Patchington Designers Bring You Ageless Fashions for Mothers and Daughters

Posted on May 8, 2013 by debbie

At Patchington, we realize that fashion is about expressing yourself through clothing and accessories. We like to offer you fabulous fashion-forward items that will enhance the wardrobe you already have, and enhance the woman you already are. We strive to make sure that the fashions you find at Patchington are timeless and ageless! In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to highlight two of our mother/daughter designer teams, and celebrate all of their successes.

Clara and Roseann Sunwoo
Clara and Roseann Sunwoo are the mother/daughter design team behind the successful women’s clothing brand Clara S./ Clara Sunwoo, which started in 1999.   Years of experience and devotion to art are evident in their original prints and wearable designer fashions. Their line is carried in the U.S. and over 10 countries worldwide; as well as recognized by many celebrities. The designers are honored to have so many distinguished women support the line but most importantly, they are thankful every day for being able to work together.   Combining two generations have created a timeless line that merges different stylistic views.  The design duo credit much of their inspiration to “just living life.”

Lindsay Phillips and Liz Phillips
As many of you know, the idea behind Lindsay Phillips’s SwitchFlops line evolved from a high school art project featuring a ceramic flip flop, and evolved into a design for flip flops with many strap options. When the patent was granted for Lindsay’s idea of Switch Flops, she joined forces with her mother, Liz, to start her business and find a manufacturer. With the support of her mother, Lindsay’s venture is now a leading retailer of custom flip flops and shoes, with a growing line of bags and scarves.

Lindsay & Liz’s story as well as Clara and Roseann’s emphasize the importance behind a mother/daughter relationship, and the beauty behind the collaboration that relationship can bring. At Patchington, we celebrate women, believe in them, and design with them in mind so our fashions are fabulous for any age, mother and daughter alike!

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See What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

Posted on May 3, 2013 by debbie

At Patchington, we pride ourselves on offering a personalized shopping experience unlike one you’ll find anywhere else. Watch this video and find out why our customers continue to shop at Patchington for all of their fashion needs.

Do you have your own Patchington testimonial you’d like to share? Please tell us your story by sending an email to customerservice@patchington.com!

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Age Appropriate Fashion… and Fabulous, Too!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by debbie

As women, it’s important to us that we look put together when we step out of the house. Our hair needs to be just right and our outfit perfect for whatever we meet that day. It’s important that we don’t let our fashion age with us. We need to continue to let our young, fresh spirit shine through our clothing and accessories. At Patchington, we have the perfect pieces to help you mask the problem areas that inevitably come with age and still look young.

  • If you don’t like showing your arms but fell in love with a sleeveless top, wear a fitted top with sheer sleeves – like one of our X-Ray Mesh Tops – underneath it. They’re lightweight and don’t make you look bulky or too layered. They are also a great way to add color.
  • To make your tummy look flatter wear bottoms like Not Your Daughter’s Jeans that have built in tummy tuck technology, or pull-on pants like the You Pant or JAG Jeans that have a modern, updated elastic waistband.
  • Clara Sunwoo’s Cold Shoulder Tops are a great way to feel feminine and sexy without showing too much skin. Slip into one of these comfortable, flattering tops and show a little shoulder.
  • Substitute short shorts for ones with a longer inseam. You will be comfortable in warmer weather and won’t have to worry about what’s hanging out. Try the Lilly, Reece or Louie Pull-On Bermuda Short from JAG Jeans at Patchington.

We’re all getting older, but we only get better with age and our fashion can, too! At Patchington, you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort or age appropriate fashions. Shop at Patchington for a head-to-toe look that will give you confidence and comfort.

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How to Wear White and Use It As a Canvas for Accessorizing

Posted on April 11, 2013 by debbie

Contrary to popular belief, wearing all white is not limited to stick-thin women. You can wear head-to-toe white whether you’re petite, tall, busty, curvy, thin – any shape or size. As long as you choose the right fit and shape for your body type, you’ll look guaranteed-glamorous and ready to strut the catwalk.

