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Proper Fit |
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Sometimes you slip on that
new shirt and it just doesn't feel right. But what is it? Is it the
sleeve length? The collar? The way it looks with a blazer? Well, the
confusion ends today.
I have devised the
following rules and tips for how basic clothing items should fit your
body. And while what you wear and how you wear it changes over time,
these tips are timeless. After all, getting clothes to feel right goes
hand in hand with getting clothes to look right. |
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Collars & shoulders |
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If the shirt's seams meet at the shoulder, you know it fits quite well.
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Your forefinger should be able to fit in between your collar and
your neck when the shirt is buttoned to the top.
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The collar's tips and outer edge should be covered by your blazer
or suit jacket's lapels. To ensure that this happens, always fit your
dress shirts and button-downs before fitting your jackets and blazers.
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blazers |
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The blazer or jacket's sleeve should rest at your thumb knuckle when
your arm is extended, and the blazer or jacket should cover your
backside.
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The blazer/jacket's collar should leave about a half-inch of your
dress shirt's collar visible.
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If you plan on wearing your sports jacket frequently over
sweaters, bring a thin or regular knit sweater with you when trying on
or tailoring the blazer or suit jacket.
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Trousers |
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Determining whether you have the right fit when it comes to slacks is
fairly simple. Try them on without shoes; they should just touch the
floor. With shoes on, the back part of your pants should barely touch
the ground (one rule of thumb is that pants should break at about 1/3 of
the way down the shoe). And if you need one more sign that your slacks
might not fit well, remember that your socks should not show when you
walk.
· When belting slacks, don't pull too tight, or you risk bunching up the
fabric around your midsection. This will make your gut appear larger
than it is.
· If you're hemming your pants at the waist, place them below your belly
button.
· And of course, remember that slacks -- like shirts -- usually shrink
when you wash them. Buy (or have a tailor create) pants just a shade
longer than what you actually need.
Make sure your jeans, ties, overcoats, and belts look just right
Determining whether you have the right fit when it comes to slacks is
fairly simple. Try them on without shoes; they should just touch the
floor. With shoes on, the back part of your pants should barely touch
the ground (one rule of thumb is that pants should break at about 1/3 of
the way down the shoe). And if you need one more sign that your slacks
might not fit well, remember that your socks should not show when you
walk.
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When belting slacks, don't pull too tight, or you risk bunching up
the fabric around your midsection. This will make your gut appear
larger than it is.
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If you're hemming your pants at the waist, place them below your
belly button.
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And of course, remember that slacks -- like shirts -- usually
shrink when you wash them. Buy (or have a tailor create) pants just a
shade longer than what you actually need.
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Make sure your jeans, ties, overcoats, and belts look just right
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Ways to Look Sexy |
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Every
woman wants to look attractive and sensuous. And to look attractive
you don't really have to bare all. All you have to do is add a few
unexpected touches and adopt some glamorous essentials. Are you
wondering what these are? Well here are 10
ways to look stunning without sacrificing your modesty. |
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This Week Color |
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Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in
fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also
stylish and timeless. Black
also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify
submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing
black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be
overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains,
such as Dracula, often wear black. |
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