Stylish Tips Everyone Should Know
I have collected the following tips for you over the last 8 years and we would like to share them with you.
For HER
- If you have never tried a wrap dress, make this your goal for 2009. It is the most flattering style of dress or top across most bodyshapes. Check out Diana Ferrari, JacquiE or Basque who continue to bring out great styles.
- The most universally flattering neckline is the "V" neck.
- The most universally flattering neckline is the "V" neck.
- Angled Cap sleeves are a great choice to enhance narrow shoulders but not great if you already have broad shoulders.
- Angled flutter sleeves are flattering to full upper arms.
- If your sleeves finish on the same line as your nipple line you will visually add width to your bust size.
- Make sure you invest in a new bra every 6 months and get re-fitted. Click here if you would like details of a great shop for D+ cup sizes.
- The length of your jacket sleeves and pants sleeves is incredibly important. Jacket sleeves should finish at the base of the thumb and pants should be take up to the start of the heel of your shoe.
- Less is More....! It was the great Coco Chanel who said "take one thing off before you leave the house".
- Invest 30% of your budget in accessories, this will increase the times you can wear the same clothing items.
- No one knows where you have bought your item or how long you have had it for; if it still is in good condition, fits you well and is in a modern style wear it.
- If you are more than 50% grey try and colour your hair 2 or 3 shades lighter than your original natural colour for a younger look.
- Only buy things You LOVE!!!
We could go on for ever and next year we will surely give lots more tips! Here are some great tips for the Guys so feel free to pass them on to your Husband, Boyfriend, Dad or Brother.
For HIM
- If you like wearing a striped shirt to work or on the weekend just beware of the following:
- If you like wearing a striped shirt to work or on the weekend just beware of the following:
1. The greater the distance between the stripes, the bigger and shorter the area will appear.
2. The wider the stripe, the bigger and shorter the area will appear.
3. The higher the colour contrast between the stripes, the bigger and shorter the area will appear.
3. The higher the colour contrast between the stripes, the bigger and shorter the area will appear.
- For a single breasted suit jacket that fits well the top button of a two button jacket or the middle button of a three button jacket should be at your navel.
- Double vents at the back of your suit jacket are often a better choice than no vents if you tend to put your hands in your pockets.
- If you want to roll up your sleeves at work, roll them up just below the elbow for the most professional look.
- Make sure you update your socks and belts every 6 months.
- The area between your shoulders and breastbone is considered the "Vital V" and should look 100%. Your shirt should fit well around the collar, be in good condition, well pressed and your tie should be well knotted and in a appropriate colour and pattern.
- The correct sleeve length of a jacket is where the arm meets the hand (base of the thumb), allowing your shirt to extend 1.5cm or so.
- Your pockets should not carry anything items that cause them to bulge excessively.
- If you love cutaway collars make sure you balance the look with a "fat" tie knot.
- Herringbone has the best Men's business shirts in our opinion and they have a great warehouse with great sales all year round in 118 Commonwealth Street in Surry Hills.
- A great pair of shoes are a good investment to finish off a polished look. Give them a regular polish.
- The rules for suit co-ordination and mixing patterns and solid colours are: 1 Patterned item with 2 solid coloured items
2 Patterned items with 1 solid coloured item
3 Solid coloured items together
