The hemlines are getting longer and longer as we take a dive into the collections for Fall ‘08. People are trying to be more serious with their fashions by sporting more sophisticated outfits and showing the business side. Because of the recession, and the retailers having to raise their prices, the hemlines are getting longer. If we are trying to save money wouldn’t the skirts get shorter to use less fabric?

People today are dressing more serious in a way to act mature with everything going on around them.  In my opinion, skirts and dresses should be getting shorter and less elaborate as time goes on in order to cut down on using money for fabric. On the other hand, is fashion ever taking the actual easy way out? 

In the Fall 2008 Runway collections, what is happening is the opposite.  Instead, the look is simple styles, back to basics, and knee length or longer. Say goodbye to the baby doll dresses or mini skirts and hello to the belt tightening, tailored garments look.  “There is not a minidress to be found, not a platform shoe in sight. And ‘suit’ is not going to be a dirty word,” states Michael Kors about the collections for fall. I absolutely love this quote because it gives the actual perspective of a designer and what they are thinking.  So many people can make conclusions from what they see on the runway but in print from Michael Kors makes it all the better! 

We are going back to more serious sixties and seventies looks with more uptight and business outfits.  Also in the collections are outfits with pops of color.  Of course for fall the items are going to be darker and more neutral such as tans, blacks, and grays but this year we have a surprise pop of color that is finally coming out.  This could be because with everything going on, everyone wants to be happy again and demonstrate it in his or her clothing.  The colors consist of dark, rich eggplants, oranges, and blues in all different fabrics. I feel that this uptight look is astonishing and demonstrates that not baring too much can go a long way. These looks are also beginning to look like Jackie Kennedy and other fashion icons which is good to see come back. It is like reliving the fashion history!

Photos: Style.com. From Top: Peter Som,Ralph Lauren.