Choosing fashionable clothing can be tricky, as it can be tempting just to grab the latest hot fashion styles off the shelves and assume you are going to look great in them. However everyone has a different shape and colouring, and so just because an outfit is fashionable doesn’t necessary mean you are going to look good in it, so to help you avoid any fashion disasters here are the top 5 ‘must nots’ when it comes to choosing the latest styles:
1. Sizing - one of the worst fashion disasters you see time and time again is poor fit, which can either mean someone trying to squeeze into a pair of trousers or a shirt two sizes too small, or wearing an outfit that is too big and baggy. Try everything on before you buy it, and if it doesn’t fit don’t just get it anyway in the hope you will one day fit into it.
2. Bright Colours – it takes a lot of confidence to wear very bright colours successfully, and you will need to match and accessorize carefully to avoid creating eye watering clashes, so if you are unsure what colours go together or are uncomfortable with the thought of standing out from the crowd then you will probably not be able to get away with outfits in very bold, daring colours.
3. Skinny Trousers – skinny trousers also come and go in fashion, but remember that if you have slightly thick, muscular or dumpy legs then skinny trousers are going to highlight all of these negative aspects, so only wear them if you are sure you have long, slim enough legs to carry them off.
4. Stripes – stripes come and go in fashion, but the important thing to remember is that horizontal stripes make you appear wider, so are not very flattering for fuller figures, and vertical strips make you appear taller and slimmer, and can make you look a bit gangly if you are already quite tall and skinny.
5. High Heels - ask yourself this question before you buy any high heels, ‘can I walk in them?’ If you can’t walk in high heels then stick to a mid sized heel (under 3 inches) until you have practiced some more, as anything that is sexy about high heels is lost if you can only wobble around in them in an ungainly fashion.
High heels are one of the sexiest forms of footwear available, but they are also the most difficult shoes to get right in terms of comfort, fit and style and so here is a quick guide to buying the right high heels for you.
Measure Up
High heels can be difficult to walk in, but half the battle is making sure you get the best fit possible. Go to a shoe shop when it is a bit quieter and get the assistant to measure both of your feet properly, and you may even discover that one foot is slightly larger or wider than the other.
Try Shoes On
Remember that shoe sizes can vary slightly across the brands, so make sure you try on each pair of shoes before you buy them, as you may be a size 7 in one style, but need a 7.5 or even an 8 in another. Try to avoid buying a pair of high heels unless you have tried them on and walked around in them for a few moments, as some styles can be very uncomfortable with certain foot shapes. For example if you have quite long toes then high heels that come into a sharp point at the end can actually be very uncomfortable for you, and you may well find you are not able to wear them for very long without getting painful feet and blisters on your toes.
Quality
Another part of how well you can walk in high heels is how well the shoe is made and balanced. Check the shoe carefully to make sure the heel is seamlessly attached to the sole and that it has a heel tip, which is a little layer of rubber on the heel that helps to prevent slipping and make it easier for you to walk. Next look at the sole and make sure it is not too flat, and check it has a bit of give, then also check there is some padding on the inside foot bed. Very flat, inflexible shoes can be quite hard on your feet, and are painful to walk around in after just a short while, so give yourself every chance you can by picking a more comfortable shoe.
It is unlikely you will be able to afford to buy lots of expensive high quality jewellery for your accessories wardrobe, but there is a stunning range of costume jewellery available from high street shops and online stores which can help you to create fabulous looks, so set yourself a budget and go and a choose a few pieces.
Think about the styles and colours in your wardrobe and try and select a small combination of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings that will compliment and enhance the kind of outfits you generally wear.
Classic jewelries allow you to mix and match all possible outfits with just one piece of accessory. Let’s take a look at the classic pearl earrings. Pearl earrings can instantly give your face a lift. It brightens up the face, especially if you use white earrings and light colored ones. Pearl earrings can go during the day or even when the night falls.
We continue with the “Buying flattering Shoes” topic posted before few days.
Big Calves
If you have big calves then avoid very flat shoes as these can make calves look wider, and avoid high boots as not only will you find it difficult to get any that fit comfortably, but they will just highlight bigger calves. Also avoid very high heels as well, as these can bunch the calve muscles up and again make then look bigger.
Flat Feet
If you have very flat feet and fallen arches then you will need to think carefully about your shoes, as you will need extra support to help prevent problems such as foot, leg, hip and back pain. Choose shoes that have properly shaped foot beds such as Birkenstocks (there are now many fashionable designs available), as these provide a lot of support across the length of your foot and help to balance your weight, and try and stay away from high heels as these throw your weight forward and place a lot of strain on your feet and legs.
Wide, Long Feet
Big feet can look even longer in pointy-toed shoes, so avoid these and opt for round-toed designs that help to give the illusion of shorter feet, and are also a lot more comfortable for wider feet.