Trending Next Spring: Snow White

This has nothing to do with dressing up as the Disney character. This has everything to do with the second part of the title, the "white" part. The "snow" part relates to the fact that it actually snowed today in the Northeast, for the first time this winter. (Yes, it may have snowed/rained frozen hail in October, but it is not officially winter until December 22nd. I really am that annoying.)

There are a few trends for certain seasons that never really change; neutrals and dark colors for winter, florals and white for spring and summer. That's why I was debating whether or not I should cover them on this blog, seeing as they're givens. I finally decided that some people may not have noticed that these perpetual trends exist. Fashion is constantly evolving, so I wouldn't be surprised if one year white wasn't all over the runways--terribly devastated, but not entirely shocked.

We've all heard the saying before: "Don't wear white after Labor Day." I'm going to say it outright, that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Who invented this? I also don't understand the phrases, "The proof is in the pudding," "It's as easy as shooting fish in a barrel," and the name "Daddy Long Legs," but those are all irrelevant at the moment. Even though the spring and summer seasons fall (season pun!) before Labor Day, there's no reason why we can't break that stupid "rule" that some idiot made up anyway. Wear a head-to-toe white if you so please; a lot of designers really dig that look for this year, especially Alberta Ferretti, Kanye West (I'm just as confused as you are. It's not that much of a shocker though, seeing as this is the same man who wore a women's Céline blouse to one of his concerts), Stella McCartney, and Vera Wang.

One thing to remember when outfitting yourself entirely in white is to keep your hair, makeup and accessories minimal. People think that wearing all ivory clothing is kind of scary, but if you follow the styling examples of designers such as Derek Lam, Stella McCartney, Alberta Ferretti and Givenchy you'll be able to rock it confidently. White compliments all skin tones in different ways, so don't worry about it being unflattering. If you've got milky skin yourself, the chalky tones of your clothing will make for some awesome monochrome dressing living. White garments are a beautiful compliment to olive- or coffee-colored skin, and the contrast between them and dark skin is incredibly gorgeous. Note: guys can wear this trend, too. I applaud any man that tries it. If you do, please send a picture to youreatulle@gmail.com and I will feature you on this blog. That's how much it excites me.

Enough blabbing from me, it's time to check out the photographs I've been referencing so much.

All photos courtesy of style.com.



Dress yourself as a glass of milk: 

                              Alberta Ferretti                                                             Alexander McQueen        
          

                                      Araks                                                                     Band of Outsiders
          

                                     Chanel                                                                     Christian Siriano
          

                                 Derek Lam                                                                        Doo.Ri
          

                                Emilio Pucci                                                                   Givenchy
          

                                 Jason Wu                                                                     Jonathan Saunders
          

                                Kanye West                                                                    Rebecca Minkoff
          

                                Louis Vuitton    (Kate King standing next to herself!)               Nina Ricci                                      
          

                                 Vera Wang                                                                     Prabal Gurung
          

                                    Rochas                                                                         Kanye West
           

                                 Sass & Bide                                                                    Valentino
          

                                  Vera Wang                                                                    Nina Ricci
            

                                 Vera Wang                                                                     Chanel
          

White suits you: 


                                   ADAM                                                                      Stella McCartney
          

                                    DKNY                                                                      Stella McCartney
          

                                Kanye West                                                                    Sonia Rykiel

          

                            Yves Saint Laurent                                                         Stella McCartney
          

                                   Versace                                                                         The Row
          

White-hot pants: 

                             Alberta Ferretti                                                             Maison Martin Margiela          

          

                             Charlotte Ronson                                                                   Chloé            

          

                             Alberta Ferretti                                                                      Lanvin

             

Philosophy

 The Fall 2012 shows are coming out in a few weeks, so we'll be wrapping up this whole "Trending Next Spring" segment on my blog. Except for the makeup, hair and accessory spring trends. That I'll come back to as the season approaches. Next one up? "Trending For Pre-Fall." Get hyped, guys!

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