Fashion Tips
Dress Slim
Go monochrome
Monochromatic dressing (one colour from head to toe) makes anyone look taller and slimmer. Tone-on-tone colouring was a key trend on the runways for spring and is a style that makes anyone leaner.
Get a leggy look
Legs will look longer and slimmer if you always closely match your hose to your shoes and skirts. For a print skirt, use the background colour to find hose in a similar tone.
Hosiery tips
Two-tone shoes pose a dilemma when selecting hosiery. Always wear a neutral colour hose or match your hosiery to the lighter colour in the shoes. Never wear nylons that are darker than the lightest colour in the shoes.
Clothes Tips
Fresh scents
Scented waters, such as lavender water, are a great way to infuse a heavenly, yet subtle smell into your clothing. Add scented water to an iron, and on steam setting, gently waft over clothing. A great tip for clothes that have been in storage for the season.
Bra dilemma
Does the underwire in your bra ?ways poke through after a few wearings? t cold be the way you are storing them. Hanging bras on a hook in your closet prevents the underwire from getting twisted and pulled, as it would in a dresser drawer.
Perfect purchase
If you find a pair of black pants or a skirt that are the perfect fit, consider buying more than one pair. Black tends to fade after a while, but with two pairs of the same pants, the wear and tear takes longer. And black matches with everything!
Spot remover
Trying to remove a stain from your favourite suede jacket or skirt? Lightly rub over the stain with an emery board to get rid of the spot.
Static cling control
Need a quick way to fight static on your clothes? Carry a dryer sheet with you in your purse ? rub it on the underside of your skirt or pantyhose to keep your clothes static free.
Fast fix for loose buttons
Losing the button off your jacket but don't have time to sew it back on? Use a dab of clear nail polish to seal the threads onto the center of the button as a temporary solution.
Keep clothes fresh
Before you put your clothes away for the winter, insert a fabric softener sheet, lavender sachet or to keep them smelling fresh for next season.
Jeans Appeal
Denim is everywhere this season, from the hat on your head to the shoes on your feet, and yet finding the perfect pair of jeans still overwhelms us.
Choosing classic or trendy
If you live in your jeans, classic styles like relaxed fit transfer well from year to year. If you prefer a hipper look, the must-haves for women are anything super-low. What's great about them is that because they sit on your hips, they work for many different body types.? you're a little on the shy side, try a pair of boy-cut jeans, which won't reveal as much of your mid-section.
Feeling the stretch
Another trend this season is the body-hugging jean, emphasizing a sleek and sexy look. With the renewed popularity of stretch denim this fall, there's something for everyone.
The beauty of stretch is that you can wear your jeans a lot tighter without sacrificing comfort. It makes low rise jeans, for example, much easier to wear as they hug your body and don't feel as rigid as they move with you.
Working with your body
Just because a pair of jeans looks great on your same-size friend doesn't mean they are right for you. Like with any piece of clothing, you really need to try jeans on to see how they work.
If you have curvy hips and are proud of them, Clarkson suggests a super-low boot-cut jean, which sits well on the hips and shows off your figure. Women who want a little room in the thighs and calves should look at styles that don't hug the body, such as relaxed fit or boy-cut jeans. And for extra room in the seat, try jeans with a low waist, low pockets and a bit of a flare a?und the ankle.
Singing the blues
With a large variety of washes, choosing the ideal shade for your blue jeans can be tricky. But thanks to this season's to-dye-for look, your task may be easier. "The must-have colour is simply dark with a lot of texturing," notes Clarkson. Look for inky indigos, which can be dressed down for casual wear and dressed up for a night out. To keep your dark denim looking its best, try washing your jeans inside out in cold water and not using the full dry cycle.
Of course you want your jeans to look good, but remember that they should feel good as well.
StyleTips
Style is the way you put together clothes, not the clothes themselves. There is something to be said for picking clothes you won't get sick of but that feel good.
- Unless you don't mind getting rid of certain items every season, stay away from overly trendy pieces when shopping for your basic wardrobe.
- Don't pick everything you see in magazines. Pick what looks and feels better on you. This comes with being honest and true to yourself.
- Wear what's right for your body type and don't be a slave to fashion
- No matter how hoochie koochi you get with Gucci, no matter how breathless you become in a Prada dressing room, no matter how cute a pair of Chanel eyelet hotpants are, if a particular style is unflattering on you, you can look, well, tacky!!!
- Your wardrobe should show your personality, not the personality of the store's salesperson.
Clothes say more about you than you can imagine.
Buy Clothes to suit Your Shape
Layout your clothes before putting them on and check the proportions. Juggle jackets, scarves & belts to re-arrange the clothes to get the look you want.
- Thinner fabrics are more slimming.
- Tops and bottoms of one color will make you look thinner.
