2013 Fashion Women’s

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com

Here are coats, skirts and pants that illustrate the latest silhouettes in women's fashion. They give you an idea of what to look for if you want to be fashionable in 2013.

• Silhouette - Oversize Volume
• The Waist
• Winter 2013 Minimalist Look
• Trousers Suits/ Pants Suits for 2013
• 2013 Winter Fashion

Silhouette - Oversize Volume

See how the pattern flows onto coats, and how colours are bright and statement making.

Silhouette - Oversize Volume - Cocoon Coats, Billowing Pants, Drop Shoulder Chunky Banana and Pillow Sleeves, Blousy/Bouffant Skirts - all are part of the latest focus on oversized volume.

Wear this look by contrasting pieces which are super slim line and which emphasise the volume differences. The cocoon coat is the season's hottest shape. Max Mara do this silhouette so well, but if not your style try a simple puffa jacket.

Above - Catwalk Coats AW12/13.

Prada opted for bright clear colours for coats such as these from her AW12/13 Collections.

The high street responded with these coats.

Left - Cobalt Blue Oversized Coat £235/€299 Pied a Terre, Grey ‘Reve’ Knit Jumper £150 Twenty8Twelve, Grey ‘Kenora’ Skirt £55/€72 Label Lab - All at House of Fraser.
Right - Loose Lavender Coat By Simply Be.

Volume is easy and simple, often little more than a tube shape teamed with a large collar.

Oversized Volume Cowl Collar Coats By Mint Velvet - AW12/13.

Coats at - Louis Vuitton AW12/13.

The large lapels shown in these coats above were especially popular in the 1970s.
This look along with oversized buttons and buttonholes is long due for a real mass revival. This Louis Vuitton catwalk piece has translated so well at high street level.

Regardless of the many alternatives, baroque splendour is in every shop and it is up to you how you work this look, one so perfect for the party season Autumn/Winter 2012/13.

Catwalk Capes 2013

Volume on the catwalk was illustrated too by capes and ponchos often styled with fur and knitted cowl collars.

The Waist

In contrast to volume there is emphasis on the cinched waistline as shown in the waisted peplum red dress below by Biagiotti.

Right - Red Cowl Neckline Peplum Dress.
Centre - Figure Hugging Blue Dress By Chadwick.
Right - Creamy Peplum Dress By Chadwick.

Silhouette - The Lady Dress & Winter Waistlines. The lady dress continues to be popular and is a mainstay of a woman's wardrobe especially dresses with inner secret support and figure whittling contrast colour princess seam side panels.

Winter's waistline is curved with a peplum, refined seaming, or softly cinched with a beautiful belt skinny slim or supersized. Or perhaps a fashion designer highlights this area with an extra deep Obi style cummerbund. Bows and buttons replace traditional clasps.

Left - Ladylike Grey Tweed Fitted Waist Skirt Suit By Kors AW12/13.
 Centre - Waist Cinching Fendi Green Belt.
Right - Biagiotti Skinny Belt.

Two fashion looks of winter focusing on the waist - Tweeds and Goth Glamour.

Winter 2013 Fashion Minimalist Look

Minimalist - Frill free, simple plain, spare, but well cut pieces - especially coats (Balenciaga, Celine) jackets and trousers all in neutral, subtle, expensive tones that flow from season to season. Look for pastel pink nude coats, milky coffee, severe pinstripes, sleek silhouettes and dusted colours.

The lines are spare and the fabric makes the statement. Note how simple shapes also take on brighter colours whilst remaining minimal in line. Tailored Crombie coats make this classic look a safe reliable winning wearable trend year after year.

Trousers Suits/ Pants Suits for 2013

Women need trousers in their lives as much as they need dresses. Each piece suits a particluar mood and never more so than when several pant leg styles are on offer.

Silhouette - Tomboy Trouser Suits Are Back. Trousers come in 3 shapes of leg line. Select from shorter cropped cigarette trousers that can be layered under skirts (as seen at Prada), or just easily worn under tunics and dresses.

Left - Dolce & Gabbana Narrow Slim Cropped Pants & Jacket.
Centre - Dolce & Gabbana Ankle Cropped Pants & Tweed Jacket.
Right - Louis Vuitton Pink Wide Collared Jacket and Trousers, Pants Suit.

Trouser Suit Fashions From Prada AW12/13.

Alternatively choose kiss the floor super wide billow pants and bright coloured or textured trousers where colour or texture is the main event. All these trousers use luxury fabrics however boyish the cut. Satin, velvet, brocade and leather challenge digital lace printed and floral fabrics used in trousers.

