I’ve been inspired by the 1940’s and apparently I’m not alone. I came across this window at a Max Mara store in Piacenza last month and was so taken with the image that I had to snap a photo. The close-fitting but flattering shapes, the colors and textures drew me in.
Window of Max Mara in Piacenza, Italy
As soon as I came home I made a beeline for TJ Maxx to mine the racks for similar shapes. TJ Maxx may not have the Prada, Dior and Gucci I was surrounded by at outlets in Italy, but I can shop at TJ Maxx and still pay my mortgage. Priorities, you know.
Anyway, I found this red, wool pencil skirt. A soft, cotton, sleeveless blouse with rosette appliqués is the perfect silhouette to pair with the skirt. Finished with platform, red Michael Kors maryjanes, I think I managed to pay homage to the era without looking as if I’m in costume.
The tailoring, fit and jewel-toned colors of the 1940’s are going to figure prominently in my fall/winter wardrobe.
Ooh, I really like that skirt. And it looks great on you.
Thanks, Erin! Pencil skirts are flattering on most of us. And they’re just so (subtly) sexy.
If that is the trend, I’m in business. As for you, of course, you look great.
Thanks, Maggie! Yes, the 40s are definitely on trend this fall/winter and I’m LOVING it.