Skirts Out Frocks In: How Women are Dressing Up

Skirts Out Frocks In: How Women are Dressing Up – When it comes to making an impact, few items of clothing can compete with a dress. Whether it’s a red carpet showstopper, a gown for an inauguration ball or an everyday dress to wear to work, the killer frock is a guaranteed attention-grabber.

Just read an interesting article by By Carola Long, Deputy Fashion Editor of the Independent newspaper, UK entitled: Skirts Out Frocks In: How Women are Dressing Up:

According to the Independent newspaper: “When it comes to making an impact, few items of clothing can compete with a dress. Whether it’s a red carpet showstopper, a gown for an inauguration ball or an everyday dress to wear to work, the killer frock is a guaranteed attention-grabber.”

“Its ability to make an impression is reflected in the fact that sales of dresses have soared 20 per cent over the last three years, with about 66 per cent of women aged 16 to 24 buying dresses in 2010, up from 46 per cent in 2007, according to research by Mintel.”

“Dresses have dominated the catwalks for much of this period, with the “statement dress” – often a short, embellished cocktail style – attracting numerous copies.”

“It might seem strange that spending on dresses would increase during a recession, but they require little thought, are versatile and the same garment can be dressed up or down for different occasions.”

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