What is Fashion. You & Fashion.

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Fashion is an important aspect in every ones life. This is a comprehensive section on Indian fashion, fashion advice, fabrics, colours and clothes that suit your personality, importance of accessories and much more.

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FASHION Advice

Every person has a different body structure and not every kind of clothes will suit you. But with little help and knowledge of fashion and dressing sense you can carry off any dress you wear.

Broad Shoulders
Wide necklines, short sleeves and light fabrics help to visually reduce broad shoulders

Big Bustline
Never wear V-necks and scoop necks as they emphasise the chest size. High Necks, work well; combined with full sleeves they work even better.

Small Bustline
Empire Basques, V-Necks and bulkier fabrics create an illusion of a fuller bustline.

Heavy Arms
Always wear sleeves that are not fitted yet follow the body line. Avoid heavy and thick fabrics.

Heavy Hips
It is important not to wear fitted, short garments that emphasise your hips. Instead wear moderately loose and longer lengths in thicker fabrics to give a longer and leaner look


Seasons Basic Tips on fashion

Using colour to balance your body is a great idea. Wear light colours where you are small and dark colours where larger. For example, if you have large hips, wear dark skirts or pants and a light coloured blouse.
Wearing set-in sleeves with shoulder pads will help you to balance wide hips. The shoulder pads will add to your shoulders therefore balancing with your hips.
Don't choose clothes that are too tight. Clothes that fit well will make you appear slimmer while tight clothes will only add pounds.
Wear tops or dresses that have a scoop neckline with half or long sleeves to hide heavy arms and draw attention to the face and neck.
Clothes in solid colors with simple lines will make you appear taller.
Always break in new shoes before wearing them out for a special occasion
Wear straight silhouettes in a solid colour to hide a thick waist.
The skinner the stripe, the thinner you appear.
Don't wear black on a hot day or at a wedding.
A straight cut skirt and full leg pants will hide large thighs.
To appear shorter, jackets or tops should fall below the hips.
To lengthen your legs wear slim, straight leg pants.
To appear taller and thinner, try a pinstripe suit.
Long sleeves should hit just at the wrist bone.
When you are wearing a white shirt, wear a bra close to your skin color.
To hide wide hips, try an a-line style dress.
Give a new updated look to an old blouse or jacket by sewing on new buttons.
Pleats add pounds. If you want to look larger through the hips, wear pleats. If you don't, avoid pleats! · If clothes don't fit, have them altered. If they don't fit, they'll remain in the closet.
One of the biggest trends for spring is denim. You can find it in skirts, shorts, jeans, jackets, and shirts and even kurtas.
These are the basics measurements you need to find your correct bra size. With a measuring tape, measure around the torso at the underarm level and under the breasts. If the number is odd, add one to it. For example, if your measurement is 35, your bra size will be 36. Next, measure around your bust at its fullest part. Subtract the bra size from this number.
Pin a safety pin to the inside of your slacks in case of an emergency. If a button comes off or the zipper breaks you will be prepared.
Are your zippers sticking? Rub them with a lead pencil and they will slide smoothly.
When you buy an everyday item, try to think of at least three things you already own that you can wear with that item.
Choose your accessories wisely. Accessories can completely change the look of an outfit.
Women with larger hips should choose jeans that are generously cut through the hips with a flared leg.
When losing weight, don't wait to choose wardrobe pieces. Choose pieces that will camouflage problem areas.

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It can be embarrassing if you go to a party dressed in something that is not in vogue. You have to keep yourself updated on the fashion front.







It can be embarrassing if you go to a party dressed in something that is not in vogue and the ironical part is, you are not even aware of it. Fashion keeps changing and is always evolving. What was fashionable two months back might become outdated today and something more chic will be in vogue. Therefore it is very necessary that you always keep yourself updated about the latest trends and styles.

To understand the fashion cycle you have to understand the fashion cycle. A trend comes into being and is labeled as a fashion item once it is sashayed down the ramp by models, or worn by celebrities at some function or award ceremonies and appreciated by the fashion pundits. Next you will see the trend everywhere, in fashion magazines, newspapers, internet, movies, and on TV. Finally, the trend becomes saturated in the market, usually at very low prices. This is the time when most of us will buy it and get the opportunity to flaunt the trend. But then its too late coz the trend now loses its appeal.



So how do you know how long a trend will last? A few general guidelines:

Generally speaking, most fashion trends stick around for at least a year. Some trends, usually the most understandable ones, last longer. One school of thought says that fashion cycles about every 20 years. Thus, the minis of the '80s have come back into favour now.

A big part of deciding on how long a trend is viable depends on where in the fashion cycle you bought the trend. If you bought it as a knock-off or at a discount store, then you should count on it being in for just one or two seasons.

