Archive for September, 2009
A Look That Stands the Test of Time
, 09 30th, 2009Women’s clothing styles are cyclical by their very nature. A pair of shoes or slacks that are considered all the rage one season could constitute a major fashion faux pas the next. Runway models from such far-flung places as Paris and Milan often set the tone for ladies’ fashion, and what is popular in France this year might not reach American shores until 2010.
While foreign fashions come and go, a few classic looks remain suitable for any season and any decade. The pink camo shirt is a play on traditional American military fatigues; it’s a playful look that suggests physical toughness and an independent spirit. Still, the pink shading conveys an unmistakable feminine sensibility. Basically, it’s a look that won’t go stale or look ridiculous in a few months’ time.
Evolution of Camouflage Fashion
, 09 14th, 2009
Although camouflage is traditionally associated with hunting and military use, these stylish patterns are utilized just as often for fashion purposes. If servicemen and women adopt camouflage fatigues to evade detection, the proud owner of a ladies camo shirt is doing just the opposite. She wants to be seen, and she’s not ashamed to let everyone know it.
Camo clothes are widely available in boutique stores these days, but it was originally adopted by civilians who shopped at military surplus stores. The family members of retired soldiers would end up with an abundance of camouflage articles of clothing, and they would send whatever they couldn’t use to the surplus store. Today camo clothes are made especially for aesthetic purposes.