
If simple, classy and refined are the concepts you stick to whenever choosing an outfit, you'll find plenty of interesting outfit ideas in the latest Phillip Lim summer 2011 lookbook. Embracing minimalism and making it seem effortlessly chic is the main mission of the designer for the summer season. Give simple elegance a try by embracing a few concepts inspired by the latest lookbook of the brand.
It's far too easy to get overwhelmed by the myriad of floral,
animal or tribal prints that seem to have taken over both fashion runways and clothing stores.
The injection of color is without a doubt a completely
understandable fashion trend for the summer season, however, with
all the different hues mixed at once, creating versatile outfits
can be a bit of a challenge.
For those who would rather pass the high drama that wild prints can
easily provide and choose to experiment with a simpler style, the
3.1 Phillip Lim brand can
certainly be marvelous source of inspiration. Sticking to much of
the same principles the spring 2011
lookbook was based on, the brand continues to endorse
minimalistic designs in a rather conservative color palette.
Sleeveless tops are a must have this season if we are to judge by
the looks endorsed by the high-end brand. Short dresses are another
essential item the designer has focused on in order to highlight
femininity and sexiness without making an outfit stand out too
much. Although the looks endorsed might seem basic and easy to pull
off, sporting this look is a lot more difficult than it might
appear. While these types of outfits can be pulled off by anyone
with well toned arms and lean, long legs, boyish figures tend to be
complimented the most.
Pairing neutrals together is by far one of the easiest techniques
you can use if you are rather shy as far as color combining is
concerned. Aside from being a fail-proof strategy, this simple
technique will also enable you to mix and match various pieces
together, increasing the versatility of your outfits. Peach, light
grey, pristine white or khaki are just a few colors you can play
with.
Accessories have a crucial
role when it comes to adding complexity to an otherwise simple
outfit. In this area, the brand continues to maintain a similarly
conservative attitude as it only chooses to create contrast through
color. The accessories are quite basic consisting mainly of classic
handbag styles, comfortable and practical wedges and sunglasses, an
indispensable accessory during the summer which not only completes
an outfit, but also protects our beauty by preventing premature
wrinkles around the eye area.
The classic pieces endorsed by the brand are fabulous investments
as you will be able to use them long after the season passes, since
they never go out of style. Although the all white trend is well
highlighted through the lookbook, the elegance that intense colors
can provide is far from being underestimated. Monochrome outfits in
dark blue or black shades add complexity to the lookbook thanks to
the rather striking contrast that is invariably created.
Photo courtesy of Phillip Lim
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