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How to Dress Like Ashley Tisdale

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Whether she’s in a movie or walking down the street, Ashley Tisdale has her own unique style. She loves wearing very casual outfits like jeans and t-shirts and track suits. She is often seen in pink and in outfits that are feminine and casual.

Casual Wear

Many times, she’s photographed wearing simple track suits that are all in one color. She has been photographed in this outfit in bubblegum pink, which shows off her casual style as well as her love for the color pink. Ashley wears a lot of jeans and t-shirts for casual occasions. Sometimes she will pair high heels with a pair of jeans and a pink or patterned t-shirt. She likes to wear t-shirts paired with long jeans that emphasize her height.

Sometimes her t-shirts have bright patterns on them or print pictures on the front. She occasionally wears halter tops that are printed with patterns as well. This shirt is one that she was photographed in while out shopping. She paired up with a pair of very dark blue jeans and a pair of flats.

Sweaters

Ashley Tisdale often wears sweaters when she’s out shopping or having lunch. Her sweaters are usually long and neutral colored to go with whatever outfit she’s wearing. Sometimes she wears baby doll dresses and wears a sweater over them. If you can find a baby doll dress that is in a bright color or has a bright pattern of colors on it, that is the perfect outfit to pair with a cream or pastel colored sweater.

Gold

Ashley Tisdale loves the color gold. Any accessories, jewelry or clothing you can find in the color gold will be perfect for creating an Ashley Tisdale ensemble. She particularly loves to wear gold shoes and carry gold handbags. She wears these often with jeans or with black pants. She has been spotted many times carrying a gold Louis Vuitton handbag over one arm. She loves to wear gold jewelry as well. Any outfit you have that can be paired with gold accessories is one that can be made to look like an Ashley Tisdale outfit.

Pants

Ashley Tisdale often wears pants when dressing casually. She tends to wear pants that are long enough to cover much of her shoes. This can elongate the frame and make a person look taller. Her pants generally come in dark blue, black or white. Often she wears Capri pants that are cut just below the knees. She loves to pair her Capri pants with high heel shoes. She has worn these shoes in beige with several outfits. While she loves to wear high heels, she also wears moccasins of flats with pants. To find shoes that are in a typically Ashley Tisdale style, look for ones with fringe, bows, beads or any other details that make the shoes more eye-catching. The more details they have, the better. She also loves cutout shapes and peep-toe shoes. Look for neutral colors or pastels when shopping for Tisdale-style shoes to pair with your Tisdale-style outfit.

Skinny man

Fashion Tips for Skinny Men

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Skinny man

Just because you are skinny man doesn’t mean that you can’t have a sense of fashion. Instead of throwing on anything you find in your closet take some time to coordinate an outfit that will not only be comfortable but will look great as well.

Start with the shirts you wear. When you are a skinny man you will have a skinny or “boney” upper body. It is important to be careful when choosing a t-shirt size. If you pick a t-shirt size that is too tight you are only accentuating the obvious; that you are skinny. On the other hand if you choose a t-shirt that is too big it will hang loosely off your body and will tend to billow and puff up around you. This can make you look like a kid wearing his dad’s t-shirt and again is pointing out your skinniness. Instead try to get a t-shirt that is fitted to your body type. Most skinny men are too small for the large and extra large but fit nicely into a medium or even a small at times. Don’t get caught being too macho when choosing your t-shirt size. Just because you can’t fit into a large t-shirt doesn’t mean you are any less of a man.

The same basic rules apply for dress shirts as well. If you wear a dress shirt that is too big the sleeves will bunch up towards the cuffs and you will successfully gain the look of a pirate. You must also be sure that your neck/collar size is not too tight, but defiantly not too big. If it is too tight, it will obviously be uncomfortable but if it is too big you will give the appearance that you might slip out of the shirt at any moment.

Move next to the jeans you wear. Just because you are a skinny man doesn’t mean you should buy skinny jeans. In fact, avoid them like the plague. Again, you don’t want to draw extra attention to the fact that you are skinny. Also avoid loose fit jeans. Baggy jeans on a skinny man look too baggy and will not allow any shape whatsoever to show. A good regular cut jean will compliment your shape and will not sacrifice comfort while doing so.

Finally if you are getting dressed up in a suite or are going to wear a sport jacket or blazer there are some rules that apply. First of all it is true what they say that vertical stripes are slimming. Since you are already slim, skip the pinstriped suites all together. When it comes to your jacket, avoid shoulder pads. Wearing shoulder pads when you are a skinny man will make you look like a big lollypop. Even worse if you are skinny and tall and you wear shoulder pads in your suite jacket you will look like Herman Munster.

Remember, being a skinny man doesn’t mean doesn’t have to be a fashion nightmare. With a little planning on your part you can leave the house with an air of confidence knowing you are dressed for success.

Edie Sedgewick

How to Dress Like Edie Sedgwick

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Edie Sedgewick

Edie Sedgwick was the girl in the 60’s that everyone wanted to be. She was an inspiration to Andy Warhol as well as to millions of girls who wants to dress just like her. Her style was eye catching and new in its time, and it’s still a look that gets noticed today.

Black Tights

One of her most signature pieces were her always-present black tights. The tights were such a part of her look that it became what she was best known for. Luckily, her signature black tights are easy to find. She wore opaque black tights much of the time, but she also wore sheer black tights. She wore them so often that she created a fad for them in the 60’s and was sometimes called “The Girl in the Black Tights.” Pair anything at all with black tights and you’re channeling her look.

