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The latest catwalk trends can sometimes be a little too much for ladies of a certain age.
Anyone over 25 would probably forgiven for not investing in any of this season’s high street trends, such as hotpants, short-suits and neon beachwear.
But the high-fashion shows for autumn/winter 2011-12 have unveiled a great look that’s absolutely perfect for over 50s women’s clothing: matching tunics with trousers.
Tunics are eye-catching, stylish and best of all, give your body a great shape through loose, flowing material. Rather than hugging your figure – and perhaps showing off the bits you’d rather not show off – tunics provide a great figure with little effort.
Whilst many high-fashion styles have featured off-the-shoulder looks with choker fasteners around the neck, t-shirt style tunics will work just as well.
Match with a pair of loose, floaty trousers and don’t worry about how the clothing hangs – it is supposed to.
Chic black tunics and trousers could be a great formal outfit or occasional dress, or spice it up with something bold, colourful and patterned to really put a statement to your style.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
There is a very go reason why the tunic is such the a popular piece of clothing. It is one of most wearable pieces of clothing and is so easy to throw on with jeans or trousers for a relaxed and very stylish outfit. One of the big plus points of wearing a tunic is that it covers the waist band of your trousers and eliminates the problem of showing off you tummy or behind that often accompanies tops that are too short. Tunics are great for covering up unsightly bulges in the tummy area and also cover hips and thighs for a streamlined look. Tunics look particularly good with leggings for a really comfortable daytime look. Tunics can work really well for casual or smarter outfits and you can even wear beaded or more glamorous tunic for a party or evening out.
If you are looking for a piece of clothing that will take you from the summer into the autumn and winter, a tunic is a great choice. It will work equally well with a pair of long shorts or cropped trousers as it will with a thicker pair of winter trousers. The tunic is definitely a transitional piece.
This Long round neck purple detail blouse looks stunning with a pair of crisp white linen trousers for a special occasion. Add a pretty hair accessory and some strappy sandals and you have a great outfit that you will be likely to wear time and time again.
This silver and black round neck contrast tunic looks amazing with a pair of black leggings. Add some black ballet pumps or high heels for smart but comfortable look.
This animal print tunic is incredibly on trend and would look equally good with a pair of black trousers or a skirt. It has a necklace integrated into the top and loose fitting sleeves which are extra comfy and great for the autumn and winter or cooler summer days.
This V neck wine floral top is perfect for the summer and looks great with white trousers or can even be worn as a cover up over a swimming costume or bikini. It would work equally well for the day time or evening.
This long line purple flower print tunic is perfect for those who want to stand out in the crowd. It has a really bright and bold pattern that is ideal for the summer and great to wear with trousers or as a beach cover up.
Accessorising tunics is really easy. You can wear a belt to cinch in at the waist with looser fitting styles or you can also wear a belt slung low over the hips. A long style of necklace that mirrors the long line of the tunic is usually the best option unless the tunic has a v neck when a pendant necklace that sits in the v will also look great. If you need a cover up with either a long or short sleeved tunic for the cooler weather, a cropped cardigan will look amazing. A tailored jacket or wrap can also look great with a tunic top.
Summer holiday time is almost upon us and now all that we need to do is pack our suit cases. If you are jetting off to a hot destination this summer, you will want to pack plenty of clothes to keep you feeling relaxed, stylish and cool. With luggage weight limits on most airlines, you will also need to be a little smart about what you pack to ensure that your suitcase contains maximum style but minimum weight.
One of the key parts of your holiday wardrobe will be tops which can be combined with shorts, trousers or skirts for a variety of different outfits. Choose your tops carefully to avoid that ‘I’ve got nothing to wear’ feeling when you arrive at the destination. Here are some of the things that you may want to consider when choosing which tops to take with you.
Don’t crease easily
By packing tops that don’t crease easily, when you arrive at your resort your time can be spent sipping a cocktail on the balcony rather than ironing all of you clothes. For minimum creasing, you can also roll your clothes. Another great tip is to hang your clothes in the bathroom when you arrive and the steam from the shower will help to get rid of the creases.
Easy to wash, dry and iron
Most of us won’t have enough warm weather clothes to last for 14 days so if you are holidaying for a fortnight, you will probably want to wash out some of your clothes. Make your life easier by taking clothes that are easy to wash, quick to dry and don’t need ironing.
Cool and comfortable
Versatile tops are the key to looking stylish and packing light for holiday. Pick colours and styles that will go with a range of trousers, skirts and shorts or be useful as a cover up on the beach.
Look great with a sun tan
Even if you don’t sun bathe (which is probably the most healthy option), you skin is likely to become slightly more tanned whilst on holiday. Colours like pale green, pale pink and white really show off a suntan. It may be worth packing a few tops in colours that you don’t usually wear.
This Green Printed Top looks great with white, khaki and blue trousers or shorts. It could work for both evening and daytime and looks amazing with a sun tan. Any creases that it gets in transit will easily fall out, once it is hung up.
This floral tunic looks great with white, orange, pink or mauve trousers. Its long sleeves are great for covering up when you have had too much sun and it is also great to slip on over a bikini at the beach.
The beautiful colours of this floral top will look amazing in the sunshine. It is loose fitting making it really comfortable and really cool.
White is such a fresh and cool colour to wear when it is really hot. This top is pretty, comfortable and goes with almost anything. It will also show off your suntan to perfection.
It is that time of year again when our thoughts turn from rainy April afternoons to summer holidays, sun, sea and sand. After such a cold winter, most of us just can’t wait to jet off some where hot for a week or two of relaxation. Others prefer to explore the many delights of the UK, where hopefully the sun will also be shining. One of my favourite parts of holiday is deciding which holiday clothes to take with me. Holiday clothes often differ from our run of the mill usual clothing partly because of the weather but also because we want clothes that will make us feel relaxed and on holiday, out of our usual surroundings we are often tempted to try something a little different perhaps a little more colourful than our usual choice of clothes.
When packing for holiday, there are lots of different things to consider. If you are flying you may be limited by how much you can take with the airlines luggage allowance. Make sure that you check this out before hand to avoid costly charges at check in if you have over packed. If you are limited on space, try and pack a few really versatile pieces that can easily be washed out and will work for lots of different situations. A kaftan or tunic top for example can be worn over a swimming costume or bikini as a cover up or with a pair of trousers for a smarter evening outfit.
Choose clothes that can easily be packed without creasing. If you do have items that crease easily try putting them over a beach towel or another piece of clothing and rolling. When you arrive hang any creased items in the bathroom while you have a shower, this will save on ironing (who wants to iron on holiday?).
Keep in mind that even in hot countries the weather can sometimes be changeable. Pack some a few long sleeved tops or a thin cardigan just in case. You may well also need extra layers for the journey home. You will also need to think about what to wear if the weather is really hot (which is hopefully more likely than it being cold). Loose clothing is probably the easiest way to keep cool. Light weight trousers are a good option if you are out and about sight seeing and long skirts also make a really elegant and comfortable option.
For the evening on holiday dresses are a great choice. Especially if the weather is really hot. For some people holiday is the perfect opportunity to get a bit dressed up each evening and after a day in the sunshine, you will probably be feeling extra glamorous. There is no need to wear high heel shoes on holiday in the evening (unless you want to), a pair of metallic or jewelled sandals will work equally well.
Finally, during the day, it is wize to protect yourself from the sun, a wide brimmed straw hat not only looks incredibly chic but will stop any skin damage caused by the suns rays to the face , neck and chest. If your hat is too big to pack, then wear it on the plane and put in the overhead locker during the flight.