London look: what distinguishes British fashion?
Tartan clothing, trench coats or rubber boots are just a few wardrobe elements beloved by British women. To one of them we owe her a timeless invention in the form of the miniskirt, to another the wearing of "wellies" for every day. Find out what characterizes the British style and get inspired, creating fall and winter outfits!
In the rainy season, to create outfits for the autumn-winter season, it is worth observing the style of British women.
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British fashion in the 1960s of the 20th century: the first mini skirt and Twiggy
When the music of the Beatles was ringing in British ears, young women no longer wanted to dress like their mothers. She set out to meet this need, designer Mary Quant, who designed the first mini skirt. The British needed someone to show them how to wear this garment. For that role Twiggy was perfect. The British supermodel was the quintessential beauty canon of those times and proudly wore the revolutionary miniskirts, and also the wrap-around coats, trapeze dresses, which she paired with low-soled shoes.
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Current British style icons
A modern British style icon, no less well-known than Twiggy, is Kate Moss. The supermodel is famous for how she pairs seemingly mismatched items, such as rain boots with a smart blazer. Another British woman who inspires women around the world is Victoria Beckham. Fashion has become such an important part of her life that she decided to become a fashion designer. And because Britain is a monarchy, important figures in the fashion context there are also the duchesses: Kate and Meghan.
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Rubber boots: "regal" shoes ideal for the rain
You already know who to take inspiration from regarding British style. Now I will tell you what elements you will need in order to create this kind of outfit. First of all, rain boots. Because of the weather conditions on the Isles, British women love this footwear. The already mentioned Kate Moss made them trendy shoes, ideal for casual outfits.
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Trench
When Thomas Burberry designed the coat for the British Army, he certainly did not expect this to become one of the evergreen overcoats. This coat features buckles, epaulettes, pockets and double-breasted buttons. How to wear it. Pair it with a pair of classic black pumps or their autumn-winter alternative, namely heeled boots.
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Tartan
English, plaid or houndstooth? Regardless of the type, checks are synonymous with British style. Importantly, it is one of the top weaves, which will be in vogue in the fall-winter 2019/20 season. Tartan coats and skirts are beautiful, but this pattern also looks great on accessories. A plaid scarf will make even the simplest of coats more interesting. If you like to focus on distinctive accessories, opt for tartan shoes this season. They will be a stylish complement to plain outfits.
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