Showing posts with label fashion trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion trends. Show all posts

Monday, January 24, 2011

Cute Sundresses

With summer approaching soon, girls might be on the lookout for trendy summer clothing for their wardrobe. You no longer have to wrap yourself up with layers of clothing as it's time to bid adieu to the chilly winter days. Wearing body-hugging clothes can make you feel uncomfortable during summer, so, the best option is to wear summer dresses that help your skin breathe. If you haven't bought cute sundresses till now, it's time to head out to the clothing stores to buy these chic sundresses. Not only do these casual summer dresses help your skin breathe, you can make a fashion statement by donning them. These dresses have always been an ideal choice for summer clothing for women of all age groups. These are available in various types of fabrics and there are endless options when it comes to the designs. To add to that, looking at the price tag will not make your heart flinch. If you are looking for information on latest fashion trends regarding cute sundresses for girls, here's some information that you can go through.

Cute Sundresses for Summer

While sundresses top the list of popular girl's clothing during summer, but sundresses for women over 40 are readily available too. If you are willing to shell out more money, you could buy a high-end designer sundress, but if you don't have that kind of money to spare, you could always buy cute affordable sundresses. Beautiful retro prints, geometric designs and floral patterns continue to mesmerize girls as well as women. If you are planning to buy summer dresses and need some help while selecting cute sundresses for women as per the latest fashion trends, here are some tips that might of some help to you.





















Which Fabric To Buy

Lightweight and breathable fabrics are the best choice for summer dresses. While fabrics that are used for making sundresses include cotton, linen, jersey knit, polyester and acrylic, but the ideal choice would be cotton. When it comes to breathability of fabrics, cotton definitely tops the list. In terms of breathability, linen scores higher than the synthetic fabrics, but if you are buying cute sundresses made from linen, make sure that you buy one that has a non crease finish. Sundresses made from synthetic fabrics are definitely cheaper, but these will not stay as cool as a cotton sundress. You might end up with ugly sweat patches around the armpits, so, a better option would be to buy a sleeveless dress. While cotton and linen are mainly used for making cute sundresses, but if you want a stylish version, you can also buy the ones made from silk or satin.

Types of Sundresses

Cute sundresses are available in different types of styles. When you go shopping for these dresses, make sure that you buy a dress that flatters your body. While women blessed with a shapely body can sport the short sundresses, others can check out the longer maxi dresses. If you are going for a beach party, you could buy sundresses with floral prints. Sundresses with polka dots, geometric designs and bold prints are some of the popular designs for cute sundresses for juniors. Shirt dresses, frocks, shift dresses and wrap dresses are also a hit with most young women. Though you can check out the vibrant-colored summer dresses, but if you want to keep it simple, you could check out cute white sundresses. The tie-strap or ruffled sundresses also look very cute. You can buy the ones with a low neckline or dresses with delicate spaghetti straps. If you are not petite, you can check out plus size summer dresses. Though a sundress is basically an informal dress that will give you a cool and casual look, but if you are looking for a stylish summer dress, you can check out maxi halter, empire-waist or a smocked tube sundresses. Wear the right type of footwear and fashion jewelry with your cute sundress and you will surely make heads turn.

Now that you have some idea about styles that sundresses come in, you can pick summery dresses that not only flatter your body, but also make you feel comfortable during the hot summer days. If you don't wish to spend a lot of money on them, you can buy cheap summer dresses under $20. These cute sundresses offer a great combination of style and comfort, and don't even burn a hole in your pocket. So, what are you waiting for? It's time to beat the heat by donning trendy sundresses!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Fluffy Leg Warmers

Winter clothing can be made a lot of fun, by simply including warm, soft and luxurious fur in it. If you thought that out of all women's clothing, it was only coats that had fur on them, then probably you have not seen fluffies - the latest fashion trend that has caught up with youngsters! Fluffies, also known as fluffy leg warmers, are made of faux fur. They are worn in the lower legs, over boots, to keep the legs warm as well as to look hip and trendy at parties!

Fluffy Leg Warmers

For all women who enjoy the nightlife and those who like to dress up in a shocking, unusual and unique way, fluffy leg warmers are a must have fashion accessory this winter season! They can be worn to a club or a rave party and gel exceptionally well with Gothic-wear, Halloween-wear, cyberwear, emo and punk styles of dressing. You may read more on what to wear to a club.

