What's Out in Fashion

Trapeze Dress - <B>What’s Out:</B> These tent-like silhouettes are now considered a big no-no. Fitted at the bust and flaring out in an A-line cut. Sorry ladies, last year may have marked the death of the baby-doll shape. And since the style is so youthful, it might be harder to pull off a second time around.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Long, flowy dresses reminiscent of 60’s and 70’s hippie chick, shift dresses, a hint of 80’s retro and long evening dresses.

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Trapeze Dress - <B>What’s Out:</B> These tent-like silhouettes are now considered a big no-no. Fitted at the bust and flaring out in an A-line cut. Sorry ladies, last year may have marked the death of the baby-doll shape. And since the style is so youthful, it might be harder to pull off a second time around.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Long, flowy dresses reminiscent of 60’s and 70’s hippie chick, shift dresses, a hint of 80’s retro and long evening dresses.

Oversize Bag - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Forget the traditional carry-all for spring. Bags like that served as a good punctuation, but they were too heavy and hard to walk with. Less is more this season.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; It’s the return of the everyday purse for the everyday lady. Style guru, Tim Gunn, suggests shopping for smaller, tailored handbags in color and metallics. The supersized clutch is an exception. Fendi has new satchel-size clutches. Hot!

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Oversize Bag - <B>What’s Out:</B> Forget the traditional carry-all for spring. Bags like that served as a good punctuation, but they were too heavy and hard to walk with. Less is more this season.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> It’s the return of the everyday purse for the everyday lady. Style guru, Tim Gunn, suggests shopping for smaller, tailored handbags in color and metallics. The supersized clutch is an exception. Fendi has new satchel-size clutches. Hot!

Puffy Coat - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Gone are the days of adding extra bulk to your bod. The puffy jacket adds too much volume.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; Instead of a puffy coat, slip into a fitted trench coat. And while the khaki ones are classic, don't be afraid to go bold with a color or patent.

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Puffy Coat - <B>What’s Out:</B> Gone are the days of adding extra bulk to your bod. The puffy jacket adds too much volume.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Instead of a puffy coat, slip into a fitted trench coat. And while the khaki ones are classic, don't be afraid to go bold with a color or patent.

Daytime Flashy - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Doing too much. Oversized sunglasses and flashy daytime pieces are so distinctly tied to 2007, that it might be best to shelve them for now.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; While the far out looks may vanish this year, hang onto accessories that have some shine, since the looks are likely to come back again. Save the dramatic fabrics for the club.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;As for shades, go smaller and try a pair of wood frames.

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Daytime Flashy - <B>What’s Out:</B> Doing too much. Oversized sunglasses and flashy daytime pieces are so distinctly tied to 2007, that it might be best to shelve them for now.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> While the far out looks may vanish this year, hang onto accessories that have some shine, since the looks are likely to come back again. Save the dramatic fabrics for the club.<BR><BR>As for shades, go smaller and try a pair of wood frames.

Cheetah Print - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Something else to chuck? Cheetah print! It’s been overdone on and off the red carpet. Blame Hollywood for its demise.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; Spring 2008 is all about fun florals and bold colors.

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Cheetah Print - <B>What’s Out:</B> Something else to chuck? Cheetah print! It’s been overdone on and off the red carpet. Blame Hollywood for its demise.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Spring 2008 is all about fun florals and bold colors.

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Sequin Dress - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Trina's sparkly frock is so 2007. This season’s look will favor color over glitz.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; Tim Gunn says, &quot;If the September runway shows are any indicator, spring will offer color in the form of rich hues and bold patterns and prints.&quot;

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Sequin Dress - <B>What’s Out:</B> Trina's sparkly frock is so 2007. This season’s look will favor color over glitz.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Tim Gunn says, "If the September runway shows are any indicator, spring will offer color in the form of rich hues and bold patterns and prints."

Peasant Top - &lt;B&gt;What’s Out:&lt;/B&gt; Peasant tops, such as Vivica's, have been replaced this year. They’re no longer cute, but rather frumpy.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;B&gt;What’s In:&lt;/B&gt; Instead, stylist June Ambrose (who dresses Ciara and authored &lt;i&gt;Effortless Style&lt;/i&gt;), suggests showing some skin with a sheer blouse. &quot;They are sweet and sexy!&quot; she says. Sheer blouses add a touch of style and femininity.

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Peasant Top - <B>What’s Out:</B> Peasant tops, such as Vivica's, have been replaced this year. They’re no longer cute, but rather frumpy.<BR><BR><B>What’s In:</B> Instead, stylist June Ambrose (who dresses Ciara and authored <i>Effortless Style</i>), suggests showing some skin with a sheer blouse. "They are sweet and sexy!" she says. Sheer blouses add a touch of style and femininity.