Trend of the week: Fashion for Halloween

Herald Halloween with Gothic glamour, says Annemarie O'Connor.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016 - 01:00

Annemarie O’Connor

INSPIRATION

Darkly decadent and richly subversive, the annual redux of goth glam has made its presence felt. From plush velvet to suggestive lace; unabashed PVC and bondage accents, the fetish feel dominates still when paired with negligee slip dresses and Victorian ruffles. The best bit It’s not just for Halloween…

STYLE HACKS

SLIP IT ON: Layer the ubiquitous black slip over a tissue-thin polo. Add booties and a faux fur chubby for cabalistic chic.

LACE IT UP: Pair lace with contrasting textures like satin, latex or leather or use artful panelling to highlight the décolletage.

PEEK-A-BOO: The underwear-as-outerwear trend finds expression in sculpted basques that give peek-a-boo props under a rich velvet suit.

GR-OOOOO-MING: Say ‘yes’ to the no make-up look bar the presence of a matte claret lip and intense power brows.

STOCKISTS

& Other Stories – www.stories.com

Brown Thomas - Patrick Street 021-4805555; www.brownthomas.com; and other branches

Delphine Grandjouan – www.delphinegrandjouan.com

Dune – Dundrum Town Centre 01-2169941; www.dune.co.uk; and other branches

House of Fraser – Dundrum Town Centre 01-2991400; www.houseoffraser.co.uk

M&S - Merchants Quay SC 021-4275555; www.marksandspencer.ie; and other branches