This year’s hottest fashion trends for Tweens is colliding with the pieces that parents may still have tucked in their closets from the 80’s and 90’s, previously thought to never see their day in the sun again. According to hot fashion buzz going around this year, that sort of clothing will get used in so many different ways that it will make us wonder why we never thought of that a decade or two ago.
Skinny jeans may have been the hip look for the past couple of years, but the trend this year is adding to the classic look. Skinny jeans now come with a wide legged bottom, as sported by actresses and stars such as Daisy Fuentes. While these jeans can cost anywhere from $100 to $250 (the higher end found at Nordstrom’s®), your tween can sport this look for a mere $44 a pair when shopping at Kohl’s®.
Vests aren’t for the retro-look trend setters anymore. For Fall 2008, vests are projected to be one of the hottest fashion trends of the season. With it’s absolutely unique versatility, the vest can be paired with nearly any article of clothing to achieve looks ranging from workplace ready to hanging with the crowd and relaxing wear. For the ready to do business look, layer the vest over a button down shirt and tie, with trousers or dress pants. Hanging with friends is comfortable when your don your favorite t-shirt, paired with a vest. This look is easily achievable by both guys and gals, and will be the on-scene look for tweens this fall.
Girls can be the rage this fall with a vast array of skirts to choose from. In-line skirts, pleated skirts, plaid skirts, full skirts.. nearly any style of skirt will be on the hit list this fall. Argyle and plaid are the two looks to be introduced this season.
Guys will want to go back a decade further than most trends for this fall, and head into the groovin’ 70’s for their look. Bell-bottoms and shaggy coats will rule the schoolyard for the cooler seasons. Also, be on the lookout for plaids and fitting trousers.
Belts are a cinch for this coming Fall season. For girls, try a wide belt tied just under the bosom for the best effect. And for guys? A skinny belt to hold up your jeans will do the trick, swaying from the old trends with the wider belts and big buckles.
Blazers are hot on the market this year for both guys and gals. With the unique versatility of blazers, it can be paired with almost any look (much like vests) and will provide a warmer set than the vest can. Ladies can pair a light colored blazer with a silky undershirt and skinny jeans (the ones mentioned in this article) for a fresh new look. Guys can pair a darker blazer, light colored t-shirt, and baggy jeans for the preppy look.
Textures that are in this season include plaid, argyle, and tweed. For girls, colors that are set to be trend setting for this fall range along the neutral pastels, while they can mix it up with some floral prints. Deep fall colors with large prints and darker backgrounds will be classical for females. And for guys? Deep hues and neutral colors dominate the scene.
Another fashion blast for 2008 jams along the lines to “Girls Gone Boy. Blazers with ties, vests with ties, trousers, and a classy closed toe shoe complete the merge of these trends.
Over sized tunics have been brought back from the past to join the rest of the Fall foliage of clothing. Paired with either a plain colored legging or tight, or with a textured legging, these comforting articles of clothing can bring peace of mind no matter what the mood is.
Purple is still the “in” color for the 2008 Fall season. When this color was deemed to be the popular hue a few years ago, it managed to hold onto its status quo without being kicked to the curb. It has changed from year to year, but the dominating scene and factor is that this color is still a variant of purple from one year to the next. This year, keep an eye out for burgundy’s and plum, or any other variation of purple that runs along its deeper tones.
If you are searching for a specific look mentioned here, be sure to shop around online and get a price comparison so you know where to get the best bargains at. For a lot of us parents who have held onto our clothing from our younger years, it might be as easy as going through some boxes, closets, or drawers to dress your tween for the Fall fashion this year. Keep in mind that color coordinating is out of bounds this year. It’s all about the fun and the funky with meshing different colors and textures with their outfits.
