5 Steps to Dress for Travelling in Winter

If you are travelling in winter from a tropical country to a temperate or frigid country, you might ponder what you need to wear to keep yourself warm.

Be your own fashion guru: How to find your own sense of style

By NINA GARCIA

Don't panic if the catwalk shows and the new styles flying into the shops have left you confused by what you should be wearing.

My new book reveals that the secret to looking fabulous is not about slavishly following fashion or looking like a supermodel, it's about finding your own style.

And as the fashion director of U.S. Elle magazine, I've realised that anyone can be "in fashion" simply by following the rules of the season.

Jeans and a black dress will take you so far but accessories maketh the woman.

But style is personal. There is no herd to follow. There are no rules. There are no seasons.

Style comes from within, from knowing who you are and who you want to be; not from wanting to be somebody else, or wanting to be thinner, shorter, taller, prettier.

Kate Middleton's Maternity Style

Ever want to be an elegant yet in-style preggie? Why not take a look on Kate Middleton's maternity style and see if these are what you are looking for?

How to Wear Long Sleeve Blouse

Long sleeve blouse is one of the best matching pieces you might want to have in your wardrobe approaching Fall/Winter season. A simple design would be much easier when it comes to mix and match, it doesn’t matter if it’s a third-quarter sleeves, OL-style white blouse or even a feminine chiffon type, it is always a perfect match to pair it with jeans. 

How to Wear Lace

A trend round-up to inspire you for late-Summer 2010, but also a trend that you'd be amiss not to carry in to Autumn / Fall 2010 / 2011: lace dresses and lace skirts.

Right now you're thinking that this is nothing new. And you're right; it's an extension of the sheer trend that's has, for some time, firmly cemented itself as its own, independent trend. So what follows is, instead, more about how to wear the trend now, and how to set yourself apart from the masses - so that you can bring it forwards and into a new league.

Create Your Style:

How To Wear Lace

Step 1: Black Lace
Vamp up the black lace look with leather trousers. Black v-necks are flattering for big busts, and a backless lace style adds a subtle sexiness.
As lace is limited on the outfit, bring in a lace accessory such as a bag or choker.


Step 2: Ruffled Lace
Ruffle details add a romantic edge and make the bust look bigger. Combine a ruffle top with a pencil skirt for a hot seasonal look. Go for simple accessories and a sexy pair of heels.


Step 3: Metallic Lace
Metallic lace is a sexy, vintage alternative to black, and neutral tones can be more flattering on the skin. The shift dress with a backless detail is sexy and stylish, but make sure you wear seamless underwear. Keep the rest of the outfit simple - bare legs and simple heels.


Step 4: Lace Print
Printed lace looks fine and intricate, and works well on a dress.
If you're pear shaped, avoid lace print on the bottom half, but a dress with a plain black top is flattering if you have a big bust.
Finish the look with heels and a jet or lace choker.


Step 5: Lace Skirts
Black ruffle mini skirts are great for petite frames and if you like showing your legs off. Team with a cream chiffon blouse to soften the look. Accessorise with a great pair of heels to lengthen your legs.

4 Outfits That Make Your Thighs Thinner

The right outfit can make upper-leg weight disappear into thin air.

1) Embrace A-Lines

The purple dress blouses over midthigh, visually adding inches. The jumper's A-line hem makes Sophia Bush's legs look narrow in comparison.

 

 

2) Keep Pants Long

Boxy capris and flats give the illusion of short, thick legs. Long, dark jeans with heels elongate Elisha Cuthbert's frame and hide curvy thighs.

 

3) Choose Shorter Tops

The tank hits at the widest part of Fergie's thigh — eek! A shorter tee and looser, straight-leg jeans streamline her figure.

 

4) Sport a Flowy Fabric

The gray dress clings to every curve; the red one downplays Alicia Keys' thighs, creating a slim hourglass silhouette.

 

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Next: How to choose the right colour

How To Choose Colours That Flatter Your Skin Tone

Did you know that the colors you choose to wear can have a positive or negative effect on your appearance? Whether your color selection has a positive or negative effect on your appearance depends on whether your complexion has a warm or cold tone.

