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Romantic Bridal Wear
As brides, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride or groom choose their ensembles for that special day, they’ve been gifted this year with the most beautiful, feminine, and romantic choices ever. The fabrics are extra luxe and embrace silk, velvet, and very fine lace. Necklines are high, sophisticated, elegant and often showcase halter styles which pair well with both minimalist and embellished skirts. There are dropped waists, corsets with translucent fabrics and visible boning, big bows or dainty add-ons, and don’t forget floral embellishments featuring delicate embroidery, 3-D blooms, or beadwork appliques. Think sheer elegance with vintage vibes and often with asymmetrical hemlines.
Whimsy and Customization
The year ahead will truly be fun for Southern fashionistas. It’s filled with opportunities to be different, creative, and unique in an elegant and sometimes surprising way. Start by shopping in your closet. Pull out trusted classic, quality mainstay items and style them in a totally different way. Instead of a white shirt or blouse with that blazer or jacket, throw on a bright-colored shirt or tee underneath, a floral scarf with a touch of that color tied around the neck or knotted on your handbag, and finish with whimsical jewelry and fun flats or sneakers. Do your own thing!
Mocha Mousse, Color of the Year
Each year the Pantone Color of the Year is announced with great flurry and home, wardrobe, accessory, and nail fashions eagerly follow suit in all shapes and forms. The 2025 designated color of the year is Mocha Mousse, a soft medium brown shade reminiscent of a beautiful chocolate mousse dessert, chocolate milk, or coffee milk and works as an outstanding neutral. It mixes beautifully with the two other colors that will be especially popular this year – baby pink and pistachio. Both are softer versions and easier to incorporate than last year’s bold pink shades and strong greens.
Charmed, I’m Sure
If you adopt just one new accessory trend this year, make it the incorporation of charms into most everything you wear or carry. Charms are affordable, clip-on visible and fashionable reflections of yourself, what you like and what you do – your hobbies, your job, your lifestyle. They quietly speak as they adorn your jewelry, your handbag, your shoes, your luggage.
Loving your life, your closet, and your outlook in 2025 is all about being open to new ideas and experimentation. Make the most of it!
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