For the body conscious, we’ve addressed a few ways to not accentuate your least favorite features:

  • If you want to hide your arms, find a top with billowy sleeves such as dolman sleeves. The cut of these sleeves slim your arms… even in white. Just don’t let every item of your all-white ensemble be oversized. Otherwise that’s exactly how you’ll look. Pair a dolman sleeve top with a slim fit bottom. As long as you buy it in the right size (it’s just a number, ladies!), it will look great on you. We promise.
  • If you want to mask your large chest, choose textured pieces to distract from your ladies. Wearing a white top, dress or jacket with allover 3-D texture, or 3-D texture just near the bust, is a great way to camouflage larger assets.
  • If you’re extra petite in height or frame, layer, layer, layer! When you layer in all white, each piece plays off the other, adding volume to your thin frame.

    Wearing all white creates a nice look, but it’s not easy. Once you have your clothing paired, the fun begins… Accessorizing! One thing we love about this chic, monochromatic trend is that it is the perfect canvas for expressing yourself through vibrant spring accessories. There is no need to worry about matching because everything goes with white – and what a perfect color for spring and summer! There aren’t a ton of rules to accessorizing, other than to have fun and experiment. You couldn’t make it easier on yourself than to start with an all white canvas. The possibilities will be endless! One of the hottest spring and summer accessory trends is layering – necklaces with necklaces, necklaces with scarves, bracelet stacks. Read our spring accessory blog next week for the scoop on this season’s hottest trends and colors!

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    Make Fashion Easy and Fabulous with The You Pant!

    Posted on April 9, 2013 by debbie

    As we get older, we are led to believe that we have to sacrifice fashion and style for clothes that are more age appropriate and, well, looser fitting. At Patchington, we’ve always believed that you never have to sacrifice fashion or style. In fact, we believe that, with age, comes an even better sense of style! We are driven to bring you the latest in fabulous, figure flattering, on-trend fashions. All these reasons are why we’ve brought you the You Pant.

    The You Pant is one of our best sellers, and once you try these perfect pants on for yourself, it won’t take but a second for you to see why! The You Pant features comfortable design details such as a custom elastic waist and stretch material, which compliments your every move. In the traditional sense, elastic waistbands can have a very negative connotation. They dig into your stomach and give you this terrible line through your body – almost creating lumps that we women work so hard to hide. However, the You Pant is different. “It’s a high waist and wide on top of a really trim, skinny pant. It’s flat against your stomach so you can wear sheer tops and/or bigger tops over it,” says Patchington CEO Michael Levich in a recent interview with the Tampa Bay Times.

    Other features of the You Pant:

    • Pull-on style with wide elastic waist band is designed for comfort and moves when you do
    • The crisp lines give you a clean sophisticated and slenderizing look
    • Flat front and back flatter your figure
    • Easy care allow you time for your favorite things
    • The perfect pant for your lifestyle – dress it up or down, great for travel around town or around the world
    • Available in a variety of colors and lengths!

    The You Pant is easy — just pull on and go! We really couldn’t ask for fashion to be made more simpler. The You Pant is available in Missy sizes 2-16 and can be found at any Patchington boutique or in our online store.

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    How Do I Take a Summer Dress from Day to Night?

    Posted on April 5, 2013 by debbie

    Sometimes we take on too much. We make plans with friends, doctors’ appointments, run errands and schedule dinner reservations, and often all in the same day! It’s hard to find one outfit that you can easily take from day to night without having to carry an extra jacket, jewelry or pair of shoes. By combining one of our fabulous spring/summer dresses with our forever-loved Lindsay Phillips Switch Flop collection, Patchington has found a quick day-to-night wardrobe solution that will work for any our fashionistas!

