Tips for Plus Size Women
Posted by: floradress on: October 30, 2009
Plus-size women want to dress attractively and look beautiful with her shape. Here are some good do’s and don’ts for the plus-size woman who wants to look her best.
- Plus size women should know her size and always get the size they wear. Proper fit clothes look their appearance great. Clothes that are too large make a woman look like a bag lady. Too-small fashions are hideous. Buy the appropriate size and if there is any about size and fit, ask a sales associate to help.
- If any woman looking for a plus size evening dress, go for dresses with princess seams down the front, dropped waists, and other styles with shape.
- Top length is very important for plus size, if you have large behind or low-hanging abdomen, she can give a try to those curvy, shaped blouses that barely skim the navel. Those women who are plus-size, but mostly curvy can get away with this kind of fashion. Plus-size women also look for tops that hit at least the mid line of their navels. Layered looks are beautiful and great, with blouse shirts over tank tops, as long as the line is smooth, front and back.
- Necklines also can make a difference. A V-neck can be very flattering and look great on a plus-size woman because it elongates the neck line and draws the eye down. However, any neckline that shows overflowing cleavage is not flattering. A plus-size woman with an average bust can usually get away with slightly lower-cut tops than a woman who is very well-endowed.
- Tight clothing may not be your best bet. Plus size woman have bulges and rolls that they do not want to show off to the world. While tight clothing may reduce your silhouette, it will do nothing to smooth it. Stretchy fabrics can be very comfortable and forgiving in plus size fashion. They will reduce sag and bag on pants’ knees, blouses and shirts, and dresses. Skin-tight clothing may look messy and unprofessional.
- Those women who have an oval shape with a prominent tummy with no defined waist can try an empire waist, full skirt or A-line dresses. If legs are proportionately slender compared to the rest of the body, a short dress is a good option to flaunt off your legs.
- An A-line skirt in flowing fabrics is a very good option for plus size women. Women who are larger on top than bottom can carry a straight skirt with a tailored jacket very well but if hips are big, she should look carefully at the skirt’s construction and should try it on in the store. Women who are short or average height may be able to wear short jackets if they are fairly well-proportioned, bottom and top. Too large on either end, or a short jacket should be avoided. Blazer style jacket is all-time classic whether it is boxy or tailored; pick the style to keep body proportion in mind.
How necklines will affect your body type and face structure
Posted by: floradress on: September 5, 2009
When we go for shopping for a dress, we usually see the style, colors, cuts and fabric of the dress. There are times when we forget to pay attention to the necklines. Isn’t it that we do not realize the importance of a perfect neckline that enhances the beauty of a dress? Neckline is one of the most distinguishing features of clothing and very important factor to look great in any dress. It is important that you look for the right styles of necklines that will not only emphasize your best assets but will also hide your problem areas. Necklines are available in many shapes and array of curves and angels. A flattering neckline can create an illusion, emphasize your best features, hide not only your body flaws but facial structures as well and make you appear great in your dream dress. Here I am describing few popular necklines and its importance and effects with your body type and facial structure.
Scoop Neck
Scoop Neck:
Scoop neck is shaped like a U shape, usually low cut line and little drop from normal necklines.
The Most suitable for
Facial structure: If you have a wide face structure, this neckline will suit you. It also makes a short neck appear longer.
Body Shape: Scoop neck dresses flatter most of the women; especially complement very nicely pear shaped girls as the neck draws the attention towards the upper body. Scoop style also work for hourglass ladies. Women with small bust can get the illusion of a larger chest by wearing scoop neck style dresses or tops.
This neckline should be avoided by flat chested women.
V-Neck
V-neck
As its name implies – the neckline has two line and form a ‘V’ shape at centre front. The neck depth depends totally upon wearer and her choice.
The most suitable for
Facial structure: Those women who have wide jaws or square-shaped facial structures, it is good if they wear v- neckline dresses. This is also look great women with round faces. Long face women should avoid this neckline.
Body Shape: The most flattering neckline for any body type, if you are apple shape or have heavy mid section, V- shaped Basque will help to minimize and create the illusion of a smaller midsection and make you appear taller and leaner.
If you have medium-sized chest and you want to show some cleavage then this is the ideal style for you. This neckline is also great for the women who have broad shoulders or short neck; its V shape makes the shoulder appearance narrow by drawing the eye attention to centre.
