No doubt you have your own images and ideas when we mention the long over long trend for Spring/Summer 2015, but it has so many variations and possibilities that it’s worth a moment’s reflection, we feel.
First on our list is the dress over trousers variant, seen at Hermès in cool cream, as frayed fatigues at Chanel, and in silky guise at Dries Van Noten. Chain mail over flares, anyone? Take a look at J. W. Anderson’s inspired creation before you judge. Kenzo’s oversized coat was almost swamped by mega-wide palazzos – an oversized sweater would be a worthy substitute.
Team a long dress with loose trousers and an even lengthier vest. In fact, waistcoats slot into this trend effortlessly, giving you the endless choice that we’ve already talked about. Pull a sleeveless cardigan over wide-legged trousers, flares and palazzos, and climb into the de rigueur platform shoes.
Moving on to skirts, Proenza Schouler’s was hardly visible under a deep blue midi dress, while Stella McCartney offered class in a ribbed tunic and matching maxi skirt. Find your own inspiration in long denim topped by a shearling coat or vest.
Be office-appropriate in a loose tent top with a matching midi, or cover a tailored knit and long skirt with a leather vest. Later, when work ends and play commences, layer chiffon over silk with a floaty scarf for elegance, and add a white chain-handled mini-bag. Work the bohemian vibe in tiers of natural cotton and flower prints.
Throw a wrap coat over baggy pants, or tartan over flares. In fact, add any outerwear, and you’re halfway there. Wear a dark slimline topper over a fitted frock in a bright shade for that important pop of colour. Team a long cream trench with white wide-legged trousers, or an animal print skirt, and top with a fedora.
Offset a lengthy denim jacket with a flimsy maxi in stunning purple or gentle violet. Alternatively, change the dynamic completely with faux-leather pleats. We can’t leave long cardigans out of the mix, and cinched at the waist with a belt, they’ll give some shape to so much up-and-down.
The long over long trend is ideal for all you layer-lovers out there, so we’re expecting you to dive in and come up with lots of original outfits. The vibe this season is comfort, but not complacency – we know you’ll still give your best!
Skirt Over Jeans: The featured photo is of Claire Liu wearing a chevron wrap skirt over jeans, from Self Portrait and J Brand respectively
For a new and authentic work look why not copy Adriana Gastélum’s sophisticated style and wear a white blouse with a blazer, slacks, and a gorgeous A line skirt. This style is ultra fresh; we love it!
Blazer: Edited, Shirt/Shoes: Zara, Skirt: Stella McCartney.
Vanessa Hong’s wears a long white dress and black heels to create an overall sophisticated look!
Jacket: Vintage, Dress: Maurie & Eve, Shoes: Mode Collective
Jump on the bandwagon with this latest trend – just throw a long white shirt over baby blue pants for the cutest look! Via thespiceystiletto
Dress: Rodebjer, Pants: FindersKeepers, Heels: Manolo Blahnik
Dress Over Pants: Pavlina Jagrova is wearing a white Zara dress with black Topshop skinny jeans
Long Over Long Trend: Larisa Costea is wearing an oversized Zara tee over black Bershka denim skinny jeans
Dresses Over Pants: Blair Eadie is wearing a black and white striped Valentino dress over a pair of denim Elliot jeans
Christine R. is wearing a brown coat from Charlie May, off white shirt dress from Ganni shirt, black COS trousers, and sandals from Céline
Long Over Long Fashion Trend: Marie Danker is wearing an Ava Cashmere knit vest over a pair of black Asos jeans
Long Over Long Trend: Alison Liaudat a grey sheer Vitstyle shirt over a pair of denim Five jeans
Layering Dresses Over Pants: Kenza Zouiten is wearing a H&M creme tunic over a pair of white River Island jeans
Long Over Long Fashion Trend: Van Le is wearing a navy blue plaid dress from Zara with Citizens Of Humanity denim skinny jeans
Sheryl Luke is wearing a white long sleeved MissGuided tunic paired with denim Zara jeans
Sara Escudero is wearing a baby blue oversized H&M shirt over a pair of denim Topshop jeans
The Long Over Long Trend: Alyssa Lau is wearing a vintage knitted jumper and a white Vera Wang skirt over a pair of New Classics Studios light wash denim jeans
Long Over Long Outfit Ideas: Rebecca Laurey is wearing a white H&M chiffon dress over River Island skinny jeans 
The Long Over Long Trend: Michelle Nielsen is wearing a black trench over a pair of light wash denim mom jeans 
Maja Wyh is wearing an emerald green Dorothee mid length skirt over a pair of black H&M leather pants
Merrick White is wearing a red floral Nordstrom dress over a pair of dark grey skinny jeans
