Friday, November 14th, 2008
From time to time, you have probably taken stock of your wardrobe and decided that you need a new bag.
What colour do you choose: brown, black, tan or red? Do you choose a large bag (the worldly goods holder) or a tiny evening bag (the lipstick-and-cellphone-only number)?
And if it's an ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
Every wardrobe, whatever spending power it represents, contains its fair share of misfits, disappointments and downright disasters. As budgets shrink and fashion messages conflict in our fast-changing markets, it becomes more and more difficult to know what to buy. You are often unsure of how much to spend, or how ...
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008
How much of your wardrobe do you wear on a regular basis? Be honest. It's impossible to wear 100% of it regularly. There'll be special occasions and seasons that relegate some of your wardrobe to the back shelf for part of the year. But you should wear 80% of your ...
Posted in Apparel, Clothing, Designer Clothing, Dresses, Mens Clothing, Military Clothing, Shirts, Skirts, Suits, Urban Clothing, Western Wear, Womens Clothing | 2 Comments »
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Slacks
These are your dressy slacks. Buy a solid-colour darkish neutral in a wool or wool blend for winter, and a light to medium shade in a cotton-polyester blend for summer. These trousers must go with your jacket and should be either lighter or darker in order to make a good ...
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Friday, September 19th, 2008
Using your seasonal chart and the guidelines, you can combine your suits and jackets with shirts and ties with minimal effort and maximum impact.
The approach to putting your clothes together is always the same. Think of your suit as your basic building block. It establishes the overall colour, style and ...
Posted in Mens Clothing, Shirts, Suits, Ties | 2 Comments »
Friday, September 12th, 2008
The Classic man's looks call for simplicity, quality and moderation. Your body is of average proportions, not too tall or short, neither lanky nor extremely muscular. Your facial features are evenly proportioned and regular with no prominent features such as big nose or a very square jaw. Your face has ...
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Saturday, August 30th, 2008
Includes: Sunny, bright and banana versions, through to gold, but not pastel shades like lemon.
Psychological Power of Yellow
Positive Attributes: Cheerful, hopeful, active, uninhibited. Negative Attributes: Impulsive, tiresome, whirlwind, volatile.
Wearing Yellow for Emotional and Physical Impact
To cheer yourself up, particularly on a dreary day.
Posted in Apparel, Big and Tall, Fashions, Suits, Urban Fashion | 3 Comments »
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Too often women shoot themselves in the career foot by taking liberties with their image at work. Young, unattached women in their twenties, in particular, often confuse the workplace with the disco or wine bar and come to work dressed as if they are ready for a 'hot date'.
Public Relations ...
Posted in Earrings, Hair Style, Latest Fashions, London Fashion, Shoes, Skirts, Suits, Ties | 3 Comments »
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Overall Look:
Delicate and translucent
Hair:
Blonde or light grey
Eyes:
Blue, blue-grey, aqua, light green
Skintone:
Fair — ivory or porcelain, peachy
Color Me Beautiful seasons:
Light Spring or Light Summer
Posted in Accessories, Apparel, Clothing, Designer Clothing, Dresses, Girls Clothing, Punk Clothing, Shirts, Skirts, Suits | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
In the last decade, certain colours have become so widespread for business women's wear that they are accepted as neutral options. A red suit should feature in every working woman's wardrobe (or, at least, a red jacket to team with your skirts). Red tells colleagues, managers and customers alike that ...
Posted in Accessories, Big and Tall, Clothing, Dresses, Earrings, Fancy Dress, Jewelry, Shoes, Skirts, Suits, Swimwear, Western Wear | 5 Comments »