If you have small bust, you can avoid this neckline as it will emphasize on your chest area.
Jewel Neck
Jewel Neck
Commonly used for T-shirts and closely look like crew neck, jewel neckline is fitted and a plain, slightly rounded collarless neckline and often touches the base of the neck.
The most suitable for
Facial Structure: If you have a double chin, don’t go for dresses that have a jewel neckline as it only draws attention to double chin, which you definitely do not want
Body Types: It is flattering style for flat chested women. It creates a bustier image for small chested women.
Jewel neck should be avoided by women who have short necks as this neck style will make them appear shorter. Ladies with large breasts should also not try as it will over emphasize your bust area.
Bateau Neck
Bateau Neck
Sometimes known as a Sabrina neck, the horizontal line of this neck passes from shoulder to shoulder.
The most suitable for
Facial structure: Women with long faces are advised to wear this kind of necklines. It will help cut the length of the facial structure. Boat neck is not flattering for the women who have square-shaped facial structures or wide jaws.
Body Types
Looks good on pear shaped women as it creates a balance with their wide hips. This neck style also flatters the women who have narrow shoulders by making them wider. Also suits to women who have thin and long neck by making them shorter.
Apple shaped women should avoid boat neckline dresses as it will make your naturally broad shoulders appear wider and throw off your balance.
Turtle Neck
Turtle Neck
This tight fitting, high collar is very contemporary style and can be don with sweaters or can also be worn alone.
The most suitable for
Facial Structure: This looks great on oval shaped and long face structures but not a good option for round shaped or double chin ladies as it tends to make them look heavier.
Body Types
Women with short torso look great on turtle neck as it lengthens the torso and makes you appear taller.
A high neckline will hide any upper body definition. If you have large breasts, don’t go for this style. If you are heavy on bottom, avoid turtle neck as it will narrow your shoulders and make your hips and waist appear larger. Short necked women should also avoid this neckline.
Fashion Tips for Flat Chested Women
Posted by: floradress on: September 1, 2009
Proper dressing accentuates your attributes, features, helps to minimize your flaws and gives you a great appearance. It is important to form a personal style statement that enhances your figure and individuality. If you are flat chested or have small bust and shopping for a dress, you will definitely think of the styles and patterns which will flatter your figure. Here I am giving some tips and tricks to maximize your chest by selecting right kind of dressing, proper color and fabric ideas.
Selection of Dress. Learn to create illusion of large breasts with your selection of dress. Ruched bodice, softly gathered bodice will enhance the look of your bustline. Subtle and soft ruffles, embellishments add volume to a small bust, added fabric also give fuller chest appearance. Strapless style also looks great on flat chested women’s.
Use fashion Detailing in Dress. Details around the bust area like pocket, buttons, and patterns are some features to keep in mind for small chest women when they go for shopping. Collars, wide lapels draw attention towards the face and look great.
Create Illusion. One more useful way to create illusion and focusing attention away from your bust line is wearing Empire Dresses. It is an excellent idea to try Empire Dresses as it may draw attention to your other body parts. The shape of the dress makes you appear larger, no matter how big or flat you are. Empire Dresses are specially designed in such a way that a waistline is raised above the natural waistline, at times as high as right below the bust. These dresses are good to camouflage and create an illusion. Empire dresses with straps, long gowns with spaghetti straps give best illusive effect towards the top of the body.
Choose Proper Necklines. As it is the most important feature of the dress to make you look as you want, gathered neckline, asymmetrical necklines, bateau necklines are some of good options for you. Cowl neckline also looks good as it will give folds across front bodice. Avoid V- necklines, scoop necklines or very low cut necklines.
Use Patterned Tops. Patterned shirts, horizontal lines, graffiti patterned especially right across the breast area are a great way to create illusion of bigger breasts.
Suitable Brassiere. A Bra is an essential article and does a lot for your bustline. If you don’t pick the right bra, you won’t get the desired look, padded bras, push up bras will definitely flatter your bust line. Choose the dresses and tops that are already made with inner cups to get a rounder look.
Appropriate Fabric. Fabric plays an important role to enhance your appearance, for flat chested women – A soft, light to medium weight fabric with good draping quality will look great. Fabric like satin, jersey, cotton will work.
