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Bringing Femininity Into the 21st Century

by on ‎03-21-2013 12:31 PM

People's roles in society seem to dictate how they "should" dress. So, as the roles of women in our world have changed, how do you bring an element of femininity into the 21st century? This week for The Lisa Robertson Show, we have a number of pieces that usher in femininity in a modern way.

 

Lace, for example, is something that used to be only feminine, but now it can be a power statement. When lace is used to make a tailored piece like a pencil skirt or a tailored jacket, it says that you can be in charge and still be a woman….that your strength is because of, not in spite of, your gender. We used to have to dress like a man to compete in a man's world. Now that women are all over the organizational chart, we can dress more consistently with our gender. Of course, lace in the workplace should never be sheer; it should always be backed. Sheer lace is alluring, backed lace is confidence.

 

Suitably Sexy

 

The Socialite

 

The easiest way to make a casual-chic, feminine statement is to replace the T-shirt with a feminine blouse. I'm extremely partial to the G.I.L.I.(TM) blouse in this week's show…it turned out to be just beautiful. It's a soft, feminine piece that still looks extremely fresh and current. The femininity comes from the soft, drapey, semi-sheer fabric and the tiny pin tuck-type pleating around the shoulder of the sleeves, while the current feel comes from the neckline and clean lines. This is going to be a beautiful piece for a casual-chic lunch with the girls. With a skirt, you can go to your house of worship or out to dinner. I do think it's a little feminine for most work places, just to let you know. This is a blouse you'll wear a cami under, as well. Don't want you to get arrested. {#emotions_dlg.biggrin}

 

Pretty Effortless

 

Bonjour, Paris

 

A dress is the easiest way to be feminine, but if you want to be modern, add a little print and "fabric play." (I just made that term up, but I mean creative piecing, ruching, and folding of the fabric.) An asymmetrical neckline and/or seaming can make a dress look very current. These elements also help to fool the eye and make you look slimmer. A pretty color and a print with movement can help with modernity and slimming, as well. Any creative piecing that helps to make our waists look smaller and hide our little flaws is welcome as well. This dress is going to go from casual to dinner out, and is the perfect travel piece, as there's no garment bag required and no wrinkling. If you'd like to experiment with wearing it to work, try throwing a simple, solid color jacket over it and opt for a pair of neutral heels. You'll look great! {#emotions_dlg.biggrin}

 

Body Talk

 

An Ode to Spring

 

Brandon Sun is the designer we'll meet this week. He does beautiful work. He takes simple silhouettes and adds femininity through beautiful handmade textures and details. I think you'll enjoy meeting this very talented young man.

 


 

We also have something brand-new from Clarks Botanicals and some beautiful jewelry, so you'll feel "girly" from head to toe.

 

One of the joys of being a woman is being able to dress like one when you want to. It's one of the things that's in our control in a sometimes crazy, out-of-control-feeling world. So we might as well "work it," right?

 

I'll see you this Friday night at 10pm ET for The Lisa Robertson Show. {#emotions_dlg.biggrin}

—Lisa

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