One of themost beloved trends of recent years is back, not that it ever really went out of fashion. We are talking about houndstooth, a classic and chic weave that designers have brought back in vogue on the runways this winter.
Achieved through the use of rows of contrasting colors, such as black and white, in its most traditional version, houndstooth is poised to become the weave of this season and beyond. Here's how and when to wear it to achieve a glamorous, feminine and extremely charming look.
Pie de poule: the trend of winter
The time has come to show off this winter's best allies: dresses, sweaters, jackets and suits made of heavy fabrics, best of all featuring houndstooth.
The traditional houndstooth weave, which has become a symbol and icon of the most elegant and chic French style that we all covet, is destined to keep us company throughout the winter, and even through next spring.
In fact, there are already so many proposals that have made houndstooth the absolute star of the looks that will accompany us this winter.
As we have anticipated, it is a very elegant and traditional weave, which worn in a certain way, and with the right tricks, will allow you to create versatile outfits suitable for any occasion.
Pie de poule: how to wear it
There are the suits, the classic and traditional ones that can be sported for formal events or business appointments, and then there are the other items of clothing that can be creatively mixed and matched to create a whole range of recognizable styles suitable for any occasion.
Blazers, for example, as well as houndstooth accessories, turn out to be strategic for building a chic, but not too formal look. The advice, in this case, is to choose simple and basic garments, to turn the blazer or accessory in question into the absolute protagonist of the look.
If you want to dare a bit more, and bring the houndstooth weave into your everyday life, then go ahead and try mixing houndstooth garments with sporty, everyday elements. You can choose a pant, cropped jacket or sweater in this weave, and then pair it with sneakers, oversized jackets or a shopper bag. In this case you will get a casual and sporty outfit, but extremely glamorous and original.
On the other hand, if you are a lover of this iconic weave, and the occasion calls for a classic and traditional outfit, then go ahead and opt for a houndstooth suit. You can pair a slime shirt with a skirt, or go straight for a suit with jacket and pants. The alternative is a midi dress in pie de poule. If you want an extra touch, then, rely on jacquard fabric, it always makes a great impression.
Also pay attention to the color, which never makes the difference as in this case. If you want a traditional look, the advice is to rely on the traditional print that plays with the contrasts of black and white, or beige and black. If you want to lighten up the outfit, on the other hand, and perhaps give it a lighter and more joyful tone, let yourself be won over by bright nuances such as fuchsia, orange
When to wear pie de poule
If the iconic houndstooth weave fascinates you, and you're wondering on what occasions to sport it, we answer you:pretty much anytime. As we have seen, in fact, with a few tricks the pie de poule can be sported on so many occasions, even all different from each other.
Elegant for work and professional engagements, chic for walks in the city and then, again, super glamorous for evening outings and aperitifs in the city. In short, pie de poule looks good on any occasion.
If you want some ideas for creating your own winter looks, be inspired by our selection of pie de poule garments found right at the end of this article.
