulders are back and are great for plus sizes. For this look try high-waist trousers cinched with a belt or tailored wide-leg trousers in tropical-wool crepe with a sheer organza blouse layered over a silk lingerie top. Layering cardigans and jackets over dresses is another version of the tailored style.
Luminescence--as in a sequined cardigan sweater that shimmers and shines- will be very popular, along with bold ethnic prints. Ikats, or ikkats, (a style of weaving mostly from Asia that uses a resist dyeing process similar to tie-dye on either the warp or weft before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design) especially will be leading the ethnic fashion couture, along with flat sandals with a Moroccan djellaba (caftan) to wear at home instead of a robe. So try on some of these fabulous plus size fashions and look great in 2008.
2008 Plus Size Fashion Trends
For more tips and information on plus size clothing including caftans visit http://www.fabulous-plus-sizes.com - a trendy plus size fashion website.
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