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If you are serious about fashion: (frankly, why wouldn’t you be?) you have a few directions to choose from when it comes to grown-up Halloween costumes. None of these include bunny tails and ears (sorry Bridget).
Designers on the Autumn/Winter catwalk took inspiration from gothic, grunge and punk looks. All rugged in one way or another; perfect for a Halloween theme.
Butternut squash…a butter-melting combination of sophistication with a nutty twang
Grunge style struts it’s stuff down the catwalk, this time sporting a colour palette of earthy tones. These are struck with a metallic shimmer of colours such as mustard yellow and musky green in fabrics that shine. Studs proudly hang on necklaces in translucent clusters adding some oomph! "Burberry Prorsum" adds to the new grunge woolly knits and hats. Try heavy knits in muted colours with thick tights to make it wearable even when the winter is at its coldest.
Toffee apple
When I saw "Luella’s" contribution to the catwalk I was especially excited for Halloween. The crimped hair, dashes of lace and occasional stripes remind me of the witches. Not that I know any, but in my experience witch costumes tend to be quite common. However, that predictable crunch of witch-queen dipped in a toffee-like combination of ingredients binds a different look altogether. Use a colour palette of blue, red, bright orange and black to put together deceivingly sweet ensemble. Play with your own unique combination of a cute little dress, opaque tights meshed with the occasional pattern: striped, checked, spotted or zigzagged. Think gothic with a fruity twang!
Gruesomely gothic
Okay, so this look isn’t gruesome, but it’s definitely gothic. "Givenchy" sent models down the catwalk in gorgeously tailored pieces with laced and frilly details. These ensembles meant business. Succinct and to-the-point the sharp-edged ladies looked like they own haunted mansions in the country and maintained stern expressions.
To work it used a strict palette of black, white and beige. Shake it up a bit by varying the texture. Black PVC shorts, tight PVC trousers and black lace were all used by Givenchy this year. Have one accessory that really stands out or several long necklaces laden with crosses. For those on a limited budget a whopping big cross will do the job, and you’ll be able to pick one up in most high street stores.
Pumpkin punk
These pumpkin princesses are colourful and daring, and not the type you get in Disney films. "Rodarte's" shredded cobweb look is a lot more like Cinderella’s original clothes, but mixed with bold red and black with peachy tones. Fear not; there are a few safe avenues to pursue when attempting to add a rebellious punk edge. Of course as a punk, you shouldn’t be trying but trying not to. A pair of chunky fishnets with added rips or some that actually look like patched cobwebs (I have a fantastic pair by Julien Macdonald) are a steady start. Although it might be easier to knock you off balance again, a pair of killer heels are a match made in heaven…have they already made their way into your wardrobe since last week’s article? Here’s the perfect time to take them partying!!
Last but not least…
"…Alexander McQueen". Creations fit for royalty; fairytale gowns and stylish sergeant’s military embellishment. This lavish collection adds beautiful eloquence to the season’s fashion. McQueen embellishes dresses in white-on-black skeletons of trees and snowflakes and black-on-white mirrored peacocks with monochrome leaves fanning towards a gorgeous plumage of thick petticoat. Beware: If you manage to conjure up an ensemble like this you will only have people sit and stare all evening!!
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