    By utilizing the versatility of Lindsay Phillips Switch Flops, you can change your look from casual to dressy with the simple switch of a strap or snap. This eliminates the need to carry anything bulky – like a jacket, jewelry or pair of shoes. Throw a spare pair of snaps or straps in your purse or pocketbook and quickly and easily swap them out at the last minute. The outfits below are examples of how to take one of your favorite dresses by Patchington and combine it with a Lindsay Phillip Switch Flop to create the perfect day to night look.

    Dress: Black and White Busy Bee Three Tier Emmy Dress (here); Shoes: Lindsay Phillips Switch Flops – Ashley 2″ Heel – Black (here); Straps (top to bottom): Lindsay Phillips Paisley Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Tina Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Laina Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Devora Strap (here).

     

    Dress: Sleeveless Lily Print Dress (here); Shoes: Lindsay Phillips Switch Flops – Ashley 2″ Heel – Natural (here); Straps (top to bottom): Lindsay Phillips Ashleen Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Buffy Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Sonthia Strap (here), Lindsay Phillips Erica Strap (here).

     

    Add variety and versatility to your day-to-night wardrobe. Shop dresses and Lindsay Phillips Switch Flops products at Patchington!

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    What Are This Season’s Dress Trends and How Can I Wear Them?

    Posted on April 2, 2013 by debbie

    For most, the arrival of spring and summer weather is the “go ahead” to pull the dresses out from the back of your closet. However, the die-hard fashionistas know how mysterious the arrival of dress season can be since dress trends can change drastically every season. Let Patchington show you some of the hottest, most favorited dress trends for Spring and Summer 2013 as well as trends you can wear year after year.

    - The Hi-Low Dress. Like we talked about in last week’s blog post about hi-low trends, hi-low dresses are a great way to achieve a sexy, sophisticated look and add feminity and drama, without venturing too far outside your comfort zone.

    - The Is-It. This one’s simple. Is it a tunic or is it a dress? The fact of the matter is, it can be both! If you’re like me, blessed with the beautiful curse of being tall, some dresses may fall too short on you and be more of a tunic length. If that’s the case, pair over a legging or super skinny pant and rock it as a tunic! Or, of course, wear as a dress.

    - The Cha Cha. Every spring and summer, Patchington is excited to bring you the Cha Cha dress. These multi-layer dresses are fun, flirty and timeless. The best part? The length is completely customizable! If the dress is too long, have a tailor cut off a few of the layers. The Cha Cha dress is also a perfect exmaple of the “Is It.” Like it better as a tunic? Take off even more layers and wear over leggings.

    - The Fit and Flare. Fit and flare dresses are a classic shape that stay in style. Wear this figure flattering shape in a fun, versatile print to keep it trendy and fashion forward!

    Now you should be able to pull your dresses out of the back of your closet with more ease. It’s out with the old and in with the new, and, hopefully, after reading this post you may have some idea how to take current pieces and make them fresh. This season and every season, shop dresses at Patchington to keep your wardrobe updated, trendy and tailored to you!

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    What is the High-Low Trend, and How Do I Wear It?

    Posted on March 26, 2013 by debbie

    The high-low trend has taken the fashion world by storm. What started as a sexy/conservative way to show off your legs in dresses and skirts has translated into all kinds of tops – tanks, blouses and sweaters included!

    Reasons we love the high-low trend (and you should, too!):

    • A high-low hem in a dress or skirt is a great transition from colder to warmer weather.
    • It’s an easy shape for any body type. (Just watch that high-hem length, ladies!)
    • The high-low hem – whether in a top, dress or skirt – adds feminity and drama.
    • It provides a fantastic day-to-night transition with the simple switch of shoes or jewelry.
    • And lastly, the high-low trend says, “I’m classy and sophisticated, but I look good and like to have fun, too!”

    Now that you know why you love it, you need to know how to wear it.