Although there is no hard-and-fast rule about how long a fashion trend will stick around, you can bet that the more-difficult-to-pull-off looks (baggy styles, large cuff jeans) are just fads that will fade.

Buying power can keep a trend on life support. Sometimes consumers love a look so much they just won't let it die. Capris, crops and tank tops are all examples of former trends which actually became wardrobe staples.

The more radical the cut, color or print -- microminis, army jackets, mod graphics -- the more certain that the trend will be long over by the same time next year.

The best defense against quickly changing trends is to have a wardrobe stocked with mostly classic looks: jeans, T-shirts, blazers, little black dresses. Use trendy items as an addition to a core wardrobe to give it some kick.

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Fashion & Myths



Beauty and fashion go hand in hand. The way you dress, the way you present yourself and the way you carry off your clothes depends on how much you know and relate to fashion. Sometimes we think that we know all about fashion but there are a few fashion myths that ought to be revealed.


Black goes with everything
False! Black works well with dark colours and neutrals although it looks best with another black item thrown into the mix instead of one random piece. Black also looks great mixed in equal proportions with white. But too much black is too harsh against pastel colours so a balancing act is needed. However, black can be your best friend if you want to look slim.
Big girls can't wear prints
False! Flattering dressing is all about balancing proportions. The safest tip to remember is to avoid extremes. This means that if you are bigger or smaller than average, don't wear huge loud checks or tiny ditsy florals. Instead, go for medium prints that are eye-catching without being loud.

Baggy clothes make you look slimmer
False! On the contrary, baggy clothes make you look fat. Waisted jackets, frill-edged skirts, scoop necklines and fitted tops are much more slimming than over-sized tunic tops.

Designer clothes are better quality and value
Some items like coats, tailored trousers and evening gowns are worth spending money on because the fit is key. Other things need not at all be such expensive designer stuff.

I've got nothing to wear
This negative attitude needs to be changed. Sort through your stuff and you're guaranteed to find at least three long lost friends that are due an airing. Look through magazines for new ideas about how to wear things and don't dismiss them until you've tried.

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FASHION TRICK

Dressing up is an art and the important thing about dressing right is you should look slim and tall in whatever you wear, no matter what your weight is.



Looking sexy and gorgeous is a matter of knowing your body, knowing what to wear and how to wear right kind of clothes. Dressing up is an art and if you can master this art then you can be on top of the world. The important thing about dressing right is you should look slim and tall in whatever you wear, no matter what your weight is. Even fat women can look slim if they know the tricks of fashion. Learn how to camouflage your weight with proper dressing. Following are the tips that will make you look gorgeous, elegant and stunning!!



Pick one hue. Dressing head-to-toe in a single dark color, like navy or black, is the single best way to look like you've lost 10 pounds.

Skip large patterns. Smaller patterns fool the eye and make for a more delicate look. And whatever you do, don't wear patterns on top and bottom -- that'll add 10 pounds.

Slip on the right length skirt. Stick to just-above-the-knee skirts that play off knees and elongate legs. Avoid a midcalf skirt, which draws attention to the widest part of your legs, making them look heavier.

Ditch shorts. Capris, on the other hand, are surprisingly slimming, especially if you stick to dark denim or black and wear ones that aren't too short or too long. They should end at the least-wide part of your calves, ideally a few inches above the ankle.

Wear a sexy tee. V-neck and deep scoop-neck tees elongate the neck and make the torso appear longer by showing off your collarbone.

Go vertical. Thin vertical stripes on anything -- pants, shirts, skirts, dresses -- create the illusion of a longer, leaner body.

Slim down with color. Hot summer hues like pink and yellow catch the eye and are good for body parts you want to play up. Pair them with black, brown or navy -- dark colors recede and are best for areas that you'd like to draw the eye away from.

Pull out that A-line dress. A gently flared A-line cut is universally flattering and hides large hips.

Pick the perfect jeans. Look for a pair that sits lower on your waist. And go for boot cut -- the slight flare fits over sandals and will give you longer, lankier legs.
Wear your pants on the longer side, so they break over the middle of the foot.

Sport three-inch heels. High heels give you a thinner profile and silhouette.

Avoid ankle-strap sandals. The more of your leg and the top of your foot you show, the longer your leg line will appear.

Pick a well-proportioned purse. Petite women look sexiest with smaller bags, while large women look best with medium-size purses.

Score face-slimming shades. If your face is on the full side, wide rectangular-frame sunglasses give you a sleeker look.

Think long jewelry. Long, skinny earrings and sleek pendant necklaces elongate and slim the face and body with their vertical lines.

