Fashion Missoula Fall 2015

Fashion Missoula Fall 2015

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Fall Trends

Fashionable Man

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Fall 2015

ashion is different for every person. In Missoula, we have a version that is all our own.

The height of the cold weather season is approaching and with it comes the many, many, many opportunities for outerwear.

Missoulians know how to layer and keep some sense of chic. We look forward to presenting the best of Missoula fashion in this special section twice a year. Read on for trends, local boutique offerings, accessorizing, grooming and suiting up. Stay stylish, Missoula.

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Scarves

Ponchos

Capes

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verything in fashion is cyclical, even, if not especially, when it comes to accessories. At some point back in the misty layers of time, some poor weaver probably hacked a piece of fabric off her loom and realized it was way too short. In a moment of panic-fueled genius she coiled it around her neck and, “Ta da!” the scarf was born. People are still wearing these short pieces of cloth around their necks, only now some of them aren’t so short. Some are so oversized that they could probably be made into the original dress or sari that poor woman was shooting for in the first place!

On the thin end – not really a scarf at all (purely decorative, no warmth value) would be skinny ’70s scarves, ala ’70s rock stars. These are in shimmery metallic, paisley or animal prints. The ’70s are still big as a “look” overall anyway, so this is a great choice. For example, google Robert Plant. I guarantee most pictures of him back in the day show him twirling one around in his fingers while hip-thrusting at the audience.

Neckerchiefs and what I like to call “stewardess” scarves (I know, I know, but it rolls off the tongue better than “flight attendant”) will put some polish on even a sweatshirt and jeans. You can dip your toes in all the upscale finery that was swirling around the runway by adding a jeweled broach or pin near the knot. Even your stalwart summer bandana can stick around until the snow falls. A small infinity scarf that settles just around your neck (they call these “snoods” across the pond) is perfect for adding a lot of warmth without bulk.

Since they don’t have ends (hence, “infinity”), you don’t have to wrestle with them coming unraveled or fighting against the ends not going where they’re supposed to.

On the other end of the spectrum are the thick, cozy scarves we associate with the season. Chunky Aran knits are a great way to add texture and warmth. Oversized blanket scarves in traditional plaids or southwestern prints work with monochrome outfits, or pattern mixing. Wearing more than one plaid at once is perfectly acceptable if they share the same colors, but vary in scale.

Some of these blanket scarves conveniently have neck holes, which nudges them into poncho territory. From knitted triangle shapes with fringe to poncho vests, serape type wraps, hooded ponchos, and my favorite, the full-on wool blanket with a hole for your noggin’, ponchos continue to be a solid choice, especially before it gets too cold. What a fantastic time to be alive. You can basically dress up like Clint Eastwood in a spaghetti western (yes, include the wide-brimmed hat) and no one will bat an eyelash.

If they do, it’s to wipe away a tear, because you look ridiculously chic.

Please post a selfie, stat.

Technically not a poncho, but worth mentioning, the cape holds its own. Some are very business-like, in menswear-inspired patterns, or military khaki, others are dramatically trimmed in fur, or made from brocades, velvet or leather. They can make you look elegant, like you’re dashing between screenings at Sundance, or witchily mysterious, classing up a stroll through the orchard with your bae as the leaves fall.

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his fall ushered in some fairly big changes in the fashion zeitgeist.

After several seasons of increasingly casual, slouchy clothes with oversized silhouettes and neutral palettes, we’re seeing a big 180. It’s as if fashion designers grew weary of the laidback, throw-anything-on, West Coast vibe and shifted the whole shebang over to the East Coast, or even back to the grand cities of Europe, where women get dressed with a capital “D”.

Dressing like your boyfriend or an off-duty celebrity all of a sudden feels as tired and worn out as that favorite t-shirt with all the holes in it. For this season designers trotted out show after show of posh statement looks, encouraging women to have fun dressing up again.

A strong Victorian influence includes loads of black lace and intricate, high-collared blouses, replete with chokers, swaths of velvet and copious buttons. We’ve seen a bit

of this with the goth and ’90s revival.

However, this is more high drama and regal. It’s a tough look to wear head to toe if you’re not comfortable with attention. However, a velvet midi shirt or a lace blouse can be easily thrown into most wardrobes.

Going hand-in-hand with Victorian influences is an overall sense of opulence. Even the simplest silhouettes are rendered in the most upscale fabrics. Brocades and sequins, accordion pleats, snake print, rich tweeds, quilting and baroque florals are thrown together in an eccentric jumble. This season’s boho Free Spirit Girl has a trust fund. No more India cotton maxi dresses for her; now it’s chiffon from Paris. Her treasured macrame vest has been replaced with a Mongolian wool gilet, and her tumble-down boots have been tossed aside for some serious over-the-knee fierceness.

