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Style:The Rule of Thirds

From summer through early fall, I've noticed what women wore because we can still see the clothes, not just the coat. I wondered whether there was a defining look. Yes, for the younger women: the shirt or blouse unbuttoned from mid-midriff to hem.   Women in the Passage fell hard for floaty skirts once the temps routinely passed 30C during the hottest summer on record. As the days darken earlier by the week, I am still seeing these skirts, with ankle boots and brogues instead of sandals. Those who had not worn a long, loose skirt since their campus days made the leap, but not always confidently.  This lovely woman  in her new maxi skirt and top had doubts, so posted on Facebook to ask for advice from a personal stylist and her readers. She had not worn a long skirt for ages, and felt it wasn't a good look. At least forty commenters said that the top was too long, and maybe there's too much volume in the skirt for her petite frame.   Tee and maxi skirt They told her t...

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