- Wear clothes that fit.
- Wearing too large clothes will exaggerate your figure not hide it.
- Avoid belts unless you have a slim waist.
- Use accessories carefully.
You can make your wardrobe impressive with mix and match jewelry.
Shoes depend less on you body shape than you height. Do not buy clothes on impulse. Plan before you buy a blouse or pants. Be somewhat scientific about shopping, consider your body type, and colors.
Ask your self some questions; - Do you have anything you can mix and match with it? Does it match your lifestyle?
- Will it be comfortable, nonchalant, and easy to wear?
- Is it machine wash or dry clean only?
- Will it fit your budget? Is it appropriate?
- Is it a fad, can it be worn more than one season?
- Is it of good quality? Quaity cunts, it is better to have four or five mix and match out fits of quality, than 8 or 10 'steals.'
Think in terms of outfits when you shop, and be practical. When you buy a new dress, be sure you have shoes and other accessories to go with it. Maybe a jacket or scarf to wear over it to give it a different look. Clothes Styles and Body Shapes
- High collars shortens necks.
- Tight tops with short sleeves and breast pocket is detracting from your figure. Shoes with straps shortens your legs. The torso can be shortened or narrowed with seam lines, belts, bows, and collars.
- A short necklace can shorten your neck.
- A scarf or belt that hangs down toward the legs will make the legs appear longer. Knitted texture, lace, floras, prints, and plaids can assist in creating an illusion.
- Thicker vertical lines in plaids lengthens and slims.
- Wear a larger print where you want people to look and smaller print where you do not want them to look.
- An all over print can camouflage figure problems, but prints here and there can create a ful?r you.
- Prints around the neck and over the shoulder can make your shoulders appear wider. Just wear prints near the parts of your figure's assets, because they are usually more eye catching than a solid color.
- When buying pants be sure they fit well. Defects are emphasized in a pair of pants that may go unnoticed in a skirt.
Petite women.
Petite women need to keep clothes in line, slim narrow belts. A slight contrast in colors and fitted lines will flatter you endlessly. Also stay with fabrics that are soft and flowing that fits well. Over powering prints should be avoided. Tall women.
Tall women can indulge in wide belts, avoid tight clothes and skirts that?are to short or to long. Beauty expert Stephanie Faber recommends tall women play down their waist by wearing their blouses over the pants and skirts and avoid tight belts. Hip heavy triangle woman.
A hip heavy triangle and round full figured women can use clothes with vertical lines to make an up and down illusion. V-necks and skirts with slits up the sides are also good. Clothes with small padded shoulders should be chosen . Too big of pads will make you look like a foot ball player. Wear long tops that go passed your hips. Choose jackets, tailored suits and shirtwaist dresses with straight, classic cuts. Lighter colors on top can be worn, this brings eyes up. Wear dark stockings and avoid patterns. Select vertical, fluid patterns and avoid bulky fabrics. Adopt the
just below the knee look in dresses and skirts. Choose accessories close to the same color clothes you are wearing including shoes. This gives your body an unbroken slimmer look. Avoid very wide pinafore skirts. Stay with straight or Aline skirts.
Top heavy woman.
The top heavy body types need to choose long jackets without shoulder pads. Do not wear blouses with fancy details and ruffles. Do not wear clingy fabrics on top, choose d?ker colors on top. Do not wear ops tht are to light. Tops with dolman or raglan sleeves and ones that fit loose and slims down to hug the hips and waist are good. Wear pants or skirts that are pleated to bring the eye down. Choose thin materials like cotton, or cotton jersey. One color dressing will also be thinning. Flat shoes are best unless you are short, then wear heels. If your legs are in good shape shorter hem lengths will draw attention away from your top.
Rectangular type woman.
The rectangular type can accentuate curves by wearing jackets or tops that hug the waist, feminine thick sweaters over skirts or pants. Use patterns in your tops or bottoms to add dimension. Round out the neckline with necklaces, scarves and other accessries, and use shoulder pads.
Dress Your Personality
SPORTY:
Remember-casual doesn't mean sloppy.
Wear layered coordinates-always pulled together with a vest, blazer, or anorak style jacket.
Head Gear like baseball caps can give many just casual outfits that sporty feel
FREESTYLE:
Arty, funky style always with a twist. you will try the latest trend but adapt it for your figure. You love hats & look terrific in them.
CLASSIC/ELEGANT:
Your clothes never enter the room before you do! You are known for clothes in the best fabrics, simple style, one good piece of jewellery, genuine leather accessories.
SEXY:
You enjoy clothes that enhance your curves-fluid fabrics, deeper necklines, waist treatments, sensual fabrics like silk, cashmere, slinky knits, & leather.
ROMANTIC:
You love being a woman & enjoy lace touches, soft florals, & pearls.
