Lingo

Knowing the fashion lingo is a nice step in keeping up with the trends.
You know the saying ‘_______ is the new black.’ It’s become a point of reference for those who make fun of fashion minded people. I am the fashion-minded person who can seriously discuss that phrase as well as make fun of it.
For instance, wouldn’t it be great if spandex were the new black. In fact, it would not be great if spandex were the new black, however, it would be 1983. Just a friendly reminder the new black can be a pattern, a material or an accessory (like dangly earrings).
In my senior year of high school, I made a total ass of myself when a teacher complemented me on my bright orange sweater. Out of nowhere, I replied: Thanks, you know orange is the new black! I walked into the classroom and then realized how much of a jerk I was.
All joking aside, within the past five years or so, I have seen gray, pink, orange, metallics and most recently green take on the title of the new black. This is definitely the season of the neutral; shades of brown are back in a big way. Old Navy is putting their spin on it for the season, and you can see it at Nine West too.