Conclusion of Fashion Silhouettes for Winter 2013

Fashion trends in 2013 were diverse and varied, but some of the most notable styles included:

1. Black and white: The classic color combination of black and white was a major trend in 2013. This was seen in everything from clothing to accessories.
2. Floral prints: Feminine and romantic floral prints were also popular, especially in the spring and summer months.
3. Peplum: The peplum silhouette, which features a flared ruffle at the waistline, was a major trend in 2013. It was seen in dresses, tops, and even skirts.
4. Leather: Leather clothing and accessories were popular in 2013, including leather jackets, pants, skirts, and bags.
5. Neon colors: Bright neon colors were also a popular trend in 2013, especially in activewear and accessories.
6. Sheer fabrics: Sheer fabrics, such as chiffon and lace, were popular for their delicate and feminine look.
7. Sportswear-inspired fashion: Athletic-inspired clothing and footwear were a major trend in 2013, with designers incorporating elements of sportswear into their collections.
8. Bold patterns: Bold, graphic patterns were also popular in 2013, including stripes, checks, and polka dots.

Overall, 2013 fashion trends embraced both classic and modern styles, with a focus on bold colors, patterns, and textures.

Look out for Cocoon Coats, Billowing Pants, Drop Shoulder Chunky Banana and Pillow Sleeves, Blousy/Bouffant Skirts because the all are part of the interesting trend to oversized volume in women's clothes.

You can master this look by contrasting pieces which are super slim line, and emphasise the volume differences. Actually, it's the cocoon coat which is the season's hottest shape.

You have been reading an original silhouttes fashion trends AW12/13 article by Pauline Weston Thomas only for publication on www.fashion-era.com ©.

Copyright of images courtesy of Prshots.com, IFTF, BHS, A|wear, Accessorize Monsoon, Betty Barclay, Prada, Sainsburys, Misguided, Pied a Terre, Mint Velvet, Warehouse, Kaliko, Yumi, Marks & Spencer, Hobbs, House of Fraser, Oasis, Debenhams, Next, very.co.uk, Miss Selfridge, East, Dorothy Perkins, Pilot, Ted Baker,  Simply Be, River Island. Header Image - Louise Vuitton Pink Coat and Hat.

Date added 20 Nov 2012 - Ref: P.886

Women's Fashion Trends for Winter 2013

By Pauline Weston Thomas for Fashion-Era.com

Key Fashions in Women's Clothes Winter 2013

There was a new attitude in the catwalk fashion for Autumn/Winter 2012/2013; we saw fashion styles dripped with embellishment, also colourful baroque and floral damask ornament.

Fashion in Women's Clothes for Winter 2013

In this season the clothes and accessories are lavish, fantastical, luxurious, powerful, edgy and elegant.  Look out for statement collars or collarless necklines, and the accessory must-have is a hat.

Think of impact making 'I'm here' clothes, opulent fabrics, gem encrustation, sumptuous velvets, crazy colour popping furs all alongside the contrast of more minimalist cloth coats, sleek leathers, utilitarian military coats, padded down quilted puffa jackets or sedate country tweed pieces.

Gold and black feature heavily and is a perfect scheme to be replaced by black and white for spring 2013.

Right - Floral Tapestry Coat Fashion - Dolce & Gabbana.

Fashions from the Catwalks

Catwalk Fashions - Below Left - Gucci.- Velvet Luxury Pants.
Below Right - Alberta Ferretti Purple Coat - Purple The Power Colour For AW12/13.
Images Courtesy of IFTF.

Go for either the spinster demure look or the vamp. Wear the longer length skirt or be brave and choose a retro optical head to toe patterned trouser suit as your stepping stone to the latest hot fashion trend.

Velvet, tartan tweed and hothouse flower festivals dazzle with powerful patterns all available to tempt you. Everything is equally statement-making, so brocade and embroidered patterns can be mixed, but look best when kept within the same colour spectrum.

Bright spots or sturdy wide stripes embellish the most utilitarian of items including the basic umbrella or wellingtons.

Texture in lace, sequins, beads and passementerie mix alongside tweedy jackets. Button through tweed skirts offer winter warmth and fashionable texture. The down feather quilted puffa jacket offers instant utilitarian put me on now run-about everyday wear.

Top Twenty Fashion Trends Autumn 2012 Winter 2013

1. Lush Colours - Bright beautiful colours will cheer up any dreary winter's day. Hot - Red, Purple, Blue, Indigo Navy, Gold, Mint Green, Lavender.
   Pantone's Autumn Winter 2012/13 colours includes a softer more subtle Rose Smoke shown right for this shy of vibrant hues.
2. Edgy Winter Floral Bloom Fabrics - Flocked Fabrics, Bold Florals and Jacquards (Dolce&Gabbana) cover all forms of outer wear as well as dresses and pants.
   
