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What’s best this summer? A popular style is the strapless dress. Strapless can flatter any body type, as long it is in the right fabric and the right fit. For example, if you are looking to support a fuller bust, or you feel that your figure needs to be slimmed down, stay away from clingy fabrics, like jersey dresses. Choose a fabric, like heavy cotton with built in boning to create a sexy, streamlined look.

If you fall into the dreaded half-size category, always choose a dress that is one size larger to avoid any hang over in the armpit area; if you fear that it will not fit correctly everywhere else, take it to a tailor and have it taken in only in the areas that need it. One of the hottest new looks for the strapless dress is to wear a paper-thin t-shirt, in a solid color, underneath it; if you choose to go with bare shoulders and are worried about being a little chilly in the evening, purchase a cropped jacket or a wrap knit in silk for a luxurious feel all night long.

Shift dresses are another hot look this season that compliment any figure. They are cool and comfortable no matter what you are doing, and the swing they give is flirty and fun. You can pair these dresses with wedges, flip flops or ballet flats and still have a great look; jelly shoes are back in again too and these are such a quick and fun slip-on. The beauty of the shift dress is that it takes you back to the less stressful, younger years in your life when you were busy chasing butterflies and running through sprinklers instead of chasing cabs and running through the subway.

Keeping with the newest Latin American inspired trends, Mexican blanket tube dresses are popping up on the runways, accented with bright floral patterns. Remember, bright patterns accent whatever area they cover, so, if you are self-conscious about a specific area of your body, choose a solid and wear the floral on the area you feel is the most sexy. These tube dresses will turn you into a sexy senorita within minutes of slipping them on. Similar to the strapless dress, they show off bare shoulders, but typically have a less structured look; these dresses make it easy to dance the night away with a special partner. Complete this look with a pair of wedge espadrilles and a chunky beaded necklace in turquoise.

All this talk about dresses! What about the proper underpinnings for these amazing summer pieces? Every girl that has ever worn a strapless dress knows that the one downfall, no matter how well it fits, is that you find yourself tugging at it to keep it in place. So, follow a few, simple rules, and you’ll be able to wear your summer dress all day and night without another thought. To avoid a “shelf” look, choose a strapless bra that offers under wire or lightly molded cups. No matter how big or small ladies, you need to lift and separate! The exception to this rule is if you are wearing a dress that is made of a heavier fabric, such as cotton or linen. Choose a bustier instead of a strapless bra simply because, the heavier the fabric, the more it will weigh your breasts down; a strapless bra will not provide the all day and night support that you will need and it will make your breasts appear saggy. Let’s face it, no one enjoys that look!

One last note about the strapless bra; when shopping for one, it is recommended that you purchase a bra that is one size smaller in the band than you typically wear. This variation will provide additional support and lift when you need it the most; remember you’re going for function over sex kitten, when it comes to pulling off the summer dress look!

Elli Rose is a fashion industry insider who writes about the latest trends in clothing, makeup and accessories.
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Human as we are, we always look into the manner a person dresses and carries herself. You would be a hypocrite not to admit to the fact that many of us judge a person by what she wears and how she projects an image. First impressions can make lasting impressions and if you want to be treated accordingly and with respect when it comes to your position or to your work, then it is of utmost importance that you dress the part and that you dress appropriately.

With the relaxed atmosphere that most companies have with regards to being not strict with their dress code and allowing their staff and employees to dress casually, there are many women who are losing the recognition and the respect they deserve because of how they dress. Coupled with the fact that there are many nowadays who are working at home where it isn’t necessary for them to dress up for work. How you dress up may be secondary compared to your know-how, your knowledge on the job and your attitude towards work but still appearance counts.

There have been studies and experiments wherein two women who had the same ability and the same knowledge dressed differently when making proposals or presentations. Majority would trust and believe more on the woman who was dress accordingly like maybe in pantsuit or business attire compared to the other one who failed when it came to appearance dressing probably in jeans or casual attire.

It isn’t necessary for you to have the face of an angel and the body of a supermodel. What’s important is that you’ll make a better impression with a combination of knowledge, good attitude towards work and appearance especially with regards to what you wear when you meet prospective clients, make presentations at company meetings, etc.

Even if you may only get to wear a business suit a couple of times in a year because you do work at home and you don’t always go out to meet people and make presentations, one or a couple of suits or business attire should be kept in your wardrobe. It is ideal to select classic designs that never go out of style so that you could just wear them over and over again. A skirt and a jacket or a pantsuit would be most appropriate.

Colors should preferably be neutral and in dark shades like black, dark blue and gray. Accessorizing is perfectly fine but avoid overdoing it with elaborate, big and glitzy jewelries. Hair should be kept clean and tidy and make-up should be kept simple.

