The Best And Worst Fashion Trends of 2004

2004 Fashion we have chosen looks from elegant to formal, from soft to energetic to big and bold. Fashion seems to be divided as a nation during the presidential election.

If fashion reflects our cultural climate, captures ideas of status, rebellion and conformity, what does it mean? What will 2004 fashion look like?

Last year we continued our passion for plastic surgery. In popular reality shows, women (and some men) use silicone to smooth their natural skin into a seemingly perfect shape, get a stuffy nose, or have fat suctioned from their hips and injected back into their lips to achieve the perfect body. At the time, organic food and natural beauty products made a huge impact on the market.

Even as same-sex marriage rights divided the country, Queer Eye for a straight The man thought , whether it’s wanting to pluck your eyebrows or swap your tight white underwear for Calvin Klein boxers.

The previously unknown concept is known as nipple shielding. , S&M-decoration became part of the American lexicon when Janet Jackson’s wardrobe changed to fur-lined (Christina Aguilera) dresses and Uggs during the Super Bowl performance. Fashion statements or misrepresentations have made us question and provoke ethical debates about public policy, leading to laughter.

Dude, where’s my moisturizer? There are many men’s grooming products on the market that tempt men to step out of their stylish wardrobes and feel more comfortable shaving, shaving, shaving. Shows like Queer Eye for the Straight Guy encourage skinny guys to decorate their homes with the latest furniture and not be afraid of color. Masculine beauty is embodied by stars such as Brad Pitt and football hero David Beckham, who are not afraid to be as beautiful as their peers Jennifer Aniston and Posh Spice.

FASHION 80

Indie rockers like The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand bring back 80s glamor with skinny jeans, bobs and eye-catching eyeliner. Get ready for more 80s kitsch as Kangaroos, the multicolored sneaker, is back with a tiny zip-up bag. Other ’80s pieces from last year include asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder dresses with bold vertical stripes and pointed toes.

SUGAR AND PUMPKINS AND EVERYTHING PRETTY

Pins, belts , ribbons, tweeds and capes: who knew such things existed until now? Since the naked body is no longer shocking, stars who are tired of showing cleavage often surprise us with veils. Ella Gunderson, 11, of Washington, D.C., sparked a national debate about the poor quality of teen clothes when she wrote to Nordstroms complaining that there was nothing to cover her stomach or bottom. Department stores responded by offering more options and longer skirts.

NIP AND TUCK

Plastic surgery fashion reached an all-time high and possibly a new low with a new fashion show. appreciated, appreciated. such as Fox’s The Swan, ABC’s Extreme Makeover (seen here) and Dr. 90210". They celebrate nature’s challenges. Age seems to be the enemy, and women (and men) will do anything to look like they’re in their twenties. On the bright side, research shows that both men and women maintain themselves better and increasingly encourage the use of sunscreen to prevent skin cancer and premature aging.

PRÉPPY LOVE

Movies like Mona Lisa’s Smile and Confessions of a Teen Drama Queen celebrate muffy style and genuine Biff, past and present jackets, polos and layered dresses.Shorts are back, and designer Lilly Pulitzer, queen of Palm Beach-inspired loungewear, is bringing back colors like teal and teal. This formal look includes an open dress, a Pulitzer sweater and a Kate Spade straw bag.

BRACES

Also, like every Tom, Dick and Kerry, Armstrong wears a bracelet. Lance LiveStrong, you can’t be too upset to learn that bright yellow bracelets support cancer research. Other charities have followed suit with pink ribbons for breast cancer and orange ribbons for jeans and T-shirts. raya clothes . Thanks to Sean Jean Designs and, as seen here, Phat Farm Designs Fashion Market. Tailored pants, V-neck cashmere sweaters under coats, even ties and canes were popularized last year by rap stars Andre 3000 and Usher.

SEX IN HEELS

When Sex and Usher’s The City crashed and burned, as did Carrie’s high heels. Of course, they are still admired by millions of women, but shoes, from flats to Uggs, have become fashionable.

PONCHOS LIVE

Ponchos launched late last year are still going strong, as are sweaters and cardigans, 70% off for several months.

LUDŪS JEANS

Rips, fades, buckles and rhinestones, enough of the tried and true Levi’s that clothing companies scoff at?

LOGO BAG

Because we wear our charity ? bracelet, we have no reason to feel guilty about carrying a $1,000 designer bag. And if you don’t recognize them from status symbols, Gucci, Chanel, Dooney and Burke cover their bags to make ordinary people green with envy. .hng

PURPLE AND PURGE

Not everyone thought Pepto-Bismol sweaters were flattering last year, but as a fashion color, this feminine color isn’t going away anytime soon analysts say. And be careful: purple and violet appear at the end of the year, make sure that by 2005 at the end, everyone will be tired of using eggplant. Jewel tones also appeared on last year’s runways, an interesting change from black and brown. , which will brighten up your wardrobe.

DOGS AS ACCESSORIES

PETA won’t say if the celeb’s child wearing pink shoes is a mean animal, but little Fido will. arms or hands tucked between the breasts seem to be the fashion of kitsch stars Paris Hilton and other hipsters like Bijou Phillips. Chihuahuas seem to be the dog of choice, but model Gisele Bündchen prefers to bring her little Yorkshire terrier, Vida, to a fashion shoot for the Louis Vuitton doghouse.