The Shape of Things to Come (in Fashion)

Eschewing ridiculous runway exaggerations, here are some of the ubiquitous shapes you’ll see going forward.

The White Blouse  clockwise

Excessive Fabric, Enormous Sleeves, Asymmetric: Drawstring Loose Shirt by Yankia: Lined polyester/spandex. Short mock neck. Ruched. Also in black. $43.99

Statement Knot: Ruched Front Blouse: Cotton. Tunic length. Turn down collar. $63.00

Minimalist: V-neck Blouse by H & M: Woven viscose. Short sleeves, pleats at upper front, and box pleat at back of neck. Also in black. $12.99!

Bow Appendage: Ganni Bow Top: Machine washable cotton.  Twin bow accents at shoulder. Side slits at hem. $155.00     

Not Shown: Draped Mock Neck Blouse $29.90  

Bottoms  left to right

Collins Button Cuff, Genie Leg (Pegged) Pants: Polyester. Beige high waist pants with button ankle cuff and multi pleated waist. Side pockets. Faux back pockets. $135.00

Beige Belted Cargo Pants with Suspended Outer Pockets: Cream cotton twill, belted paper bag waist pants. Slightly shorter, full leg. Cargo patch pockets . $114.00

Tied Pareo Pants: Beige, high-waisted pants with side hidden in-seam zipper. Wrap-front fabric with tie. Cotton/elastane. $49.90   

Side Buckle Asymmetric Skirt by Adriana Morandi: Yards of fabric controlled by side buckle detail cascade to an asymmetric hem. Cotton. $435.00

 Not Shown: Kingston Foldover High-Rise Jeans by Ulla Johnson $445.00

Not Shown: Asymmetric Faux Leather Skirt 39.90  

Separates/Dresses   left to right

Knitted Top (with Scarf Attachment) & Skirt Two-Piece Set: Mid-weight polyester knit. Paneled. Long sleeve. Sheath. $72.06  

Off The Shoulder Cross Front Maxi Dress: Polyester. Low back. Side seam pockets. In white, red, blue, or black. $38.92   

Cold-Shoulder Cocktail Dress by Chiara Boni: Bateau neckline. Sheath silhouette. Raw-edge hem for ease of tailoring. Hem hits about at the knee. Step-in style. Machine washable Nylon/spandex. $695.00

Not Shown: Minimalist Muscle Maxi Dress by Raquel Allegra $185.00

Jumpsuits

Left:  Exaggerated Bow Jumpsuit: Back closure. Crop pants. Sweetheart top. Polyester. $25.00     

Center: Jumpsuit with Pleated Skirt Overlay by Halston: Overlay of metallic stripe crinkle chiffon. Strapless neckline. Attached straight-leg pants with side slip pockets. Split, cutaway front. A-line sweep. Lined Polyester. $695.00

Right: Colorblocked Overlay Jumpsuit by Adrianna Papell: Crewneck; hidden back zipper with hook-and-eye closure. Skirt overlay with color-blocked pants. Lined polyester. $179.00

Opening

Left: Ivory Cut-out Ring Knit Top by Pixie Market: Polyester/Cotton. Ribbed turtleneck top with square ring and asymmetric cut out . $98.00

Center: Minimalist High-Low A-Line Dress by Co: Lightweight viscose/linen twill. V-neckline. Three quarter sleeves. A-line, hi/low hem. Back zipper closure. $1595.00

Right: Shein Long, Asymmetrical Hem Blouse: Tunic shirt. Button front. Exaggerated asymmetric hem. Long sleeve. Polyester. $20.00  

The items featured in this article have been chosen by the editors of Woman Around Town simply because we like them and think you may, too. No advertising fees have been paid to Woman Around Town for this article.