3. Baroque Brocade Opulence - Jacquard brocade coats or some in embroidered silks and satins add a sumptuous finishing touch to winter evening wear. Black is often highlighted by gold - see dresses right by River Island.
4. Optical Prints - Bold Precise 60's Inspired Geometric Shape Repeat Patterns recall days of colourful pop-art mixes.
5. Silhouette - Oversize Volume - Cocoon Coats, Billowing Pants, Drop Shoulder Chunky Banana and Pillow Sleeves, Blousy/Bouffant Skirts.
6. Silhouette - The Lady Dress & Winter Waistlines utilise curved peplums, seams and cinched belts.
7. Silhouette - Tomboy Trouser Suits Are Back. Trousers in 3 Shapes of Leg Line. Select from shorter cropped cigarette trousers, super wide billow pants and colourful trousers.
8. Minimalist - Frill free, simple plain, but well cut wearable pieces - especially coats in nude, milk and other expensive tones.
9. Heritage Country Tweeds/Shooting Party/Downton Days - Traditional tailoring with earthy check wool materials and soon meets military outdoor khaki toned coat.
   
10. Military Mania - Coats, cardigans and jackets are military inspired and meet the country trend. Right - Country Military Coat From NEXT.
11. Gorgeous Goth Glamour - A romantic, sophisticated, sensual Goth look with lace layers and lacy overlays and gloves; ease into this look with Victorian style boots or chokers.
12. Leather Ladies - Über Sleek Edgy & Functional Napa Leather - The ladylike leather cuts sit next to more decadent fetishist chain, studded and cutwork leather styles. Slim line leather and laser pencil skirts.
13. Oriental Motifs - Chinoiserie Decoration as embroidery or print with meandering dragons, flowers, birds.  You are reading an original fashion trends article by Pauline Weston Thomas only for publication on www.fashion-era.com ©.
14. Down Filled Puffa Jackets - Ski wear has sloped onto the high street. Padded down filled jackets add everyday cache to winter closets.
15. Knitwear - Chunky Jumpers, Textured Tops, Fair Isle Yokes and Intarsia Knits.
16. Fantasy Faux Furs - Fake Fashion Furs - Fur coats and bags in bright colours and rainbows. Right - Dolce & Gabbana Teal fur Chubby Coat
17. Accessories - Handbags - 80's Style Chain Mail Clutch Bags, Sequin & Studded Clutches, Backpacks and Doctors Bags which are almost shoppers and Power Portfolios. Floral Bags.
18. Leathers - Belts. Winter's waistline is styled with beautiful deep belts. Bows, buttons, Obi tied belts. Gloves - Every type, but especially long gloves .
19. Shoe Accessories. The must-have footwear element of 2012/13 is the embellished heels or decorative heel and an ankle strap. In boots look for a wedge, plus lacing and studding. For flats go for a loafer which is both practical and fashion forward in 2012/2013.
20. Jewels and Gems - Think of large paste stones, big pearls, Swarovski large crystal cabochons, black jet, hologram sequins and Pailettes or Plexiglas pieces. Bold neckwear jewellery, statement chokers, pendants, beaded collars, or chandelier earrings add the finishing touch luxurious statement to all these fashion themes above. The gems don't stop at the neck, but brooches travel onto coats and onto the hair too. Barrettes are popular hair accessories. Big floppy hats or 1920s cloche styles rule the day.

Colour Fashion Trends Autumn 2012 Winter 2013

Purple Power. Purple passion, princely purple, purple luxury, regal purple - purple reigns for 2012/2013. Add some purple to your closet whether in rich inky indigo aubergine shades or the softer pinker rose amethyst and lilac tones.

No longer the colour of the wealthy or elite of society purple is colour for everyone - it certainly was the colour of Autumn Winter 2012/13 fashion collections.

Colourful Designer Fashion From Prada AW12/13

Floral Bloom Fabrics - Flower Power Patterns

Edgy Winter Floral Bloom Fabrics - Flocked Fabrics, Bold Florals and Jacquards (Dolce&Gabbana). These are not soft wispy florals, but powerful prints with an edgy, luxurious gilded touch that adds a new twist to winter 2012/13 fashion trends. 

Mix all the different textures and contrasting luxury fabrics together. Michael Kors gold lace skirt worn with a chunky Aran style knit highlight the contrasting textures you can mix.