Fluffy Leg Warmers : Patterns and Styles

If you go around shopping for fluffies, you will find these funky leg warmers in two sizes. One, which end below the knee and the other, which go right up to the thigh, ending in its middle or wee bit lower. As for the colors, think of some of the most striking, bright colors you have seen in your life, and you will find a fluffy leg warmer in that! Fuchsia, fluorescent green, purple, turquoise, neon blue, yellow, orange, red, black, lime green, gray and white, are some of the choices that you have!

Fluffy leg warmers come with an elastic band on top, which keeps them from falling down and holds them in place. As for the patterns, there is a huge variety, starting from the plain ones to the two-tone, triple-tone and the multi-colored ones! Stripes are perhaps the most commonest pattern. You will find fluffies in two, three, five or even more horizontal as well as vertical stripes. Then there are high fashion fluffies which come with special features such as those with sequins or a metal strip on the top elastic band, which shines in the dark. If you prefer something cute, there are fluffy leg warmers with ribbons and bows! For women who like to bring forth their wild side at a party, there are fluffies with animal prints!

How to Make Fluffy Leg Warmers

If you want your fluffy leg warmers to look a certain way and you are unable to find such, you can make your own fluffies, at home itself. Here are some easy tips on how to make your own fluffy leg warmers at home.

Step 1
Start with measuring your legs, both length-wise as well as width-wise. Width-wise, measure from the point where your legs are the widest. Length wise, measure the height that you want - whether you want below the knee ones or the ones which go up to the thighs. Remember to add a few inches more to the length, say about five inches, to leave room for the creases, elastic band as well as the seam.

Step 2
Take the fluffy fabric of your choice and cut out two rectangles, according to the width and length measurements taken in step 1. You can opt for fabrics such as short fake fur and fleece.

Step 3
Place the two rectangles over one another and sew length-wise, only one of the sides. Remember the front side of the fabric should be on the inside when you are sewing, so that no threads are visible from the outside when you wear the fluffies.

Step 4
Open up the two rectangles. Keep an elastic, about half an inch in width, near the top end of the fabric. Fold enough fabric over it so as to cover it completely. The length of the elastic should be about two inches shorter than the width of the two combined rectangles. Next, sew the elastic and the folded cloth together.

Step 5
In the end, sew the other length side of the fluffy leg warmer. Turn it over to reveal the right side of the fabric from the outside. Repeat all the above steps to make the second leg warmer and your trendy piece of winter clothing is ready.

As can be seen, you can easily make or buy fluffy leg warmers of your choice. When worn with a mini shirt and a puffy-sleeved feminine blouse, they make a woman look very cute and naughty! If worn with a one piece mini dress and a pair of boots, they can make a woman look glamorous and fun! The elastic band at the top can be tucked in or revealed to change the entire look! If worn with fluffy wrist cuffs, shorts and fishnet stockings, they make for a wild rave party wear! There are a number of creative things you can do with this piece of fashion clothing. They will always make you look hot and sexy, provided you do not wear them on the streets during daytime!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Pleated Pants

If you look up the fashion trends diary over centuries and look up the different trends with regards to trousers and pants, you will observe that pleated pants have been a favorite for many years now. While earlier, these pants were sewed in such a manner that the pleats were created inwards and tucked inside the pants, over years the lack of elegance associated with outward pleats came to a stop. Pleated pants fashion were a huge fashion trend for a long time till in the 50's and 60's preferences changed and more and more people started opting for flat front pants. In the eighties, though, the pleated pants, out of style till then, came back with a bang and today they have been revived once again. This only goes to prove how cyclical fashion trends are. In this article, we tell you what are pleated pants and which body type these types of pants suit the most.

What are Pleated Pants?

First and foremost, it is important to know that pleated pants can be worn by both men and women, provided that they fit well. It is possible to buy pleated pants for both casual and formal occasions but it is generally more suited to formal wear. So, if you are looking for business formal attire, then it may be a good idea to opt for a pair of pleated pants. If you are looking for a pair of casual pleated trousers, then opt for khaki pants.

Pleated pants are stitched in such a manner that they have either single folds or double folds. If your pair of pleated pants have double folds, then be rest assured that the pleat that is located next to the zipper will be deep and long. The pleats are folded in such a manner that they face outwards, situated facing the pockets. If you prefer though, you can also opt for a pair of pants that have inverted pleats. Generally pleats are added to pants or any other apparel to give it a slight design detail but it also has a functional utility that it adds room and width to the silhouette of the pant. This helps because when the folds of the pleat open up, it allows for an expansion of the width of the hip. If you want to avoid allowing this expansion to be visible to the naked eye, then you can easily add a straight stitch along the line of the fold. This causes the width to seem much lesser than it actually is.

