Author Archive: Aisling Ashbery

While your teen boy probably doesn’t stay up late chatting with his friends about what he’s going to wear tomorrow or spend hours planning his outfits, that doesn’t mean he isn’t concerned with looking nice. In recent years there have…
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As the temperatures skyrocket and the store mannequins trade their blouses and skirts for skin-baring skimpy shorts and bathing suits, it can be enough to make any curvy woman wonder whether there are any summer styles available that flatter her….
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What better way to make a statement at prom than to arrive swathed in a hot 1950’s dress? While your peers are all dressed in variations of the same long, poofy, princessy types of dresses, you will stand out and…
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The whole idea of fashion is really a strange concept, if you think about it. Designers come up with strange ideas for clothing that everyone rushes to wear for one season, and which thereafter are looked at as behind the…
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A floral print dress for prom can be a fresh take for this formal event. The dresses most chosen for this special event are princessy, long, and poofy. Wearing a print is something out of the oridinary, so if you’re…
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Small. Small. Extra small. Oh, look, a medium. When flipping through the clothing racks, any plus sized woman could understandably feel frustrated. For some reason many retailers and designers seem to discount the plus sized body, despite the fact that…
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Prom is a very special occasion, and requires an equally special dress. But though it can be tempting to be drawn to the quintessential prom dress with big poofs and a princessy skirt, looking for unique details that you love…
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As the leaves start to change from a bright green to earthy reds and oranges, our wardrobes should change as well. Wearing the light, airy styles of summer looks out of place against an autumn backdrop. Here are some things…
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Stick thin models stare at you from billboards as you drive home. They pout at you from behind the glass of your television when you’re curled up on the couch.  And as your teenage daughter lies on the carpet of…
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It seems that historically, fashion is not a time line but a merry-go-round.  Trends come and go, and so do inspirations.  But if you’ve ever tried to keep up with the trends, you know that sometimes a trend can be…
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If you’ve considered a push-up bra but still aren’t sure whether you really want to wear one or not, you should take a close look at all the advantages and disadvantages that a pushup bra offers.  In fact a pushup…
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It doesn’t matter whether a woman has dangerous curves or is stick thin and straight, it’s hard for everyone no matter their size to find clothes that fit.  We all have those disappointing dressing room moments when we were so…
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If you’ve ever felt the allure of a culture different from your own, then you understand the popularity behind the boho style. Often we’re drawn to things we find romantic or mysterious, and the feeling behind gypsy-like skirts or flowing,…
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Each season, it seems that there is a fashion trend that leaves the masses shaking their heads saying, “How’d the designers come up with that one?”  Oddly enough, one of the most baffling trends to hit the streets recently was…
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When you have a body that’s challenging to dress, it can feel as though there are simply no options available out there. What you need to remember is that every woman, no matter what her size, has challenges to overcome…
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For ages, women have been beguiled by that well-meaning but mis-guided mantra that “black is slimming.”  Though black can be slimming, it is not a magical color that automatically makes a person appear smaller.  A sack dress that is too…
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Though the common use for push-up bras is to enhance cleavage, they actually have many possible functions.  Finding a pushup bra that’s right for you is going to depend on what you want it to do as well as your…
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As with any flattering outfit, looking good as a petite woman has everything to do with proportion.  Not all fashion trends will create a proportionate look on each frame.  Knowing which trends to participate in is much easier when you…
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Finding flattering fashion styles for your figure is a matter of thinking in terms of proportion.  If you’re a plus-sized woman, the certain styles of clothing will help you create a proportional figure more than others.  Take a look at…
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The verdict is in! The hot color of 2009 is … mimosa! This bright yellow embodies happy-go-lucky feelings during a not-so-happy economic time. The idea is to live for the moment, and always look on the bright side of things….
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If you already lived through the fashion ups and downs of the ’80s, you may be reluctant and skeptical as you hear fashion magazines proclaim loudly that the styles are coming back. But never fear! The trends have been reinvented for 2009. …
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Many women dread swimsuit season. If you’re a plus sized woman, the thought of being seen in something that shows your body shape in its entirety can be a troubling one.  But though swimsuits are unforgiving, there are ways that…
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Too often, plus-sized women limit themselves to huge, shapeless black sack dresses with the belief that it is the best thing to cover them up.  Well, contrary to this philosophy, plus sized women should not be focused on covering up…
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What’s the surest way to look sexy? Though your mind may jump right to your classic little black dress, hold on for a second. Instead of girly and flowing, it’s time to try sleek, tailored and mannish. That’s right, I…
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As women continually take on a more dominant role in the workplace, it seems that the varied styles of dresses seen around the office are diminishing. Does this mean you have to hang up your favorite frocks in exchange for…
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The clothes that best flatter each individual woman to make her look thin and trim will vary depending on body shape and overall size.  But though specific garments will vary wildly as far as how flattering they are, there are…
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From time to time we all get a few extra bumps and bulges.  Though clothing isn’t a permanent solution to those extra pounds hanging around, you can dress in ways that help camouflage any weight that you aren’t comfortable with. …
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For all women, the key to creating a flattering outfit is proportion.  This is especially true for petite women.  It’s not necessarily that they need to somehow try to be more proportional than other women, but rather that they need…
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The safest and healthiest way to drop a dress size is to change your entire lifestyle, not only modify it for a short amount of time.  A daily program of healthy eating and exercise will mean that you not only…
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