суббота, 12 октября 2013 г.
Fashion Tips For Curvy Women: How Curve-Tastic Women Can Embrace Their Style
Fashion Tips For Curvy Women: How Curve-Tastic Women Can Embrace Their Style
By Wendy Mak
Women's shapes are changing. There is no denying that in the Western World, the average sizes of women are bigger now then they were 40 years ago. But being a bigger size does not mean that you have to dress down or look frumpy. There are celebrity plus size models and rock stars that ooze glamour and sex apeal. Here are a few tips that can help you dress just right too
When we have curves or are self-conscious about a specific area, we usually tend to cover it up by wearing something quite loose. So we couple a loose top with a loose skirt. But rather than hiding the turkey rolls, we actually end up looking quite like a ham instead!
Combining Outfits To Flatter Your Curves
So the secret is this: wear a fitted item at the top OR bottom to flatter your curves and create some shape. In essence: if an item is fitted at the top then keep it looser at the bottom, and vice versa.
You might have a top and skirt that are both individually terrific, but worn together they just don't work. If you wear a loose blouse with a loose skirt, you will lack shape.
Instead you need to choose a more fitted but not overly tight top with a looser skirt. Now you can instantly see your great curves, and yet nothing you wouldn't want to show is visible. On the other hand, if you chose a loose blouse or top, you would want to make sure you had a more fitted skirt at the bottom or perhaps a pair of straight legged jeans.
Choosing Flattering Skirts
Another hurdle for many curvy women is to choose the right type of skirt that camouflages the main problem spots. These are usually hips, bum and thighs.
One of the most common mistakes is the notion that an A-line style skirt will help to cover hips and thighs. But be craeful, this is only true to a degree. Not all skirts are the same!
For example a bad skirt would be stiff and pouff out in to a wide, distinct A-line. It gets worse if the fabric doesn't drop from the hips, or it has pleats that don't sit well on your shape.
In contrast, a good A-line skirt would be made of a soft, floaty fabric that feels "weighty" but is not stiff. It would not be very wide and would not have gathers or any excess fabric. It should drop flatteringly from the hip
So whether you dress up for a special occasion like a date or a night out, or if you simply dress for the office or a casual day with the family, consider the these tips and stay looking curve-tastic!
Sydney Stylist Wendy Mak has made it her mission to help women embrace who they are. Her personal styling company Smitten With Style sports the tagline "Stylists for Real People"
Most recently the personal stylist published her latest book "The Terrific Thirty: 30 Items, 1000 Outfits" which shows how a complete wardrobe can be created from a mere 30 items.
You can find out more about Wendy, and Smitten With Style at http://smittenwithstyle.com.au
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Why Plus Size Brides Care What Others Think of Their Dress
Why Plus Size Brides Care What Others Think of Their Dress
I get asked all the time, "If I'm a curvy girl, what wedding dress looks best on my body?" I always answer the same way, "Whatever makes YOU comfortable." There is no science or evidence saying, "anyone over a size 18 must wear an A Line wedding dress, or only petite women can wear a sheath wedding gown."
You chose your fiancé because he looked best on YOUR arm (on top of a million other reasons) but you probably "tried" out others on your arm before committing. You didn't say, "I have curves, I can't have him." Nor should you sacrifice sexy short wedding dresses because of your curves or because society says "you shouldn't wear that." Chose a dress YOU like, not what you FEEL is acceptable.
If YOU are more comfortable in a plus size ball gown and prefer something modest... ROCK IT! The key is, it's YOUR wedding day, YOU know what makes YOU happy and comfortable so do what feels right. Similarly, if YOU feel like flaunting your curves, don't pass up plus size mermaid wedding dresses because your worried what others might say. Trust your personal style and have confidence in your choice, that's what your future hubby likes!
Now don't wear something inappropriate just for shock value either. You must be respectful. If you have a church ceremony, it's inappropriate to wear sexy short wedding dresses, or have cleavage spilling out, regardless if you are curvy or petite. Class and decency is key, but nothing wrong with a little sass and sex appeal. If you don't want your father seeing you like that, it probably shouldn't be worn! But you can always get a fierce reception dress to "make up for" your conservative ceremony gown!
On the flip side, too many curvy brides sacrifice style because they are insecure or scared of what others think. Some wear long-sleeved dresses or an A Line wedding dress that isn't as form flattering as she wanted. They go the "safe route" and buy a typical plus size gown that fits more like a curtain than a glove, even though they were yearning for one of the more sexy plus size mermaid wedding dresses.