Selecting the wrong colors can result in:

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  Skin Tone appearing drained and tired
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  Shadowing creating a false impression of under-eye circles 
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  Shadowing causing a false impression of double chins
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  Giving your teeth a slightly yellow hue

Selecting the right colors can result in:

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  Skin tone appearing radiant and glowing
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  Eyes appearing brighter and alert
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  Hair reflecting highlights

What Season Is Your Skin Tone?

To determine what colors will look best on you, you must first analyze your skin tone, natural hair color and eye color.

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   To determine the undertone color of your skin, look at the inside of your arm in natural daylight.
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   Then decide which season most accurately describes your complexion based on the list below.
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   The list below will act as a guideline of colors and shades that will work best for you.

The Four Seasons

There are 4 seasons of skin tones divided into warm and cold tones. Cool tones are Winter and Summer complexions. Warm tones are August and Spring Complexions.

Winter (Cool Tone)

You are a winter tone if the inside of your arm has blue or pink/rosy undertones:

• Skin can be pale and porcelain white, yellowish-olive, or dark.
• Has a lot of depth to their coloring and a lot of contrast between their hair color, eye color and skin tone.
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  Generally brunettes with deeply colored eyes.
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  Many Asians and African Americans and Natural white-blondes.

The Best

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  Sharp, stark and clear hues.
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  Intense, rich colors, like black, navy blue, red, and hot pink
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  Bright white or icy pastels, such as like cool blues, pinks and yellows

The Worst

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  Earthy tones and subdued colors like beige, orange and gold
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  Light-medium browns and some camel

Summer (Cool Tone)

You are a summer tone if the inside of your arm has blue or pink undertones with very pale and pink skin:

• Generally occurs in natural blondes, and pale-skinned brunettes with pale eyes

The Best

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  Soft neutrals and pastels, as well as muted colors with cool undertones.
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  Powder blue, dusty pink, mauve, lavender, plum, and pale yellow

The Worst

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  Intense, vivid hues
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  Earth tones
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  Black and orange

Autumn (Warm Tone)

You are a autumn tone if the inside of your arm has golden undertones like a pale peach, golden beige or golden brown:

• Generally redheads and brunettes with golden brown eyes and golden blonde and black hair coloring.
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  Tend to have dark eyes

The Best

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  Rich golden, spicy, and earthy colors
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  Muted and rich warm colors, such as camel, beige, olive, orange, gold, dark brown, and grey.

The Worst

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  Clear, bright colors
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  Black and white
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  Pastels
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  Blue tones

Spring (Warm Tone)

You are a spring tone if the inside of your arm has subtle golden undertones, and are usually creamy white or peach with extremely light, ivory skin color:

• Generally natural golden blondes, auburn, or strawberry blond redheads
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  Very clear, light blue and green colored eyes
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  Freckles and rosy cheeks
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  Tend to have pale eyes

The Best

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  Pale, soft colors, such as peach, camel, golden yellow, golden brown, aqua, ivory, bright greens, true reds, clear blues and coral.
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  Fabric textures should have a refined finish, crisp linens, gabardines, and polished cottons

The Worst

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  Black and white
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  Dark, dull/muted colors

Next: How to dress for thinner thigh

How to dress an Oval body

The oval is one of the more challenging body types to dress, but also one of the easiest when you're camouflaging trouble spots. You're blessed with slim arms and legs, which can be used to your advantage. When you focus on the positive, you can look pounds lighter and more shapely. Not bad at all, wouldn't you say?

Inverted Triangle Body Shape

The best Inverted Triangle Body Shape fashion advice and styling do-it-yourself styling techniques. You'll find everything you need to know about bringing out the best in your slightly athletic body shape, from how to flatter your wide shoulders to creating more curves around the hips and thighs to create a proportional silhouette.

So What Does it Mean to Have an Inverted Triangle Body Shape?

That means your shoulders and upper half part are wider than your hips. Your probably have strong shoulders and narrow hips.

An "Athletic" Body Shape

You're known for having an athletic-looking body shape! Your frame is quite common among catwalk models. And often your type of shape comes with nice, lean legs :)

Celebrities known to have an inverted triangle body shape: Reneé Zellweger, Naomi Campbell, Teri Hatcher, Demi Moore

How to Dress Your Inverted Triangle Body Shape

Your main goal when putting on clothes should be to discreetly add volume and width around your hips. This creates a balanced, hourglass shape.

