Showing posts with label Polished look. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Polished look. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
How to Look Pretty With African Dresses
Africa dresses possess complicated patterns and incredibly
simple structure. Long-established Africa dresses, based on Africa Design,
aren't known for the stylish designs or complex stitchery. The material and patterns
would be the important part of these gowns. In truth, if you need to create
your personal African gown, you need extremely little sewing skills whatsoever.
As long as you choose conventional African brocade or even aso oke (hand
crafted cotton wool fabric), your dress will appear both conventional and
stunning. All which matters, following the cloth, may be the drape, which
complements the majority of women's structures.
All you will be required to have are: Yardstick, elastic
measuring tape, and Traditional African cloth. First off, measure across the
fullest section of your torso. Double the particular measurement and also add
13 inches to determine the width of your fabric. As an example, if an
individual measures thirty-six inches across the chest, the ultimate width
measurement will probably be 85 ins wide, or even a little above 7 ft. This
looks excessive, yet these wrapper attire are usually flowing and also full.
Determine the size of your outfit by measuring from your
nape of the neck for the backs of your heels and also add a couple of inches.
You need a friend's help to determine this kind of measurement; you must stand
still while the lady measures. Place any yardstick on your own cloth. You will
find traditional African cloths to get online or perhaps in neighborhood
cultural retailers, if your home is in any diverse location. Draw any rectangle
around the wrong side of the cloth which matches the measurements. Minimize out
the particular cloth together with scissors.
Crease ½ inch in the edges of your respective cloth to make
hems. Pin your hems available and stitch these down which has a sewing
appliance. Remove your pins because you don't want to separate your stitches
machine needle. Place the midst of the prime hem against the body just down
below your chests. Wrap your cloth throughout the back of your respective body,
cross your corners down the middle of your rear, and take in the front of your
respective body.
Pull your corners way up over the breasts along with cross
these again up your throat. There you go. Your traditional African dress is
ready to go!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Office Fashion Commandments
1. Go for the clean and polished look. Depending on the office setting, you can either go for the smart look, formal look, or casual look – always remember that whichever look is your office aura, make sure your clothes are “crease free” and clean. So whether if there is a dress code or none, looking polished in a dress or suit always makes a difference.
2. Go for the perfect fit and comfort. Always, and I mean always make sure you wear wardrobes with perfect fit and comfort. Any wardrobe malfunction will certainly cause a major fashion faux pas and would most likely cost a lot more than you can imagine.
3. Think “presentable” when choosing your clothes. Yes comfort is important but make sure you are presentable enough in front of all the people in the office as well as for other visitors and guests that will possibly have an impact to your organization. You’ll never how these people can affect your performance and how you may be perceived by your superiors.
4. Never go for skin exposure at the office. Need I elaborate? Indecent wardrobes are generally offensive in an office setting. "Men have to be comfortable with you, not looking at you as a woman but as a business partner."
5. Be sensible in wearing scents. In wearing perfumes or colognes, be considerate with others and avoid extra strong smells.
6. Go light and natural with your make-up. Stay away from ultra bright colors and save all the glamour for night-time affairs or a fancy date-night.
7. Go easy on your hair. Never go overboard with your hairstyle. Whether in an easy up do or do down, smart and presentable styles always work best in the offices.
8. Go for the “noiseless” foot wears. Low heels, leather shoes are office setting shoes. If you want to go stylish, keep it at a minimum with a refined taste that matches well with your wardrobe.
9. Never over-accessorize. Bling-blings are not exactly the best office decoration.
10. Always have handkerchief’s come in handy. You will never know when you are going to sneeze or remove dirt from your face or clothes.
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