Black and White

Much of her look centered on combinations of black and white. The look was about blocks of color as well as stripes, and usually everything was black, white or both. She was a dancer who loved to wear her leotards on the street after dance practice. She often wore black leotard tops with black or black and white miniskirts and her black tights.

Skirts

Most of her clothing was short- dresses, shorts and especially her skirts. In true 60’s style, Edie Sedgwick had a different miniskirt for every day of the week. She preferred black and dark gray for her miniskirts, and she wore them as short as possible. In some pictures of her, her miniskirts are so short that it’s hard to tell that she’s wearing one at all. To get that look, there are micro-miniskirts that will be the right length, or you can hem up an already-short skirt to create your own.

Dresses

Edie Sedgwick loved to wear simple sheath dresses that were loose flowing and that could be paired with anything. The practical part of this is that a sheath dress can be dressed up or down and they are generally inexpensive. Choose a black, white or striped sheath dress for a true Edie look. The sheath dresses, of course, were always worn short. They should be midway between your knee and thigh in order to capture the look.

Boat Necks

Edie usually wore shirts and dresses with boat-necks in order to show emphasize her long neck. This makes any outfit a little more fun and can be flattering for many people. Choose a striped shirt with a boat neck for a little bit of eye-catching flair.

Earrings

Edie was known for her huge earrings almost as much as for her black tights. She loved big earrings that were long enough to touch her shoulders. The more elaborate and heavy the earrings were, the better. The earrings were always dangly, with plenty of movement to catch the eye. They can be plastic or metallic, but they must be big in order to capture the essence of the Edie Sedgwick look.

College

How to Dress for College – Fashion Tips

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College

When dressing for college, there are many factors to consider. The main factor for many college students is staying comfortable while still expressing their own personal style. The comfort factor leads most college campuses to be populated mainly by students who dress very casually.

Jeans

Because another main point of dressing for a college campus is to express your own individuality, there are no rules at all about what type of jeans to wear. Some students love the punk or grunge look of torn-up jeans. Others want a more put-together look with pressed jeans or dark jeans that are in excellent condition. Still others prefer a retro look to go with their retro style. Retro jeans are often stonewashed or a very light blue color.

T-Shirts

At college, most students do wear t-shirts regularly. T-shirts are very versatile and they can give students very different looks depending on the type of t-shirts they are and how they are worn. Someone very fashion conscious can choose a patterned t-shirt or a solid color shirt that goes well with the rest of their outfit. Someone who wants to express distaste for fashion may choose a torn up t-shirt or a vintage t-shirt that is not currently in style. T-shirts can be dressed up for preppy students and dressed down for students with other clothing styles.

Skirts

Many students wear skirts to show off a fun and flirty look. Skirts are a great way to stay comfortable and cool while running from class to class. There are very few times when a skirt would not be practical, though a shorter skirt may be less practical. Longer skirts are often favored by students because they are more comfortable when sitting on the floor or when running to a class. Skirts in any color and any style are great to wear on a college campus.

Preppy Style

Some college students have a preppy style that leads them to classic clothing in neutral colors. Preppy style is generally expressed through navy blue, black, white and tan. These colors can be worn together in classic pieces to create outfits that never go out of style and always look well put together. A pair of tan pants worn with a navy blue sweater is a classic preppy look, as is a pair of navy blue pants paired with a white shirt.

College girls who love preppy style often wear plaid skirts with white or navy blue shirts or sweaters. One classic collegiate look is a white button-up shirt with a navy blue sweater worn over it paired with a navy blue and white plaid skirt. These looks can be paired with a pair of dark, beige or white shoes. A pair of black or navy blue Mary Jane shoes look great with a plaid skirt is part of an overall preppy college look. For college men, a pair of loafers always looks great with a preppy outfit. A pair of black or navy blue shoes is also perfect to wear.

Times Are Changing So Dress Like You’re from the 1910s

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The 1910s were difficult times. In fact, the difficult weren’t unique to the United States. People all over the world acknowledged the 1910s as being one of the worst decades they’d ever seen.

It could have been a number of things. But it’s a safe bet that the cause for the universal hardship was the Great War. The First World War changed the United States and the world forever. It was the largest conflict to ever take place and it took it a toll on the global morale.
For years, fashion was about abundance. Women wore floor length skirts with elaborate hats and gloves. Men wore three piece suits and hats as every day wear. Fashion was intended to make people look fabulous. But when the First World War began in 1914, things changed.

People started to think more practically about how they lived. The idea of opulence completely left the culture and the world of fashion. People began to dress in clothing that required less material and less frills. People began to cut corners and costs any way they could and clothing was no exception.

The beginning of the 1910 was about looking fabulous. By the end of the 1910s, women’s dresses were shortened from floor length to above the ankles. Colors and designs were bland with less flair and fancy. Even menswear took a nose dive. Pants were made shorter and clothing became simpler. After all, there was a war going on. People didn’t have time to worry about how they looked. They were too busy worrying about how to survive this war to end all wars.

Unfortunately, the First World War didn’t end wars. In fact, it didn’t even come close. But the changes made to the fashion world lasted beyond the four year conflict. Floor length dresses have hardly been worn since the early 1910 except in formal attire. Clear distinctions between practical casual wear and opulent formal wear were made.

However, dressing like you’re from the 1910s could be a little tricky in the modern world. You might not actually be able to wear a 1915 costume without getting a few stares. You can design your wardrobe with the minimalist 1910s mentality.