I know every girl wants to have toned and fuller chest but accept what you have, just be what you are. There are quite a number of females out there who are successful in their careers and life with the natural assets. Clare Danes, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightly are some example of flat chested actresses and they are proud of what they are ….aren’t they?
Homecomings – From History to Celebration
Posted by: floradress on: August 30, 2009
What is Homecoming Event?
The tradition of welcoming back the former students, alumni and residents of an institution is known as Homecoming Event which usually takes place in the month of September/ October. Particularly celebrated in North America, the occasion is one of the most awaited celebration events in school, colleges and university life. It is the celebration when number of sports and cultural activities and social gatherings are held where students get an opportunity to show off their skills and styles as well as enjoy the lively moments of their early life.
Usually ‘American Football’ is the central sport in homecoming event but other sports like Ice Hockey, Basketball are also popular ones. Also a banquet is organized to make a social gathering at homecoming followed by coronation of ‘Homecoming King’ or ‘Homecoming Queen’ chosen from among the students by voting.
History and Origin
The tradition of homecoming is believed to be evolved from the annual alumni football games held at universities and colleges since late 1800. However origin of homecoming event is little controversial topic as different universities hold firm claims of being the founder of the event. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Missouri and Baylor University are the frontrunners in this race.
According to the history, Baylor University held their first homecoming event in 1909 but didn’t organize the same for next six years. Meanwhile in 1910 and 1911, University of Illinois and University of Missouri held their homecomings respectively. The event soon became popular and widely accepted by people and by 1920 it became the widely celebrated event across the nation.
Traditional Events
Homecoming Court: A representative group of students from a coeducational institution consisting of Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King (in some cases Homecoming Princess or Homecoming Prince) is known as homecoming court. Queen and King are selected by the election method where students of an institution vote for the court members nominated for the election of Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King. Other court members who are not selected as Queen or King are known as royalty or escorts. They participate in the weekly activities and events.
Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King:
A much awaited event of the ceremony is the coronation of Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King. Usually the selection is done by the method of voting by student body of an institution where they vote for a boy or girl who has given his/ her active contribution for the welfare of college or school and is excellent in studies and other cultural activities, sports, etc. It is a measure of ones popularity in schools and colleges. In some institutes the announcement of Queen and Kings names takes place a couple of days before football match or before banquet or at pep rally. For the coronation of elected Queen and King, former years King and Queen are invited to crown their successors. Usually Homecoming Queen is coroneted first followed by the coronation of the Homecoming King as a tradition in most of the universities.
For Homecoming Queen Girl, it is very important to have an appearance and a dress with something special than others and which makes her stand out of crowd and look like a Homecoming Queen. She wears Homecoming Gown and Homecoming Dresses tailored especially for this occasion. Girls make shopping for this sole reason even before the celebration begins and markets are filled with fresh stocks of Homecoming Gowns, Short Homecoming Dresses, Homecoming ball gowns, Beaded Homecoming Gowns, etc.
Parades
Parade is a part of many homecoming celebrations where students of an institution make a march on the streets of town or city with their marching band. A grand marshal is selected for the parade from among the students. Students participating in parade prepare a float usually based on a homecoming theme suggested by the administrators. Parades can be a part of scheduled activities for a particular day where other activities include pep rally, bone fire, snake dance, etc.
Tailgate
Tailgate parties are the most cheerfully celebrated events held at the weekend during homecoming celebrations. It is attended by the alumni who come back from different parts of country or world to participate in this festival where get together of old friends and classmates happens. The meaning can be understood by the name itself that the tailgates of vehicles are kept open and parties are enjoyed with beer, food, music and games. Students set up tents in parks, grounds and fields to stay and accommodate the friends coming from far distant places. People cook, play games, enjoy music and cherish the memories of their school times with their old friends.
Picnics
Students may occasionally go for an outing or picnic which may occur at the school week or during the schools lunch period. It can be similar to tailgate party though people celebrate it with their own way.
Dress-up days
This is the most colorful thing that student long for. What could be more appealing for the students than the freedom to flaunt off in various colors other than mandatory school uniforms? Students- especially girls – make the most of it and wear colorful and modern dresses according to the decided theme of their respective schools. The theme could be anything like Toga Day, Nerd Day, Pirate Day, Rat Pack Day, etc. There may be themes like Red Dresses Day, Pink Dresses Day, Black Dresses Day, etc.
