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As women get older, disguising problem areas becomes a skill as they automatically try and cover up too much and lose their best bits under baggy, unflattering clothing.
The most common areas that women want to hide or disguise are:
Flabby upper arms/ bingo wings
Large tummy
Large bottom/hips
The neck
A few simple tips can easily disguise these areas leaving you free to enhance the bits you love.
Bingo wings can be hidden with a flattering ¾ length top or shirt. By exposing the slimmest part of the arm, your eye is tricked into thinking you have long, slender limbs.
If you think your stomach is better hidden under a baggy shirt then think again. Invest in a couple of wrap dresses as these disguise your tummy whilst pulling in your waist giving you a gorgeous silhouette.
Disguise a large bottom or wide hips by wearing dark colours on your bottom half which dramatically slims you down. As do wide legged trousers and flared skirts finishing at the knee.
‘Turkey necks’ and loose skin significantly age women, even when their face is relatively wrinkle free. To disguise this area, cowl or polo neck jumpers are great, but be sure they are not too tight as this can make your neck look shorter.
So whether you have great legs but a less than perfect tummy or you have toned arms but can’t stand your big bum, there is a fashion solution out there to help you.
The latest women’s fashion news courtesy of the Roman Originals blog.
Skirts are very on trend at the moment. They are the perfect way to create a stylish and elegant outfit. The benefit of skirts over dresses is that they are more flexible and versatile. You can combine any number of shirts, blouses and tops with a neutral coloured skirt for a great outfit or for a more eye catching look wear a bright or patterned skirt with a neutral coloured top. Whilst the fashions for skirts change each season, there are some classic styles that never go out of fashion.
For everyday skirts, a dark coloured skirt in a fairly thick fabric is the most practical choice. Flimsy material can catch in the wind and with autumn wear and windy weather being common in autumn, this type of skirt is probably best kept for special occasions. Skirts are also make a good addition to a mix and match work wardrobe. A simple black pencil skirt or a line skirt can be combined with a black tailored jacket for occasions when you need to look really smart or worn with a blouse, top or piece of knitwear for an everyday work outfit.
When choosing a skirt style for autumn 2010, you will probably find one particular style which suits your body shape best. once you have found that style, you will probably stick with it but can still update your look each season with accessories or tops in the latest styles of ladies fashion.
The Pencil Skirt
The pencil skirt is probably one of the most classic style of skirt around. It works for all sorts of occasions from work to an evening out. Pencil skirts work particularly well on those with an hour glass shape to create a really feminine silhouette. For those with smaller busts, the slim line of the skirt can be balanced with looser fitting blouses or chunky knitwear for a more casual look. A pencil skirt can also be the basis of a classic suit when worn with a jacket.
The Flared Skirt
A mid length flared skirt is one of the most flattering styles of skirt available. It adds curves for those without them and skims over hips and thighs for those who want to disguise this area. A flared skirt looks good in both thicker fabrics or more on trend printed and patterned fabrics for a fun and fashionable look. A flared skirt usually looks best when worn with a fitted top or blouse which balances out the volume of the skirt. For autumn and winter 2011, a skirt in a thick fabric that stands out in an A line shape is really on trend.
The Fluted Skirt
For those who can’t decide between a pencil and flared skirt, the fluted skirt offers the best of both worlds, it is fitted at the top with a flared hem giving a slim line silhouette with a feminine frill at the bottom. The wider hem helps to balance out wide hips making it more flattering for pear shaped ladies than the pencil skirt. It also works well for work in thicker neutral fabrics and for special occasions in patterned fabrics.
Once we have moved on from those hot summer days, it will also be time to move on from the cute and pretty floral dresses onto something a little more grown up and a lot more glamorous. This autumn and winter glamour will be be a key factor influencing all sorts of trends from show stopping evening wear to ladylike silhouettes from yesteryear. Fashion will be taking its ques from historical looks especially the mid calf length skirts of the fifties and Dior inspired nipped in waists. Think pearls and twin sets, assymetrical maxi length dresses inspired by the disco era and very flattering t dresses. These clothes are from times when ladies made a real effort with what they wore, long before the casual look of jeans and t shirts.