Cotton

How Cotton is Grown

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Cotton

Cotton is grown around the world in approximately eighty countries. It’s interesting to learn just how cotton is grown. There are two primary methods for growing cotton, the no-till method or the tilling method. The no-till method is also referred to conservation tillage, as it helps to preserve the integrity of the land by preventing erosion.

Planning is required before cotton is grown. Careful thought and consideration should be given to the land selected for planting to increase chances for a successful crop. An irrigation plan needs to be in place. Seed and equipment need to be ready for planting.

The no-till method allows cotton seeds to be planted right through the litter atop the soil by using special farm equipment designed just for this purpose. The machines that plant the cotton are called planters. Specially designed ones make no till planting possible.

With the traditional tilling or plowing method, the farmer tills the carefully chosen land. When plowing the land, mounded rows are created that the seeds are deposited into. The problem with tilling the soil is that it leads to further soil erosion, which takes its toll on the environment over time.

The time to plant cotton varies depending on the planting zone the farmer lives in.
Cotton should be planted as early as possible in spring, but no sooner than the last chance of frost has passed.  Cotton should not be planted before the ground has started to warm up. As cotton has a long growing season, but needs sunny days to thrive, it is best to try to plant as early as possible.

Once the soil is prepared, the seeding is done with man made mechanical planters. These machines which are how cotton is grown can seed as many as 10 to 24 rows at a time.  Machinery like this saves the farmer much time and helps to increase cotton production.

The way that cotton is grown is that the machine planter creates a narrow trench in every row. The seed is dropped into the trench and covered back up with soil which is packed down by the planter. Seeds are spaced in a uniform fashion either clumped or placed individually.

Seedlings begin to appear typically about five days after planting has taken place. In about 2 months’ time, flower buds should begin to appear on the cotton plants. Approximately three weeks later, the blossoms should start to open up. At this time the flower petals begin to change color from a creamy white to yellow, then to pink and finally to dark red. After three days of remaining red, they will shrivel up and fall off, leaving behind green pods which are known as bolls.

Within each boll, the cotton fibers grow and push their way out. As the boll gets ready to be close to ripening, it turns brown. Eventually the expanding fibers break the boll apart and the cotton candy looking cotton comes bursting out. The crop is harvested by picking machines in the United States.

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How to Dress Like a Bond Girl

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If you are dressing like a Bond girl for an event or just because you admire the way they look, there are several ways to capture the look that the typical Bond girl exudes. You may have noticed how they all look very stylish and always impeccably elegant. This is the main look that Bond girls are known for and this is the one that you can imitate for your own Bond girl look.

Dresses

To dress like a Bond girl look, skip the pants. You will need to wear the most elegant dress you can that shows off your figure. Most of the time these dresses are very long for a look that is classic, but they also have plenty of details to show off some skin. The dress should have a very low-cut neckline to look like a real Bond girl dress. It might also have a very low-cut back. The dress should generally also have a long slit in the side to show off your legs. For an over-the-top look, pair a brightly-colored garter with the dress that will be visible through the slit in the side. If you are wearing this look to a costume event, place a toy gun in the garter for a dangerous edge to your look.

There are a few colors that are perfect for a Bond girl dress. The best color is a plain black dress without any pattern or colored details. Another great color for your dress is a bright, fire engine red that makes heads turn when you walk in the room. Again, keep it solid colored and without any contrasting details. Another possibility is a gold dress for an homage to the 70s Bond girls or as a reference to the movie Goldfinger.

Shoes

No matter what you wear as a Bond girl, always pair it with stiletto heels. A strappy heel is fine, but a pair of ultra-high stiletto pumps will work best. If you are wearing red, you can pair your dress with a pair of red heels. Any other colors that you wear will likely look best with black heels. Get the best quality shoes that you can in order to make the look as authentic as possible. Bond girls are known for their high-priced clothing, shoes and accessories

Purse

Pair your outfit with a small clutch purse. A bond girl doesn’t want to be overburdened with a large shoulder bag. Bond girls usually have very small clutch purses. If you have a clutch purse with any type of sparkles on it, it will work perfectly with the overall look. If you carry a shoulder bag, keep it small and sparkly as well. Stay away from glitter and instead look for purses that have sequins or metallic details.

Jewlery

Wear a few glittery pieces of jewelry with the outfit for the right finishing touch. If you have any diamonds, these will work well for a Bond girl look. You might also use some glittery fakes to add a little sparkle to your outfit.

Yoga

How to Dress for a Yoga Class

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Yoga

The clothes you wear to a yoga class are far different from the clothes you wear anywhere else. There is a certain type of clothing that is needed for performing yoga. Once you understand the clothing that you need to wear, you will see how much easier it is to perform yoga in this type of clothing than it is to do it in street clothes.

There is no dress code for yoga, and the clothes you wear don’t have to be specially made for yoga. However, they should have the same basic characteristics as special yoga clothing. The two main reasons that most people engage in yoga are to relax and to become more flexible. You can’t do this if you are wearing clothing that is short, constricting or tight or that is distracting to you.

Colors

Many people choose yoga clothing in soft colors because it is calming and will not pose a distraction. Bright colors attract the eye, and you want your attention to be inside instead of outside. White, beige and other light, neutral tones can be very calming during a yoga class.

Comfort

You need to be able to bend and stretch as easily as possible when you are in a yoga class. For this reason, you need an outfit that will bend and stretch with you. Choose clothing that is lightweight so that it will give when you need it to. Many people choose cotton because it has a natural stretch to it and will move with you well.

