♥ Thursday, February 21, 2008
Fashion is not only what we wear, it is also how we describe ourselves to the world. When you’re deciding which fashion is for you, take the time to consider your figure and style and also how you want to be perceived.
When you’re looking for the right dress to wear, don’t worry too much about it being the perfect one. Dresses come in all styles, shapes, colors and materials. Try this approach: choose a dress style that you feel comfortable and confident in, accessorize it with a few tasteful choices (such as a nice purse) and enjoy your evening out.
Choose a dress that flatters your individual figure.
The most important feature of your new dress -- more important than its trendiness, designer or color -- is how well it flatters you. Does it make you feel attractive and gorgeous? Do you feel confident when wearing that dress? If you can answer yes, you’ve probably chosen the right one.
Not every dress silhouette will work for your body so you'll need to do some quick research on your specific needs.
Jeans:
Trends and fashion icons come and go but wearing stylish, comfortable jeans is still favored by many people. . While their charisma springs from their legendary American roots, their commercial strength rests on innovation and interpretation in the hands of jeanswear makers around the world.
Jeans can make you look attractive and are also good to wear when doing rugged work.
Swimwear:
Finding the right swimwear can be a fun and also a stressful experience. You want to look your best in the swimwear of your choice at the beach. Light, colorful beach clothing will make you feel comfortable and cool.
Spend a little time to search for the right fashion items and accessories that fit your lifestyle. A little thought before will save you a lot of time later.8 Ways to Flatter a Bottom-Heavy Figure1)You can wear a fitted suit, even with a slim skirt, if you are bottom heavy. Just remember:
Keep the line long by using all one color with slim-cut pieces. It elongates and slims the figure.
Choose fitted jackets that end well above your widest point.
Wear a top or jacket with structured shoulders, puffy sleeves, etc. to balance out your larger bottom half.
Rely on a form-fitting, but never tight, skirt in a non-clingy fabric.2)One of the classic recommendations for the bottom-heavy figure is the full skirt. It's still a great option, especially for dresses. How to make the full skirt work:
Go for a fit and flare silhouette. Draw attention to the waist with a belt, gathers, band or other feature. The skirt should flare out from the fitted waist.
Take the fit and flare silhouette one step further by opting for a strapless dress. You'll get the benefit of showing off your shoulders, while concealing your hips. Also, the strong line of bare shoulders helps balance a wider bottom half.3)You can look great in jeans. The key is to choose leg openings and back pockets to fit your figure. Here's how:
Bootcut leg openings are the most flattering jean legs of all. The slight flare balances out wider hips and fuller thighs.
Opt for a darker wash jean for the most slimming look.
Five-pocket styling looks best, but you'll want to avoid excessive embellishment on the back pockets if the size of your backside bothers you.
The longer the jeans, the longer (and thinner) your legs look. Wear bootcut jeans as long as you possibly can without having them bunch up around your legs. If you can stand them, pair jeans with high heels for a super-flattering look.4)Another way to balance the bottom-heavy figure is to accentuate your top half with prints.
Vertical stripes, menswear checks or plaids, florals and polka dots are all great options.
Wear a solid pant or skirt and keep jackets short (never let a jacket end right at the widest point of your hips).5)If your natural waistline is thick, along with full hips and thighs, one of your best options in dresses is the empire-waist (raised waist) dress.
With this silhouette, the focus is shifted to only the top third of your body because the waist falls right below the bustline. This look works best with pear-shaped women who are small-busted.6) a sweetheart neckline, a halter, a knotted front -- to draw attention up and towards your face.7)As basic as it sounds, the best way to use color to camouflage/highlight figure areas is to use contrasts.
The black bottom with white top works like a dream: it brings the eye up to the lightest hue and the top half of the body.8)The idea of high-cut legs on your swimsuit may make you uncomfortable, but they are a flattering way to make your legs look miles long. Here are more Do's and Don'ts for swimwear:
Don't wear boy shorts. They'll look boxy on you because they accentuate thighs.
Do choose swimwear with graphic interest -- vertical stripes, colorblocking -- strategically placed to draw the eye up.
Don't wear a teeny-weeny bikini bottom. The less fabric on bottom, the fleshier you'll look from the waist down.Fashion for this Spring'08Wide Leg DenimCrisp creases, not-too-baggy legs and dark denim: these wide-leg jeans with a bit of stretch are a great way to dip into the new trend.Fit tip: If you want to disguise heavy thighs, opt for a style like these which fall in a straight line from the hip.
