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Archive for February, 2011
As you get older, womens clothing is all about purchasing clothes that fit in the right places. Although there are a few rules we must stick to, fashion allows people to make a statement. From embellished tops and cover-ups or patterned skirts and knee high boots, what you wear says a lot about who you are. There are trends to suit all ages and all tastes, so get out there and embrace it.
The shape of clothes is very important. Look for shapes which enhance your figure. Many clothes have shape enhancing detail like cap sleeves and built-in panels which can make you look and feel fantastic.
Whether you’re down the high street or shopping online, don’t shy away from colour. Shop for colours which suit your hair colour and skin tone. Replace black and purple items in your wardrobe with deep berry tones this spring.
Once you’ve found a top or dress that you’re happy with, accessorise carefully. Work around one statement piece of jewellery. Keep it simple to get that stylish and sophisticated look.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
The first thing to do if you fancy re-inventing yourself as a new stylish women is to look at who you would like to follow in fashion. Look at the more mature television and film actresses and try to recreate that look.
Shop at stores that cater for the more stylish women offering a variety of styles and cuts as well as womens dresses and pants that will flatter the figure as it enters maturity. Some of the more top end designers like Liz Claiborne and Giorgio Armarni cater particularly well for the over 40′s.
Why not try and bring back to life some pieces in your wardrobe that you haven’t seen for a while and pair them up with something new. This will save money as well as created a whole new look and dimension to your style.
Get experimental; try new styles and lines that you perhaps wouldn’t have considered before, after all you have nothing to lose and it could give you a whole new lease of life for not only you but for your wardrobe.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
As the holiday-booking season surrounds us, don’t let the fear of what you will look like on the beach put a dampener on your holiday spirit.
Yes, we all make a promise to lose weight and tone up problem areas before our holiday, but for most women our unrealistic goal is rarely achieved.
This still doesn’t mean that you have to hide away in a plain t shirt and shorts on the beach and around the pool, as there is a trendy and flattering solution for you.
Not just for the older woman, Kaftan’s have become the womens fashion solution to finding clothing to cover areas you may be self-conscious about.
Kaftans are accommodating for all shapes and sizes, not to mention easy to throw on and will keep you cool and covered up from sun exposure.
Kaftans can come in different patterns, shapes and materials. If you still want your bikini to show through, many kaftans are slightly transparent, meaning that the outline of your figure will still show through.
Louder patterns and opaque kaftans are also available. If you are conscious of your arms, many kaftans have longer sleeves to help you cover up.
The kaftan will make you look and feel more confident and fashionable, so make sure that your bikini fears are left at home this summer.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Finding the right evening dress could be the difference between looking the bell of the ball or more like resembling the post-twelve o clock Cinderella.
However there are some easy ways to ensure that you look and feel your best by choosing the correct plus-size women’s dresses to suit every shape and size.
Always choose age appropriate dresses
It can make you look less classy if you choose a dress that was designed for a younger woman, it gives the impression you are not comfortable with yourself and can often look cheap and tacky. There are hundreds of shops on the high-street or online that offer beautiful age appropriate dresses for the plus-size lady.
Choose the Halter Neck
Halter Neck dresses are a must for any plus-size wardrobe. Halter Neck dresses allow you to flatter your arms and allow you to showcase your back. They take the attention off the larger body area by attracting the attention away from the main body area.
Short-dresses
This is another classic style dress for the plus-size lady, which allows the focus off the main body area and onto the legs. A great tip is to apply a light bronzer to the legs and wear heels to give the appearance of being taller and leggy, again diverting attention.
Colours and fabrics
Choose fabrics that flow quite easily and aren’t restrictive which gives the appearance of a thinner physique.
Always choose colours and styles that flatter the larger figure for example smaller prints rather than larger ones will help you look smaller framed rather than large bold prints the draw attention to your problem areas.
Whatever your age or style there is the perfect evening dress out there for you.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Being a mature lady doesn’t mean you are excluded from the world of fashionable womens clothing. You can incorporate key colours and trends from this season into your own wardrobe to update your style and keep on season, without over-doing it.
Florals are making a big comeback this spring/summer in ladies clothing; from skirts to dresses, to floral printed shoes. You can follow this trend by adding just one key piece to your outfit. You could add a loose floral shirt to your collection or even just a floral print bag, making a subtle fashion statement.
Camel and orange coloured clothing is also going to be big this spring/summer, with flowing loose material and long dresses. Chunky suede heels are also coming back, in camel, red or orange, if you’re not a big heel fan, these may be right up your street. The thicker wedge or chunky heel is easier to walk in and distributes the weight more evenly.
Pairing bold turquoise and peach clothing with camel trousers, skirts or jackets is also on trend this season.
If you recognise any of these key trends, don’t be afraid to revisit your own wardrobe – you may have pieces that are right on trend for this season hiding at the back of your closet. If not, you may only need to buy a few pieces to add to items you already own.
Being a more mature woman does not mean you need to exclude yourself from following fashion. By buying correctly fitted clothing for your shape and taking only subtle fashion pieces, you can stay looking fashionable but sophisticated.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.