Rejoice! Stop going for runs and start eating winter carbs! This season sees a return to the womanly figure of heaving bosoms, nipped-in waists and hourglass proportions. Inspired by the hit TV show Mad Men, the best of the 50s are back with a vengeance, and full skirts, sweetheart necklines and waspish belts are the only thing to be seen in. We’re not talking cardigans-around-shoulders preppy – this is the season for subtle sex appeal, and channelling the glamour of Grace Kelly and the curves of Marilyn Monroe is what it’s all about. To avoid looking too Donna Reed, opt for pieces with an edge, such as leather accents, fur trims or intense tones of purple and russet.Hemlines are dropping to mid-calf, and footwear sees a return to more modest proportions too as the kitten heel makes a comeback. No 50s goddess should be without her accessories, and a neat frame handbag and timeless pearls will be the cherries on top. Embrace your inner hourglass-shaped goddess with this most feminine and flarttering of aesthetics, and watch out for Cherwell’s fabulous 50s-inspired photoshoot.
Photo: Cardigan, H & M