Wear bangles. Skinny bangles or a bracelet-style watch make your arms look thinner by creating space around your wrist, which fools the eye, making you look slim.

Pick the right part. Opt for a side part -- a center part makes your face look round. A good rule of thumb to find the most flattering, face-slimming part: Use the arch of your eyebrow as a guide. Start the part above the arch and go back from there in a straight line.

Skip bangs. Or sweep them to the side if you have a round or square face. A bare forehead lengthens and slims the face.

Pull your hair back. If your neck is on the short side, pulling hair up off your neck and shoulders makes the neck look longer and upper body appear thinner.

Add volume. Hair that lies too flat on the head makes a full face appear even bigger. A full or wavy style, on the other hand, minimizes a larger face.

Do an updo. Building extra height at the crown of your head narrows round features and makes your face seem thinner. For the simplest 'do ever, twist hair into a high knot and fasten with a pretty barrette.

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Flatter your figure by knowing what suits you and what you should wear to camouflage the minus points and highlight the plus points. Learn what to wear to suit your shape.

Dressing to flatter your figure is as much about playing up your best features as it is about hiding what's not perfect. You should know what suits you and what you should wear to camouflage the minus points and highlight the plus points. Learn what to wear to suit your shape.

Curvaceous figure
You must be proud of your figure but if not properly dressed you might lose all the curves behind baggy layers and frumpy colours. Flaunt your gorgeous figure with fitted tailoring and sexy outfits. Go for halterneck dresses and tight knits. Amp up your best features and show them off with eye-catching accessories like a waist-defining belt in a contrasting colour or eye catching shoes. In jeans wear go in for bootcuts with a body skimming tee.

Four must-buys for curvaceous figures:

-Tailored trousers to elongate legs and lift your butt.

-Corset tops - fantastic for nipping in your waist.

-V-neck sweater.

-Pencil skirt to show off your shape.

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Tall and slim
You are blessed with a figure which can wear most styles. Many otherwise hard-to-wear trends look fab on you, so be adventurous with skinny jeans, ear-splitting prints and long flowing dresses. What to avoid? Low-cut tops are a no-no if you're small chested, and watch out for crop trousers and bracelet sleeves, which can have a too-short effect.

Six must-buys for leggy ladies:
-Skinny trousers.

-Slinky satin gowns for the gorgeous effect.

-High-heeled boots.

-Jersey tops to wear with jeans or trousers.



Petite
You have to be very careful while shopping coz your focus should be only on well fitted dresses. Hunt out petite ranges, which are altered proportionately for a perfect fit. Go for monochromatic outfits coz this helps keep the silhouette streamlined, especially with dark colours. Short skirts are best on petites, so get those legs out. Matching tights and shoes elongate the leg and a heel will help add height.

Four must-buys for petite figures:
-Above-the-knee skirt to show your legs off.

-Fitted sweater for a slimline silhouette.

-Tailored bootleg trousers - great for visually lengthening legs.

-Flapper dress to wear with strappy heels.

Pear shaped
Slim pencil skirts are more flattering on your figure than long flowing skirts. Wear heeled boots or shoes to go with the skirt. To boost your bust try corseted tops and tailored jackets. Halterneck dresses with an A-line skirt look great for weddings and evening events, but go easy on high-shine fabrics, which bounce light off curves.

Four must-buys for pear shapes:
-Bootleg jeans with a proper fit.

-Push-up bra to balance your top half.

-Dark coloured skirt.

-Wrap dress.

Pregnant Women
Don't hide a pregnant belly but learn how to flaunt it. Maternity ranges have now evolved with a wide choice range. Bias-cut and wrap dresses are a favourite for eveningwear and can be worn post-pregnancy too.
Four must-buys for pregnant women:

Maternity jeans.
-Wrap top or dress.

-Pyjama pants - very comfortable and trendy

-Loose fitted kurta's to wear on pyjama pants.

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Understanding your dressing sense


Select your body type to find out how to dress -

Plump
Go for dark colours. You don't have to agonise too much about avoiding A-line cuts or silhouettes if you take care the cut is neat and the colour is not too bright or pale -expands your girth. If you must wear light shades than choose antiques - dirty blue, and not the sky blue. Blouses: cover your arms.

Medium
Beiges and fawns. Antique gold. These colours also suit all skin tones - so the ideal Indian colours. Anything goes with this body shape - be it the very in georgette saree or the out-of-fashion satin. Blouses: Nets can hide the folds in the arms.

Thin
Any colour. And that means you can wear all the colours of this season - the entire spectrum of vibgyor and the antiques - pinks, fawns, blues, golds. Blouses:straps are fine, while nets tease.