    • For high-low tops: Pair over a slim fit pant or capri. If the top is short enough, feel free to pair with a great walking/bermuda short. We love layers, so tack on a staple jacket from your wardrobe and accessories to match!
    • For high-low tunics: These can be worn over leggings if they’re long enough or with a slim fit pant. Because the top is voluminous and billowy on it’s own, it’s best to wear it with a slimmer pant so that you still keep your feminine silhouette.
    • For high-low skirts: Pair with a fitted top, preferably tucked in if it works – use your best judgement, fashionistas! – and fabulous accessories. A wedge, heel or flat sandal is fine, just don’t let the skirt drag.
    • For high-low dresses: This one is easy! Simply accessorize. We love a high-low dress paired with flat sandals (as long as it isn’t dragging on the floor), or with wedges or heels. Pair it with eyecatching jewelry or an on-trend scarf. For a casual day look, pair with a fitted blazer or cardigan. At night, let this sexy and sophisticated trend speak for itself!

    Well ladies, you are officially well-versed in the high-low trend to Patchington standards. Shop high-low trends at Patchington.

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    Is Orange the New Neutral?

    Posted on March 19, 2013 by debbie

    The answer is yes! Last year, Pantone, world-renowned authority on color, chose Tangerine Tango as the Color of the Year 2012 (read about the Color of the Year 2013 here). Since then, orange has been popping up in all kinds of fashions – from tops to bottoms and bags to jewelry.

    Orange has made such a statement in the last year, that it’s being incorporated into outfits as a neutral. It makes sense, too — orange plays well with others, like hot or light pink, turquoise, cobalt blue and green, or all on it’s own!

    Add a punch of color, freshness and a bit of bold to your wardrobe by sporting orange as a new neutral. Here are a few ways how:

    1. In an accessory! Sunny weather is fast approaching and hats are a great way to complete an outfit. This orange hat couples fabulously with hot pink under the brim. If you dare, wear with the bold Coral Cultural Cowl Tee (pictured) and a bright white pant.

    2. In a print! We said orange plays well with others, and we meant it. In this bold print, orange pops with cobalt blue, navy, gray and pink. Want more orange? Pair with The You Crop – Tangerine Pull On Skinny Capri.

    3. All by itself! This sheer high-low top is on-trend in a juicy orange color. Wear with a slim white pant – perfect for spring and summer!

    Dive into the versatility this “new neutral” gives your wardrobe. If you don’t love orange near your face, wear on the bottom or pop as an accessory. Shop orange at Patchington and make your wardrobe pop with possibilities!

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    How do I wear Pantone’s Color of the Year 2013?

    Posted on March 12, 2013 by debbie

    For 2013, Pantone, world-renowned authority on color, chose Emerald Green as the Color of the Year. Since then, this lively, radiant and lush green hue has taken the color world by storm – especially in fashion. Emerald green adds a brightness and richness to your outfit, whether it be as a bold top, trendy bottom or fashionable accessory. The next best thing about this color choice? It is universally flattering!

    If emerald green is a new color for you, you’re probably asking yourself How do I wear it? Here are a few helpful tips:

    1. Luckily, emerald green looks great with other colors – especially bright ones, and neons are another great Spring/Summer 2013 trend. We recommend pairing emerald green with brighter hues – like hot pinks and electric yellows and blues for an added jolt of energy to your outfit.

    2. Browse the jewelry counters for inspiration – they know what they’re talking about! Emerald green pairs beautifully with rich purples, blues, reds, black and golds. You are bound to find at least one of these colors that bring out your gorgeous eyes or flatter your skin tone.

    3. Create a “zen” feeling outfit by pairing emerald green with grays and whites or muted yellows and blues. This is a great way to make your emerald article “pop” while still keeping the outfit casual and effortless looking.

    Whether you are a Pantone abiding fashionista or believe it to be a self-fulfilling prophecy, it’s hard to resist the fresh, rich emerald green color taking the fashion world by storm.

    Shop Patchington for our emerald embracing fashions!

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