Fashion trends change very fast and it’s not always easy to adapt to them when it comes to how uniquely our body shapes are. Not only our body shapes are the most unique asset we own, but beautiful as well. We all know that when we look good, we feel good, we feel great and we feel more confident in who we are. So,we follow a guideline that will better assist you in finding an outfit that can flatter your figure.
The thing is, if you don’t understand why certain outfits look great on you, it can be challenging to be in-tune with finding your new favourites. It’s very simple - it all boils down to body shape. Following this handy guide created just to help you learn how to dress your body shape and flaunt your most favorite features with the styles you have or desiring to have in your closet. Once you learn how to dress for your body type, the easier will be to build a wardrobe you love to wear. But first things first, do you know your body shape? Read below to discover yours and find the best type of clothing to suit your body type.
What Body Type Are You?
To figure this out, you first begin by taking four body measurements: shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. The relationship amongst these numbers will surely reveal the shape of your frame. Therefore, grab your measuring tape, strip down to your undergarment, and let’s begin. You can make use of this body shape calculator when taking measurements & it can either be in cm’s or inches…..it’s up to you. This will nicely calculate and reveal your body shape as per the 4 body measurements below.....
1. Shoulders
Loosely wrap the tape around the very tops of your shoulders, at their broadest point above your shoulder blades. It’s easy for the tape to slip off at this spot, so a second set of hands could be useful.
2. Bust
Wrap the tape around the fullest part of your bust. Hold it tight enough that it stays in place, but not too tight that it’s compressing your chest. It’s OK if you’re measuring over a bra, especially if you typically wear one.
3. Waist
This can be a little confusing, as your natural waist is different from where the waistband of your pants generally sits. This is the narrowest part of your waist, which is usually above the belly button.
4. Hips
Here, you’re also looking for the fullest point as with your shoulders and bust. You’ll want to wrap the tape below your hip bones, around your hips and butt. With this, it’s also OK if you’re measuring over underwear.
YOUR Body Type & How To Dress For It.
Now that you know your measurements & that you can make out your body type. There are many different body shapes out there but most women align with 5 of them: apple, pear, hourglass, inverted triangle or rectangle. Knowing this will help you learn how to best dress for your body type.
3 important tips to consider when dressing for your body type
1. Balance it out - Body shape is almost entirely based on your bone structure—not your weight. Use your outfit to balance your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips.
2. Draw the eye - Use lines to focus the eye where you want it to go. They can help you create curves, lengthen, or emphasize your favorite parts of your body.
3. Think about color - Your eye is also drawn to patterns and light, bright colors more so than solid black or navy. Keep this in mind when choosing separates.
]]>Are you an individual who has recently decided that you would like to improve your appearance? If you are interested in doing so, whether it be inside or outside of work, you may be interested in dressing for success.
When it comes to dressing for success, a large amount of focus is placed on clothing. For instance, many women search for elegant pants suits or dresses that can be worn to business meetings, job interviews, parties, or just to work in general. Men also do the same, but many tend to focus on business pants suits or dress pants. While it is important that you focus on these clothing pieces and others, you may also want to look beyond the clothing. A good percentage of your focus, if you are interested in dressing for success, should also be placed on accessories.
When it comes to accessories, you will find that you have a number of different options, particularly for women. Clothing accessories that those dressing for success may want to examine include jewelry, hair accessories, belts, shoes, as well as purses or handbags. If you are woman who is interested in dressing for success, you may also want to examine clothing accessories, such as the ones previously listed.
Although clothing and clothing accessories are often associated with women, there are number of accessories that men can also benefit from as well, especially those who are looking for success. Men looking to improve their professionalism or appearance in general are urged to examine shoes, jewelry, such as watches, belts, and neckties. With a little bit of shopping or researching online, you can easily find that men have just as many accessory options as women do.
As nice as it is to hear that you should use clothing accessories in your quest to shop for success, you may be curious as to why you should do so. For starters, it is common for many men and women to wear clothing accessories anyways. With that in mind, many men and women have certain accessories that they like to wear. For instance, women may only own more than two handbags and men may only own and regularly wear a couple pairs of shoes. This is more than acceptable, but it is important to take a look at your ensemble as a whole. For instance, a leopard print handbag will not match or flow together with a plaid printed business suit, and so forth.
When shopping for clothing accessories, in your quest to dress for success, it is important to realize that you do not need to purchase matching accessories for each outfit that you purchase. What you may want to do instead is purchase a number of accessories that are comprised of neutral colors. For instance, a black, brown, or off-white handbag or belt will likely go with a number of different outfits. The same can be said for shoes, jewelry, and other clothing accessories.
Concluding
If you are interested in not only buying dress for success clothes, but dress for success clothing accessories as well, it may be beneficial to make your purchases at the same time. This will help if you are looking to match all accessories and clothing pieces together. With that mind, your shopping can also be done later. For moneysaving accessories, you may want to consider shopping online.