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When we go to watch a movie at the cinema, we rarely stop and think about all that took place behind the scenes to make the movie possible; the same often happens when we are out and about shopping for clothes, we seldom think about the person who actually created the clothes we buy.

Perhaps, some might not think it very useful to know the background of the people designing the clothes we wear, however I find it interesting and intriguing to get to know more and dig a little deep into the fabric. Just like getting to know what inspires a writer to put thoughts and ideas into words, it is fascinating to me to find out the passions and inspirations of those who design and create the beautiful clothes we wear.

That is why I am today taking a closer look at three unique and intriguing plus size fashion designers, in a bid to bring you a little step closer to those designing the awesome plus size fashions we have available on the market nowadays. Knowing ‘where your clothes come from’, like a piece of art, will make you cherish them more.

Yuliya Zeltser of IGIGI
A fashion designer born and raised in Ukraine, Yuliya felt the need to provide full figured women with beautiful clothing, when she saw how hard it was for her own mother to find clothes in her size that made her feel like a gorgeous and chic woman. Through IGIGI Yuliya is now able to provide plus size women with clothes which not only make them feel beautiful, but which also accentuate their figure. Yuliya designed from the heart and is also sometimes inspired from her travels around the world and the United States.

Monif of Monif C. Plus Sizes
A very artistic person at heart, Monif C. saw the need plus size women had for stylish and sexy clothing, and embarked on a mission to satisfy this need, and dare we say, Monif is doing a pretty good job at it! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Monif is inspired by life and her dreams. Her aim is to provide curvy women with colorful plus size fashion which makes them feel stylish, inspired, luxurious and sexy.

Anna Nicole of Jahqoi
Anna Nicole is a rising star in the pus size fashion scene. Coming from Detroit, Michigan, but currently residing in California, Anna began sewing clothes at the tender age of 12. In June 2004 Anna launched ANR apparel as an online retail store, to give curvy women more choices of plus size clothing. She has recently moved the retail site over the newly renamed Jahqoi site. Jahqoi when spelled correctly means: ‘I believe’ in French. Anna’s passion is contemporary, modern, sassy styles.

Freelancer at http://www.pasazz.net, Maya Matthews is a plus size fashionista who strives to provide plus size women with fashion news and tips. Get to know more about designers at http://www.pasazz.net/plus-size-celebrities.html.

For any kind of Broadway, musical or ballet performance, I would recommend your best semi-formal clothing. If you wear pants, make sure they are wide-legged and drapery (like palazzo pants) made of a high-quality material and paired with a lovely, pretty blouse that has formal details. Think of what you might wear to an evening wedding and you’ll be on the right track.

Personally, I would go with a skirt or dress. Have fun shopping, maybe take a friend with you, and use this as a chance to find which shapes and lengths really flatter your body. Have fun, and above all else keep in mind that you want to invest in formalwear with good fabrics, professional details, and lasting quality and appeal. No trendy stuff for this kind of purchase! You want it to still look great in 5 years.

What you are describing you can almost wear anything, if I was going I would pick a nice flowing dress . colors are so in this season and since you are slim you can get away with almost any color , but since you have red hair avoid wearing any shade or red , green would be perfect I think ,look … better than talking here are some examples of what I think would be nice , and you can buy in Macys NY and are within your budget. You could even go with pantyhose.

Pantyhose or no pantyhose are an ongoing debate for many people. Here’s my opinion… I do think that nude pantyhose are somewhat old-fashioned and rarely look good on most people. For older women with spider veins and other leg blemishes, they may be a good choice. For younger people, black or other dark colored tights are much more fashionable.

Bare legs should be fine for a day wedding if the temperature permits. Most churches in the U.S.A do not have a problem with women going bare-legged as long as the dress or skirt hem is not too high. Have your daughters smooth some moisturizer on their legs before getting dressed.

I recommend a moisturizer with a bit of shimmer and color to it, like any of the new drugstore brands that have recently come into the market to make your skin “glow”. This gives the illusion of covered legs without the actual hosiery.

Look at Bloomingdale’s web site. Click on Fall 1 or Fall 2 and you’ll see a lot of the latest styles and trends. Leggings are huge…worn with big tops, layers and belts. Ballet slipper style shoes finish the outfit. Soft, feminine tops are also in style…think ruffles, gathers and so on. Jeans are skinny legged. Bermuda shorts in winter weights worn with tights or leggings are also popular as are short skirts paired with leggings. Colors tend to be more muted and dusty.

One of the best cuts created by man is wrap. Wrap dresses and tops are the greatest, no matter what shape you have they make you look slimmer, you have long legs and that is a great asset you have to use. If your bust is not as big as you were hoping, try and get one that is push up, but also that would push them together and you might want to consider padding. I mean the type of padding that can be pushed from the side to bring them together and you can wear a V neck top that shows it off.

