Grandma Would Be Proud

Skinny jeans, Louboutins, Prada turbans... honestly I've seen enough of these trends (well maybe not the louboutins) and I'm ready for something new. Frankly though, I'm not sure if this new set of trends is winning me over. Even though dear Marc included the look in both of his runway shows and one of my favourite I-don't-care-how-i-look celebs, Kristen Dunst, has jumped on the bandwagon, the grandma look is just not for me...

Yep, the grandma look. High waisted trousers, printed dresses, cardigans, wayfarers. It seems like everybody from Chloe Sevigny to Katie Holmes has been trying to rock their grandma's clothes. For some it comes naturally (can you really imagine Sevigny without her ray-bans?) and for some others not so much (Katie Holmes, you're not supposed to have grandma butt at 28).

So what designers have embraced the grandma look? The obvious: Chloe and Marc Jacobs. Though the spring Chloe collection is a thing of the past due to the mixed reaction of Chloe new head designer Paulo Melim Andersson, I couldnt help but think back to it when I saw new pictures of Kirsten Dunst (see below). The essentials (clogs, trousers and white blouses) are all there mixed in with a bit of seventies chic.
Marc Jacobs, on the other hand, went for a slightly kitschy and new wave look with his Marc Jacobs line and diffusion Marc by Marc line as well. I could go for some of his looks like the flannel dress and navy cardigan, but if you try any of these looks mix in some newer trendier pieces so your look isnt costume-y.

The queen of Grandma chic - Chloe sevigny. She's got everything! Raybans? - check. Cardigan? - check. Floral dress, flannel, umbrella? - check, check, check.
You'r probably wondering how you could translate these looks into night-time outfits. All you need is a poofy YSL skirt or a shift dress from Chloe. Oh, and dont forget the red lipstick.
An example of how not to wear this look: No one should go sans bra unless you are under 13 years of age...

Here are some essentials to start off your grandma wardrobe. If you buy it now you can reuse it in fifty years!

1. The Cardigan - Try one with bright colours and big buttons like the Marc Jacobs (left) and Chloe cardigans (right).

2. The Bay Bag - With its huge zippers and saggy leather I could picture this on anyone from myself to my grandma.
3. The Raybans - Trust me, this look will get tired quickly but have fun with it while it lasts

4. The Ruffled Dress - I'm pretty sure everyone over fifty has one of these. Wear your's to church or strolling down fifth avenue.

So what do you think? Personally I'll stick with my Louboutins and Marni dresses but I'm curious to see if you'd wear this look?

Chic or Couldn't Care less?