It is good to take others opinions to mind, but not always to heart. When shopping for a plus size bridal gown, relate it to "shopping" for your husband. Sure you cared if your girls thought he was cute, nice and complimented you. But did you really care what they thought? Would you not be with him if they said he's not attractive enough? Probably not. So why take everything to heart with the wedding gown YOU will be wearing?
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sharon_M_Seleb
Traditional Wedding Dresses OUT - Short Sexy Wedding Dress IN
Traditional Wedding Dresses OUT - Short Sexy Wedding Dress IN
Yesterday I saw a picture of a wedding gown on Facebook with a very long train, titled, "Are long trains long gone or long overdue for a comeback?" The response was overwhelming that the most people loved the dress. If this is the case, why are designers gravitating toward short sexy wedding dresses? Have traditional wedding gowns been replaced by sexier, sleeker styles?
The amazing thing about fashion, is that styles are constantly recycled. Though the modern bride circa 2013 may still want a long sleeved, long train ball gown... just not the Princess Diana type! Fashion has the amazing ability to build from the past and reinvent "old" styles to modernize them. This is the current trend with more and more brides overlooking traditional wedding dresses for short sexy ones!
But the main question remains, are traditional styles a thing of the past? Interestingly enough, when I Googled, "traditional wedding dresses," there were 12,000,000 results available. However, when I Googled, "sexy wedding dresses," a whooping 42,700,000 popped up! That's over 3x's the search volume.
Even more fascinating, "short wedding dresses," resulted in 58,300,000! Yet, any combination of, "long train wedding dresses, "gave slightly over 2.5M. Something is going on here with short sexy wedding dresses dominating Google searches! The question I ask whether the designers are influencing statistics by producing these gowns, so that's the only thing available, or did the demand supersede supply?
The age-old question, "what came first the chicken or the egg" pops up. Did plus size brides DEMAND more short styles and the industry listened, and gave them what they wanted? Or were plus size brides simply told what the market had available and what options to buy? By the overwhelming response from Google, its pretty safe to say, demand creatsed supply in the case, BUT fashion designers are always at the helm deciding what will be in style this season and next.
The age-old question, "what came first the chicken or the egg" pops up. Did plus size brides DEMAND more short styles and the industry listened, and gave them what they wanted? Or were plus size brides simply told what the market had available and what options to buy? By the overwhelming response from Google, its pretty safe to say, demand creatsed supply in the case, BUT fashion designers are always at the helm deciding what will be in style this season and next.
Another explanation for the decrease of traditional wedding dresses and rise of sexy ones, is the fact more couples are having destination weddings. We all know how uncomfortable sand is when it gets in your feet. Can you imagine how HOT, sweaty and miserable you would be on beach, in 100 degrees in plus size ball gown? NO THANK YOU! Short gowns certainly have their place.
Yet still many brides will wear traditional wedding dresses to walk down the aisle, yet quickly change and slip into something more comfortable to dance at the reception. Though stunningly beautiful, long train gowns are a hassle to dance with, and you risk somebody stepping on it, tripping on it or spilling. It could really be more of a hazard than helpful! Undeniably, any bride will take ravishing pictures in a cathedral length ball gown, but would feel more comfortable at the reception in a sexy wedding gown!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sharon_M_Seleb
четверг, 10 октября 2013 г.
Is Plus Size, Full Figured, or Curvy the BEST Term for a Woman's Figure?
Is Plus Size, Full Figured, or Curvy the BEST Term for a Woman's Figure?
Society has always stigmatized the way a woman's body should be. Trends always come up: Kate Moss thin, Beyonce beautiful and the plus size revolution. it's impossible to have the "right" term to define a woman's body type. Everyone has his or her say so. Its important to understand what is most preferred by the masses.
According to Google, the most common term is plus size. Do women really like being called plus size? Or is it rather a term that is commonly accepted? The average American woman is a size 14. If a 14 is the AVERAGE SIZE, is plus size average size? Plus size is everywhere online: forums, blogs and marketing galore.
Many women are proud to be plus size, because "plus" means more to love. Large retailers: Lane Bryant, David's Bridal and Torrid make a fortune catering exclusively to, and marketing only to plus size women.
Plus size is a common word, easy to navigate in search engines or appeal to a mass audience without much guessing what they are targeting. Plus size by far is the most accepted term, but does that make it politically correct?
It appears as though most plus size women refer themselves as plus size for lack of better term. However, the curvy revolution is in full swing, and presents a nicer connotation. More ladies are proud of their chests and booty's, and prefer to be called curvy.
More and more models and average women consider themselves curvy, not plus size. Describing yourself as curvy is more flattering, uplifting and flirty. Curvy sounds sexy and intriguing!
Full figured is also a very popular term. Full figured could be seen as more of an outdated term. Marilyn Monroe was the quintessential full figured model, and bombshell. Nothing wrong looking like her, and full figured is making a comeback.