Pleated pants are perfect for people who are on the heavier side, as it makes one's front look much flatter, especially when compared to flat front trousers that generally tend to draw focus to the waist area. Pleated pants are also great for men and women who have larger rears, legs or thighs as with pleats in the pants, there is more width that the pant allows for when the folds are opened. Also the pleats allow for a waistband that can open up and create room for you. With a job that involves a lot of physical activity, it may be a good idea to opt for clothing, especially a pair of pants with pleats that will allow you to move well. With thinner and more petite people, pleated pants add bulk which can be ungainly in many ways. While trying to learn how to iron pleated pants, remember to always turn them inside out and then iron the waist band first, before ironing the pleats towards the pockets.

It is a fashion trend that keeps coming back and refuses to go away completely. If you do opt to wear pleated pants, if you are sure that they suit you, then choose a silhouette that suits you well. For men, the best style are straight cut pleated pants but for women, depending on your body type you can choose between slouchy, loose pants with pleats, and tapered skinny pleated pants that hit your ankle. Choose the style that suits you the most, and wear it with panache.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Women's Size 11 Boots

Shopping for size 11 boots? Well, I am sure that this time you need not require to search really hard for these. Size 11 boots or you can say the larger sizes in boots are no longer amongst the 'rare pieces' available on the shelves. You might be aware that boots of sizes above 10 are considered as the larger sizes. This category includes boots of size 11 to size 14. Previously shopping for size 11 boots and of course the boots of sizes larger than these was a tough task. But today fashion designers are not restricting their creativity till the small and average sizes, but also launching special collection of large sized boots. All the tall ladies can now get ready to walk in style by wearing the best pieces in women's size 11 boots. Here's more about these.

Styles in Size 11 Women's Boots

Knee High Boots
If you are all set to follow the latest fashion trends then all you need is a pair of knee high size 11 shoes for women. If you start your search for this fashion footwear, you can see sexy knee high boots topping the list. Apart from the 'all time hit' pointed toes, almond toe shaped boots are amongst the best picks of the season. Hard leather, man-made leather and boots with grained finish leather are much popular amongst various women's shoes. What's more, the top picks in knee high women's size 11 boots are not those with the pencil heels but those with box heels or minimal heels of 0.5 inches! So ladies grab the killer fashion footwear that offers comfort of flats along with unique style.

Ankle Boots
Next hot pick that the tall ladies should not miss out are the suede ankle boots. Well, again if you are wondering about the pencil heels in women's size 11 boots, then just wait and have a look at the designer's favorites and top picks of the year. Although pencil heels are not out of the fashion street, you must grab the killer tapering heels and glamorous wedge ankle suede boots which are the 'must have' pieces if you want to stay voguish. Apart from the pretty feminine pieces in size 11 women's shoes, you can also grab the masculine styled boots in suede with heavy soles, round toe and prominent lacing patterns that offer a tough look. Pair these with your tees and denims and get set to walk in style.

Mid-calf Boots
Mid-calf sized boots in size 11 are another hit that look awesome when worn by the tall ladies. There is a wide variety available in these, from materials and colors till classy designs. Let me tell that wedge pattern is again a popular trend in these mid-calf boots. Man made leather and suede boots are best picks in this mid-calf footwear. Cool cowboy boots that are available in bright colors can't be missed out. You can checkout the ultimate varieties available in wide calf cowboy boots as well.

When you browse through the women's size 11 boots, you will find a lot of patterned boots. Those with layered fabric, leather straps, slouchy design, large buckles, straps, chain-accented strap wraps, studs, zipper trims, laces are highly popular. Those with cuff of same material or fleece cuffs are also very popular. You can wear these with folded cuffs or open them up. While you shop for size 11 boots, you can also check out those larger sizes with wide calves. Wide calf boots in larger sizes are also available on the shelves these days. You can shop online and find the latest designs in larger sizes at discount prices. Well, make sure you pick the right size and style of boots. While you run to follow the current fashion trend make sure you do not forget your level of comfort. After all a stylish piece can look best on your feet only if you are comfortable wearing it.