For many women, choosing a top can be a challenge. It’s important to have a top that is not too tightly fitting but it’s also important not to have one that is so loose that it will ride up while you are doing floor stretches. If you are inverted during your yoga class, you want to be able to concentrate on the poses instead of whether your shirt is riding up. Take some care in choosing a shirt so that it is well tailored and formfitting without being tight. The shirt should also be long to keep it from riding up too high when you are inverted.

Some yoga classes may be cold and may therefore make it necessary to wear a sweatshirt or a light jacket with your top. If you anticipate being cold, make sure to dress warmly. If you are uncomfortable, you will not be able to concentrate well on the yoga. A thin jacket that can be removed easily is a good bet for yoga class. If you become warm during the class, you can remove it without much trouble and without breaking your concentration.

Yoga is something that is practiced barefoot, so wear shoes that can be taken off easily. Depending on the instructor, they may allow you to wear socks if your feet are cold, but most yoga students do practice barefoot.

Pants

Pants that fit like pajama bottoms are perfect for yoga class. They should be thin and loose fitting but should not be too loose to the waist. A pair of pants with a drawstring waist that can be adjusted is perfect for doing yoga positioning.

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Emo

How to Dress Emo – Fashion Tips

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Emo

Emo is more than a music style it is also a fashion style for a those with lot of emotions that need expressing. Emo is short for emotional, and people who dress this way want people to know how deep their emotions run. For this reason, dressing emo generally means creating a somber look that communicates that depth.

Colors

The number one color for dressing emo is black. Other dark colors, such as navy blue, dark gray and dark jewel tones will also create the needed somber look. No matter what articles of clothing you choose and what accessories you pair them with, always make sure to keep the colors dark. Sometimes, black and white will do if the predominant color is black. A black shirt with thin white stripes can look very emo.

Pants

Emo guys and girls tend to wear dark pants in a few different styles. The jeans are usually dark blue, black or a very deep gray. The pants are generally straight leg style rather than flaired or tapered. Sometimes these jeans are called “skinny jeans“. Some emo dressers wear dark brown or black corduroy pants.

Tops

The tops worn by emo dressers are often either track jackets or vintage-style t-shirts. Many people who dress emo actually do find vintage t-shirts in thrift stores or in vintage clothing stores, but vintage-style shirts that are pre-faded are now readily available online and in many clothing stores. The vintage t-shirt may be worn under a vintage track suit or under an unbuttoned button-up shirt in a dark color. Whatever type of top you choose, make sure it fits tightly. A loose fitting t-shirt does not fit into the emo style.

New t-shirts that are not vintage style can also fit into the emo look. The t-shirts should have some type of printing on them, from nonsensical words to popular sayings to pictures of animals. Some emo dressers like checkered shirts or striped shirts, but those are usually are worn over a t-shirt with printing on it.

Belts

In keeping with the dark color scheme, many emo dressers wear a belt with metal studs on it. Emo girls sometimes wear a white belt for a contrasting color, though emo guys usually wear a black one.

Socks and Shoes

Argyle socks are favored by emo dressers, and they can be in any color at all. Even white socks with light-colored patterns on them are ok in the emo world. If you want to keep everything dark, look for black argyle socks with deep red or green patterns on them. Also consider black and white striped or checkered socks instead of argyles.

Shoes are usually tennis shoes like Vans or Converse. These are shoes with a simple construction with a lot of different patterns available. Shoes that tie are preferable to any other kind when dressing emo. Dark-colored tennis shoes with dark-colored laces are the best choice when dressing emo. You may need to replace your white laces with black ones to achieve this look, but it does add to the overall somber appearance.

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Rich

How To Dress Like A Rich Person

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Rich

Rich people have no clue how a normal, everyday person dresses or even where they get their clothes. Normal people don’t have personal shoppers or even much help at the store when buying their clothes. If you want to dress like a rich person, here are some tips and advice to help make everyone think you’ve got money coming out of your, well, ears.

Before we get into that, one thing you must understand, rich people do not, in any way, consider the full life value of a piece of clothing. While you and I may look at a pair of jeans we’ve had for 5 or 6 years and think, “Yay comfy.” A rich person looks at an article of clothing that is 2 weeks old and says, “Eww, that old thing?”

This means you have to think expensive looking, brand new looking, never been worn before looking or you won’t pull it off at all. With that said, here’s how you do it:

1)    You need a few pieces of high quality clothing that looks brand new. To do this, go to department store and look for sales, clearance items and surplus clothing stores. You’ll need at least 2 or 3 shirts or blouses, 2 pairs of pants and a couple pairs of shoes.
2)    When buying your clothing avoid polyester like it’s got the plague! Look for silk, cotton, wool, linen, angora and cashmere.
3)    Accessorize like there’s no tomorrow. You can take the same two outfits and with proper accessories make a lot more looks that work. Some things to get are sunglasses, rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, watches and handbags, for the lady that is. Gents, you need watches, rings, sunglasses and cuffs. Look for stylish but be less concerned about materials. A fake pearl necklace in darker light looks just as good as a real one.
4)    They say shoes make the man, or woman and in this case it is so very true. The shoes you choose much be quality footwear and made from either leather or something of equal quality, Women, when choosing your shoes think of your outfit, they must go together.
5)    Your appearance hinges not only on your clothing but also on your personal grooming habits. For the men you have to keep your hair cut and styled and if you choose to grow facial hair, it must be neat, groomed and have clean lines to it. For the women, your hairstyle has to compliment your facial features. A manicure, white even teeth and good skin care is a must as well for men and women.

