Clothes

It must be said for something that women pull up their legs on a daily basis, a great deal of time, love and attention to detail is put into hosiery. Tights, stockings, anklets, socks call them what you will, but…
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Underwear comes in many different cuts. Two popular cuts include briefs and high-cut briefs. These two styles of underwear are available for both men and women. Let’s take a look at how these two styles compare. What is the difference…
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4th July parties are as diverse as the people attending them. Some of the many ways people will be celebrating the festivities in their own unique style will be, swimming, sailing, enjoying formal dinner parties and cosy cocktail parties, clubbing…
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Handmade clothing can be very nice for a variety of reasons.  It can be difficult to find such clothing, however, but if you know where to look, you will find a selection of clothing.  The following are some of the…
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If you want to give the illusion of having longer legs and so look slimmer and taller then you will want to match your socks with your shoes and pants. This is because if you wear a different colored pair…
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If you are just dying to know what the trends will be for the coming Spring/Summer 2008 season, then read on. I have completed extensive research involving hours and hours of virtual travelling, clicking through the collections of all the…
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Playtex has become a major name in bras in recent years. They now offer many styles, as well as a convenient-to-use website, which helps you make sure you find the bra that’s right for you. Sizing The Playtex brand is…
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Either you love them or hate them, leggings have been back in style for a while now! Many of the younger people these days are using leggings in place of pants, over long blouses and shirt tunics, as well as…
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Betsey Johnson was born on August 10th, 1942. Johnson was known for her fashion and very feminine and whimsical side. People was always amazed by the way that she ended each and every show. Most of the time, people would…
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Before you toss your worn-out clothes in the trash, consider donating them to someone who could still use them.  Clothes with light to moderate wear or clothes that you have simply outgrown are great donation candidates.  There are many ways…
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What must mothers be thinking right about now regarding the new Britney Spears clothing line for school age girls.  One thought that comes to mind is “Oops she did it again”.  Thats’ right ladies, your daughters will as of July 1…
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Let’s all admit it. The clothing we buy (and wear) tells more than just a couple of things about us! How about: A) How cheap we are! B) How fat we THINK we are (or, aren’t) C) How YOUNG we…
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I’m an Aquarius… so I really like water in all formats, including rain. When I was young, I used to spend 3-4 hours a day in the local swimming pool as my parents worked there. My father still works there….
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What is it about dress codes, anyway? Why do so many of us think there is a need for such stuffy conformity? Seriously, folks, what’s wrong with showing up at work in shorts, flip-flops, and a T-shirt? Would you not…
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Historians once believed that clothing was born out of practical necessity, for modesty and protection. However, they quickly realized that a third function rated even higher than these two needs and this is the desire for expression. Many people have a…
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The reason why men don’t wear skirts is simple: men are not aware that they can be beautiful – in fact, more beautiful than women. We often talk of women’s ”beauty”, but never realise that a large portion of this…
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There is nothing very individual about fashion. Fashion is changed and defined by individuals, and so even ‘individuality’ could be seen to involve conforming to certain expectations basically a need to stand out from the crowd. Those who do not…
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We’ve all done it. Gone to the store, bought a beautiful item, only to get it home and realize that you had no idea what you were thinking when you swiped your card. What do you do when that beautiful…
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When your woolen jackets and tights are mixed up with your summer dresses and bikinis, it can be quite difficult to locate things in your closet. Many people find it beneficial to store out of season clothing, out of the…
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To suggest that there is a cut off age when old men should cease to wear the latest trends and instead snuggle by the fireside in sheepskin slippers and a comfortable smoking jacket would be a shame. However it could…
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Is it acceptable for American men to wear skirts? Many people get self righteous over issues such as clothing. Society would think a man in a skirt was feminine. It would take a brave man to wear a skirt or…
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When most people think of corsets, they picture the scene in “Gone with the Wind” where Vivian Leigh stands against the bedpost, gasping as her corset is tightened. Corsets conjure up images of uncomfortable, restricted, fainting women who can barely…
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Primark is a shop which specialises in selling fashionable clothes at very low prices. It has stores throughout the UK, Ireland and also several in Europe too. It sells its clothes cheaply by buying in bulk and not advertising. It…
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Kilts have been in and out of fashion for generations. Grandmothers wore them knee length with a sweater and cardigan, and people in the sixties such as Twiggy wore them as short as propriety would allow without letting spectators see…
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The brassiere, or bra as it is commonly called today, is actually a relatively new invention. Prior to the 1900s women wore corsets to push their breasts upwards. For hundreds of years breast support came from below, rather than above. It…
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Visitors who arrive in Scotland with solid expectations of seeing streets full of brawny Scotsmen wearing kilts and wielding ferocious claymores will be sadly disappointed. The average Scotsman these days dresses no differently to the average New Yorker or Texan, though Stetsons are…
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Lace is said to have been inspired by the spider’s web and is made by weaving yarns into delicate patterns. Because many lace patterns are very intricate, it’s a good idea to work on a frame and use a magnifier….
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The kilt is certainly still worn in Scotland. In fact, it has not been worn for that long in historical terms. The tradition is not as old as it might appear. The modern version of kilt worn as part of…
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I find it interesting that the public actually believes the fashion industry is concerned with its customers having healthy body images. As if the topics for discussion in the corporate offices of major design labels include, “How can we make our…
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Perhaps more than any other item of clothing, the Scottish kilt is a garment loaded with symbolism.To don the highland garment is to become part of a long tradition with its own set of political, historical and cultural associations. Todays…
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