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 Clothing was initially a tool to protect mankind from the harsh environment and extreme weathers. Today, man and women alike are still expected to be fully and presentably dressed, though in certain part of the world, clothes has evolved into a fashion statement that symbolizes the sense of well being especially for women. Lady’s apparel and the impact of fashion has therefore become a powerful tool in determining a woman’s success.
The textile industry was the first to be mechanized during the Industrial Revolution. Before this, the process of making fabric was considered tedious and required intensive labor. Today, although mechanized, the process of turning fabrics into apparels is still not as easy as it seems and modern day consumer has often take clothing for granted.
Over the centuries, man became more efficient in making clothes. Man has also incorporated creative ideas in making their attire. As a result of this, the fashion industry starts blooming and different methods in beautifying clothes have developed. One significant method is embroidery.
Embroidered fabrics are materials that have been decorated with designs stitched in strands of threads or yarn using a particular needle. A sign of wealth and power during the ancient times, embroidered cloths have been worn by the Egyptians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Hebrews as well as the Moors. Unique styles and patterns were embedded within the embroidery designs signifying the different culture. Rich traders and merchants are often those willing to pay a large amount of money just to acquire the luxury of embroidered clothing which will later be worn by their wives and mistresses. Continue Reading »
 Most women have an assortment of dresses and gowns stashed somewhere in their closet, even if they do not wear them very often. Most save their wedding dress, though that may be preserved and out of the way. Others have dresses from events they have attended, and they may have been a bridesmaid a time or two for friends. Those that live solely in jeans and tee shirts still have a few in the back of the closet for things like funerals and job interviews because they know they are going to need them from time to time. No matter how often you wear these items, you need to know how to care for them so they are there when you need them again in the future.
Dresses and gowns can often go neglected because they’re not worn as often as other items in the closet. They often get pushed back and forgotten until they’re needed. This means that when someone pulls out a gown from the back of the closet, it has a distinct smell that tells you that it has, indeed, been hibernating inside of a small space with little to no ventilation (can you say “funky smell”). You may have to take your gowns or dresses out to be dry cleaned if this is the case. That smell will ruin your look for sure. If your closet is easily accessible and aired out often, you may not have this problem.
Next, never put your dresses away until they have been cleaned. Some need a special trip to the dry cleaner to be cleaned, and some people put this off until later. Though the dress may seem clean to the eye, there are still things that get into the fabric that will stain or cause odors that no dry cleaner will be able to remove if left dirty for a long period of time. Everyone sweats (or “glows”), and other oils from the body are released all the time. No matter how briefly you wore an item, it has bodily fluids on it that will ruin your dress or gown. Do not put something in the closet to clean later. Leave it out until you get it done, and then stash your dresses and gowns away in good shape. Continue Reading »
At times it becomes really tough for women to choose the type of clothes they want to wear. For instance, have you ever gone into a shop with intentions to buy a dress, but simply find yourself distracted? I do, and I end up buying a pair of jeans, a blouse and socks. Shortly after this I find myself at home wondering why I do not have a dress. I know, this sounds silly but it happens all the time. If you are planning to buy some clothes for your self, first calmly sit and decide on the following:
1. How many times are you planning to wear the dress?
2. Are you buying something to wear around your office or a cocktail party or a wedding?
3. Will it be one time wear or a classic outfit?
4. Will it go with a half a dozen or a single pair of your sandals or shoes?
By being honest with yourself about these question you will save money, and build a better wardrobe.
The first point that you should always consider while shopping should be your budget. This can be very hard since stores are designed to make you forget all about your budget and bills. Think about your pocket and then think about how-to look good with money still in it. Stick to it and don’t drift away on anything that does not go with your budget. There are a variety of places from where you can buy clothes. Online stores, shopping malls, fashion boutiques, outlets and discount shops are all great places to go if you know what you are looking for..
While desiring to buy garments, color is incredibly significant. Prefer a color that you have become fond of or that you know is in style and classic; like natural tones and black. Another color suggestion would be to pick colors for which you previously have accessories to accessorize. Initial impressions are superior suggestions.
Receiving the accurate match in the outfits is a dare in itself. Once more, if it does not suit you correctly probability is you won’t be wearing it much.
Your size is not important, but how the dress fits is. Continue Reading »
 Five days per week from your flat screen TV and once per month on neighborhood newsstands, Oprah Winfrey appears perfectly styled from head to toe. Occasionally for Red Carpet appearances, and no matter what her size, Oprah herself is decked out from in perfect glamorous and form-flattering style. Want to transform Oprah’s glamorous look into a style you can wear for Ladies Night, Date Night, or Special Occasions?
Enter resident Oprah Show fashion expert Adam Glassman to your style rescue! Glassman is personally responsible for the executive decision to use real women within O magazine’s fashion spreads and maintains involvement in all aspects of O’s monthly cover shoots. Most recently, he has worked with fashion maven Sarah Jessica Parker on the debut of her new clothing line “Bitten.”
