STYLE TIPS FOR YEAR END

With party season at its peak, your search for the right dress must be driving you insane. To make things simpler, Priyanka Pereira gets designers to make up your mind

The question 'Where's the party tonight' may not be as challenging as what to where on that night. All that you stacked through the whole year is suddenly looking out of fashion or your desire to wear a dress itself has worn out. So before you get into a self-induced fashion frenzy, we give you some tips on how to avoid one. And it's not just about women; a party is incomplete without a dancing partner; you men out there also need to check your wardrobe. So read this.

ROCKY S

  • For woman :

          Dress is the way to go. You can do so much with them. Opt for either soft dresses in deep pastel hues with texture and volume in the skirt for a very feminine look. For a more formal, cocktail look, opt for emerald, black or wine, simple sheath or a draped dress, very tastefully accessorised. For a semi formal/casual look stick to narrow pants/denims with embellished, styled tunics.

  • For Man :

          It is the season for well-fitted suits. Experiment with the colour of your shirt and tie. You can also go a little funky with ties or a blazer with chinos.

ARSHIYA FAKIH EAPPEN

  • For woman :

         Go for a metalic foil printed or glossy fabric dress. You can work with classic black or shades of semi precious stones such as purple, emerald green or peacock blue. They look rich and elegant. If you don't want to be too experimental, stick to a knee-length dress. Work with pleats and ruffles in crepe or satin to give you a soft and voluminous silhouette. You can complete the look with a hard top clutch and a nice pair of heels.

  • For Man :

         Solid T-shirts with foil-printing, teamed with a pair of jeans is a good option for a laid-back look. Self-striped shirts with a chest print

-Mumbai Mirror, Tuesday 25 December, 2007.

Style Tips

Style is the way you put together clothes, not the clothes themselves. There is something to be said for picking clothes you won't get sick of but that feel good.

Unless you don't mind getting rid of certain items every season, stay away from overly trendy pieces when shopping for your basic wardrobe.

  • Don't pick everything you see in magazines. Pick what looks and feels better on you. This comes with being honest and true to yourself.
  • Wear what's right for your body type and don't be a slave to fashion
  • No matter how hoochie koochi you get with Gucci, no matter how breathless you become in a Prada dressing room, no matter how cute a pair of Chanel eyelet hotpants are, if a particular style is unflattering on you, you can look, well, tacky!!!
  • Your wardrobe should show your personality, not the personality of the store's salesperson.

Clothes say more about you than you can imagine.

Ref: http://www.bee-young.com/fashion/fashin-shape.htm

Dress Slim

Go monochrome

Monochromatic dressing (one colour from head to toe) makes anyone look taller and slimmer. Tone-on-tone colouring was a key trend on the runways for spring and is a style that makes anyone leaner.

Get a leggy look

Legs will look longer and slimmer if you always closely match your hose to your shoes and skirts. For a print skirt, use the background colour to find hose in a similar tone.

Hosiery tips

Two-tone shoes pose a dilemma when selecting hosiery. Always wear a neutral colour hose or match your hosiery to the lighter colour in the shoes. Never wear nylons that are darker than the lightest colour in the shoes.

Ref: http://www.bee-young.com/fashion/fashin-shape.htm

Dress Your Personality

SPORTY:

Remember-casual doesn't mean sloppy.

Wear layered coordinates-always pulled together with a vest, blazer, or anorak style jacket.

Head Gear like baseball caps can give many just casual outfits that sporty feel

FREESTYLE:

Arty, funky style always with a twist. you will try the latest trend but adapt it for your figure. You love hats & look terrific in them.

CLASSIC/ELEGANT:

Your clothes never enter the room before you do! You are known for clothes in the best fabrics, simple style, one good piece of jewellery, genuine leather accessories.

SEXY:

You enjoy clothes that enhance your curves-fluid fabrics, deeper necklines, waist treatments, sensual fabrics like silk, cashmere, slinky knits, & leather.

ROMANTIC:

You love being a woman & enjoy lace touches, soft florals, & pearls.

Ref: http://www.bee-young.com/fashion/fashin-shape.htm

Fashion Tips Buy Clothes to suit Your Shape

Layout your clothes before putting them on and check the proportions. Juggle jackets, scarves & belts to re-arrange the clothes to get the look you want.

  • Thinner fabrics are more slimming.
  • Tops and bottoms of one color will make you look thinner.
  • Wear clothes that fit.
  • Wearing too large clothes will exaggerate your figure not hide it.
  • Avoid belts unless you have a slim waist.
  • Use accessories carefully.

You can make your wardrobe impressive with mix and match jewellery.

Shoes depend less on you body shape than you height. Do not buy clothes on impulse. Plan before you buy a blouse or pants. Be somewhat scientific about shopping, consider your body type, and colors.

Ask your self some questions;

  • Do you have anything you can mix and match with it? Does it match your lifestyle?
  • Will it be comfortable, nonchalant, and easy to wear?
  • Is it machine wash or dry clean only?
  • Will it fit your budget? Is it appropriate?
  • Is it a fad, can it be worn more than one season?
  • Is it of good quality? Quality counts, it is better to have four or five mix and match out fits of quality, than 8 or 10 'steals.'

Think in terms of outfits when you shop, and be practical. When you buy a new dress, be sure you have shoes and other accessories to go with it. Maybe a jacket or scarf to wear over it to give it a different look.

Ref: http://www.bee-young.com/fashion/fashin-shape.htm

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