Denim’s original purpose, because of its strength and durability, was strictly used for work clothes. Manufacturers, such as Levi Strauss and Lee, created the best in denim work clothes for the industrial sector. The beat generation swaggered in blue jeans…
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As both a clothing addict and a frequent online shopper, I’ve been forced to have to learn tips and get helpful advice from friends. When I first started shopping online, I learned the paying basics from buying little art cards…
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We all want to look fashionable and have nice, new clothes. However, it is common for designer clothes to be priced at levels that most middle-class people would consider expensive or even outrageous. Sometimes this does not deter a shopper. …
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A magazine article once declared that the most basic wardrobe a woman needs consists of 80 something items. That is a bit too many for starters perhaps, you think? Not to worry. Here are 14 items that you really, really…
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With the economy the way it is, it just makes sense to get all the wear you can out of clothes. Children can be especially hard on their pants, and even though “distressed” jeans can be popular, winter is not…
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What if you could get a pair of jeans for under ten dollars? What if you could pay less for clothes from department stores than you would where you’d buy groceries? You can, and it’s easy. You just have to…
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Boy-shaped women have slim hips and thighs and a straight frame with little curve. Their main aim should be to create the illusion of curves and stay away from clothes that make them look like columns. Wear printed tops, in…
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Cast your mind back to the last time you went shopping for clothes. As well as all the garments hanging on the rails, the shops you visited probably also displayed some outfits pinned to mannequins. Now, while this might present…
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It seems obvious that plus-size clothing should be modelled by appropriately sized models. A minus sized model would get lost in plus-sized clothes, a medium sized one would look silly, and a plus sized model shows how the clothes are…
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When shopping for jeans, those on the shorter side should go for a fit that highlights all the right features and makes them look longer and leaner. Pair with wedges or pointy-toe heels to stretch legs out even more. Skinny…
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Holey socks are not a pretty sight. Yet they get so because our feet are pretty much under stress all day and by extension whatever we put on them are too. So following are detailed instruction on how to darn…
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For most of us women, one of the most daunting and frustrating piece of clothing to shop for is jeans. As women come in different shapes and sizes, it can be hard to find the perfect fit. But when you…
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The age-old question never ceases to diminish, “How do I get the best-fitting bra?” Well, it’s not as hard as you may think. Listen up, ladies. According to industry experts, eight out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size…
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I know it may not feel like it right now, but summer will be here again soon, in fact it will be here before you know it! Baring all at the beach can seem like such a daunting moment, but…
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Dear denim divas, while there are a plethora of designers, washes, colors and cuts, none of these matter if you can’t find the perfect pair of jeans for your body type. Believe me, I know firsthand the agony of shopping…
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We are all busy these days, and the convenience of buying clothes on-line has created a whole new shopping experience for the busy buyer. One good thing about buying clothes on-line, is that you don’t have to load up the…
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It’s the holiday season! Time for candy canes, gingerbread, Christmas cookies and those tacky, frumpy holiday-themed sweaters that make you look like you’ve been eating that way all year. In order to avoid the plethora of holiday fashion disasters, follow…
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Winter coats are needed for those blizzardy days and even sometimes autumn can be chilly enough for a winter coat! It all depends on where you live of course, and no you don’t have to get a big puffy first…
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Zigzag patterns are composed of lines that form peaks that usually have even intervals and height. The width of the lines dictates the boldness of the pattern with dark, thick lines directing where the eyes should go. Zigzag patterns look…
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February fourteenth is not too far off and that means it is time to purchase sexy lingerie. This tradition can go one of two ways. It can be fun and enjoying or simply depressing. There are two brands that immediately…
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According to style experts like Tim Gunn and Nina Garcia, a trench coat is a closet essential. If you buy a classic style and learn how to work it, you’ll find your trench coat will clock up many frequent flyer…
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Ideally, the way to choose a nursing bra size is to have the baby first! Wait a week or more for the milk supply to come in and stabilize and for any temporary swelling to go down. Then have your…
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When a new season comes up, it is time to organise your seasonal clothing into your current wardrobe. This makes it much simpler to pick out your clothes on a day to day basis and find what you need easily…
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When you look in a full length mirror to see yourself in your entirety, how often have you thought: something isn’t quite right, but I can’t really put a finger on it. Knowing how to choose flattering clothes is not…
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Shopping for clothing online is becoming more and more popular with over $20 billion spent each year by Americans. Yet, getting the wrong size clothing is still keep nearing one-third of all potential online clothing shoppers from making a clothing…
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How to mend holes in jeans Sure everyone loves, ripped distressed jeans but if your pair is getting so holey that you are in danger for getting arrested for indecent exposure then it is time to mend them. So follow…
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My partner seems to have the worst luck when it come to socks. I kid you not, he had five pairs of new socks for Christmas and I’m sure he didn’t even wear all five before they had holes in!…
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Gingham patterns are composed of alternate-colored stripes that intersect each other to form a darker hue at the intersection points. The colors are usually two-tone using semi-transparent colors which allows for overlapping of the colors to create a stronger shade…
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For many couples, lingerie is an essential part of Valentine’s Day. Whether it be a gift from a boyfriend to his girlfriend, or a surprise clothing choice for a wife to wear for her husband, many people choose to incorporate…
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If you are a plus size woman and many of us are nowadays, you have probably heard all the rhetoric of what you should and should not be wearing. There are those experts who advise you to stay with solid…
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