Fashion Trends 2013 - Women's Formal Wear

2013 Women's Formal Wear fashions scream elegance, sexy, regal, and "Old Hollywood" - All wrapped into one!

Article By Sharon Stajda

This season women's formal wear fashions is so glamorous! The evening gowns for 2013 have that "old Hollywood look"... Very elegant, and somewhat lady like. The wonderfulittle black dress will take a bit of a twist, with its design statement, and as mentioned a bit of sparkle and will update itself with great sexy necklines. In regards to what colors are trendy this season - regal jewel tones, lots of black, and reds. As well as tons of soft tones of champagne and gold metallic's . Look for gowns with lots of fine ruching , and even a fuller skirt.

Dress lengths will plummet to the floor, and rise to the occasion to reveal lots of leg. The most popular length will be just above or just below the knee. This length seems to compliment the majority of women.

The V neckline is in trend, a V neckline can really show off ones cleavage,and the halter neckline plays up a great shoulder-line. The deep scoop neckline is so wonderful to show off that wonderful jewelry.Let's work our way down and talk footwear. Evening shoes are spectacular this season! Gold, silver, and velvet will be the in shoe. Strapped sandals with jewels will be the must have for your tootsies this season. If you are a velvet lover, the oh so plush velvet pump has made a screaming comeback , and will be not only worn for dress-up, but will also be worn with jeans...In regard to what's up with evening handbags - one word, clutch! The velvet clutch, the sparkly clutch, the satin jeweled clutch... You name it, the clutch handbag is a must have for the well decked out woman...The Jewelry this season will be opulent! The chandelier earring, jeweled necklaces, large jeweled bangle bracelets will be all the craze for that special evening out.

Jewelry will be bold , and oh so feminine - Did I mention regal.

This season, clothing textures, and colors are all about the gem tones... Rich classical jewel tones are holding their own this season . Jewelry is feminine, and sensual in design.The nighttime is the right time to have fun with a range of jewelry styles.

Deep warm jewel tones continue to dominate both clothing, and accessories this winter. Think of color when buying jewelry this season. Deep dark purple amethyst, rich royal blue, camel, burnt orange, ruby red, and greens, from emerald to olive. Most of these are intermingled to produce a stunning look in jewelry.These wonderful colors can work together or alone. So have fun, and experiment with mixing and matching jewelry. What else is big this season in jewelry? Clear crystals like your grandma used to wear... Matched up with wonderful pastel toned gowns....Also,lots of natural elements, such as;wood is being used to make wonderful jewelry.What's up with the tone of metal, and texture?

I have some love antique jewelry, so as you can imagine this is the year for me.The Current trend is leaning toward warm toned metals like gold, brass, and bronze.The antiqued metals give the trendiest ensembles, and a regal dreamy, oh so feminine look. Texture is key this season... As in fashion you will see this trend in jewelry. By the mixture of different sized stones, as well as mixing it up color wise. Finishes, and materials used will variety. Lots of filigree, and multi-strand chain will make their way to our retail stores. You will see different chain styles, and sizes, and loads of wide cuff ;bracelets. Necklaces, are adorned with ribbon, and natural fibers,even yarn mixed with more traditional metals, and cord.

You may be pleased to hear necklaces have made a great comeback this season. Necklaces are statement pieces this season, they will;variety from the very long and bold in design, to simple, with multiple long layers. As mentioned warm colors are especially prominent in jewelry designs. If you love vintage, pull out your antique jewelry. Mix old with new, it's a great look.