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Plus Size by Joyce on November 3rd, 2008 9:42 am
By Rich Rojas
There are certain basic guidelines every women should observe
when selecting clothing and accessories. You should first
determine your basic body type and use this as a basis for
making clothing choices. Just remember that these are general
guidelines and not hard and fast rules. You must be the final
judge of what looks best on you and also remember, that if a
piece of clothing doesn’t feel comfortable to you, then it
doesn’t matter how flattering or stylish it is!
Your first priority should be choosing clothing that is of high
quality and is offered at a reasonable price. It’s all about
value. With these points in mind, below are several guidelines
for selecting plus size clothing that will bring out the best in
your individual body type:
1. Don’t Let Clothing Hang Off Your Body
The entire point of new plus size clothing fashions today is
the wide selection of great fitting styles for plus size women.
Gone are the days of tent-like frocks and other unflattering
garments. Of course, a lot depends on your size and body type,
but you should be able to find clothing that flatters your
figure without completely draping over you. Even a loose,
flowing summer dress with short sleeves that reveals nicely
tanned arms and well-turned ankles can be both extremely
flattering and comfortable. Also consider loose tops such tunic
tops.
2. Be Careful With Skin Tight Clothing
There’s certainly no rule that says plus size women shouldn’t
wear tight clothing. It’s really a matter of comfort — even in
petite sizes, skintight clothing can be uncomfortable. Spandex
is a remarkable fabric and it is found in a lot of plus size
clothing. A little give to a garment is a great thing.
Ultimately it’s up to you if you’re comfortable going to the gym
in Spandex tights or out to a club in a cat suit.
3. Consider High Waisted Dresses
A dress with a high waistline, sometimes referred to as an
“empire waist”, can greatly flatter your figure by making your
waist appear much smaller. A wide range of dress styles from
casual to formal are offered with empire waist lines. Decorative
bodices and stripes below the bust line further accentuate the
impression of a small waistline. They should be a part of every
plus size women’s wardrobe.
4. Be Careful With Swim Skirts
There are lots of great swimsuits to choose from in plus sizes.
A common style in plus size swim wear is the swim skirt and swim
dress. The swim skirt can draw attention away from your waist
and rear, but this style also harkens back to swim fashions from
the 1920s. Often times a slimming one-piece suit can work very
well depending on your size and body type. Where swim skirts can
be effective is in 2-piece suits or tankinis.
5. Consider Wraps
If your upper arms are not as firm as you’d like you may wish
to consider wearing cover-ups. Wraps and cover-ups are also a
great way for adding a touch of elegance to formal wear and
gowns and will also provide warmth to your shoulders on cool
evenings. Remember that long sleeves can be very sexy in plus
sizes!
By keeping this short list of plus size fashion tips in mind
you can put together an amazing wardrobe for all seasons and
occasions.
About the Author: For ideas and trends in Quality Plus Size
Womens Clothing visit www.newplussize.com — fashion
tips, plus size store reviews, articles, and more.
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Posted under
Designers by Joyce on June 11th, 2007 11:17 am
Fashion designers employed by manufacturing establishments, wholesalers, or design firms generally work regular hours in well-lighted and comfortable settings. Designers who freelance generally work on a contract, or job, basis. They frequently adjust their workday to suit their clients’ schedules and deadlines, meeting with the clients during evening or weekend hours when necessary. Freelance designers tend to work longer hours and in smaller, more congested, environments, and are under pressure to please clients and to find new ones in order to maintain a steady income. Regardless of their work setting, all fashion designers occasionally work long hours to meet production deadlines or prepare for fashion shows.
The global nature of the fashion business requires constant communication with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers all over the United States and the world. Most fashion designers travel several times a year to trade and fashion shows in order to learn about the latest fashion trends. Designers also may travel frequently to meet with fabric and materials suppliers and with manufacturers who produce the final apparel products.
The best under garments can make all the cloths look good on you. In terms of panties, nothing is more unflattering than seeing panty lines under your slacks!! That’s especially true in the summer when you can get a double whammy…actually seeing through light white pants as well as having the textural bulge that some underpants give!! I am a huge fan of thongs!
For some people they take some getting used to and some are more comfortable than others. You’ll have to try them and see how you feel. They make visual and texturally bulging panty lines obsolete…great for your look in clothing. As for bras, it’s a great idea to get your bra professionally fit! This may sound a bit bizarre but there are great women out there who do this for a living in lingerie shops.
You would be surprised at how many women walk around wearing the wrong bra size for years!! A bra too small around the back provides bulges that look ugly under sweaters or t shirts. Cups the wrong size result in bulging if too small and lumpy wrinkles and gathers if too big. Anyway, once you have the proper size, here are some things to look for.
