Fashion

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Hi People,

I guess you are interested in what we will be wearing this summer. European trends this year leave a lot to be desired I am afraid, unless you can see yourself in harem pants (they are everywhere), killer heels with or without platform soles, short shorts worn over black stockings, ballet flats with skinny jeans, and leggings under everything, especially summer dresses. The 'coatigan' which is a cross between a coat and a cardigan in a light fabric, is popular, as are little cardigans, and layers continue to be de rigeur. All styles are accessorised with a lacy summer scarf.

Boots, whether slim ankle, baggy calf or knee length are worn with shorts or with summer dresses. I have seen some long skirts of the hippy style, and the mini is also popular, usually over leggings but not always, and (horror) flares!

Men get to wear the same old uniform of T-shirts, jeans or cargo pants, hoodies and comfortable shoes. The only nod to fashion seems to be fluorescent colors on sneakers and even here you can have full colour or simply wear fluoro laces.I don't think the man in the mauve paisley suit I saw in Carnaby street counts as a trend setter, but who knows...

And everyone has a leather jacket.

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