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December 2002

Fashion Tips for the Mod Girl

Helpful hints if you want to be a mod (or just pose like one!)

SKIRTS & DRESSES:

  • A-line shapes
  • just below the knee (3" below)
  • homemade shift dresses
  • herringbone or pinstripes
  • navy, ink green, gray, burgundy
  • straight skirts with short boxy suit jackets

    SHOES:

  • clunky "Granny" shoes
  • Hush Puppies
  • Anello and Davide tap shoes (without taps)
  • 1.5" heels
  • shiny black patent leather

    HAIR:

  • flat and super straight
  • chin length
  • center part
  • deep, thick bangs/ fringe

    TROUSERS:

  • men's trousers
  • ski pants
  • hipster styles

    SHIRTS & COATS:

  • twin-sets from Marks and Spencer
  • tees with initials
  • nylon macs
  • 3/4 length suede and leather coats

    MAKE-UP:

  • heavy black Kohl-lined eyes
  • false eyelashes
  • painted-on lashes on lower lid
  • white lipstick
  • light foundation

    ACCESSORIES:

  • small earrings
  • BEA flight bags
  • watches with striped canvas bands

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