]]>Saving your clothes for that one hopeful day but they somehow keep piling & piling; and you can’t even recall the last time you wore them. Possibly you do remember but it’s hard for you to part with your garment because of sentimental attachment. How many times have you worn an item from your wardrobe that you bought because it was on a ‘give-away’ sale, but it didn’t fit quite well and you’ve never took it upon yourself to getting it tailored?
Of course this doesn’t mean that you have to give up on fashion trends because some trends become classics over time whereas others re-conceptualize classics. You may also find that you can be dressed more out of your wardrobe by creating a definitive foundation and mixing that with high and low pieces.
1. Clean out your wardrobe
Closets tend to be a cluttered, disorganized place for many of us, but it doesn’t have to be this way. According to Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner’s book, titled “You Are What You Wear: What Your Clothes Reveal About You”, most people only wear 20% of their wardrobe nearly 80% of the time. Someday, you’ll run out of closet space, and it’s time to figure out not only what you have, but what you’d like to retain and why.
2. Create a versatile wardrobe
When you have a versatile wardrobe, you literally having clothes you can wear in a selection of ways. This can comprise of both comfy and classic items. You can take various outfits from morning to evening or from work to after-work events, without the need to stop and change if you’re short on time.
3. Take good care of your clothes
How you take care of your clothes is as important as what you choose to keep or buy. This applies to how to read clothing care labels and how to care for different fabrics, from stain removal to ironing.
Start cleaning your wardrobe this weekend to get the most out of your clothes! It may benefit you to re-discover or amend your style according to what suits you without having to buy new clothes. Consider these tips on how to get the most out of your wardrobe and you will never look back!
]]>Let’s be honest, clothing online shopping can be a gamble. The sizes vary extensively across different stores and brands. At times, shipping back the wrong size can be a major hassle. But then again….even if you are not a big fan of online shopping, you can’t deny the incredible deals that come with it. In addition to that, online stores are super convenient. Grabbing a new dress online saves a trip to the store where you might not even find what you’re looking for.
Getting the Right Size
What does an online shopper do when it comes to interpreting the size to ensure that everything fits? Just a great handful of tips to guide you in the right direction and assist you to walk off with the right size always:
1. Measure Yourself
That is the first thing you need to do, measure yourself. A size 10 in one brand may feel like a size 12 in another OR a size S in one brand may feel like a size M in another. So it’s preferably imperative to go by your body measurements instead of your actual dress size.
Measure your bust, waist and hips. To do this, you need to measure around your chest for bust, around your belly button for waist; and around your hip bones for your hip measurements. Pen down your these measurements and keep them handy when ready buy clothes online.
2. Get The Size Information
Almost, every online clothing store has a product size chart dedicated to sizing information, trust me this can be a lifesaver when you’re spending money on items you can’t even try on. PLEASE …….Don’t disregard it – explore it!
Before you begin adding clothing items to your shopping cart, make sure you’re clear on the online store’s sizing policies. Even though you’re a size M in one brand, it doesn’t mean you’re automatically a size M in every brand. Some manufacturers simply fit larger or smaller, so don’t rely on the dress size until you’ve read though the information on the product size chart to decide which size would fit your measurements best.
3. Get The Fabric Type Details
It can be quite challenging to know different fabric types when shopping online since you are not physically present to be able to touch and feel the garment. It is very important to take serious note of the product description with all its fabric or material information, including the details on the elasticity of the fabric. Sometimes you do get the fabric type but you don’t even know or can’t even relate with the fabric type given in the product description. Ensuring to get the product info on the product material from the product description before confirming the product size will save you from product returns.
4. Write It Down
One way to shop online with confidence is with creating a size chart file that can be saved either on your desktop or laptop or any device that can save files and that can be easily accessible. E.g. When you shop online with a certain brand, enter the brand and the size you wear into a simple Word document on my desktop. Keep a running list so that when you shop online again, you can swiftly open your saved file and you immediately know which size is the right one for you. Since sizes vary so widely across the board as far as fit goes, it helps to know if you’re a size-S in one brand and a size-M in another.
5. Familiarize Yourself With The Store’s Return Policy
The above mentioned online shopping guidelines are there to assist you to avoid or minimize product returns. Familiarize yourself with the store return policy and be clear about it. If not clear, you can always contact the store to get clarity using the store’s contacts provided on the store’s website. Nonetheless, never buy from an online clothing store that doesn’t have a return policy. Steer clear of stores that disallow returns.
Concluding
You can save an indefinite amount of money by shopping clothing online, but ONLY if you know how to select the right size every time. As sizes, brands, and fit can differ, always check into the store’s return policy before you even place an order. In doing so, you and your budget will surely look good.
Any other tips for choosing the correct clothing size while shopping online?
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