Tweed Texture With Pattern

Above - Dolce & Gabbana - Tweed Dresses, Floral Trims. AW12/13.

Baroque Brocade Opulence

Baroque Brocade Opulence - Jacquard brocade coats or some in embroidered silks and satins add a sumptuous finishing touch to winter evening wear.

Black highlighted by gold says baroque at is best. For more wearable day to evening looks consider a pair of slim line brocade pants in glistening silver or gold on black or rich bronze colours. With youth on your side you can also consider hot pants with the bling of embellished encrustation taking you to any party, but the office party.

Opulence in Brocade for 2013

Above - This pastel aquamarine brocade dress, short enough to be worn as a tunic or the alternative outfit of cropped cigarette pants and a easy little jacket are real eye catchers for evening wear. These pastel turquoise outfits are both from Dolce & Gabbana AW12/13 collections.

The gold lame cigarette pants and sequin striped top shown right, is by retailer Vera Mont.

Oriental Fashion Trends Winter 2013

Oriental Motifs - Chinoiserie Decoration in dress takes an inspiring new twist with meandering oriental forms where dragons, meet flowers and exotic birds.

Repeat Chinoiserie patterns associated with the lands of the rising sun and Samurai warrior have a reflection that only the use of pure silk fabric can create. Wide obi belts, cheongsams style dress, roomy kimono jackets and Mandarin wrap necks add futuristic modern touches that are both classic and novel.

Left - Leonard Embellished Chinese Motif Top.
Centre - Issa Dress.
Right - Biagiotti Coat.

Autumn 2012 Winter 2013 Silhouette Fashion Trends

Pattern flows onto coats, or colours are bright and statement making.

Silhouette - Oversize Volume - Cocoon Coats, Billowing Pants, Drop Shoulder Chunky Banana and Pillow Sleeves, Blousy/Bouffant Skirts - all are part of the latest focus on oversized volume.

Wear this look by contrasting pieces which are super slim line and which emphasise the volume differences. The cocoon coat is the season's hottest shape. Max Mara do this silhouette so well, but if not your style try a simple puffa jacket.

Above - Catwalk Coats AW12/13.

Military Fashion Look Autumn 2012 Winter 2013/ Cinched Waists

Right - Belted Mini Coat by DKNY - AW12/13.

The cinched waistline follows through on fitted coats which are so opposite in line to the volume oversized versions of some designers. McQueen 's coats show this so well and also combine reference to both military and heritage fashion trends.

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Military Mania - Key investment pieces are military inspired. Coats, cardigans and jackets with buttons, epaulets or military collars and colours are functional and great winter wear. Pea coats offer the sort version with less dating detail.

Note in particular the massive military collars that could truly button up and double wrap across the bronchus in extreme weather in true Dr Zhivago style. These large collars have been seen across many fashion shows.

Left - Gaultier Tan Crombie Coat.
Right - High Street Version - Hobbs Caramel Coat.

The military look and the country heritage fashion look are closely aligned.

Autumn 2012 Winter 2013 Minimalist Look

Minimalist - Frill free, simple plain, spare, but well cut pieces - especially coats (Balenciaga, Celine) jackets and trousers all in neutral, subtle, expensive tones that flow from season to season. Look for pastel pink nude coats, milky coffee, severe pinstripes, sleek silhouettes and dusted colours.

The lines are spare and the fabric makes the statement. Note how simple shapes also take on brighter colours whilst remaining minimal in line. Tailored Crombie coats make this classic look a safe reliable winning wearable trend year after year.

Left - Alberta Ferretti Minimalist Black Suit.
Right - Streamlined Coat by Warehouse.

Trousers Suits/ Pants Suits

Today women need trousers in their wardrobes as much as they need dresses.  Each garment should suits a particular mood, in particular when several pant leg styles are on offer.

Silhouette - Tomboy Trouser Suits Are Back. Trousers come in 3 shapes of leg line. Select from shorter cropped cigarette trousers that can be layered under skirts (as seen at Prada), or just easily worn under tunics and dresses.

Left - Dolce & Gabbana Narrow Slim Cropped Pants & Jacket.
Centre - Dolce & Gabbana Ankle Cropped Pants & Tweed Jacket.
Right - Louis Vuitton Pink Wide Collared Jacket and Trousers, Pants Suit.

Trouser Suit Fashions From Prada AW12/13.

Alternatively choose kiss the floor super wide billow pants and bright coloured or textured trousers where colour or texture is the main event. All these trousers use luxury fabrics however boyish the cut. Satin, velvet, brocade and leather challenge digital lace printed and floral fabrics used in trousers.