However your wide shoulders are definitely a great body asset, so don't be afraid to show them off! More on that further down this page.

Let's take a closer look at how you can create a flattering look on your shape!

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  Add Volume and Width Around Your Hips and Down

I seriously don't like the fluff Naomi Campbell has put on her upper body (it's such a hideous layering), but you might want to take a look at her jeans. Those flared pants will help balance your shape.

Other clothes suited for your body shape: Flare pants, wide leg jeans, A-line skirts.

Tip: Are you a petite size? Then make sure you wear something tailored and fitted on top with flare/wide leg pants. The flare/wide leg + layering combo Naomi Campbell's wearing suit taller women best.

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  Proud of Your Beautiful Shoulders and Want to Create a Trademark?

Then accentuate them!

However avoid overdoing it as it can make you look stick-figured. Balance the look.

If you look at Teri Hatcher (the woman on your right left), you can see how she pulls it off. She emphasizes her upper part with white, but at the same time she draws attention to her breasts (maybe her best feature?) and the center of her chest. Her dress also has a subtle flare at the hemline. She also adds self-confidence in the mix :)

All in all, you can wear something that enhances your shapely shoulders as long as you keep your frame proportionate!

Your Best Pieces

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  Most types of pants and jeans

Your narrow hips and legs are primed for all kinds of pants! Examples are gauchos, harem pants, cargo pockets etc.

However if you're wearing skinnys or anything that is slim-fitted, make sure you wear something that minimizes your upper part a little bit (like a solid, dark colored sweater) on top and a pair of bright colored (or anything eyecathing) shoes to balance the look.

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  Full skirts

Like for example A-lines, circle, balloon, etc. Or anything that flares around the hemline.

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  Long tops, shirts and sweaters that cinch at your waistline or flare out from your waist or bust

Examples are tunics and belted cardigans. It creates curves around your waist and down

Tip: Petite or/and full-figured? -- then take extra precautions when wearing long tops/sweaters/jackets as they can make you look shorter and add width around your hips. However, you can try wearing a regular length top (falls right above your hips) with a belt around the waist.

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  Belted coats

Choose coats with minimal designs at top and that flair out from the waist.

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  Bright-colored or eyecatching shoes

These are sure to grab attention to your lean legs.

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  Low U and V-necks

These will vertically slim down your chest and make it look leaner.

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  Dresses that are fuller at hemline/cinch your waist/flares out from your waist

They'll add more volume on the bottom, balancing your body shape.

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  Large straps

Have in mind that if you attempt to wear thin straps then you'll automatically broaden your shoulders by making your shoulders look bigger in comparison. So if you want to achieve a proportionate body shape choose larger straps.

How to Dress an Hourglass Shape

What is an Hourglass Shape

Hourglass figures are round and curvy. They are considered the dream figure to have and many men actually prefer a woman with curves. An hourglass shaped woman has a well-defined waistline and fuller hips and bust. Their shoulders and hips are equal in width. Woman with hourglass shapes can look sultry and seductive or classy and elegant, depending on what they wear and by dressing in the most flattering way for their particular shape.

What Is the Best Dress for My Body Shape

Taking the guesswork out of dress shopping can be difficult, as you've probably asked yourself more than a few times, "what is the best dress for my body shape?" You're not alone, ladies. Finding the dress that best flatters your figure and conceals any trouble spots is quite a task! The vast selection of dresses out there doesn't help, either. Let us guide you through the process and maybe even make dress shopping fun!

What Shape are You?

Body shapes are easily defined. You may look at yourself in the mirror and describe your body as curvy, slim, defined, muscular, tall, short or straight – and that's just for starters. You're on the right track with these very descriptive words, because they're the starting point for the wardrobe choices you make.

When it comes to dress shopping, it's important to recognize your shape so that you can shop for the styles that will most flatter your figure. That is the fun part – but first, let's go through the various body shapes and what defines each.

