Preppy Clothes
Posted by admin in Preppy Clothes on November 7, 2011
Think Blair Waldorf or Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl or Charlotte York from Sex and the City. If preppy fashion is what you want to emulate, then these fictional characters from television shows have to be your style icons. The term preppy or its alternate version, preppie, are abbreviated forms of the word preparatory. A person is referred to as being preppy, when he has a particular way of talking, dressing, and behaving. Preppy clothes tend to deviate towards the more traditional, and to the untrained eye a person wearing preppy clothes may seem to be wary of experimenting with fashion. But preppy fashion, though seemingly inconspicuous, is more brand conscious and expensive. It is difficult to find someone wearing cheap preppy clothes, due to its unavailability but you can try and model the look out of clothes you already have in your wardrobe. If you want to don preppy clothes, you need to remember that the look is predominantly formal, to the extent that even teenagers try to emulate the appearance of a young professional.
Anyone who swears by preppy fashion follows some golden rules. If you have been newly enamored by this style, then here is a quick overview of some cardinal sins that you should never commit. Always remember that you should never wear gold and silver together. The same rule applies to wearing black and brown. You should always match your shoes, belt and purse. Always tuck in your shirt. If you are wearing a skirt or a dress, you should always wear pantyhose, unless your shoes are open toed. Similarly, always wear socks when you are wearing either shorts or pants, unless you are wearing open toe shoes. For women, preppy fashion dictates a preference for skirts and dresses over pants and other masculine clothing items. Conservative, classic and clean cut – these are the three C’s that are synonymous with preppy clothes. Read the rest of this entry »
Capri Pants
Posted by admin in Capri Pants on November 5, 2011
Capri pants were in fashion since ages, but it seems that this fashion clothing has been popularized to a large extent by the teens and youngsters of this generation. Capri pants come in different versions and lengths. They run till knee length or end just a little below your calf. Also known as 3/4th, the trendiness of a Capri makes it so lovable among both men and women. The best way to flaunt yourself with a Capri pant is to wear them in summer, teaming up with a casual T-shirt and a cool sandal. And you create your own fashion statement decking yourself with the latest kinds of fashion accessories.
Dressing Up With Capri Pants
This attire was first designed by Sonja De Lennard, a European fashion designer in the year 1948. Later down the line it gained immense popularity in the United States and today almost everyone loves this style. The fabric of Capri pants ranges from cotton, Lycra, jeans and silk. However, selection of the right pair of pants depends upon your built, your height and the length of your legs.
Women having a full built or with heavy thighs must opt for a calf length Capri rather than going into the designs that end on their knee. A knee length Capri ideally suits women having a slim built with toned legs. If you have reached the milestone 40, then discard the baggy Capri pants from your wardrobe. This will make you look older than your actual age. Rather opt from the Denim pairs that run till your calf! You can also check out the cotton Capri that fit slim on your waist and legs. The formal pants will also suit you. Your get-up will be complete with a semi-formal T-shirt, sandal or a pair of sneakers. Apart from this, opt for the fits that have a little wider end or have a straight cut. This will retain the correct shape of your figure. I would suggest you not to purchase the ones that have a tapering bottom. A Capri having a flat front is a way better than those having pleated ones. Get more tips on cute outfit ideas for women. Read the rest of this entry »
High Fashion Clothing
Posted by admin in Fashion Clothing on November 4, 2011
Who does not dream of a wardrobe that has clothes by high fashion clothing brands like Chanel, Prada, Versace, and Dior, jostling for space? When you step out each day you would definitely want to put your best fashioned foot forward. Many claim to be ignorant to the beneficial affects that high fashion clothes can have on one’s mood, but there is something definitely uplifting about wearing designer clothing. Haute Couture is the more common name used for the term, high fashion. Derived from the French expression for high dressmaking, haute couture refers to the process by which exclusive custom fit clothing is designed for a customer. The clothes are made to order, and dictate the use of high quality fabric, hand sewn by seamstresses who have had years of experience. In France, the term haute couture can be used only by fashion design houses that meet certain requirements and standards. However, world over the term is used to refer to all design houses that produce high fashion clothing.
Wearing high fashion clothing usually means that you will end up spending through your nose. Depending on which fashion designer has designed your apparel and the effort that has gone into the costume, the price of a single dress can go up to thousands of dollars. The high pricing is for the service you receive, the workmanship on the clothes, the uniqueness of the design, and the materials used. Since these high fashion clothes often set the fashion trends, most fashion aficionados find themselves in a situation of not being able to afford the clothes. So how do you go about the process of finding a high fashion clothing item or even recreating one? We tell you how. Read the rest of this entry »