Homecoming Dance
It’s Romantic. It’s lovely. It’s alluring and it’s fantastic. Yes. It’s a Homecoming Dance. It is the party dance and usually a culminating event of the festival. It may be a formal or informal event usually organized in or out of school campus. The venue is decorated finely and music is played. It is a kind of social gathering where young students dance formally and cheer the moments. As far as football and other alumni events are the central point of homecoming event, the homecoming dance is held usually during weeks when the schedules are less tight and more permitting. Whatsoever, homecoming dances are the most thrilling events during the homecoming celebration for young students.
Clothing Tips For Plus Size Women
Posted by: floradress on: August 20, 2009
Fashion is for everyone, whether it’s plus size or any body type. Almost every plus size women want to hide few things in her body rather accentuates her best features. With a little careful planning, you can create an illusion and can look fabulous whatever the occasion – regardless of your dress size. Learning to embrace your curves and accentuating your best features should be relatively easy. Depending on what you like about yourself will let you know what you should show off. Here are some basic clothing tips for helping dressing your best…
Plus size long evening gown
- Without loosing weight, proper dressing will make you look slimmer. Keep one thing in mind the fitting of dress. Wear clothes that fit. From underwear to accessories, the rule is to wear what fits.
- Don’t wear extra loose or baggy clothes. They might be comfortable, but they make you look like you’re hiding something, which you are.
- Pick the right cut of clothing for your body type. Some cuts are made for different frames so make sure you try it on and see how it looks before purchasing it and wearing it out on the town.
- Patterns can make you appear larger, choose solids as they will help you to look slimmer. If you do like patterns, avoid big, bold, bright patterns small prints, plaids, checks go well. Horizontal stripes also make you appear larger and it is true, so try to avoid them.
- When choosing a skirt, always keep the length in your mind. Choose a skirt with a comfortable waist that gradually widens as the skirt gets longer. This will minimize your curves. Monochromatic skirts and tops of subtly different textures make you look taller and thinner.
- Minimize your largest feature. Tops under a proper supportive bra will minimize large breasts, designs with some nice detailing will draw attention,longer-length tops will minimize large hips, high heels for shorter women and many more.
Plan Your Wardrobe
Posted by: floradress on: August 18, 2009
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Probably every woman love shopping and desire for getting new dress when she needs to attend some special parties or functions. But if your wardrobe is packed with lots of dresses, dozen of trousers, jeans, you will get confused and unable to decide what to wear.
It happens with most of the women. Having a wardrobe that works for you is something that so many women need. To plan a wardrobe we must ask some questions to ourselves
- What sort of lifestyle do we have?
- Do we wear more formals than casuals?
- Do we have many occasions to wear evening dresses?
- Do we have the dresses according to our body types?
- How many dresses we want for daily work?
- Do we have such outfit which we can mix n match?
Answers of these questions will help you to decorate your wardrobe according to your choice and importance. First of all identify basic garments for your lifestyle from among the items you keep. A black skirt, a black dress and white blouse are always good to have in your wardrobe.
Decide what types of woman’s clothes you need and how many hours a day or week you spend in them. Careful planning of our wardrobe gives us lots of new ideas to dress up such as mix and match of different garment will make our appearance more interesting and new. Basic garments such as skirts, tops, trousers, tunics, jackets can be changed round to give totally different look. If you had to wear dark suits to work most of your life, try some dresses in light colors.
Accessories can be worn with basic garments to introduce other ideas .Style is an important factor which enables us to make the most of our figure type. In considering style, fabric plays a vital role. See to it you have dresses with few different fabrics which suits to your body type. Large figure types must avoid bulky fabric which will add to size. Color palate is also taken in account as it this will be noticed first.
Remember that being stylish or fashionable doesn’t mean blindly following all the latest fashion trends even if it may not necessarily suit you or not required.
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Clothing Tips For Petites
Posted by: floradress on: August 9, 2009
If your height is less than 5’4”, you come in petite category. There is one misconception that petite means small but petite term refers to height, neither weight nor your body shape – be it a pear, apple, slender or plus. For a petite lady, it’s difficult to buy a perfect dress that shows off her curves. Here FloraDress is mentioning some tips and tricks to guide you while you go for shopping.
