Showing posts with label fashion and style on a budget. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion and style on a budget. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Shopping for the Best Fitting Women's Pants

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How to shop for great fitting pants

Now ladies. let's be honest. How many pairs of pants do you have in your closet that you haven’t worn for ages because you don’t like the fit? Another question, how many pairs of pants have you worn more than you wanted to because they fit so well and you can’t seem to replace them? I am sure most of us ladies can relate to this. Here are some tips for buying the perfect pants.

Think classic. Classic pants are masculine by design but can flatter any body types. There are no pleats or gathers in the classic pants to add bulk. The legs are flared oh so slightly, the front is flat and they give you a streamlined look. Try on a few to ensure they are not too loose or too tight.

While we can all wear classic pants but cropped pants are a different story. Not everyone is sold on the cropped pants yet my advice is that you have to like them in order to wear them. Don’t just wear them because everyone else is.

All body types can look good in the straight legged version of these pants. Paired with the right tops you can easily transition from work to casual wear. If you are shorter, ensure the cropped pants don’t fit you like a regular pants missing a few inches at the hem. If you can’t find them in petite sizes then get them hemmed. Cropped pants fit great when the hem rests just below the mid calf.

As you know the bell bottoms of the 70s never really went away even tough they are called by other names now like “wide Legged” “flared leg” and a number of other inventive terms to give one the illusion that they are wearing a new style. However, the wide leg pants offer a lot of versatility whether you are dressing casual or formal. The wide legged pants are an ideal fit for the curvy body. However, they may not be ideal for the shorter figure.

Skinny jeans are a relatively new invention and will be around for a long time. While slimmer women seem to make most of the skinny jean, do not be daunted if you are a plus size. With the proper top and accessories you too can make a statement. Since they accentuate the midsection, ensure that you wear them with tapered tops that fall just below the hips. The curvy woman should avoid skinny jeans that are made from overly slinky or stretchy fabric.

When looking for the perfect pair of pants for work or play do not settle for just any pants. Choose your pants carefully and they will reward you for a long time. Pay special attention to fit and style for your particular body type. And while we should always be budget conscious, you are better off buying a great pair of well fitting pants for a few or more dollars than a discounted pair that you want to throw out after the first wear.

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Hot Fall 2012 Fashion Colors for Men



Men are keeping up with women this fall with a tasty pallette of colors for men's fall fashions in 2012. While the pallette includes neutral basics like sea fog - grey with a touch of purple and white cap, an
off white color, there are much brighter tones to choose from.

Pantone's Fashion Colors

Color trends for men this fall includes Olympian Blue, Rhubarb, Bright Chartreuse and Tangerine Tango. If you had fun with the hot summer color trends for men then you would want to continue the enjoyment with these steamy and sexu fall colors for men's fashions

Thursday, July 5, 2012

100 ways to wear a scarf #1




There are numerous ways to tie a scarf around your neck but did you know there are other more creative ways to wear a scarf around your body? Here is the first of 100 ways to wear a scarf.
    
1)      The turban scarf tie.  If required, fold the scarf a couple tines lengthwise. Holding both ends spiral the scarf around  - each hand in opposite direction. You now have a rolled scarf which you will place around the forehead and tie at the back. For a longer scarf you may have to circle the crown of your head twice. Scarf can be tied or secured to the back or the front, depending on where you start . When the ends meet at the front secure with a fancy broach.

Awesome Kaftans

Sun Sweet Kaftan

Sun Sweet Kaftan
Awesome cool cotton caftan

Dress like a celebrity on a budget

We all like star gazing. When we see our fav celebrities at on the red carpet we are more concerned about what they are wearing than how talented they are. This is not a bad thing. By watching fashionistas or so called fashionistias, you can learn a lot. When you see a style that you think you can wear well, try to find a low cost copy. All you may need to do is find a similar pair of pants or top and adopt the combination or layering. Here are a few celebrity fashions you can replicate.







Riahanna Fashion

Riahanna Fashion
Riahanna

Celebrity Fashion

Celebrity Fashion