Go for unadorned and seamless cups. (While lace and rosebuds are awfully pretty, they don’t permit fabric to lay smoothly). I love the bras at Victoria’s Secret that are unpadded but nonetheless have opaque, shaped cups like the IPEX demi bra. I recommend you take a look at their web site for some ideas or stop into one of their stores and try some different styles on. Here’s tips…try the bra on and put your top back on to really see how it looks!
Own a variety of different bra cuts…one more plunging, one with race backs, one with narrower straps, one strapless, etc because different tops and dresses call for different bra styles. Get a couple of the basic style and then one of each additional style should do it! You just never want your bra or its straps to show!
I understand your problems because, at 5′5 and 120 pounds you are probably a size 6 and size 6 clothes are not designed for DD breasts. First, buy a great minimize bra that offers lots of support but also visually reduces the size of your chest. Avoid knit tops or any other type of form fitting top.
Blouses will be better for you, either tucked in or worn out. You will look like you have a gorgeous and curvaceous figure but it will help take the emphasis away from your breasts. Tops that are blouson will also be great on you. Avoid high scoop neck tops…they make one’s chest look bigger! V necks (but not plunging) and button down styles will be best. Darker colors on the top are also a good idea, with lighter bottoms. I’m not sure you need more hip but you haven’t provided those proportions.
If you’re back measures 34 then your hips should measure 34 or more. You need more hip if the number is less than 34, only. Wearing A-line skirts and pleated skirts will make your bottom appear wider. Avoid tight, straight skirts if you want more hips. Wear light colored bottoms with dark tops because light makes things look bigger and dark makes them smaller.
Author Info:
Victor Epand is an expert fashion consultant at http://www.LingerieDress.com/. Visit us when you want the best prices, styles, fashions, and fits of all types of lingerie. We carry a super selection of everyday, as well as bridal and specialty items.
Posted under
Accessories by Joyce on April 28th, 2007 11:50 am
Spotting a fake Coach Handbag could be difficult but I hope this guide will give you enough background to allow you to make a educated choice when purchasing multiple Coach purses. I will start with the obvious things to look for, especially if your shopping of the auction sites like Ebay, Yahoo or MSN auctions. Lets start from the top time.
First, take a look at the feed back for the seller. Ebay has a great system to allow patrons to leave feedback about their purchase. Check out the comments made. If the majority of the comments are negative then this is a good indication that you don’t want to deal with that seller. Obviously, the seller is not conducting a reputable business. Also, stay away from sellers with very little feedback. I characterize these sellers as only have 10 or less feedback. These sellers are just starting out and they may not know if they have a fake handbag or not. Even if they think that they truly have an original.
Next, take a look at the pattern on the outside fabric. The majority of the Coach brand has a logo of C. The C brand logo should start at the center of the bag and go out. The middle seem should go straight through the middle of the C. Take a look at the side seems. The “C” pattern will be cut will be cut off on fake handbags. Also, on authentic bags the tip of the C should touch the tip of an opposite C.
Another sign that a Coach bag is fake is that the logo is incorrect. Some distributors change the logo to include GG instead of CC. This is a tall tail sign that the bag is fake. Pay close attention the fabric, it can tell you a lot about the quality and authenticity of a bag. Also, take a look at the stitching of the bag. Coach does not deliver authentic coach bags with poor stitching. Stitching that is off line or overlapping. Both are examples of very poor stitching.
Have you seen the style of bag that you are thinking of buying before? Distributors of fake material try to release brand new styles that have never been released by Coach in any way shape or form. This is why it is good to take a stroll around the high prices stores and take inventory of what Coach is releasing and compare your findings to what sellers are trying to push to you.
Take a look at the inner lining. Does the inner lining have the signature logo of Coach? If so, is the CC touching as the outside. Once again, how about the stitching? Is it sloppy? Look for a serial number inside the bag. The serial number is stamped on the inside on a square patch of leather sewn into the lining. Don’t be surprised this your smaller purse (the clutch, swingback, or mini) does not have a serial number. These bags don’t come with them.
Let’s look at the outside again. Now let look at the hardware. Coach only uses the best hardware for their purses, case in point, the zipper. Coach only used that highest manufacturer of zippers. The brand stamps their mark on all of their zippers with “YKK”. If you don’t see the “YKK” you know you have a fake Coach handbag.
How about the made by tag? Coach does have bags made in China. But Coach does not have handbags made in Korea. If you get a bag that says make in Korea take it back or return it immediately. This is not an authentic Coach purse.
I hope this article has put all the tools that you need to make a educated decision about purchasing a authentic Coach purse. This is a in depth book that highlights all the sign of a fake handbag.
Author Info:
Kenneth Elliott is the owner of several great fashion websites includeing: Coach Outlet Store and Designer Fashion Outlet. Coach Outlet Store specializes in Coach Purses and all kinds of handbags. If you want more information take a look at: How to spot a fake handbag.
