I spent a little time in the USA last week, and I’ve had a taste of American fashion at its finest; from the streets of New York, to the everyday style in middle-America.
Everyone’s in short shorts
Legs are the new black – you better pray that your pre-summer squat and lunge regime has paid off!
The US girls are getting their tanned gams out, in the shortest of short denim cutoffs, and if you’ve got the guts, you can follow suit in a set of these:
These Bleach Frayed Hotpants, £25, are just the ticket for boho looks from Topshop; while the Stud Distressed Mini Shorts, now £15 from Dorothy Perkins are a little bit rock and roll, with an Americana flavour.
And *everyone* has their pockets out. It’s the ‘beyond distressed’ look – where it appears your shorts are actually falling apart. And the Soul Cal Deluxe Ripped Hotpants, £24.99, from Republic definitely have the look going on! They’re only available in size 14, so if that’s you – get in quick!
Wedges are the way to go
If there’s one thing New York is rocking right now – it’s the wedge! Seriously, if Carrie was strutting the streets, it’s what she’d be wearing!
We’re talking a classed-up wedge – without a platform heel, sleek and skinny is the look. I’ve found a little treasure trove at ASOS:
These Randal Buckle Wedges in black are just tough enough to work with pretty layers for summer days, and they’re a resonable £40.
The Bertie Stockholm Wedge Strappy Sandal at £75 is a little more pricey, but totally classic, so you’ll wear them ’til they’re worn out.
And for a pair that’s a little more expensive, but is undeniably cool – you can’t go past the Pace Buckle Wedges, £135 at Topshop.
And the last shot is a pair I spotted in an Aldo store in the US..but I can’t find on the website. Let me know if you spot them somewhere, I’m having major regret – I should have snapped them up when I saw them!
Other trends I spotted in America
- Handkerchief dresses are everywhere, and they look gorgeous! Who knew they’d make a return?
- Headbands. Apparently they’re still cool.