Are you getting the picture?

Imagine receiving a steamer trunk full of treasures from a long-lost aunt who was a renowned world traveler and part-time duchess. That’s your look. In other words, everything, all at once. In fact, this season’s It Girl is Margot Tenenbaum (from

Wes Anderson’s classic The Royal Tenenbaums), who didn’t hesitate to wear a full fur coat over her preppy t-shirt dresses, and juxtaposed her single bobby pin with killer eyeliner.

How impractical does this sound for the average Missoula lifestyle?

And who, in this small mountain town, wants to look like they suffered an explosion inside a costume shop?

On the other hand, I bet you’re a little weary of your beanie, flannel shirt and puffy-coat uniform. It’s all about balance. Perhaps you’d like to up your game and actually feel a bit excited about getting dressed. Think of it as re-embracing the feminine.

Hourglass pencil skirts have an added flounce or mermaid hems. A standard fisherman’s sweater might be embellished with beading and a sequin tee perfectly appropriate for daytime. If you splurge on a coat this year, maybe you’ll choose a tapestry print with fur trim.

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Much of the energy and pastiche comes from how the disparate elements are mixed

Even the business and menswearinspired looks – pants, suits and pantsuits with impeccable womanly contours – are feminine. Think high-waisted, widelegged and flowy, with silk bow-tied blouses. Blazers and jackets are long line.

These are classics, but soft and beautifully rendered. The only leaning-in these ladies are doing is to catch a glimpse of their fabulous selves in the side-view.

Is this directional change a political statement? Does it sound snobbish or classist? Is it too difficult to differentiate the haves from the have-nots when everyone is wearing soft pants and trainers, as in seasons past? After all, anyone can wear a hoodie and chucks, and one can’t easily duplicate these 1 percent looks on a 99 percent budget. On the other hand, much of the energy and pastiche comes from how the disparate elements are mixed. Few of us have the energy and resources to dress as a medieval princess on Monday, a ’70s Italian film star on Tuesday, etc. But I would encourage you to re-assert your individual style. Also a reminder that when you do part with your hard-earned money, you can dare to hope for a little more. Not just useful and well-made, maybe it can be wildly beautiful as well.

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The Evolution of the

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he last 10 years or so have seen a real revival in men’s fashion, particularly for the everyman. There has always been the runway stuff going on during New York Fashion Week and the like, but most men don’t pay much attention to it, or even know it exists. Growing up in Montana, my dad certainly never cared about a sense of style. He wore clothes that needed to look decent cruising “rummage sales” on weekends, and also hold up while tinkering around out in the garage or spending 12 hours on a shift at the mill. When sneakers with Velcro straps came on the scene, he thought they were the pinnacle of innovation.

The thing is, we all care about clothes. We always have.

People from all cultures have been adorning themselves with whatever caught their eye as far back as we’ve found evidence of people existing.

Precious stones and metals were hammered together to create human body decorations that have survived centuries, and provided valuable insights into the cultural evolution of humanity. Fabrics evolved, as did the dyes to transform them into eye-pleasing colors. Jewelry and accessories changed, from priceless gold torques into multi-thousand dollar watches.

Hell, even my dad made fashion choices, even if he wasn’t conscious of it: comfortable denim, patterned cotton button-downs, and those damn sneakers (Redwings on the job).

I remember getting a shirt from him one year for Christmas and thinking to myself, with some concern, that it looked like something he would wear. Sure enough, a couple weeks later I saw him wearing the exact same thing. Either he forgot he’d gotten me one, or he just liked it so much he got one for

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himself. I didn’t choose to wear it much after that; it’s one thing to match Dad at 10. It’s another thing at 30.

Those of us with the means to do so make clothing selections every day, deciding how to present ourselves to the world based on all kinds of tiny factors that, we think, make

us look better than something else might. It’s part of us.

That extends well beyond our clothes too; how we wear our hair, to beard or not to beard, everything has become an option for us like never before.

Attitudes about clothes and grooming (and tattoos?) and what should be worn when and where have changed drastically, making much of this possible. It’s no longer a given that as a professional one is expected to wear a suit every day. Entire professions exist now that never did before; think of the developer or designer whose workspace is a coffee shop or home office, even if it’s the kitchen table. And in Montana, where the rivers and mountains around us provide the bacon for many, the daily uniform is the kind of gear that maybe dad or grandpa needed to think about only on those rare days away from the salt mine. The different ways we make our livings now have as much to say about how our style choices have changed as anything.

