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The tuck-in dress trend that looks outrageously good
8.3.2024
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Chloé’s Fall 2024 collection had a lot to offer. However, there was one detail I was particularly taken with: dress hems tucked into boots. Here are five reasons I think it’s brilliant.
Chemena Kamali recently made her debut as Creative Director at French fashion house Chloé. With a mix of boho romance and big-city cool, the German-born designer had both fashion critics and Chloé fans raving about the show. Fringes and flounces accentuated flowing, sweeping silhouettes. Delicate, see-through fabrics were paired with sturdy leather. Golden statement accessories, faux fur headbands and XXL aviator glasses lent the collection some 70s flair.
However, my personal highlights weren’t eye-catchers like mini dresses with floor-length sleeves or patent leather cape coats (although I’d obviously be more than happy to grant them a spot in my wardrobe). Instead, there was one seemingly inconspicuous styling detail I couldn’t get out of my head. About a third of the looks consisted of transparent maxi dresses paired with over-the-knee boots. Instead of the hems simply hovering above the floor, the models had them tucked into one of their boot legs. Something I’ve only ever seen done with trousers. Here are five reasons why I’m keeping this styling trick in mind for spring.
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1. An unusual sight
Fashion trends are regularly recycled. And in our fast-paced digital age, this happens all the quicker. Dress or skirt hems tucked into boots, as simple as it sounds, was something I’d never seen before.
2. Relaxed vibe
Did the hem accidentally get caught in the boot or was it intentional? Like tousled hair or rolled-up sleeves, the look exudes a kind of thrown-together, casual charm. It’s why Kamali’s debut collection is entitled Intuition. In her notes on the show, the 42-year-old stresses her designs are intended to exude a sense of a natural beauty, imperfection and freedom. It definitely resonated with me.
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3. The magic of asymmetry
As the dress is only tucked into one boot, a certain asymmetry is created. It injects aesthetic tension into the look, making the outfit look more dynamic. The next time I look in the mirror and think my dress-and-boot combo is missing that je ne sais quoi, I’ll know what to do.
4. Flattering proportions
As a person of average height, long dresses with a loose cut tend to drown me – especially if they don’t have a slit. By exposing a leg or boot, I counteract the weight of the fabric and create a more flattering silhouette.
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5. Shoes in the spotlight
The maxi-dress-high-boots combo is a permanent feature of my styling repertoire. I just think it’s a shame that my shoes end up hidden under the fabric most of the time. If I tuck the hem into my boots on one side, however, I keep the maxi look while still giving my shoes a little limelight. A pretty compromise.
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