That balance refers to the manipulation of proportions in this season’s collections, another key element to making classic silhouettes look current.
Higher waists and shorter pant legs are updating trousers, longer hemlines on skirts are elongating our legs, and yes, the tummy-baring midriffs (which the demure may choose to wear with a softly structured blazer) are challenging long-held ideas of where hemlines should hang.
“There are a lot of extremes this year, like the very skinny pant that stops above the ankle, or a superwide leg that’s long enough to cover the tops of shoes,” Doron said. “That’s what’s getting people out to shop.”
Even though we’re done with the loud stuff, toned-down embellishments are working to pique shoppers’ curiosities, said Ann Gitter of Knit Wit. Graphics in reversible prints and small geometric shapes can jazz up the simplest of skirt sets.
“The positive-negative patterns are very eye-catching and futuristic,” Gitter said.
Fringe along the bottom of silken cropped shirts, jumpsuits fashioned from eyelet material, and pleated maxi dresses are among the most stylish of the feminine extras.
“Fashion this season transcends age,” Floyd said. “Sixty-year-old women who have rocking hot bodies are trying deeper slits. Young women who never really had a chance to dress up are trying more mature and sultry looks.”
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Location: Brandywine Realty Trust, which provided the loft space on the 32d floor of Two Commerce Square. For questions about leasing, call 215-851-6074. The art installations are courtesy of InLiquid Art + Design.
Hair: Ashley Brown, Moko Organic Beauty Studio, 55 N. Third St., 215-922-6656.
Makeup: Vanessa Rivera, Salon Rosa M., 948 Montgomery Ave., Narberth, 610-771-9900.
Model: Claire Mahoney, Wilhelmina Philadelphia.
Assistant Stylist: Mark Anthony Barksdale.
Clothing and Accessories: Atelier Rittenhouse, 1921 Walnut St., 215-266-7272, http://ift.tt/1Ok1cHI; Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 595 E. Lancaster Ave., Suite #1, St. Davids, 610-971-2446; Bus Stop Boutique, 727 S. Fourth St., 215-627-2357, http://ift.tt/1Bka5He; Century 21 Department Store, 821 Market St., 215-952-2121, www.c21stores.com; Conrad Booker, Philadelphia Incubator at Macy's designer-in-residence, bookerconrad@gmail.com; ellelauri, 114 S. 19th St., 267-457-5939, www.ellelauri.com; Intermix, 1718 Walnut St., 215-545-6034; John Wind Maximal Art, www.maximalart.com; Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; Macy's Center City, 1300 Market St., 215-241-9000; Petit Jardin En Ville, 134 N. Third St., 215-923-1600, http://ift.tt/16eC4QX; Safian & Rudolph, 701 Sansom St., 215-627-1834, http://ift.tt/1Bka5Hi; SEE Suburban Square, 37 Coulter Ave., Ardmore, 610-726-9010, seeeyewear.com; Skirt, 931 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0222; Theory, 1616 Walnut St., Philadelphia, 215-735-1034.
Artwork in photos:
Diamond-print shirtdress: Artwork: "T's Wheel (Or Why I Don't Believe In Infinite Growth)," Leah Reynolds.
Graphic blouse and skirt: Artwork: "A Flexible Perspective," Susan Benarcik.
Yellow jacket: Artwork: "This Time Next Week," Buy Shaver.
Coral midriff top: Set design: 1920s vintage French tea set, $420; 1930s vintage French compote, $185; Guy Wolff Pottery, $65; Fermob bistro set in gray, $450; vintage French jar, $85; all available at Petite Jardin en Ville.
White V-neck jumpsuit: Artwork: "Mental Notes," Susan Benarcik.
Pleated gown: Artwork: "The Ocean's Whisper to Me," Linda Celestian.
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