Lastly, to really complete that rich person look, you need to be in shape. Rich people have personal trainers, who drive them to work out and eat healthy, well most of them do. Whether you think is politically correct or not, the healthier you look the richer you look especially once you get all the clothing and grooming completed. Stick with those tips and you’ll have everyone thinking you got money coming out of your ears, too.

How Do I Keep My Shirt Tucked In?

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Wearing a T-shirt tucked in makes it look much neater than when it is hanging loose, especially for T-shirts that are loose fitting. A shirt that is not tucked in does not give the impression of a pulled together look. In fact, if you are planning to wear one as a part of a dressy outfit, you will want to start by tucking in your T-shirt and putting a jacket over it. However, the problem remains of how to keep a shirt tucked in.

When tucking in a shirt the first thing to check is to make sure the T-shirt is long enough to tuck in properly. If you are trying to tuck in a shorter tee, you will find that it does not stay tucked in as you move about and you will look sloppy as the hem slips out from you pants or skirt.

Another thing to remember is to tuck your shirt in using the right technique. The best way to properly tuck in a shirt is to start with your pants or bottoms undone. Pull the T-shirt on and straight down into your bottoms. Adjust your bottoms and do them up with the T-shirt tightly tucked in. Now the important part is to adjust the amount tucked in by lifting your arms straight over your head to gently pull out an even amount of the T-shirt around your waist. This will give you the neat look of a tucked in shirt with the perfect amount of looseness so you can move around comfortably without worrying about pulling your shirt tail out.

Another thing to keep in mind is the type of movements you will be doing while wearing a T-shirt. You may not want to bother tucking it in if you plan to do gymnastics or moving furniture or any activity that demands a lot of range of movement. If you are dressed up and want to remain looking neat with your T-shirt tucked in, limit the extreme movements that you make and your shirt will stay in place.

If you love the look of a tucked in T-shirt, make sure you have the ideal ones for tucking in. You will need ones that are not too short, but also not too long because they will bunch up and create unwanted bulk. You will also want to choose T-shirts that fit properly. Oversized T-shirts will look definitely oversized when tucked in. You also want to make sure that any design you have printed on your T-shirt is not covered up by tucking it in.

Church

What to Wear to Church – Fashion Advice

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Church

Church clothing used to mean the dressiest clothing that you had in your wardrobe. And in many areas, it still does. There are many places where your finest clothes are saved for church services and where wearing a pair of jeans would be frowned on or disallowed. But in the majority of cases, the dress code for church services is far more relaxed than it once was.

Dresses

Dresses are always acceptable for church, even for a casual afternoon church service. A dress can be inappropriate, however, if it is too short or too low cut. Remember to be respectful of the church and its congregation by wearing something modest and appropriate. The skirt or dress you wear should come down at least to your knees. Remember that you will be sitting throughout much of the service in most cases.

Suits

In many churches, men are expected to wear suits to each service. This is particularly true in the South and in Orthodox churches. If you are expected to wear a suit, make sure it is one in good condition and that you have a tie that matches your color scheme. If you can’t stand the thought of wearing a suit, wear a nice pair of slacks, a dress shirt and a nice jacket or blazer.

Jeans

In many churches, jeans are perfectly appropriate. This is especially true for morning or afternoon services where things may be more casual than an evening church service. If jeans are acceptable in your church, make sure your jeans have no holes in them. Even jeans can look nice if they are paired with a nice shirt in good condition and are clean and pressed. You may want to iron your jeans to make them look nicer.

Shoes

Your footwear should both show respect to the church and it should coordinate well with your outfit. Wearing sexy, strappy heels in church is generally not considered acceptable. High-heeled pumps are usually acceptable, as are flats. If you are dressed casually, in jeans or khakis, you can usually wear a pair of clean tennis shoes. Just make sure they are in good condition and are not muddy or too worn.

Wearing sandals may be appropriate with a summer dress or with a nice pair of jeans. It would not be acceptable to wear flip-flops to most churches. There are some churches that have extremely casual dress codes however, but anyone wanting to wear flip-flops to a service should ask ahead of time to make sure it is permitted.

There are many older churches that have their own special dress codes. In Europe, it is not uncommon for well-known churches to require people to have on long sleeves and long pants. Greek Orthodox churches also have this requirement, no matter where they are located. If you are going to attend a church that you are completely unfamiliar with, call ahead of time to find out how to dress appropriately. If you are unsure, dress in business casual clothing to avoid embarrassment.

Triathlon

What to Wear For a Triathlon

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Triathlon

For a triathlon, it’s important to wear clothing that will move with you, that will not make you hotter or keep you wet with sweat and that is appropriate for each of the three events that will take place.

Wearing One Outfit

If you are planning to wear the same outfit throughout the event, there are a few items that can be perfect for doing all three. This will decrease your time because you will not have to indulge in two changes of clothes. There are shorts that are made for wearing to all three events. These can be either trunk-style shorts of form-fitting bicycle-style shorts. These are generally made to stay put to prevent the discomfort that riding up can cause.

Special triathlon shorts may look much like bicycle shorts, but they are actually made quite differently. While bicycle shorts have a little bit of padding in the seat to make riding more comfortable, triathlon shorts don’t have this feature. The padding of bicycle shorts can make running and swimming less comfortable.

Wearing Two Outfits

Another choice is to wear the same outfit for the bike and running portion of the triathlon and to wear a different outfit for the swimming portion. This may be important if you are swimming in the winter and you need a wetsuit to keep you warm in the frigid water. A proper wetsuit is form fitting and insulated to help you to retain some body heat as you swim.

