Archive for July, 2010
Trading Trends for Sophistication
Even someone with minimal fashion knowledge knows that the womens fashion industry is full of trends. And while some of these trends are acceptable and cute in the day, they can lead us to look back on photographs and wonder what the heck we were thinking. That’s why people are on the lookout for fashion accessories that won’t go out of style. One of the best ways to go about this is to find items that are flattering on you. After all, enduring fashion is invariably fashion that makes women look better.
That’s why so many classic fashion items are black. Black is a slimming color whether it’s used for blouses or slacks. It helps create a long, lean, unbroken line of the body, and that creates the illusion of height and slimness. And one of the best things about black is that it takes a lot of the guesswork out for women. That is to say, you can wear all black and rather than looking overdone or lazy, you’ll look very chic.
Flatter Your Figure
Wear clothes that flatter your figure, whatever shape it’s in. There are women’s shirts that help hide imperfections and unsightly bulges. You just have to know what women’s fashion styles to pick. Experiment and keep trying on different clothes until you find the best fit for your body.
Use color to bring attention to your most attractive attributes. Dark and monochromatic colors can make you look slimmer and taller. Find fabrics that are not too clingy or too stiff but drapes and moves easily around your body. For women with bulging tummies, stay away from tucked-in tee shirts, pants with front zippers and belts. Instead, wear shirts that fall just above your hipbone and wear some jewelry on the top half of your body to take the focus away from your tummy.