Geometry Lesson

By Suzanne Singer
November 8, 2011

Geometry Lesson

Fall 2011: Rodarte (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Prada (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)

If the mere mention of geometry has you flooded with memories of ninth grade math class and all that graph paper, you can put down that calculator now because we're actually talking about fashion.

Geometry has moved out of the classroom and onto the runway in the form of graphic prints that were all the rage for fall: Prada's mod dresses, while replete with rectangles, were anything but square; Issey Miyake's coats featured three-dimensional-looking cubes; both Marni and Hermes had southwestern hints to their knee-length dresses; and Rodarte's grey, black and white diamond-patterned apron dresses also referenced the tribal trend.

Geometry Lesson

Fall 2011: Marni (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images), Issey Miyake (photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images), Hermes (photo by Chris Moore/Catwalking/Getty Images)

On eBay, listings for "geometric print" are up 53 percent and sales are up 58 percent in the past 90 days compared to the prior period. Here are the best of the 3,300 options currently on sale.

Blouses
Try tucking a geometric blouse into a pair of bright skinny pants in a contrasting color.

Geometric Silk Blouse

(starting bid, $4.95)
Black and White Silk Geometric Print Blouse

(buy it now price, $59)
New Tie Neck Geometric Blouse

(buy it now price, $51.09)
Silk ‘70s Geometric Print Blouse

(buy it now price, $285)

Dresses
A geometric print imbues a dress with a retro feel—either ‘60s mod or ‘70s tribal. Pair with opaque tights and flights or knee-high boots.

Vintage ‘70s Geometric Print Dress

(buy it now price, $26.85)
Geometric Print Retro Shift Dress

(buy it now price, $95)
Geometric Print Wrap Style Dress

(buy it now price. $24.99)
New Black and Green Circular Geometric Print Dress

(buy it now price, $22.99)

Skirts
Pair a floaty geometric print mini with an oversized tank and structured blazer to balance the silhouette.

Black and Brown Geometric Print Skirt

(buy it now price, $12.59)
Purple and White Geometric Print Skirt

(buy it now price, $7.49)
Vintage ‘90s Geoetric Print Skirt

(buy it now price, $29.99)
Geometric Print Skirt

(buy it now price, $39.95)

Scarves
Accessories are often the easiest (and most affordable) way to try a trend.

Geometric Print Scarf

(buy it now price, $19.99)
Brown Silk Geometric Print Scarf

(buy it now price, $13.99)
New Silk Geometric Print Scarf

(buy it now price. $94)
Vintage Orange and Peach Geometric Print Scarf

(buy it now price, $15.20)

Bags
Geometric print bags have a mod, whimsical feel.

Black Suede and Chrome Geometric Clutch

(buy it now price, $299.99)
Cosci Silver Hobo Geometric Bag

(buy it now price, $39.99)
New Tribal Geometric Crossbody Bag

(buy it now price. $97.98)
Geometric Beaded Clutch

(buy it now price, $59.95)

Jewelry
Cover your neck, ears, wrist and fingers with geometric shapes. While they may not be everyday pieces, statement jewelry in this vein is best saved for special occasions. So pile it on and enjoy.