Friday, June 3, 2011

Get a Start On Your Fall Wardrobe

Modren Sophistication
   Summer is just about here so I know everyone's mind is on the warm weather. Rarely. do I hear people other then mom's shopping for the fall season. Women and men alike want to know now what to buy or keep a look out for to start their fall wardrobe off right. I think that it is important to get the basic fall essentials first then worry about those possible statement pieces until the mid to end of August.
   The best things to buy first ladies and gentlemen is accessories, they are easy to find year round as well as inexpensive. Secondly, for the ladies, black stockings are a must have make sure you buy quality brands, if the price is an issue buy a couple of pairs of a moderate brand. Gentlemen your next buy should be a leather or faux leather jacket. Next, both men and women should invest in ankle boots, think 1970's punk (doc martins). Women also if not a fan of the ankle boots should buy knee high boots in black, dark grey green, grey, or brown. Lastly, women should invest in a pencil skirt, and or knee to calf length dresses. Ladies do not go crazy buy a basic color in black, white or deep brown, later you can go crazy with patterns. Men suites seem to be popular in most designer's collections so buy a pick which item(s) that you can afford.
    Remember my fashion loving friends this fall is all about the look of opulence with an edgy twist.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Romper's and Jumpsuit's

 Living on the east coast of the United States this time of year can be a hit or miss with comfy and stylish fashion.

If the humidity doesn't kill your hair the heat will definitely kill your optimism in fashion. I being of a retail background notice the reemergence  of the romper and jumpsuit for the up and coming summer trends and style. I also observed several woman of  all body types wearing them in ways that just seem plain illegal. A romper or a jumpsuit can be a best friend or a terrible enemy.
        I think the problem lies in our (meaning as a women) inability to be honest with our body types or shapes and buying things that look good on us. We ladies get so obsessed with seeing the size sticker we set our selves into a sort of  denial. I tell women constantly try on the clothing, ignore the size, and worry about the fit . When you are wearing a garment that is a one piece, fit is so important.
       I picked  out rompers that fit certain body types best! Remember no matter what that extra time in the fitting room will do you more justice then just assuming it will fit.
 
       Apple Body Shape
This is for woman who more rounded, large breasted, has a tummy, and a ample bum. Most of you weight lies in the mid section area.
     The best or ideal choice for your body type is a cotton stretch jumpsuit. rompers will make you look to round but a jumpsuit will elongate you.

      Pear Body Shape
This body shape is women who have a smaller top or chest area, but have hips and a healthy bum.
      These body types can wear both a jumpsuit and romper. The romper would need to be at least tho the knee though, and the jumpsuit would be ideally high waisted.

Hour-Glass Body Shape
 This shape needs to be very mindful, this curvacious body shape can make anything look sinful, a good size chest, hip, leg, and bum area.
   If you are an inshape hour glass figure a romper would fit you best if it wasn't higher than above the knee, and a jumpsuit that has a deep v, and wide legs would look amazing. If you are out of shape hour glass stick with the jumpsuit in a cotton/stretch cotton solid colors no prints.

Tube/or Boxed Body Shapes
This usually means that you have not much curve or hip definition, little to no butt or breast area usually common in slender body type.
   If you are this shape you want to create an illusion of shape to your body or showcase long legs for example. A romper would be the best look for you. The jumpsuit will look too baggy and will truly make you look too shapeless. The romper length should be no shorter than mid thigh, sleeveless or strapped would be adorable and patterns can't hurt.





*ALL Rompers and jumpsuits for body shapes can be found at H&M.