MB: AKademic Grunge

A popular fashion trend hitting the market lately is EMBROIDERY. Whether it be on the sleeve or strategically placed in areas where patches are featured; Floral Embroidery is all the rage. Place them on the bust, collars, or just about anywhere else they’ll fit. Sewn and patched embroidery ads personality to any look! The floral patches are dainty and ultra-feminine with a vintage touch. Animal patches are also making a big debut. When styling items with patches, don’t be afraid to mix and match patterns. Remember, embroidery and/or patches are simply embellished details that highlight the overall look. I love to get extreme with it; very very heavy or simplistic and chic. It depends on the mood of the shoot or how edgy.
These are just a few popular pieces that will not disappear with summer:
I see two full outfits here, but of course there are a multitude of ways to wear each. The Kimono can be worn over dresses, jumpers, and dress pants. The one I picked has a long silhouette with a Boho inspired floral print. To keep things on the safe side, I suggest getting your Kimono in a solid neutral color, or even brilliant red. Surprisingly the lace bodysuit has increased in popularity for fall. Over the summer, popular retailers like American Apparel featured pieces made of sheer embroidered fabric in abundance. I believe the bodysuits are staying put because they also have layer potential. Soft belted silhouettes are taking center stage this fall for that same reason. The Boho dress has the same versatility. I’ve seen catwalk shows with models wearing heavy coats or thick chunky sweaters over spaghetti strap Boho dresses and thigh-high boots. The denim and rose gold earrings are simple pieces that anyone can style. Both could work for casual and formal styling as well. All the items shown have lots of wear ability and can easily blend into any wardrobe.