Friday, November 14, 2008

YIG's Strongest Suit by Jessica Williams, Lindbergh

Capitol dress; everyone must suffer through the suit, ties, and heels that are clacking around convention. As a new fashion season begins for the runway, there are new and interesting trends worn at this year’s Youth in Government convention.
Some major trends with girls are pencil skirts, cinched waists, and jewel tones, mirroring current runway fashion. “Another smart trend for the female participants on the go are flats,” suggested Taylor Roberts, a lobbyist from Marquette High School. Patterned or colored tights are a hot item now along with bright funky colors. The menswear for woman look is also very popular in today’s fashion world.
There are some fashion faux pas that female participants should make sure to avoid. Jolie Denton from Francis Howell says; “Girls dressing too risqué with low cut shirts and not modestly is not tasteful.”
Thought male participants have fewer options, a major trend is plain suits with colored ties. While it may seen impossible to go wrong with a shirt and tie, Emily Antrobus from the Lindbergh delegations warns, “Don’t wear a pin striped shirt with a polka dot tie. That’s a big fashion don’t.”
While following the current trends of today, it is important to maintain a sense of one’s own style. Taylor Roberts from Marquette claims that the most important element of this year is “putting your own style into your business wear.” Follow the best fashion advice out there; be trendy, but keep your own style.

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