In 1986, Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson married Prince Andrew in a dress with a bow on the back and set off a wedding dress rage. That was the era when many of my friends got married, most of them wearing bows. Where Fergie and Andrew are no more but the bows are back.
Bows are everywhere on the runways for Spring. Bows are across the board from chic to Stepford. Bows on skirts. Bows on tops. Bows on dresses. Bows on accessories. And bows were prominent with many designers including Valentino, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Yves St. Laurent, Marc Jacobs, and Peter Som.
Doncaster has answered the relevant trend with a wearable alternative: The Monica Skirt with self-bow detail at center front. The skirt is constructed of stretch Cotton twill with just a little spandex to make it comfortable and smart. The straight waistband, concealed dyed-to-match side zipper closure, curved pockets at front, and back waist darts make it great for many body types. And the fact that the skirt is machine washable makes it very practical.
