My outfit today has a sort of aviator/biker appeal about it. I really love the Burberry fall 2010 collection like below, but I watered it down to suit my suburban not-very-high-fashion neighbourhood with its elderly population.
I’m not sure why the current interest in aviation style clothing, probably a spin-off from the immense current popularity of military-inspired fashion. Most people getting on a plane in these modern times opt for a comfortable loose get-up involving tracksuit pants, sneakers and fleeces but say “aviator fashion” and the old fashioned images of, say, Amelia Earhart are what immediately springs to mind… an iconic woman who was adventurous and independent, feminine but dressing with a strong masculine style. Perhaps a shocking look in her time but considered very sexy and relevant for women of today. I guess little wonder fashion is aiming to emulate her style.
Details:
Jeans; made by me, Burda 7863, black denim
Tops (underneath); both Metalicus
Cardigan; my own design, snakeskin printed “rubber-y” black jersey knit
Boots; Andrea and Joen, from Uggies
Photos below; at left, Amelia Earhart, found uncredited on the net; at right from Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 collection
I really like the matching top and scarf – did you make it?
The two ivory tops are the one component of the outfit I didn't make! Both by Metalicus…
Very snappy outfit Carolyn. Love Dad
Nice look for you. Great job on the cardigan.
Trudy
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mmmm, I love your look !!! It's gorgeous
Great look! I love those boots. The whole ensemble works!
oh, the snakeskin cardigan again! I like the scarf with it. My dad is a private pilot instructor in his "spare" time, and I always love when he puts on his helmet liner and jacket. Fun memories.
Love this "look" on you, it is very flattering!
Wonderful! I thought I've been seeing more aviator style lately. I love Amelia Earhart style. I have a whole library of pics of her clothes in a digital folder. My husband is a private pilot and has a plane so I definitely get in the aviator fashion mode. Similar to safari style, which I like too.
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