Wartime Glamour

I love runway shows – they are like art in motion for me. When I watch them, it’s like I’ve been sucked into another world for just a moment. The lights, the music, and the beautiful garments put me in awe – and emotional reactions to some of the shows have taken place.

I’ve been creeping WWD lately and have been sneaking a peak at some of the designers pre-fall 2010 collections. I must say – I have been drooling appropriately. However, one I’m particularly taken with is the Christian Dior collection.

John Galliano is a designer that can do no wrong in my eyes. He’s a true designer with creative flair that isn’t afraid of going, over the top. It’s unfortunate that so many designers say how afraid they are of stepping, “outside of the box”. Shame.

For Dior’s pre-fall ’10 – John has gone with a wartime glamour feel. I’m particularly struck with this collection, as to me, the 40′s was the ultimate in feminine style, elegance, and beautiful silhouettes.

Delicate dresses and skirts in the most beautiful blush pinks and soft browns were paired with more structured jackets in moody army greens.

One piece I really love is the knee high socks that have big gorgeous draping bows on them. Can’t wait to snag a pair of those for myself .

The gowns were also true to the 1940′s theme – body hugging, and elegant, they made my think of the beautiful Ingrid Bergman. She’d suit them perfectly.

*le sigh* I love the 40′s and am so happy the designers have turned away from some of the “more skin is better” trend that we were seeing so much of in the early 2000′s. The return to class and elegance is back.

Warmest wishes,

Christie Ressel, International Image Consultant and Style Coach
Personal Power Image Consulting

*Christie is an image consultant and style coach that is regularly featured in the media and press across Canada and the USA. She runs, “Personal Power Image Consulting” where she helps women feel more chic, stylish, and confident through her stylish personal and online style services.