Dress fit is the subject of this blog post. Dresses are an important part of our wardrobe. At Macy’s this is the biggest department in the women’s ready-to-wear area. We women love wearing dresses for any occasion: everyday, lunch with the girls, work, evening and special occasions. Most dresses are made for the “H” Body …
The first stop in proper fitting clothes is blouse fit and how to create a good fit. In past posts you learned what your Five Body Elements are telling you. Your body elements give you clues as to what design lines and colors enhance your body which helps you tap into your confidence and personal …
How do you know if your clothes fit your body? You have learned which clothes enhance your body by looking at your Body Elements. The next step is to look at how these clothes should fit your body. Most likely you will go shopping for these clothes in the ready to wear world. If you …
What design element can make or break any outfit? The answer is the placement of horizontal lines. If they are placed in the wrong spots they cause the wrong focus and the body to be out of balance. As a result one’s confidence decreases. If you have a “V” Body Shape and you wear a …
I learned a long time ago that clothes change how I feel by building confidence. At the beginning I noticed the style of clothes changed how I felt. I noticed whenever I wore classic tailored clothes I felt more like me. Whenever I put on a bohemian style outfit I felt like I was wearing …
Over the last 6 weeks you have learned how to evaluate your accessories. Accessories allow you to personalize any outfit. This is when your personality can shine through. Oscar de la Renta agrees with me. A woman makes an …
Accessory scale is the last element in evaluating your accessories. Understanding your accessories enables them to add to your confidence and personal power. In the past, accessories were a mystery to me. I had a hard time figuring out what felt the best on me. But I had one thing going for me though; I …
Understanding your best accessory color combination will take expressing yourself to the next level. This is true because through your accessories you can create color combinations. Your accessories themselves might have different combinations: note the color combinations in the photos. The combination of solid color clothes and accessories can also create different color combinations: note …
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Understanding fashion accessory color is important when determining what accessories to wear. Accessories come in different colors and neutrals. Most people stick with neutrals because they go with everything. But having a few colors also can awaken an outfit, especially shoes, belts, and handbags. Many women stick with metal colors: yellow gold, silver, or rose …
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Vertical lines move your eye from one area to the next. You can add them to any outfit through accessories. Any opportunity to adorn oneself is human, and accessories is an easy way to do it. …