De la Haye and Tucker write: From 1996 to the end of the decade, the bohemian look became the overriding trend within womenswear at all market levels, incorporating the adapted ethnic embroideries of Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, the bold colour sense of young British designer Matthew Williamson and the irreverent mixtures of fabrics from Milanese design houses such as Marni and Fendi. (Laver 288) With the new casual, bohemian styles came low-slung jeans and crop-tops, which would be the hallmark of the coming decade
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The fabric is super soft and hugs the body in a way that doesnt cut off your circulation, she says, but it didnt manage to change my perspective on bodycon dresses. (Whether the forthcoming bandage dress comeback will change her mind is still TBD.) Still, Sol Santiago says that, with the right styling, she can see the dress making an appearance now and again in the future
The polka-dot dress is certainly one that has proven its longevity
It is a natural fit for a fall or winter Sweet 16