Sunday, April 26, 2009

LOUNGE WEAR FOR THE SUMMER!

Tights are passé, as easy breezy trousers make a re-entry. These are smarter, sleeker, and high on comfort and can raise the heat any day!

Must-dos to make heads turn:

1.You’ll look slimmer if you team up billowy pants with a cropped and slim silhouette on top.
2.Flats won’t do with slouchy trousers. Go for stylish high heels and jazz up your look with a chunky necklace.
3.If you like pleated trousers, wear a fitted shirt or a tailored jacket for a stunning coordinated look

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Neck deep in Poise

Fashion designers swear by necklines. In fact, experts are of the opinion that the neckline of your dress can make all the difference to the way you carry yourself. Here are some vital fashion guidelines for different shoulder frames:

Halter neck – wraps around the back of the neck or has a raised neck with deep armholes. Looks great on girls with broad shoulders, but should be avoided by narrow-shouldered women since it does not sit well on their frame.

Off shoulder neck – exposes the shoulder, while the sleeves cover part of the upper arm. Good for highlighting the collarbones and shoulder of curvy, pear shaped women. Not an option for those with broad shoulders and thick upper arms.

One shoulder neck – goes from over the neck on one side and keeps the other side open as it tucks below the underarm. Very flattering for those with narrow shoulders but if you have bulky arms; this neck is not for you.

Turtle neck – is a closed neckline that covers the entire upper torso, with its extended, foldable collar covering the neck. Glamorous choice for narrow shouldered femme fatales, but makes big chested women look even more top heavy.

Mock wrap neck – is a practical, no-nonsense neck that wraps over to tie in a sash. It suits all body types but is mostly worn by busty girls.

V neck – is an eternal favourite for wearers and designers alike. The neckline dips down in the front (as well as in the back, sometimes) and adds appeal to women with medium sized bust lines. Both large and small frames look awkward in a V.

Cowl neck – is a turtle neck’s close cousin. The collar is of folded fabric that is wide and loose. May not be a good idea for petite girls, but if you are in ‘L’ category, this is your kind of neck.

Boat neck – is cut straight and runs parallel to the collarbone right up to the shoulders. Perfect for the small breasted, ladylike structure. The broader, bustier ones may not find this to their liking.

Jewel or round neck – is very popular too, and is commonly found on T shirts. It’s round and sits close to the neck. Again, a hit with small chested women and a miss with the amply endowed ones.

Square neck – can be deep or shallow and suits all body types. It is shaped like half a square.
Scoop neck – looks fabulous on just about anyone and can be cut quite low to show off a hint of cleavage.

Sweetheart neck – has an interesting shape, like the top half of a heart. Young girls with a sexy bust line will get admiring glances… but if you are slim on the top, this style doesn’t work.

Strapless neck – is just as the name suggests, and hugs the chest. Naturally, you should have good collarbones, shoulders and bust to carry this off. Smaller chested women will look flat in a strapless neck, so keep it out of your wardrobe.

Go, give your neck the right neckline. And watch what it’s like to be watched!

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