Full figured is often related to 1950's pin up models, with sexy hourglass figures, a body shape that anyone would die for! Even celebrities such as Selma Hayek and Queen Latifah are boastful of the term.
Whether you call yourself plus size, full figured, curvy, average or real size, personal preference must override societal stigmas. Change is amongst us ladies, and you are in control of the way you are perceived, and also to change the way society creates stereotypes for women.
The topic is thoroughly fascinating and truly would love to engage in others thoughts of how you feel about yourself and which is best received: plus size, curvy or full figured... or none of the above!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sharon_M_Seleb
Skirts for Apple Shaped Women
Skirts for Apple Shaped Women
A woman has to feel good in order to look good, and to wear something they're comfortable with determines their mood for the entire day. It's important for every woman to find her signature skirt that will complement hers figure. Apple shaped women have many choices when it comes to skirt styles in order to butter up their figure or bodies. On the other hand, it's important for women to know which skirt suits their figure best and which skirt doesn't.
There are top 5 skirts that apple shaped women should avoid. These skirts will make an apple look even bigger and hide her curves at the same time:
1. Full Skirt
Full skirts must be avoided by women with bigger chests than hips. This is because these hide their figure and will make them appear heavier. In addition, it's best that women with smaller hips and thighs avoid skirts that are darker in color. Dark colored skirts will make their bottom part appear smaller.
2. Pencil Skirts
It may be tempting to wear pencil skirts these days as they are one of the most fashionable skirts to go for. However, these skirts should be avoided by inverted triangle shaped women, because it will make your already slender lower half look even smaller; plus it will even show off your round figure.
3. Mini Skirts
Skirts that are too short or too tight should be avoided by women with inverted triangle body shape. It's best that the outfit creates an illusion of bigger hips to avoid focusing the attention on the top body part.
4. Skirts with round patterns
Women with inverted shape or apple figure need to downplay their round figure, and wearing skirts with round patterns won't help them achieve that at all. Apple shaped women must stick to graphic or solid patterns instead.
5. Ruffled or Tiered Skirts
Most inverted triangle or apple shaped ladies have narrow or small hips and for them to create an illusion of a small waist, they need to steer clear of tiered or ruffled skirts as these tend to make them look heavier.
For women with apple shaped physique, skirts that are at calf or knee length will make up for their body shape. It's important for apple's to wear skirts that will keep the balance between their chests which is larger than their hips. Skirts with a lot of fullness can show off their hips and balance their shape at the same time.
I suggest that women with less than perfect figures, read some articles from experts at making the most of your figure type, such as Oprah's page on dressing to look 10 pounds thinner, or the dress sense team on styles to hide your waist.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brina_Salvadora
Why Should a Woman Wear a Steel Boned Corset?
Why Should a Woman Wear a Steel Boned Corset?
Why should a woman wear a steel boned corset? Here are three very important yet simple answers:
- It will reduce your waist size significantly
- It will support your bust and give it some lift
- It will improve your posture greatly
The three reasons above are pretty much the basics and all true to fact. A steel boned corset will reduce your waist size by up to 4 or 5 inches, pretty amazing isn't it? It will also lift your bust as the bones in a steel boned corset are very durable and hold strong. Then there is your posture. I personally have a terrible posture, but when you put a steel boned corset around me and fasten me up, I suddenly have a very flat tummy, a beautifully straight back and my bust looks amazing! What more could I ask for?
I just wanted to give a few little pointers in the right direction for various body shapes:
Are you apple shaped? Then go for an under bust steel boned corset. This will pull in your waist, giving you a beautifully smoother shape and at the same time also giving your bust a boost. Now if like many apple shaped women you feel your bust still needs a little more help, wear the corset over a ruffled shirt, the ruffles of the shirt around your bust will create an illusion of a larger bust.
Are you tall? Many tall women find it hard to find a high street corset to fit as they are generally about 14.5-15 inches in length. A taller lady needs to look out for corsets that are 18 inches in length. That way the corset won't sit high above your hips, but will sit nicely on your hips or over your hips.
Are you a plus size lady? Then a steel boned corset is certainly for you. They are durable, sturdy and will smooth you out in such a way that you will be irresistible to all mankind! If you are plus size and also have a very large bust, go for the halter neck style steel boned corset as this will give you much needed extra support and make you feel confident that you won't spill out of the corset.
A steel boned corset can be worn by all women of different shapes and sizes. Go and explore the different options and find your perfect corset ladies, there is nothing quite like a well made corset to make you feel confident and beautiful.
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Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sonya_Maachou
среда, 9 октября 2013 г.
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