The winter fashion trends for the 2008-2009 fashion season offer a spectacular array of fashion choices. Accessories play heavily into the well dressed woman’s wardrobe, so before you go shopping, take a look at your closet contents and see how some of your wardrobe might be updated to fashion genius status with a few simple accessories.

In a nutshell, fitted and 1940s Hollywood glamor describe this year’s winter fashion trends. Tiny waistlines (get out that corset!), accentuated with both narrow and wide belts, define the fashion conscious woman of the 2008-2009 fashion season. Pencil skirts are still big, so those are still keepers. Short, fitted and bolero style jackets, paired with the pencil skirt, emanate that ultra feminine Lauren Bacall look. The tailored suits, so popular in the 1940s, are once again in the fashion news.

Another big winter fashion trend are the military-styled costumes, another encore appearance from the 1940s. Trench coats, paired with classic casual wear are also hot this winter. Add some glitz with metallic accents in gold, silver and bronze.

The word from British fashion experts indicates that color is where it’s at this winter. The winter fashion trends in color cover the rainbow. Bold, rich colors, across the spectrum are what’s hot this winter. However, shades of purple are the dominant color choice of divas around the world. Clothing, shoes, handbags and jewelry in purple, lavender, muted magentas – in fact, every shade of purple is what you want to be wearing. This is a lucky development indeed, as purple shades flatter blonds, redheads and brunettes alike as well as just about every complexion. You won’t have any trouble finding the purples – perhaps it’s the classic color of royalty – in any case, you need to stock your closet with purple.
If you allow yourself just one splurge, make it purple!

Before you max out your credit card with a new coat, consider the over sized sweater, the bulkier, the better. The color? Purple, in all its variations, of course!

Historically, when economic times are iffy, hemlines fall. The winter fashion trends this year are no exception. Hemlines are no shorter than knee length, but the hottest looks are just below the knee. On the other hand, with pants, hems are rising. How do you accessorize these pants? High heels are what works here. Flats are a big no-no with the shorter pant lengths. The 2008-2009 winter fashion trends call for some glamor. Platforms and sexy high heels are it.

For evening wear, winter fashion trends go with the floor length gown, another bow to the glamor of 1940s Hollywood. Try a burnished and wavy hairstyle with a bright lipstick for the right look. As for color, take a page from the British fashion watchers. Make it bold and impressive.

Our winter fashion trends report wouldn’t be complete without shoe coverage. In addition to high heels and platforms, the ultra-feminine peekaboo shoes, along with short, ankle high boots are must haves. For casual and feminine attire, look for tassels. Here’s one I can’t figure out in the shoe department. Would you believe that fringed, lace-up Oxfords will mark you as a fashion expert? It’s true.

So, now, you’re ready to go shopping! Knock ‘em dead!

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