Autumn 2012 Winter 2013 Glamorous Goth Fashion Look

Hot Leather Trend Autumn 2012 Winter 2013

Leather Ladies - Über Sleek Edgy & Functional Napa Leather - The ladylike cuts sit next to more decadent fetishist chain, studded and cutwork leather styles. Slim line pencil and longer gaucho skirts or boxy jackets are investment pieces. Leather cuffs or collars fast track this fashion trend without overdoing the vixen woman. Buy black or blue navy if you prefer to be ahead of the pack.

Catwalk Leather Fashion Trends.
Left and Centre - Fashions by McQueen.
Right - Givenchy Leather Skirt .

Winter Warmers

Winter always brings a desire for comfort clothes. Knitwear is the first option whether cable knits or fair isle patterned pieces. These are followed by cosy gilets, Toscana fur, faux fur and chubby fur coats. Big cocoon-style knits, cosy hats, fur collars and tippets, winter weight hosiery, fur ear muffs and fingerless gloves all add a practical fashion touch.

But the most practical winter coat to hit the high street and take off as a mass fashion trend this year is the quilted puffa jacket. Everyone from celebrity to next door neighbour seems to have adopted the down filled jacket as a must-have run about town item of ladies outerwear.

Ski Wear Slopes To The High Street Autumn 2012 Winter 2013

If you are not a fan of fur either real or fake, the warm alternative this winter is the down Filled Puffa Jacket.- Ski wear has sloped onto the high street. Padded-down filled jackets add everyday cache to your wearable winter wardrobe.

Right - Pilot Red Quilted Jacket AW12/13.

Country Looks with Textured and Fair Isle Knitwear

Knitwear - Chunky Jumpers, Textured Tops, Fair Isle Yokes and Intarsia Knits - all these bring the sweater back into serious fashion play. Dogtooth jacquard knit tunics with cowl collars, batwing tunics, pocketed tunics and boiled wool pieces contrast with cable knits and traditional fair isle and machine knitted reversed fair isle knitwear.

Left - Marc Jacobs Sweater.
Right - Minimalist Oversized Long Grey Coatigan by Plumo.

Big knits like these will keep you warm when the snow flurries and there are draughts everywhere.

Left - Issa Navy Chunky Knit Cape Cable Sweater.
Right - Kors Cable Cream Heavy Chunky Sweater.

Autumn 2012 Winter 2013 Multicoloured Faux Furs

Fantasy Faux Furs - Traditional animal patterns and fake fur fashion all sizzle with strident colour. Short fur jackets and fur knee coats come in bright pops of colour or shaded rainbows of rich brights that certainly catch the eye. 

These fur fashions are not for the faint hearted, but a brightly coloured fur accessory is a way into this look. Fluffy fur handbags are in the stores waiting for you. Fur accessories such as multi-coloured fantasy snoods, huge Russian hats and patchwork fur stoles steal the show.

Colourful fur jackets and gilets from Blugirl catwalk fashion.

Left - BHS A/W12/13 Fake Fur Coat.
Right - Faux Fur Short Coat.

Left - Blugirl Fur.
Right - Mendel Fur Coat.

Extra Fashion Points

Artist Yayoi Kusama took her trademark spots and dots to Louis Vuitton

 Louis Vuitton Spot Fashion & Accessories

The 1970s revival continues with 1970s wide lapel collar coats with flared skirts at Louis Vuitton. Trends to watch include large feature buttonholes as wide slits in the style of bound welts so large they are usually reserved for pocket openings.

Large buttons were used in the 1950s and 60s, but its about 200+ years since wide buttonholes were used on garments. Check out my page on Men's Coats in the Georgian Era here.

Conclusion of Key Fashion Trends Winter 2013

I have observed a new attitude in the catwalk fashion for Autumn/Winter 2012/2013. I noticed that fashion styles dripped with embellishment, colourful baroque and floral damask ornament.

You have been reading an original key fashion trends AW12/13 article by Pauline Weston Thomas only for publication on www.fashion-era.com ©.

Copyright of images courtesy of Prshots.com, IFTF, BHS, A|wear, Accessorize Monsoon, Betty Barclay, Prada, Sainsburys, Misguided, Pied a Terre, Mint Velvet, Warehouse, Kaliko, Yumi, Marks & Spencer, Hobbs, House of Fraser, Oasis, Debenhams, Next, very.co.uk, Miss Selfridge, East, Dorothy Perkins, Pilot, Ted Baker,  Simply Be, River Island. Header Image - M&Co Pink Coat and Red Hat.

Date added 20 Nov 2012 - Ref: P.886.