Girl Talk – Trendy

I used to do these Girl Talk posts way back when. They were dedicated to talking about stuff you might chat about with your girlfriends. It was a way to combat all the testosterone in my house. Girl Talk fell by the way side when I was pregnant with Wade, and too tired to keep up with it. I think it’s time to bring it back. So won’t you come by on Tuesdays, and join me for a little Girl Talk?

Let’s talk about fashion this week.

Trends come and go every season. But there are some I’m happier to see disappear than others.

Top on my list of fads I don’t miss? Words emblazoned across one’s backside.

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A few years ago everyone from 40 year old soccer moms to 15 year old school girls sported the look. Wearing a billboard on your butt just screams mid-life crisis to me. And do you really want every weirdo out there trying to read the words on you innocent little girl’s behind?

I don’t miss people wearing pajama pants out in public either.

So what if it’s just the grocery store? Is it that hard to put on a pair of jeans? I’m gonna level with you. They may be comfy, but they’re not cute. Big and baggy with elastic waist or a draw string, they really just make everything look, well, big. The pajama pant has become the house dress of the 21st century. Let’s keep them in the house where they belong.

The trucker hat was a ridiculous craze too.

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Here’s the thing. Where I hail from in Indiana they’re called  Seed Caps. They have logos on them like Pioneer, John Deere and Round-Up. They’re not new. Farmers wore them long before Ashton Kutcher was born. Seed Caps are made to keep the sun out of your eyes, and your head cool while driving a combine. Not for shopping at the mall.

In this sea of style disasters there are a few shining gems that I hope are here to stay.

The trouser jean is one of my favorite fashion break-throughs of all time.

Trouser jeans come in boot cut, straight leg, wide leg. There’s a style to flatter every shape. They always make you look pulled together, whether you’re schlepping around a shopping cart or going out for dinner. Since they’re still a jean, they’re comfy. No more excuses for wearing those pajama pants out.

I really hope the trapeze is now firmly ensconced as a classic shape.

Proenza Schouler Sleeveless Gauze Top- Cabin Brown from Target. $24.99

The trapeze comes as a top or dress. With sleeves or without. Some are a bit loose fitting while others are very fluttery. Again your style of choice depends on the shape of your body. But they’re great for concealing the damage child bearing does to your upper half.

The tankini is a godsend.

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I’m sure the tankini was invented by a beach-going mom who needed something flattering and comfortable to wear. It offers the coverage of a one-piece.  But since it is a two-piece, the bottom doesn’t ride up and “wedge” itself into places it’s not meant to go. Even better, make it into a skirtini and it hides a multitude of sins on your lower half too.

What trends were you glad to bid farewell? Anything currently in fashion that you wish would go the way of parachute pants? What’s in your closet that you hope becomes a style classic? Talk to me.

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