The point of this is that no

matter what you do or like, there is a plethora of options available to you, and there is really no reason not to look good. Denim is still king for casual wear; outdoor clothing giant Patagonia has made their new line of organic denim a lynchpin of their fall campaign.

You can get soft, beautiful flannels and wool from labels grandpa would recognize, all the way through hip new performance wear brands. It’s said every man should own at least one good suit, and there are options out there for every taste, whether you want some sleek and stylish ensemble like you might see in a new Hollywood action movie, or something more throwback like you’d see in a late night Perry Mason syndication. Dress sweat pants with a special pocket for your smartphone?

They are a thing.

So keep your eyes open.

Be thoughtful. Be creative.

Thousands and thousands of years of dudes prior have sweated at their reflections in ice, rivers and mirrors to bring this moment to you – make your choice, bravely.

there is a plethora of options available to you, and there is really no reason not to look good.

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Groomed man

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t’s funny how many men look the same when one views images from the ’50s and ’60s.

Same suits, same glasses, same short, side-parted hairstyles.

Man, how times have changed. It is a turn of events to be taken advantage of.

Amazingly, there are more hairstyles available to men than “hat head.” Don’t be afraid to look at other dudes in movies or magazines and fantasize about what you might look like sporting their ‘do. After all, plenty of reasons these guys make all the “sexiest man” lists are unattainable for most of us, but sporting a good hairstyle isn’t one of them. Hell, even being bald can be a workable asset.

Long and longish hair is currently in.

Rough it up after the shower and tousle it with some product or pomade (see below) and you have that rough-and-tumble, “Oh, hey, am I out in public?” look. Some

guys are pulling it back and sporting the “man bun” too, but that, my friends, is a slippery, slippery slope. I even hear the mullet is making a comeback, but I’m not seeing it around that much outside of certain pockets of the demographic where the front-side business never stopped long enough for the party out back to end.

Again, that’s a charge you may want to think twice about leading. If it’s to the shoulders or longer, try a woman’s layered styling on your cascading locks. I know it sounds like crazy talk, but there are many guys getting way more action than you making those cuts work for them.

Plenty of men, professional and casual alike, are still keeping things fairly short, but spiking things up like a shark’s fin, or even into a Clark Kent cowlick. Try a pompadour, if you have the bangs, and see how that rides. Or even grease things over into a severe side part, like all those tight-lipped fellas from the ’50s pictures.

It doesn’t have to be complicated, and mixing it up will keep people on their toes. With a good stylist or barber and a couple lessons, when it comes to your coif everyone will be all, “What’s he going to do next?”

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double-duty as pomade (see above). Some are even made from beer. Look for them. Ask for them. Usually they can be found in special retail sets somewhere in your local barber shop or boutique. Of course they come in subtle, manly scents too, and usually have matching soaps and shampoos to go with. If you want, you can smell like you’ve worked in the woods all day (minus the debilitating BO) without leaving the house. Shaving brushes, razors and special lotions are not only functional, they are a kind of statement piece in your bathroom for when you invite that special someone over to your pad for dinner for the first time. If nothing else, it looks better on your basin than a rusty can of Barbasol and a three week-old disposable razor still clogged with sticky chemical sludge and hair follicles.

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Suiting up

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’d be curious to know if anything has done more for the men’s suit industry over the last 20-30 years than the success of Mad Men. Guys in popular television shows have been wearing suits as long as there has been TV, but no one really did it as stylishly, or with as much of an impact, as those jerks in Mad Men did. They, or at least the show’s crafty wardrobe people, made suits cool again.

It’s important to wear the right suit, though, and wear it correctly. The dark navy suit is the workhorse, being applicable to the widest variety of situations, but it isn’t the only option.

This year grays and charcoals are a popular fall color choice, so if you plan to wear a suit this season that may be the way to go. Regardless of color, here are a few rules to remember:

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I f you combine a tie with a pocket square, you don’t want them to match Please don’t wear some goofy novelty tie. Keep it classy. The purpose of the tie is to pull attention to the chest, but make the shirt color pop, not blind whomever is looking at you with some garish nightmare Accessories can make or break the suit. Have someone with a good eye consult with you when it comes to your shoes, your belt, etc.