A wetsuit is an important way to get your swim time lower. Wetsuits are made to be buoyant which can help you to swim faster. They are also important for keeping your muscles warm if the water is anything less than ideal temperatures. They can be worn over the other race wear to save time, but they do take some time to put on and to remove. You may also need some assistance in putting on your wetsuit, so plan for help if you wear one.

The biking and running outfit can be a stretchy pair of shorts or pants and a t-shirt or a stretchy sports shirt. There are also one-piece outfits that can keep the wind away from your skin while allowing you to move freely. Many of these are made especially for triathlons. These outfits may be a little trickier to change into and out of, but they provide little wind resistance while you are biking and they can wick the sweat away from your body as you are running.

Shoes

It’s important for a triathlon to have shoes that fit perfectly and that will work well for biking as well as running. Some people do change their shoes in between the biking portion and the running portion, but there are shoes that can do both admirably. Choose shoes that grip the road as well as your bike pedals with enough padding to keep your joints from aching during your run. Never wear brand-new shoes to a triathlon. You may end up with blisters before the first mile is completed.

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Is it Appropriate to see the Undershirt Under a Tuxedo Shirt?

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Men wear undershirts for a number of reasons including warmth, comfort, and hygiene. Some men treat an undershirt like they treat their underwear and do not want it to be seen. Still others don’t care if it shows and some even go out of their way to make sure that it does show. But is it appropriate to see the undershirt –outline of undershirt- under a tuxedo shirt?

First of all if you are wearing a tuxedo shirt chances are you are wearing the whole tuxedo and attending some type of event that is special in nature. Maybe you are the best man in your buddy’s wedding or maybe you’re the groom in your own wedding. In either case you want to look your best. Knowing how hot a tuxedo can be, of course you are going to want to wear an undershirt. The last thing you want to see happen is your sweat soaking through your tuxedo shirt. Needless to say, that would not be you looking at your best. Along with being hot, a tuxedo, which is usually rented, tends to be starched to the max and an undershirt will keep you comfortable and stop you from itching yourself throughout the ceremony –also not a good look.-

Now that you know you want to wear an undershirt, is it appropriate for others to see the undershirt –outline of undershirt- through the tuxedo shirt. The short answer is no it is not. Remember this is a special occasion and you want people to notice your style and flair, not your undergarments. Seeing an undershirt through a tuxedo shirt is no classier than not wearing a belt with the pants so that you can pull them down to expose your boxer shorts. If that is your style, a special occasion that calls for a tuxedo is not the place to showcase it.

Equally as important is making sure that you are wearing the right style of undershirt. There is the A-shirt –AKA wife beater-, the crew neck –regular looking t-shirt-, and the V-neck t-shirt. While you should pick the style you feel the most comfortable in you should also chose the style that is going to look best –or rather not be seen at all- under your tuxedo shirt. It also depends on how much sweat your body produces. If you are a heavy sweater and you know it, don’t wear an A-shirt because you will have no protection from your wetness in the underarm region. Also make sure that the undershirt you choose is made of a lighter, breathable fabric like cotton which will make for less sweat production. If you sweat profusely, bring a couple of extra undershirts with you just in case a quick change is in order later in the day.

Above all else remember that you are going to be attending a special occasion. Get off your wallet and buy new undershirts for yourself. They are not that expensive and a dingy or stained undershirt will show up like black pepper on white rice. Make sure that at your next special occasion they remember you for being well dressed and eloquent, not sloppy with your undershirt showing through your tuxedo shirt.

What to Wear and How to Dress at 40 – Fashion Advice

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At 40, there are many people who believe that they must begin to dress in a very specific style to go with their age. However, today there is no one style that is appropriate for people who are in their 40s. The major rules are not to be too revealing at this age and not to look too trendy. You want to create a look that is flattering to your own face and figure and to have a style that is all your own.

Shapes

Many men and women in their 40s have bodies that have changed shape a bit through the years. The wisdom about dressing well in your 40s was once to simply cover everything up as much as possible. This is no longer the case. Today, dressing in your 40s is more about projecting your own style and flattering your own figure. You want to emphasize your best features while downplaying any negative ones.

There are many styles of clothing that will skim your shape without clinging too tightly to it. This is perfect for people who have a little extra weight around the middle. Something that does not have a defined waistline will skim over your midsection instead of revealing it to the world.

Neutrals

At 40, many people choose to dress mainly in neutral colors rather than the brighter colors that they had worn before. This is a matter of personal style, of course, but neutrals do tend to give people a more classic look that is less likely to make it look as if you’re trying to look younger. Bright colors can also add weight to the figure and can be extremely unflattering for those with problem areas.

Classic colors include navy blue, off-white, white, black and various shades of tan. These colors can all be paired together to create classic looks that are appropriate for any age. Many people do find that finding one or two brightly-colored accessories are perfect to put with outfits that are made up of neutral colors. This keeps an outfit from looking too boring or even older than your years. A brightly-colored scarf to go with a navy blue dress or an off-white shirt is a perfect way to accessorize with some color.

Shoes

Many people also choose to wear brightly-colored shoes to go with dark-colored outfits to add a splash of color. With shoes, just about any color is fine, though neon colors may not look tasteful on someone who is in their 40s. Generally, most shoe styles are also okay with the possible exception of flip-flops. Very casual sandals and flip-flops may not look tasteful on someone who is 40.

