Women��s fashion you didn��t know you could wear

Women��s fashion you didn��t know you could wear

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Fashions come and go, and lots of new trends crop up from one season to the next that both intrigue and frighten us. Peplum tops? Studs? Patterned tights? Don��t worry, you don��t need the lean frame of a supermodel or the fashion daring of a celebrity to pull off these looks. Here are some cool women��s fashion trends you can wear this winter, even if you��re a fashion newbie.

Patterned tights. Sweater tights, with cozy Fair Isle knit patterns, look super cute when worn with a mini and boots; pair them with a plain long-sleeved tee rather than a sweater to keep the look cute, not, er, woolly.

Studs. To many, studs scream ��biker��, but they don��t have to be all tough and intimidating. Why not try a few strategically placed studs on a clutch, a pair of pumps, or on the trim of a blouse or jacket? Pair with ladylike items like a dress, a lace blouse, or a chain-strap handbag and you��ll have a look that��s still feminine.

A peplum top, coat, or dress. The flared shape looks scary, but it��s actually perfect for ladies of all sizes. If you��re athletic, it��ll give you an hourglass figure; if you��ve already got the hourglass, guess what? It fits you perfectly, especially when paired with sleek bottoms like a pencil skirt or skinny jeans.

Sheer fabrics. There��s a fine line between sheer and ��wardrobe malfunction��, so make sure you��re wearing a) appropriate undergarments and b) not showing any other skin. A sheer top with skinny jeans is cute; with a micro mini it starts to look sleazy.

Brocades and baroque. Not daring enough for a dress with so much embellishment? Grab a handbag for a low-commitment dip into the trend.

Oxblood. Such a vampy color can be intimidating, but it��s actually a great partner for camel, cream, and a variety of other fall shades like brown, rust, and mustard. Pairing it with these warm colors avoids any Goth connotations. Try it on shoes or jeans, or go vampy head-to-toe withan oxblood dress. Want to lighten it up? Use it as an accent.