The beauty of these new and glamorous looks for the autumn and winter is that they look great on everyway. These styles were made to flatter an array of different body shapes and make them feel and look good. The fifties style was a result of women craving glamour, luxury and lots of fabric after the war when everything was rationed and the make do and mend attitude reined. Another key element to the seasons glamorous look is good quality winter coats in luxurious fabrics. Seventies disco glamour is also big this season with a big the resurgence of the famous Halston label being a key influence.Â
On the autumn winter catwalks there was certainly an emphasis of style over fashio. Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs led the way in grown up glamour with mid calf length skirts worn with kitten heels and ankle socks. Prada also revisited a number of shapes from the archives including the a line skirt which was worn with fitted style tops, for once a fashion that celebrates the feminine figure and makes the most of curves. Dolce and Gabbana worked the glamour in their own unique way with lace, corsets and tuxedo’s all featuring.
This Long sleeved black frill front top is quite simple but incredibly glamorous. It has a great texture and a neckline that shows off a feminine figure to perfection.
This Grey flared skirt with contrast floral flocking is a very wearable version of the winters mid calf length skirt. Try wearing with a fitted top and a belt to highlight the waist and if you are brave enough a pair of kitten heels and ankle socks.
But glamour is not just about the clothes that you where but also about how you accessorise your outfits. Glamour usually includes texture, shine and sparkle. You can achieve grown up glamour with a great black dress accessorised to perfection with a sparkling necklace, shiny shoes and a glossy clutch bag. Think also about how you do your hair. Grown up glamour is all about elaborate up do’s, which can be a little time consuming to do but then who said that being glamorous was going to be easy!
This silver necklace with bow diamond pendant is the pefect way to add some grown up glamour to any outfit.
Skirts make a great alternative to trousers for the summer as they are cool, comfortable and easy to wear. They are also great for the winter but there are slightly more practicalities to consider such as which tights or stockings to wear and whether they are suitable for the weather conditions. In the summer, everyday skirts are perfect for casual or work wear. They are versatile and you can use one skirt to create so many different outfits just by changing your top or jacket. Skirts are also really feminine and make you feel like you have made a little bit of an effort.
You can make the most of summer skirts by picking the best style for your body shape.
The A line skirt
The a line skirt is the pear shaped girls best friend. The gently flaring shape skims over the hip and thighs without adding any bulk or drawing attention to this area. The wider hem also helps to balance out the width of the hips. As a line skirt that finished at the knee or just above is probably the most flattering. You should wear with a top that finished at the waist as this will highlight the narrowest part of your torso. You can also look for a line skirts with interesting patterns or border prints along the hem, this will also help to balance the hips.
Pencil or straight skirt
Straight or pencil skirts are really feminine and great for showing off hour glass curves. They are often worn as part of a suit or with a blouse for work wear but can also be worn for a going out outfit. The style of a straight skirt will usually look best when worn with high heel shoes and a fitted top that skims rather than clings for a stylish and sophisticated look. Straight skirts can be difficult to walk in so it is sensible to geta good fit to ensure that you are comfortable and able to move freely.
Full skirt
A full skirt tends to be more suitable for occasion or evening wear. It is similar to the a line skirt as the skirt flares out from the waist but a full skirt will usually be bigger and fuller. There are varying degrees of fullness from fairly gently flaring skirts to a full circle skirt. The volume of the skirt will also vary with a circle skirt having very little bulk around the waist and hips but other styles or skirt having gathers which create various amounts of bulk. Generally full skirts will look best on quite tall ladies as they can be a little over powering on shorter ladies although someone short may get away with a skirt with medium fullness. Slimmer ladies will look best in skirts with lots of gathers and volume around the waist. The type of fabric will also effect how full a skirt looks, fabrics like chiffon will tend to drape and lie flatter than cotton or linen. Longer flared skirts are an easy style to wear as they do not have too much volume and create a streamlined silhouette.
Flared Hem Skirt
The flared hem skirt is similar to the straight skirt but it flare out around the hem. It is a great option for pear shaped ladies and slightly easier to walk in than the traditional straight skirt. The flared hem skirt works really well with suits or blouses for work wear but also for parties or occasion if made from a fabric like chiffon.
Skirt Length
What ever style of skirt that you choose to wear, you should carefully consider the length of your skirt. It will tend to be most flattering if it does not finish at a wider part of your leg like the mid thigh or mid calf (unless you have very slim legs). A skirt that finishes at or just above the knee is probably the most flattering for most people.