A pair of flats is just as casual and comfortable as a pair of casual sandals, but the effect will be one that conveys taste and style rather than one that can easily look sloppy. High heels, even stilettos, are perfectly acceptable for woman in her 40s, as are tennis shoes in good condition and sparkly flats.

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Tips and Advice on How to Dress for a Massage

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When you go to get a massage, there are a number of factors that can influence what you wear. Before you choose an outfit for your massage, make sure you consider exactly what kind of massage you will be getting. For most massages, there are a number of ways that you can make the process more difficult by wearing the wrong thing. You can also conserve time by wearing the right thing, leaving more time for your actual massage.

Loose Clothing

For the most part, your clothing should be as loose as possible when you show up for a massage. There are many massage techniques that require the massage therapist to have a lot of contact with your bare skin, and you will waste a lot of valuable massage time if you have to change or rearrange your clothing a lot. You may actually need to remove your shirt or most of your clothing, and if you are wearing tight clothing, this will take longer to do.

Simple Clothing

If you are wearing simple clothing, pushing up your shirt for a massage or taking off your shirt will be a lot easier if you don’t have to undo a lot of buckles and snaps. The best outfit to wear is a short, loose t-shirt and a pair or loose pants or a loose skirt. A simple sundress without a belt or a lot of buttons is also ideal. These take only seconds to remove. They are also non-restrictive and can keep that relaxed feeling going after the massage is over.

Arrive at a massage appointment wearing as little jewelry as possible. If you want to keep on small earrings and a wedding ring, these can usually be kept on without a problem. However, you should leave all necklaces, bracelets and larger pieces of jewelry at home. These items can be restrictive and can impede the movement of the massage therapist. During a massage you may have your arms and hands massaged, and bracelets and large rings can make this difficult. If you are wearing a necklace, the neck massage portion of the appointment will be made more difficult. You may even risk having a necklace that gets broken during the massage.

Whatever you wear, make sure that it’s something that won’t require help to take off. If you are removing your clothing for the massage, there will be no one in the room with you to help you to take off complicated dresses, necklaces with tiny clasps or zippers in the back that you just can’t reach.

Shoes

Like the rest of your massage clothing, your shoes should be simple and loose. If you wear something with a lot of straps and buckles, it will take time to get them off. You may even need help with that tiny buckle if it proves difficult. A better choice is flip flops, loose tennis shoes or a pair of slip-on flats that won’t take any time to remove. This

How Many Times Can You Wear A T-Shirt Before Washing It.

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Everyone tends to have their own schedule of wearing clothes for a certain period of time before washing them. Some items can easily be worn more than once, depending on the type of clothes, where you wear it and what you do while wearing it. In the case of a T-shirt, typically they are washed after each use. However, in reality there are several variables, which can affect this. So in order to determine whether or not you can wear a T-shirt again before washing it, weigh the following factors.

•    If the T-shirt was worn next to the skin, you may not be able to wear it a second time before washing it. If you layer your T-shirts, the one on the outside will not be exposed to the oils and perspiration of the skin and will remain clean enough to be able to be worn more than once before needing to be washed, providing you don’t get it dirty in other ways.

•    How long the T-shirt was worn also determines whether or not you can wear it multiple times before washing it. If you put on a T-shirt and wore it for just a few hours, you may be able to wear it another time or two for a similar time period before needing to wash it.

•    What you were doing while wearing the shirt will help you decide if you need to wash it after one wearing. If you wear a T-shirt while sitting around watching TV or doing computer work in a climate controlled room, you should be able to get a second wearing out of it. However, if you wear it to the gym, outside, while doing exercise, while cooking, in an environment that has a strong odor or while doing dirty work, you will not want to wear it again until you have washed it.

•    The fit of a T-shirt helps to determine the frequency of washes. If your T-shirt is form fitting, it is more likely to pick up oils and odors from your skin and will need to be washed more often. If your T-shirt is loose fitting and barely skims your torso, it may be one that you can wear twice before needing a wash, depending on the other factors above also.

If you have a favorite T-shirt or one that you need to wear repeatedly for some reason, you can save yourself from having to do laundry everyday by following a few simple tips to make sure you get the most use of your tee between washes. Wear it only when you need to and for as short a time as possible. Put another solid colored T-shirt under your favorite one. Restrict the activities you do and the places you go while wearing it. You can also buy a duplicate T-shirt to make sure one is available when you need it.

Get a custom-made T-shirt printed to duplicate your often-worn T-shirt. Custom printed T-shirts can replicate practically any T-shirt, so you have exactly what you want on your shirt and have the quality, cut and style of T-shirt that you want too.

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How to Dress Like John Travolta in Grease

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Grease John Travolta

In 1978 the cult classic musical movie Grease came out. Still today you can go to any Karaoke Bar and be “treated” to a number of people attempting the duets made famous by Olivia Newton John and John Travolta in the movie. Travolta’s character in the movie was Danny Zuko, a teenage kid in a “gang” called the T-Birds who did little more than hang out after school and work on hot rods. Zuko is what is known as a “greaser” and his look is classic and easily achieved.

In the movie Grease, Travolta brought the Danny Zuko character to life with a very simple wardrobe. With the exception of a couple of scenes in the movie, Travolta always dressed in the typical greaser fashion.

Begin with the shirt. All the greasers including Travolta wore only white t-shirts. The t-shirts were just a regular undershirt –crew cut- and were trademarked with a pack of cigarettes rolled up in the sleeve. If you don’t smoke you can accomplish the same look with a deck of cards. The shirt should be a little loose, but not to the point where it puffs up around you. Oddly enough, Travolta always tucked in his T-shirt in the movie.

