Roman Originals Blog

Programmes such as â??How to Look Good Nakedâ?? and campaigns such as â??Doveâ?? and â??Special Kâ??, have introduced, encouraged and openly promoted the acceptance of REAL bodies back into the UK. At Roman Originals, we say â??here hereâ? indeed! We are in full support healthy body images and all its potential curvaceous glory! Nevertheless, regardless of your shape or size getting dressed on a daily basis can be a daunting task for many women.

For the uninitiated without an eye for style, the world of fashion can be a vast and sometimes scary arena.  Women commonly spend far too much time with their heads in their closets, fashion magazines or better yet panic buying.  If you are like many woman in todayâ??s society and simply  don’t have time between a hard day at work, changing nappies or generally dodging obstacles that life throws at us, and the idea of flipping through page after page of fashion magazines, trail the aisles of trendy stores is a distant student life memory,  fret not!

Here are some handy tips and tricks that may help you decide what to have in your wardrobe year after year, season after season:

• Above all, your clothes should fit your body. No one cares what size is on your tag. A good fit is essential to presenting a polished image and, more importantly, feeling great in your clothes.
  • Women’s clothing sizes vary hugely from designer, style, year, and even within a brand. If you can’t tell Donatella from Donald Duck just stick to what you know! After all, the high street stores and online boutique like Roman Originals tend to have all the current designs without the hefty price tag.
  • Shop like a man:  I know this may seem a bizarre statement, but consider buying multiples of items if you find a great fit. Especially when it comes to undergarments and in particular jeans.
  • Splurge on timeless classics, skimp on trends. Classic evening wear or an everyday coats are generally worth spending a little more money on.

  

  • If you’re most comfortable in a solid fitted dress shirt, buy several! If it’s a staple to your wardrobe, you should splurge on a well fitted, well made, quality item. You can make the same white button down look like a totally different shirt with an inexpensive cardigan, a pair of jeans, or jewellery.
  • If you’ve got no fashion instinct whatsoever, you can still have a cohesive collection of stylish clothing:
    • Put together an outfit that you feel really defines you. If you’re a cheerful person, try bright colours. If you’re low key, comfort clothes. Artistic? Try untraditional cuts or play with different patterns, and so on.
    • Once you’ve created your outfit, think about why it defines you. What is it that you like so much? The way the different colours look together? The variety of fabrics? The simplicity?
    • Whatever it is that makes you love that outfit should guide your shopping. Look for clothes that share these qualities and you’ll end up with a style of your own and a wardrobe that you love.
    • If shopping online, try on the clothes before you decide to keep them. Don’t be afraid to send clothing back.
    • Alternately, try clothes on in stores and then bargain shop online for those exact styles and sizes.
    • Don’t make rushed decisions. Shop with a level head and a list of needs, this way you’ll avoid making returns and ruining your finances.