Your wardrobe is determined greatly by your value for:

Comfort
Comfort is a great thing but don't hide your assets in loose, drab and banal cuts all the time. If so, use bright colours and pretty prints to bring out your personality. And if you can't resist wearing the same old kurta every week because it has a soft feel to it then spike it up with a different dupatta, a fancy bag, or some bold makeup.

Style
Your wardrobe has items of clothing appropriate for any and every occasion. You dress up creatively, instinctively and originally. However you should be able to carry it off. For example, a tight outfit on a very fat body is mostly hideous. Good style is about complimenting you and the occasion.

Fashion
Are you a victim, do you see it in the magazines and it's yours? If so, then make sure to make your sprees worthwhile by purchasing things that are practical and lasting. Whilst shopping , buy clothing that is conducive to your style, mixable and classic as well.

Get adventurous with your sari. Dress it up with a blouse suits your style:

How would you describe yourself?
Shy/ traditional Stick to the safe classicism of a saree, with deep boat necks, deep square necks - and traditional shades of silver and gold.

Contemporary
Layered sarees, with double pulavs - incorporating the saree and dupatta into one piece. Bustiers and corsets double up as blouses.

Bold
Opt for saris worn like sarongs in soft and subtle fabrics, crystal embroidered corsets with unembroidered satin French lilly chiffon saris. Spaghetti-strap blouses. Criss-Cross blouses for you, with transparent georgette sarees.

Wearing Gold?
Make sure the colour's right for you. The difference between glowing and gaudy lies in a whisper of a shade.

What's your skin tone?
Fair: Pale shades of gold, highlighted with a touch of copper, look best on you.

Medium/ Wheatish: A mixed palette of whitish, beige-toned and deep bronzy shades of gold will make you look radiant.

Dark: Coppery shades of gold work best for you, as they highlight your dusky complexion.

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You will be considered beautiful not only by your features but by the way you dresses, by the way you present yourself, by your confidence and your style. If you have mastered all these then you have a very lethal combination and you will be able to rule the world by your beauty and charm. However we often make certain fashion mistakes which though according to us doesn't matter but infact these mistakes affect your sense of fashion and style immensely.

Wearing the wrong colours
This is one of the biggest fashion mistakes that you can commit. Just remember one thing that all colours don't suit your skin tone. The colour that looks great on your colleague or the actress you saw in the soap might not look great on you. Infact it might look the contrary. Therefore you have to learn to recognise which colour suits you and also the profession to which you are associated. Experiment with different colours and stick with the palettes that look best on you, regardless of what's hot and happening. Don't waste your money on clothes that make you look pale and ugly.

Inapt makeup
Proper Makeup is an important aspect of fashion. For every occasion you require an appropriate makeup i.e., light for day, heavier for evening, sheer for sports etc. You wear different clothes for different activities in you life; similarly your makeup should change as per occasion.

Rundown shoes
You will look complete only if you are dressed appropriately from top to bottom. Therefore even your shoes should be appropriate for the occasion and should go with your dress. Don't wear shabby, unpolished and rundown shoes. Polish them regularly. Use a felt tip marker on scuffs, and put a piece of soft carpet under your feet when you drive. And most importantly, invest in a good pair if you're going to wear them every day. Spend on your shoes that will give you comfort and will look great on you.

Wearing a size too small
If it doesn't fit, don't wear it. Squeezing into a size that is too tight for you may feed your vanity, but it will make you appear overfed to everyone else. If the dress you are wearing is not comfortable and you cant sit or walk properly then it is not going to make you feel beautiful at all and you are definitely not going to look your best. Then why put yourself through that kind of torture? Find clothes that fit or have them tailored to fit and look your best.

Visible bra lines
Make sure your bra fits you properly. It is very embarrassing if your bra's show or it rides up in the back. Similarly get bra's that fit you properly. If your breasts sag then it's very clear that you are not using proper bra and it's time to seek professional help.

Slips that show
The next fashion mistake will be letting your slip show from under your skirt. Don't use the same slip for all dresses coz it might not be proper for all. Buy slips in several lengths and replace them once the elastic wears. For the most discreet linings, buy slips in the colours you wear most often, like black, navy, beige, and white.

Smelling awful
There are some people who smell terrible despite using good perfumes. Drink plenty of water and eat lots of fresh fruits and green salads. Buy deodorant that works with your body. You may have to try a few to find the best one for you, and you may need to change every now and again if your chemistry changes, like after having a baby, starting new medication, going through menopause, or the like.

Broken nails, chipped polish
Manicure is a must. Keep your nails clean and evenly trimmed. Always have clippers and a nail file in your purse and desk at work for emergencies. If you're in a business environment, stick with conservative nail polish colours at work and save the sparkly/neon/funky looks for weekends and vacations. Don't grow your nails too long if you are working.