Don't be so quick to dismiss tweed as prim and proper. The reality is tweed clothes can be modern and sexy if you know how to wear them with style. It's a fabric that can go almost anywhere from a meeting with the boss to a dinner at your favorite Italian restaurant. Keep it simple for the most conservative office environment and dress is up for a night on the town. Women's tweed is a look you definitely want to wear this year. Need some inspiration? Here's how to wear women's tweed:
Wear it as a jacket.
Maybe a tweed blazer is too conservative for you but what about a tweed bomber jacket? Play it up with a pair of pencil slim pants and a pair of this year's hottest accessory, riding boots to create a fall look that's sure to bring compliments. Wear your tweed bomber jacket open to reveal a soft sweater or silk blouse or button it up for an ultra chic, slightly biker girl look. Look for tweed jackets that have distinctive details such as piping or unusual buttons to keep the look hip and contemporary. You'll never think of tweed clothes the same again.
What about a tweed skirt?
If you think librarian when you picture a tweed skirt, it's time to reconsider. To avoid a matronly look, choose a tweed skirt with a modern, sexy cut. Try a short, flirty tweed such as an above the knee ballerina skirt paired with black tights and matching, low heeled pumps or a shorter tweed pencil thin skirt with heels and tights. Stay away from formless, unconstructed tweed skirts since they can make you look older. Think fresh and fun!
Pair tweed clothes with something ultra-feminine
Don't overdo tweed by wearing it on two parts of your body simultaneously. Instead pair a tweed skirt or pair of pants with something softly feminine such as a luscious silk blouse or a beautiful cashmere sweater. The slightly masculine tones of the tweed will contrast beautifully with the feminine tones of the top. Forget the two piece tweed suit that's been so overplayed and think in terms of creative contrasts.
Add just a touch of tweed with accessories
Tweed clothes aren't the only way to wear this trend. Slip on a pair of high heeled sling back shoes in tweed to transform your pencil thin skirts and pants into fashion statements. Carry a tweed clutch purse or tote bag or invest in a tweed fedora for fall. Tweed accessories can add a bit of stylish detailing to a monochromatic outfit and take it from elegant to fabulous.
Tweed clothes are sure to be a hit as the weather turns cooler. Find out how versatile and stylish tweed can be on you!
