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What Fashions Are Out

 by:

Bridget Allen

Just as fashion ebbs and flows, yesterday's fashion ins are shut out in

the cold! A true fashionista keeps careful track of what items have jumped

to the out list. No one wants to be seen in a trend that expired

yesterday, so if you are used to wearing trendy items, you may want to

keep an eye out to see what's out! The ever revolving door that is the

fashion industry regularly makes and breaks fads in the blink of an eye.

Look to your fashion magazines, cable channels that specialize in clothing

and style, or great articles on the World Wide Web to determine when it is

time to hang up your out clothing and accessories.

What's out this season:

1.) Say good-bye to low cut pants today

The parents of the world let out a collective sigh when the ultra low

cut pant waist line was declared dead. The days of a thong peeking out

from the back of your trousers are a thing of the past, so pack away your

crack-baring duds for their next time around! Today's fashionable pants

still feature a lower cut that seasons past-including the popular

above-the-navel waistline of the 1950s-but are well above the modesty mark

than in the recent past.

2.) Personalized Items are so old school, don't ya know

Unless that "L" on your sweater stands for Laverne, put it away! The

era of personalized items, from jewelry (remember the "Carrie" necklace?)

to purses to clothing is in the past. Even though you searched an hour at

your local bargain basement store to find that bag with your initial

embroidered in leather, it's time to say goodbye.

3.) Newsboy Hats Are Yesterday's News

Extra, extra, read all about it: newsboy hats are out! Put down those

papers, get off the corner, and ditch the hat! Even though cooler weather

has arrived, find another way to keep your head warm than covering up in a

newsboy hat. Consider donning a jaunty fedora cocked to one side-it's the

latest rage!

If you are concerned about items in your wardrobe or accessory closet

becoming out of date, consider purchasing classic items. Look into

wardrobe staples that are permanently found on the in list, so you will

not have to juggle and reevaluate your closet. Furthermore, you may find a

piece of clothing or accessory that you absolutely love has been retired

to the out list. Instead of giving up a favorite, consider alternative

ways to turn an out into an in!