• Hourglass or circle shapes are rounded and curvy. The graceful curves of this shape are marked by a well-defined waistline, full hips and thighs and a medium or large size bust.
• Inverted triangle shapes are large on top, with a generous size bust and a thick waist, and smaller on the bottom, with narrowed thighs and legs.
• Oval shapes are balanced from top to bottom. A large bust, thick waistline and large hips define the oval.
• Rectangle shapes are straight and somewhat squared, with little to no definition at the waistline, straight legs and torso, narrow hips and a flat derriere.
• Triangle shapes have narrow shoulders and torso, a small waistline and large hips. Extra weight is usually carried in the thigh area

  

Dressing for your Shape

The key to choosing clothes that complement your shape is to achieve absolute harmony from tip to toe. It's not just about the colors that best suit your skin tone; it's about fabrics that don't cling, materials that don't bind and a piece that genuinely fits. The right dress shouldn't be too tight or too loose (although it's better to err on the side of caution and go looser if in doubt). However, the best fit is the one that flatters your shape and accentuates your most stunning features.

What Is the Best Dress for My Body Shape?

No more asking yourself "What is the best dress for my body shape?" in frustration, ladies! Chances are you've done a bit of searching already for a fabulous dress, maybe even picked out a few, but are still none the wiser about actually dressing for your shape. Based on the shapes we've defined, let's take a peek at the dresses that work overtime to highlight your assets and keep pesky trouble spots cleverly concealed

Hourglass

Lucky you, curvy girl! Hourglass figures can show off their curves in form-fitting sheaths and A-line dresses. Shifts are also fantastic if you prefer to show less hip and accentuate the top half of your body instead. Salma Hayek and America Ferrera are great examples of curvy girls who know how to work with what they've got! This Donna Ricco sheath dress is stretchy, comfortable and flaunts your shape in a classy manner.

Inverted Triangle

Choose a dress that shows off your upper body! Concealing broad shoulders can actually make them appear larger, so a halter, strapless or sleeveless style is perfect. Also look for a-lines that lend the appearance of a shapelier bottom half. This Adrianna Papell silk halter dress is made for wearing all summer long! The shirred waist, full skirt and bare shoulders work your assets to their fullest potentials.

Oval

Full figures can take advantage of the trendy flowing shapes that are so hot right now. Empire dresses draw attention to the upper body and allow the rest of the fabric to softly flow over the lower half. This printed Robbie Bee dress is the perfect shape: its soft v-neckline, a-line skirt and widely cinched waist ensure that it fits like a dream.

Rectangle

Adding definition is key for this shape. Look for form-fitting shapes, gentle ruching to create a curvy illusion and revealing necklines. This Maggy London dress boasts a square neck and is fitted at the waist with a faux leather patent belt. Below that is a full printed skirt. All together, it's a recipe for shapely perfection!

Triangle

Bottom-heavy shapes benefit greatly from styles that accentuate the top half of the body. Empire cuts are especially flattering, as are a-line styles. This Jones New York silk dress is lightly embellished on the neckline and straps, which criss-cross on the back. This serves to draw attention upward. The bottom flows loosely over the hips and below the knees

Mix and Match Knitting Dress

If you are looking for a knitting dress, match it with a high-cut boots or knee-length socks. Trust us that it will make you look young and sweet.

Pink knitting dress

If you are a college student, you might want to try out the simple stripes and turtle neck knitting dress like the above.

Besides, you can also pair it with a long sleeve tee.

Or put on a belt for a trendy look.

Double layer would be a good choice for a feminine look.

Fashion Tips: What to wear on New Year?

The hottest fashion in Korean when you date with your loved ones would be definitely the legging pairs with the skirt.





A sweetie match - big ribbon hair accessories would definitely draw much of the attention.







Mix and match is so much simple and easy. If you are just about to leave the company and don't have much time to head back home to change your clothes, get ready a tube dress and prepare to look sweet and cute, just like the model.

Must Have for This Season

Thinking what is the trend for this season before you shop for a dress? If you are one of the hot babes who are always looking for something trendy, well here are some of the items you might want to add-on to your wardrobe.

Trend 1: 1980s High Waist Dress - best for normal figure


Trend 2: Fringe Dress - best for skinny babes


Fashion Tips: Best to match with gladiator heels.

Trend 3: Blair Dress - best for dainty babes

How to Wear High Waist Tube Dress

Simple double wear or use accessories to change the style.

Style 1 - Use accessories


Style 2 - Wear it with a Tee to transform into leisure style.


Style 3 - Match it with a thin blouse to transform into sexy style.


Here are some of the Tube Dress available in Geneva Fashion Boutique