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A uniform creates a career presence. Uniforms are created for all different sectors of the workforce, from the workforce-in-training which we call students to the professional sports teams playing in our stadiums. And because of this, uniforms need to be instantly recognizable and, if possible, produce the desired effects through common techniques of identification such as badges, insignias, and logos. People everywhere wear uniforms, whether they think of them as uniforms or not. Our style of dress is a means of identifying our loyalties.

Nowadays, with so many people needing uniforms of one kind or another, it often takes ingenuity to create one that can really set it apart from the rest of the crowd. School uniforms usually bear the team colors identifying the school and include logos on the blouses for the girls and polo shirts for the boys. Business executives constrain themselves to wear business attire like blazers, skirts, slacks and long-sleeves shirts with a suit or sports-coat as their day-to-day uniforms. Medical uniforms, on the other hand, are more personalized with a logo identifying the hospital or clinic. While people in the military wear uniforms that show their rank and nationality with pride.

The uniform you wear is one of the things that people look at as a means of sizing you up when you are introduced to them. Since these uniforms reveal who you are and what you do, it is important that they are made of high quality fabric to stand up to the wear and tear of everyday use and cleaning. But this does not mean that expensive materials have to be used in order to look suitable; today’s technology has reaped us space-age fabrics which feel as natural as fiber and yet have the improved durability that puts them decades beyond the fabrics of just ten years ago. Even if the uniform is made of less sophisticated materials, you can still look smart just by displaying self-confidence and knowing how to carry yourself.

Do clothes really make the professional? In certain instances, yes, they are perceived to. When you wear a uniform to play a certain role, that uniform evokes authority over others. People create impressions or even illusions of power with what they choose to wear. When you wear the right clothes for the situation, you can be persuasive without even speaking.

Think of the affect a police uniform has on the public. Could you imagine a police officer trying to clear a urban riot in street clothes? The officer in uniform will get immediate attention because we respond and respect uniforms through our cultural conditioning. Even clergy who wear their robes command more respect and are able to persuade and influence with higher efficiency than they can when sporting casual street clothes. We see a doctor in a white coat and automatically assume he is a medical professional who knows exactly what to do about our health problems. When a businessperson shows up in a high-class suit and polished shoes, we automatically assume his is in charge or is the decision maker. We know people treat us differently based on how we dress, and some social scientists have studied just how prominently the uniform affects people’s reaction.

In one recently noted experiment, a man would stop pedestrians in New York City. The experimenter either had them pick up paper bags, move from where they were standing, or requested they give money to a perfect stranger. The experimenter would point to another man nearly fifty feet away, telling the test subjects that the man had over-parked and didn’t have any change to pay the meter. He would then tell them to go provide the man with the necessary change. Researchers watched the test subjects to see how many people complied when the experimenter was dressed in normal street clothes versus when he was dressed as a typical security guard.

After giving the command, the experimenter would turn a corner so he was out of the pedestrian’s sight so that their continued presence didn’t affect the outcome. Incredibly, almost all of the pedestrians obeyed when he was dressed in the uniform, even after he was gone. When he was dressed in casual street clothes, less than half of the pedestrians complied with his request. In another study, it was found that individuals asking for charitable contributions to law enforcement and healthcare campaigns gathered more donations while wearing sheriffs’ and nurses’ uniforms than when they were in casual street clothes.

Uniforms are an essential part of establishing a professional identity, and continue to be a helpful element in today’s business world. The kind of appearance can be determined by you if you are responsible for attiring your company’s employees. Think carefully of your target market, being sure to appeal to it’s demographic. You should aim for a company appearance that establishes the identity of your company and expresses your employees’ professionalism.

But be careful not to over-dress. Making a company identity appear too stiff and formal can make your employees appear and act intimidating and unapproachable. For instance, a fast food restaurant attendant should appear more casual than a security guard. Any position that requires a degree should present a far more formal appearance than a mere service position.

Uniforms of all shapes and sizes are made to blend functionality with appearance. While the classic joke “Why does the fireman wear red suspenders?” reminds us that firemen were traditionally uniformed in red to establish their position with putting out fires, today’s fireman is usually attired in yellow flame-retardant material with reflective trim. The function is to make the emergency worker highly visible under all conditions, which may be any kind of chaotic situation from floods to earthquakes during daytime, nighttime, and in heavy smoke. Similarly, Sporting referees are attired in highly visible patterned shirts, the better to stand out on a field where the players might be rushing around disoriented. Consider the boxing referee – I wonder how many referees got punched in the ring by mistake before they figured to wear the black-and-white striped shirts?

Freelance writer for over eleven years.

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