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Short Shorts Overalls, Union Square
One of the most interesting fashion stories this year is the huge trend that wasn’t: maxi skirts. Despite their appeal to the fashion set (including me, who featured them on this blog several times), on the streets they lost major ground to short shorts, a counter trend. One of my friends described her failed attempt at maxi skirts and dresses this way: “My husband hates long skirts.”
Is it the extreme heat or the avoidance of man repellent clothing that won out? Who knows, but the people have spoken. Short shorts like this cool outfit of black linen overalls and a backpack have become the uniform of summer 2011.
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Red and White Dress, Martha’s Vineyard
Sure, Martha’s Vineyard is known for some of the over-the-top preppy fashion going on there, but not all preppy fashion statements are regrettable. This graphic print red and white dress makes a splash in downtown Edgartown.
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Southwestern Dress, the Bowery
Southwestern patterns are popping up everywhere this summer, spurred by two collaborative Opening Ceremony collections, one with traditional Western clothing brand Pendleton and another with Rodarte in a Southwestern-themed line. Here it’s perfect for the city heat in bright orange.
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80s Redux, Union Square
There’s been a lot of ’70s redux going on in fashion right now, but what about the ’80s? It doesn’t have to be all hipster-y gold spandex, as this woman proves with a chic, colorful graphic mini and red shoes.
White Dress, Union Square
Loving the all-white look for summer 2011. The spectator shoes add a nice 1920s touch to this dress, and the artfully braided updo is perfect for hot weather.
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Masculin Feminin, Union Square
Usually when people talk about the masculin-feminin look, they’re referencing le smoking, as seen on several guests at the 2011 CFDA Awards. But it can be dressed down too, as with this look of slouchy plaid trousers, a white buttondown with tuxedo ruffles, unisex afro and not a stitch of makeup. True personal style.
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Black and White Stripes, Chrystie Street
There it is again: black and white stripes, this time on our neighbor delivering new artwork to the Jen Bekman Gallery.
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Black and White Stripes, Delancey Street
I’m beginning to see a pattern….
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Model in Denim Shorts, Chrystie Street
There’s no question about it: ultra short denim shorts are the uniform of choice this summer for models off duty. Why not, when you’ve got the legs?
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Striped Skirt, Chrystie Street
Proof that a high-waisted skirt can also be sexy, this striped black and white tube skirt is effortlessly sophisticated.
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White Overcoat in the Rain, Fifth Avenue
I always find it difficult to figure out what to wear on rainy summer days. This white cotton overcoat was a practical, lightweight and pretty solution at the Central Park Conservancy Luncheon. The earrings are Chanel.
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Think Pink, Union Square
Retro, high-waisted 1950s shorts are making a comeback in a big way this summer. Here they look great worn with a floppy wide-brimmed hat with heels and pink accents throughout for extra pinup girl appeal.
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Short Shorts, Madison Avenue
If you’ve got legs, now’s the time to show them off with short shorts, a big hit for S/S 2011. Also of-the-moment: tie-front shirts, like this one in denim.
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70s Redux, Union Square
A cool ’70s redux look in Union Square complete with wide legged jeans, platform sandals and an afro to boot. Plus, the striped sailor bag is great for shopping the Greenmarket.
Floral Dress, Union Square
Fashion has gotten decidedly more feminine this season, with last summer’s boyfriend jeans and racer back tanks giving way to maxi skirts and dresses and lots of floral prints. Above, shopping in Union Square in a flirty, feminine dress paired with flat metallic sandals.
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