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May24

Americana is one of the key looks to dressing on trend this season.

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Americana is one of the key looks to dressing on trend this season.

The Americana look is certainly right on trend for this season; everything from casual yet luxury sports wear to a down-home style has been seen adorning models on catwalks left, right and centre. Think Jessica Simpson in Daisy Duke-esque hot pants; denim is certainly the staple item to hitting this style on the head.

Firstly you should invest in a killer pair of jeans, look to brands such as Hudson, Current/Elliott and Citizens of Humanity. Once you have your perfect pair of jeans, toy with other items such as a denim shirt or a button down denim skirt, Stella McCartney showcased many of these on her recent catwalks.

Teaming denim with denim is still a hot look this year, but if you are a true denim virgin, then go easy at first and introduce just a few items to your wardrobe. A slim build checked shirt is a good start and looks great worn over a chancey bra, team with a little fringe or suede detailing then add kitten heels to finish the look. High top sneakers will add a retro edge to the ensemble and work well with cut off denim shorts.

To steal this style, try to imitate the Ralph Lauren preppy look circa 1992. Add a touch of cowgirl and look to Christopher Kane’s Gingham. The Americana look is a casual, practical and easy to wear style that is perfect for the summer season.

Mar12

How to work a little Americana style into your look.

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How to work a little Americana style into your look.

Americana Style

The Americana trend is a laid back look with a little splash of glamour, whether this is wearing an old school style jumper, frayed denim jeans and fringed suede heels or a basic tee, cut off denim shorts and this seasons must-have wedged heels.

The key detail to work when styling towards the Americana look is fringing detail.  Bags, shoes, tees and belts are all working this element into their attire. 

Another must have investment is a killer pair of suede heels, work either fringed stilettos, lace up Cuban heels or statement ankle tie wedged shoes.

Finish the outfit with this seasons ‘it’ bag, the bum bag and again its vital that this has fringed detailing. 

Turquoise, chocolate leather, silver and brass should work there way into anything from jeans, shoes, bags, bracelets, statement neckpieces and chunky cuffs.

Take inspiration from the spring and summer 2010 catwalks and mix and match designer with highstreet.  Department stores are great places to pick up mid range jewellery and statement bags.  Mid brown antique leather style bags add an instant vintage edge to a doubled up denim ensemble and also go perfectly well with summer floral prints for a more flirty approach to this seasons Americana trend. 

Moccasin flats are a great option for day attire and those seen on the catwalk and on the highstreet all have added fringe detail as well as stud embellishments.  This trend certainly needs a pair of statement shoes, as it will finish the outfit off perfectly.