Posted under
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.
Source: www.isnare.com
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Posted under
Designers by Joyce on October 11th, 2007 8:59 am
By Saar Machtinger
Computer Aided Design is used at various stages in the apparel
and textile industry. The fashion design CAD/CAM software can be
broadly classified into following categories, each relating to a
different design and manufacturing stage.
Categories and manufacturing stages are:
Designing/ Range Planning – before the start of any fashion
season, all apparel manufacturers plan the range of garments
which they are setting up to manufacture. Most of the designing
and range planning is still done by the buyer or the owners of
the brand because they are closest to their actual clients; it
is easier for them to understand the specific needs of their
target market. To some extent, this has now changed with more
and more manufacturers allowing vendors to dabble a bit in
designing, based on their specific inputs in terms of colors,
yarns, fabrics, prints, silhouettes etc.
Prototyping/ Sampling – once the designs have been finalized, a
prototype or sample has to be made, because the scalability of
the end product (garment) very much depends on the fit of the
garment.
In a study conducted by an independent research agency, which
monitored and observed the reasons of dissatisfaction or returns
of garments sold - fitting problems topped the dissatisfaction
list.
Considering the importance of a good fit, it becomes imperative
for a manufacturer or retailer to achieve the best fits
possible. Considering the complexity involved with different
fabrics and silhouettes, a CAD system takes away much of the
pain from prototyping thus decreasing the time to market.
Mass Production – comes with its own challenges. Unlike most
other products, apparel manufacturing, even today very much
depends on people – especially when it comes to tailoring or
assembling. A mistake anywhere down the line in the prototyping
or cutting process becomes very difficult and often impossible
to rectify. This is where a CAD system comes in, to deskill some
of the processes involved in mass manufacturing, namely the
pre–production processes so that perfectly cut parts are fed to
the operators. Additionally, the fabric saved in bulk cutting
while using a CAD system is enormous.
Retailing – A 3D solution allows 3D files to be uploaded on to
website for clients to choose from. 3D files can be opened and
viewed in any MS office application or Internet explorer.
About the Author: Mr. Saar Machtinger, Director Business
Development, OptiTex™ Fashion design software, which specializes
in the development of innovative, easy-to-operate, 2-Dimensional
and 3-Dimensional CAD/CAM Fashion Design software.
www.optitex.com
Source: www.isnare.com
Posted under
Accessories by Joyce on May 16th, 2007 8:55 pm
The Handbag - A Logical history of how the Handbag and Purse Evolved into a Statement of Fashion.
Have you ever thought about the origin of the handbag and purse? Handbags are now an essential part of most women’s wardrobe and like shoes they command the high ground in terms of defining your look. Walk into a room with a Fendi or Chanel under your arm and you will be noticed no matter what else you are wearing. So where did it all begin and what is the origin of the handbag?
The Logical Origin of the Handbag
Pouches or bags are depicted in Egyptian hieroglyphs and there are many references to pouches throughout early history. But it really is common sense that there must have always been some sort of bag our pouch for us to carry our essential possessions in. We have only ever had a maximum of two hands and you can bet that we learnt very early on that if your hands are full you can’t do anything else like for example fight, hunt, farm or climb. So I think it goes without saying that ‘man’ has evolved with a bag on ‘his’ shoulder. So, whilst we are making bold assumptions lets assume that the only thing holding back the evolution of the bag was the available materials and methods of manufacture. If our predecessors had the where-with-all to make garments to keep themselves warm and protected they would have soon realised that if you take a small square of animal skin, put your stuff in it and tie the corners together you can now look after your valuables whilst on the move. They wouldn’t have called it a Hobo until the 1890’s!
OK, so having established that the handbag was limited by the available materials and methods of manufacture it is probably safe to conclude that the early pouches were lacking in functionality and other aspects (no not the available range of colours). So, continuing this downhill slide of assumptions. Someone is bound to have made their bag in a way that was better than the others. So this bag would have been a sought after item. Ah now we are getting close. So “I will make you handbag but you have to pay me in return” and it goes without saying that the best bags will command the highest price (human nature). But it will also be essential that those who have the best can be seen to have the best so that we all know who is on the top of the tree (human nature). So I want my bag to look different from theirs because I want them to know I have the best. So there are going to be are those who have it and those who want it because the others have it. Ah Fashion I think!
Fashion YES but still with a complete sensibility and practicality. During 14th, 15th,16th and 17th centuries clothing and handbags or purses were driven by a tangible need but limited by the development of materials and manufacture techniques. The quality of fabrics and leather improved and it goes again without saying that the rich had the best but importantly everyone else had to have something and therefore they either bought it or made it. The big change came in the 18th century when women’s clothing became far more delicate and removed the copious undergarments that had been used for so many years. This dropping of the underclothing, so to speak, also reduced the places where one could easily hide your pouch of essentials. A separate bag was required and it then became fashionable for ladies to carry a handbag which obviously had to match with the outfit! So the demand for coordinated handbags was created (but they weren’t called handbags until the early 1900’s). This move to a separate bag was a huge catalyst in fashion driven designer handbags.
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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.
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