- Choose a dress that elongates your body type. If you have large bust and a small waist, go for delicate strap dress or strapless dress with proper fitting, but before wearing strapless dress see to it has proper bra cup support otherwise go for spaghetti dresses. Don’t choose halter neckline dresses as they will enhance upper body.
- Always try to accentuate your curves,Pick the dress which flaunt off your biggest assets and not draw the attention to your height. Choose the dress that lengthens your torso. Look for an A-line dress, spaghetti straps, scooped or off the shoulder necklines. Avoid a gown that is too straight or too full as you will disappear in it. A V neck that draws the eye in a vertical line will lengthen the torso.
- If you have a short waistline, empire style dresses and dresses with belts in different colors make you look short. If you have long waistline, a fluid short dress with empire style will look great on you. You can also show off your long legs and you will look tall.
- Sometimes petite ladies pick the dresses which show off lots of skin like legs and bust. They feel that it will make them look taller. In fact, it doesn’t! If experts opinion is to be trusted, a dress that flaunts off too much legs and bust at the same time should be avoided in such case. Give them a big NO-NO.
- Avoid wearing drop waist dress, it won’t elongate your body and make you look short. Try to avoid too many gathers and too many layers dresses while shopping.
- Don’t go for the dresses with multiple vertical lines or mixing two garments with lines pattern.
- Shirt length should not be longer than mid thigh and don’t choose drastic color combination for trousers and shirts as colors matter a lot.
- Probably every petite woman knows that wearing dark colors can make them look taller and if they have plus size frame also it’s a good option. But apart from this, wearing separates in same family such as beige, brown can make petite women look sleek.
- Last but not the least – Whenever you go for shopping always keep in mind that more fitted the look, the more flattering it will be and any figure flaws can be covered by using the right piece of clothing. So dear petites whatever you wear, wear with confidence and smile.
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Tips For Different Body Types
Posted by: floradress on: August 9, 2009
Dressing Tips for different body types
Finding the perfect dress does not have to be a struggle if you know how to work with your body. The first and the most important step in finding an ideal dress is looking for the one that flatters your body shape and suites to your body type. Here, at FloraDress you will be able to figure out exactly what suits your body shape. So you can buy a dress that makes you look and feel fabulous on your memorable occasion. .
Look at some fashion tips and dos and don’ts for following body types, try to identify your body shape and find the most flattering fit for your prom night or any occasion.
Tips for Hourglass Body
Posted by: floradress on: August 9, 2009
If your shoulders and hips are pretty evenly balanced and your waist is defined, you are one of the luckiest girls who can wear anything.
Flaunt off your curvy figure with a form-fitting sheath dress. Be it plain or embellished, this type of dress will accentuate your body in all the right places. Wrap dresses with fitted waist will enhance the feminine look and you will look stunning in your prom. If you are little heavier on bottom and want to cover, go for A-line or ball gowns and you can achieve the look you desire for.
Shaped jackets or cropped styles are also a good option as they will keep the eye on middle. Add Fashionable belts, season’s colors in your look and go completely glam in your prom night.
Concentrate on what flatters, what are the latest styles of dresses. Need not worry about being trendy. Add up-to-date shoes, handbags and accessories for your special day.
Tips for Apple Shaped Body
Posted by: floradress on: August 9, 2009
Apple-shaped or inverted triangle bodies are larger on top and smaller below. Weight is carried around the middle, no defined waist or an undesired tummy but you can show case great legs and attractive prom dress by creating balance between a large bust and shoulders and thinner legs.
Girls with this shape often have a short neck and it is important to make the neck look longer by wearing tops with a v-neckline dresses. Empire gowns look best on this type of figure. The high waist de-emphasizes your mid-section and lengthens your overall silhouette. A soft princess seamed dress, a strapless dress with corseted top will always work for your event
Empire lines and babydolls prom dresses take the attention away from the middle and give the looser fit. Try to create hourglass illusion by wearing full skirt or A-line dresses.
Dark and solid colors for tops look great for apple shapes because they create a more balanced look with their slimmer legs. Play up nice cleavage with a peek. Avoid full sleeves or puffy sleeves.
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