Fall 1971 Fashion Forecast Emphasizes Bold Shapes
Fall 1971 fashion brings bolder shoulders and skimmed lines along the bodice and hip. Clothing emphasizes the natural waist with clean designs free of gimmicks, offering options for every age and lifestyle as length becomes irrelevant.
Return of civilized clothes for Fall 1971 fashion
New York fashion writers say Fall 1971 brings civilized clothing suited to age and lifestyle. Suits with blazer jackets, wide shoulders, waistlines restored, and various coat shapes lead a return to functional, feminine styles echoing the 1940s with modern 1971 updates.
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NEW York
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Adele Simpson
Nostalgia Sets the Evening Style for Fall Fashion
Fall evenings call for nostalgia with old movie glam and dinner dresses returning. Metallic brocade dinner suits, long bare dresses, chiffon and satin bias gowns, and gowns with embroidery and beading lead the scene. Hot Pants with sequined jackets, bare midriffs, and plunging necklines appear alongside velvet touches and dramatic fabrics. Accessories include velvet evening bags and rhine stone pendant neck laces. The era vibe channels Dietrich and Harlow with open heels and platform shoes.
Hot Pants and Summer Footwear Take the Stage
Spring brings a bold fashion wave with CitySuits T Suits ShortShorts and Blazers plus long open coats and high slit skirts. Footwear includes wrap around sandals espadrilles ghillies clogs and platform looks. The Scholl Exercise Sandal blends style and fitness with a foot shaped molded sole and gripping toes.
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