The jeans worn by Travolta were either a dark blue or black color with the occasional lighter blue. Make sure you get jeans that fit snug, but don’t go crazy and wear skinny jeans. The jeans should be longer than you would normally wear so that you can role the bottoms several times in a flip motion. The role should be about two inches high. The belt that is worn should have a non-flashy buckle and be black in color.

Wear white socks and a pair of black shoes. The shoes should not be too dressy but not too casual either. A pair of Sketcher-type shoes will suffice. Make sure that the shoes are lace-up shoes and not slip-ons.

Most importantly to achieve the look you will need a good leather jacket. The jacket has to be black and should not be long in length. Avoid fancy leather jackets that have all kinds of buckles and zippers and keep the style of the jacket very plain. You can take the fashion all the way by getting “T-Birds” embroidered on the back of your leather jacket if you wish. Whatever you do, never zip up the jacket in any capacity as this was a greaser no-no for Travolta’s character.

Now that you have the style down the rest is a breeze. Simply get a can of “grease” and slick back your hair. Bring a comb with you as a true greaser always combs his hair every chance he gets. You also need to get a pair of dark sunglasses to wear.

Don’t forget the bad boy walk and the cheesy Italian New York accent. Why the accent is one of New York is a mystery as the film was supposed to be taking place in California. Now you can go out and live the greaser way with your new “Travolta fashion” and proudly proclaim, “Grease is the word.”

How To Clean Fake Tan Moisturizer On Your T- Shirt?

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There is nothing worse than getting ready to go out and discovering that the T-shirt you intended to wear has a stain. Inevitably, it is a stain that requires a great deal of work to get out and should be attended to immediately. While no stain should be left to set in, some stains are worse than others and need extra attention. Fake tan moisturizer is one of those stains.

Stains resulting from the use of fake tan moisturizer have both color and grease to contend with in terms of getting rid of the stain, not the easiest combination to deal with. The first thing to do is to make sure you have no more moisturizer on your hands or any other part of your body that may touch the T-shirt so you will not make the stain worse. Turn the T-shirt inside out and work on removing the stain in this way so that it can lift off rather that go through the fabric.

Take a light colored absorbent cloth and lay it beneath the stain so that it does not transfer onto another part of the tee while you are working to get rid of the stain. Next use a dry paper towel laid gently over the stain to get the worst of it absorbed before you begin treating what is left.

Apply a clear dish detergent, that is designed to fight grease, mixed with water and dab gently at the stain. If this does not remove the fake tan stain, use hydrogen peroxide and attempt to gently spot clean it. Test treat an inconspicuous spot first to make sure the peroxide doesn’t damage the shirt. You may also want to try glycerin to help remove the stain. When the stain is successfully gone, wash it as usual.

If you cannot get the stain out, add a pretreatment to the other things you have put on the stain and let it sit. Then wash as usual. Do not dry the item until it is stain free or you will be out of luck and have a permanent stain on your hands.

If you find yourself with a T-shirt ruined by a fake tan moisturizer, there is help for you. Choosing to replace the T-shirt with a brand new custom-made one is definitely the way to go. By getting a custom-made tee you can either totally recreate the shirt you have ruined or you can design one that you like even more. You get to choose the color, style, neckline, sit, fabric weight and quality of the T-shirt you are buying. Then to make it even better you can select a design to have printed on it to totally personalize it.

The list of fun T-shirts you can have made include one that says “This is my official self-tanning T-shirt” with fake stains all over it. Such a T-shirt could really come in handy. You can also print lines like one of these on a custom shirt:
–    Smart Girls Fake It
–    I’d rather be sunless tanning
–    Sunless tanning means no tan lines

Get your custom-made fake tan T-shirt today and don’t worry about stains.

Cotton Absorbency – How Does it Compare to Other Fabrics

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Cotton is by far one of the most absorbent textiles ever produced. It can hold many times its weight in water. In fact, it is used in the fabrication of not only clothes, but other products that are used to absorb liquid, more so than any other material. It is the fibers that make up cotton that causes it to absorb water. Natural fabrics tend to be much more absorbent and more comfortable than synthetic fabrics. The looseness of the fibers of the natural fabric also allow for it to be more breathable, making it a better choice for your skin.

Cotton is much more absorbent than many other fabrics because of its molecular structure. The arrangement of the molecules in cotton creates an abundance of places for water to be attracted to. Other fabrics, especially synthetic ones, have fewer places for water molecules to bond to, therefore even though other fabrics will attract and hold some water, they do not have the capacity to absorb like cotton fibers.

Cotton is better than almost all fabrics at absorbency, although other natural fabrics like linen and wool are also absorbent. Nylon, polyester and acrylic are poor in terms of absorbency. They do not absorb moisture and are uncomfortable to wear when you get wet. Acetate, rayon and the newest fabric, lyocell, which is referred to as a rayon subcategory, all have good absorbency. Some of the literature on lyocell claims that it is even more absorbent than cotton.

If you are looking for an item of clothing that will absorb sweat from your body allowing you to stay cool and comfortable while exercising or in hot weather, cotton is a good choice. Some synthetic fabrics are likely to dry quickly and as thus are touted as good choices for layers while exercising. However, these clothes do not let your skin breathe properly and you run the risk of fungal infections and the like. If you are looking for softness, absorbency and the ability to breathe in your fabric of choice, natural cotton is definitely the way to go.