Don’t be afraid to mix up patterns, as long as they are in the same family

Once you have your suit picked out, it’s critical for the thing to fit properly or you’ll look like a frumpy detective from some late-night cop show. Here are some rules: The jacket should be snug, but not too tight. It should rest close to your shoulders without riding up, and it shouldn’t be so tight it bunches at the shirt collar behind your neck Jacket sleeves should expose a halfinch to one inch at the wrist. That way the jacket will move with you, and never seem too long depending on how your arms are placed. It should be comfortable, but you shouldn’t necessarily be able to comfortably toss a wad of paper at the bin either As far as length goes, the bottom of the jacket should line up with the base of your thumbs if you are standing upright, arms at your side.

That will also ensure your bum is covered Whether it’s a two- or three-button jacket, there will always be at least one button closed, centered at the belly button. If three buttons, think (top to bottom): always, sometimes, never. If two buttons: always, never.

If that doesn’t make sense, ask dad or grandpa, then be ashamed of yourself When it comes to pants, just make sure they are snug and comfortable enough that you sport neither a moose knuckle (too tight), nor the appearance of a load in your drawers (too loose). I’m sorry, there’s no kinder, gentler way to put it Where your pant legs hit is called the “break.” It should form one dimple, or slight fold, at the shoe. Any longer and you’re walking on them, any shorter and it looks like you are waiting for the flood.

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Jewelry

Statements

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ou know all those pictures on Pinterest of daintily stacked rings on slender fingers?

Or of tiny single-charm necklaces? Stop looking at those. For fall this year there will be nothing subtle. This season is all statement pieces, all the time.

Continuing the obsession with ’70s Bohemia, fringe jewelry is very much on trend. We’re looking at extra-long fringed earrings in leather or chain, or fringed necklaces made with knotted cords, maybe

even with a few tassels thrown in. You may not think that’s your thing, but give it a whirl and you may surprise yourself.

The choker is back. The ’90s version is popping up here and there – you know, those ones that sometimes almost look like a tattoo or something – but think, too, of something more substantial, almost like a neck cuff. It could be in filigree, a sculptural piece of metal, or row upon row of pearls.

Speaking of pearls, they’ve returned in a big way. You’ll wear them mixed with other gems to form ornate estate jewelry pieces, or combined with simple geometric shapes for a more modern take. Broaches

and blingy pins are sprouting like barnacles on the collars of coats. Raid your grandma’s costume jewelry stash to breathe new life into your outerwear.

Baroque jewelry of finely wrought flora and fauna, complex pieces encrusted in gems, Princessa head bands and silver screen-era hair combs and clips are a bit much for daywear, but come the holidays they do a fabulous job of elevating even the most subdued party dress.

At the other end of the spectrum are simple geometric shapes blown up to supersize. In necklace form, think lone pendants on long chains. In an earring, you’ll want

to wear a single oversized piece by itself, or with a mismatched counterpart.

On the runway, these high-impact looks were layered over high-impact clothes.

In real life, the practicality of statement jewelry lies in its ease to mix and match.

No need to worry about consistency, or how to combine or layer with other pieces.

This is one-and-done accessorizing. Add one statement necklace to a monochrome outfit. Take your sweater and jeans uptown with a single shoulder-grazing earring. Pop on that one extra-special cuff or ring and your simple dress is now high-tone. No problem.

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issoula you have a fabulous sense of style that is fun, colorful and unique. We took to the streets of Missoula to see what you’re wearing this fall.

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Taylor

Why’d you pick this outfit today? Well, I’m moving out of my apartment, and it’s all I could find.

So do you usually dress for style or for comfort? More for style usually, but today for comfort.

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Sam

Why’d you pick this outfit today? Well, this is actually what I wore yesterday, and I was late for work today so...

Any style inspiration for today’s (or yesterday’s) look?

No. I need new pants.

Tell us about your belt buckle: It was a gift from the trumpet player in my band, Shakewell. It says “bluegrass.”

It’s a bluegrass band? Nope, we’re a funk band. It’s ironic.

Daniel

Victoria Voigt and Autumn Sky

Where are you ladies going in these fabulous outfits? AS: Well, I’m just showing her around, she’s not from here. And it’s hot.

I notice you aren’t wearing shoes, Victoria. Style choice? Or you misplaced? VV: Well, I live on a hippy bus and if you don’t wear shoes, your feet don’t stink, so nobody on the bus wears shoes. So no smelly feet in our home.

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Daniel

Where are you headed today?

Going to 5 on Black to meet my sweetheart for lunch.

Why’d you choose this outfit today? I just got these blue shoes, so something to go with them.

I like your hat. Thanks, I own over 100 hats.

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