9 FASHION TIPS FOR THE WEEK 1. UPGRADE YOUR BUTTONS Sometimes, the only giveaway that your cute jacket cost less than lunch money is its cheap hardware. Swap in nicer buttons, or have a tailor do it. 2.NEVER BUY A BORING COAT “Outerwear should never be an afterthought,” says Holmes & Yang co-designer Jeanne Yang. “So many people only see you in your coat—if you’re not wearing something great underneath your trench, they’ll never even know!” 3.CONQUER YOUR FEAR OF COLOR To play it safe, combine a neutral, like flax, with something bolder, like yellow. But think twice about pairing intense hues with black, which “can look dated,” says designer Chris Benz. For something punchier, try two colors that are beside each other on the color wheel, such as coral and orange. Not sure where to begin? “Notice what colors you love and respond to in your décor,” says Benz. 4. MAKE FRIENDS WITH A GOOD TAILOR Nothing raises the quality of moderately priced clothes more than having them altered to suit your shape. Build a relationship with a tailor or dressmaker who knows your body and your taste and you’ll never look back. 5. SPEND YOUR BUDGET ON ACCESSORIES “Cool shoes, interesting watches, sunnies—those can really elevate your look,” says stylist Isabel Dupré, who notes that a wardrobe of the right little extras lets you be more relaxed about the rest of your outfits. 6. CHECK THE RISE On trousers, the distance between the crotch and the waistband is critical to the fit. It’s also not something that’s easily altered, so make sure pants are neither too snug nor droopy in this area before you buy them. trousers 7. DO A CASHMERE QUALITY TEST • The thicker the knit, the denser its gauge, which means there is more cashmere in it. • Gently stretch the body of the sweater to test if it snaps back. A lower-quality cashmere won’t. • While some great cashmere is milled in the U.S. and in China, a label that says “Made in Scotland” or “Made in Italy” often indicates a superior weave. 8. KNOW YOUR STRETCH The secret formula for a soft but formfitting T? 95% cotton, 5% Lycra spandex. For jeans to hold their shape, they need at least 2% Lycra. 9.ROUND DOWN IN DENIM When in doubt, go with the smaller size in jeans. They always stretch, and nothing’s more unflattering than the unintentionally baggy derrière. Specialist in Men’s Height Increasing Shoes – schuhster email: atyourservice@schuhster We offer free delivery in Singapore & Malaysia Singapore & Malaysia Men’s Quality Height Increasing Shoes
Posted on: Sat, 28 Sep 2013 08:54:02 +0000
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