Are Fashion Trends Dead?

The Wall Street Journal reported recently that when it comes to fashion 'There are no more trends.  Everything is in style.' (Wall Street Journal)  Women wear what they want to wear, and I\'m all for that!  If you look around, it seems that every length of skirt is available as is every cut of pants.  As the WSJ said 'The trench coat has been ‘in\' for the past five years, and will be hot next year, too.'  As it should be!

It has not always been this way.  For those of you who remember the 1970\'s, you know how liberating this new concept is.  Back then, there was one skirt length – short!!  Pants were low rise and bell bottom and good luck to anyone who wanted to wear (or looked better in) anything else.  Or, how about the 1980\'s when all you couldn\'t find a pair of attractive flat shoes if your life depended on it.  Thankfully, that has all changed.  But, have we gone far enough in the choices we offer?

I can\'t help but think that when they say that the concept of trends is dead (or something to that effect) that they might have jumped the gun just a bit.  Ask women who were shopping this past season (or two) and found mostly yellow, gray and purple, short boxy jackets and very few skirts anywhere, and you know that the designers still have some influence.

I have a novel idea.  Rather than dictating to women what the current fashions are, how about if the designers ask women what they want!  For instance, just try to find a nice looking, scoop neck tank in a fabric that isn\'t tissue paper thin to wear under a jacket.  There are a few out there, but you have to hunt to find them.  A designer could make a fortune just providing those in beautiful colors.  And, yes, women wear jackets (especially the baby boomers), and we\'d like something other than black and gray and maybe some elegant details, please.  It doesn\'t seem like too much to ask.  It would also translate into more sales for the designers and retailers.  I cannot tell you how many women told me this past year about how they wanted to buy more than they did (a coat, jacket, or suit, for example), but couldn\'t find anything they liked.  Is anyone listening?

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Over the past 22 years, Ginger Burr, believing that your image is about representing the best of you (not making designers happy), has built a remarkable career as an expert personal image consultant working with women from all walks of life. Whether it\'s the 'dynasty' shoulder pad era, the never-ending confusion of business casual, or the low-rise pant controversy, she has helped women navigate through (and sometimes completely ignore!) the styles of the season and feel good about how they look.

In 1987, Ginger launched her own company, Total Image Consultants, with the simple credo that a dynamic personal and professional image could be created without having to relinquish personal style or comfort. Today, Ginger offers private consultations and remarkable makeovers for women, brides-to-be and transgender clients. Ginger also directs corporate seminars and community education programs for some of Boston\'s most prestigious organizations including Harvard Law School, Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels Law Firm, and Fidelity Investments and has been the media spokesperson and fashion expert for Rowenta, Inc.

In 2005, Ginger adopted veganism as a way of life and quickly realized that this personal commitment directly impacted her business. At a time when the terms stylish and vegan rarely appeared in the same sentence, Ginger\'s mission became to prove that the two could happily co-exist. Her passion for health, beauty and her commitment to a cruelty-free way of life also led to her being selected as one of VegNews Magazine\'s '25 Most Fascinating Vegetarians' in 2007. She now offers guidance, support and insight to her vegan (or just curious and open-minded) clients showing them how to dress fashionably and still be true to their values.

Ginger is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. She is also the Past President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and has served on the AICI\'s International Board as the Vice President of Member Communications. In addition, Ginger is a past President of the Boston Wedding Group.

Ginger recently launched her one-of-a-kind body image, self-esteem, and style home study program 'Who Taught You How to Dress?' which allows women to overcome the obstacles and learn the skills they need to create a wardrobe they love all in the comfort of their own home! In addition, Ginger\'s book, Fashion Secrets Mother Never Taught You is used today as a style and wardrobe consultation tool.

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