Here are 9 tips on how to work with (not against) plus sized curves:
- Dress for the size you are-not what you want to be or once were! Work with what you have! Own it.
- Dress from the inside out. A well-fitting bra and shapewear will camouflage all lumps and bumps.
- Clothes should skim your body, not cling to it! Think high-waist, wide trousers, and A-line or flared skirts.
- Don’t cover your curves! Big clothes on big bodies only make you look bigger.
- Skirts should end just before or under the kneecap. Your legs will look longer.
- Shorter, fitted jackets will also flatter your legs-and waist.
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 For years, plus size teens and young adults had little in the way of choice for fashionable, youthful clothing. They were forced to shop at “fat” stores, and find the least conservative styles at the “plus size ladies or guys” store. Manufacturers and retail stores would call all their plus size clothing, “teen friendly” when in reality the large flower print smock type blouses didn’t even really appeal to old ladies! It took years for the s/m/l designer mindset to realize that the majority of women and men, let alone teens aren’t s/m/l.
Plus size pre-teens had it even worse. At that awkward growing stage, pre-teens had to buy jeans that were way too baggy, long and shapeless and even with alteration, they would grow out of them quickly. Swimming suits for pre-teens went to size 14 or 16 if they were lucky, and they were never sized properly or attractive. JC Penneys and Sears were about the only common brick and mortar stores with some choice for plus size pre-teen and plus size teen fashion. And of course, back then in the 80s and early 90s there wasn’t an internet and catalog companies didn’t cater to plus size teens either! Going back further, the fashion world all but ignored plus size people in general. There might be one large size store in town and the mumu house dress and the boxy navy suit were all they carried. Plus size teenage girls in the 50s and 60s had to resort to wearing men’s jeans and slacks and shirts in order not to look like a 60 year old grandmother. The 70s brought an appreciation and realization that one size did not fit all, and jean companies began to stretch their line to size 18 and 20 with some fashionable choices. Richard Simmons came on the fashion scene in the early 80s and brought a recognition that plus size women and men were people too and might want some style in the wardrobe. But it still took another 20 years for fashion to embrace a teenage, youthful plus size look. Continue Reading »
 Every woman knows that winter is when we all tend to pack on a few pounds – cold weather and holiday celebrations encourage hearty appetites! Then, we’ve still got to look fetching, despite the Valentine candies coming our way. Come spring, women’s thoughts turn to that summer bikini. So, the bottom line is, women want to look good year ’round. Exercise is certainly part of the solution!
Some people (especially men!) are wary of presenting a gift such as women’s exercise clothing, fearing it will possibly be received as a veiled insult, “Oh, so you think I’m fat?” Au Contraire! How about “Wow, what a great gift!” Fashionable women’s exercise clothing gives a woman inspiration, to keep that New Year’s resolution and actually get out and exercise, (looking good), drop a few pounds and be fit and trim. This gift lets you give friends and family a nudge in the right direction. We all know we should get more exercise and, why not do it in style?
When choosing the type of women’s exercise clothing for your lady, consider what kind of exercise she goes in for, running, yoga, skating, bowling or vigorous workout regimens in the living room.
A full leotard suit is comfortable, attractive and easy to wash out every day and is a good choice for indoor workouts or that yoga or aerobics class. Sweats with fleecy linings are soft against the body and keep her cozy as she jogs. BTW, sweats don’t have to be those gym class plain Janes anymore. You can buy designer sweats, with fancy trims and slimming cuts that are lovely looking … good enough for a trip to the mall! Continue Reading »
 Women of the baby boomer set are turning fifty right about now, and this special generation is up against a little puzzlement today over the kind of statement that they would wish to see their choices in fashion make. Fashion is always mired in endless rules and opinions as it is; women over fifty just happen to have the additional problem of deciding on what is age-appropriate. Dressing yourself after fifty can be a real test. Let us say that you are this evolved, confident and successful woman thinking about how best to put together a wardrobe for every occasion. Let us look at a few lines of thought.
One of the most important rules of dressing up for women over fifty should be how an outfit drapes over you. It is easy to see that fit is everything; the safest bet for a good drape and a perfect fit would-be to get substantial, high-quality fabric. Dark colors, khaki, charcoal and bottle green are wonderful anytime during the day; they can look particularly dignified and alluring at the right age. The only drawback lies in how dark can look harsh sometimes when seen next to the skin by day. Evening wear is best chosen in bright colors, just as long as you don’t give in to the temptation to pick primary colors.
Accessorizing can enhance the look you have planned in a choice of outfit; but just as easily, it can ruin the effect too. For women over fifty, accessories can easily help pull off anything tasteful; however, more is not necessarily better in jewelry, and avoiding a busy look with many different kinds, is important. Dressing for today means throwing out simple fashion rules like matching everything together; we need is a little confident experimenting. Continue Reading »
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