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.

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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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Tuxedo undershirt

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.

Grease John Travolta

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.

Don’t Make Things Complicated, Dress like Avril Lavigne

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Everyone thinks that they have their own personal style. For the most part, people wear things and design their wardrobes based on what they like. However, everyone has fashion influences and usually they come from their favorite musicians, movie stars, and other fashion icons that give them inspiration. Of course, you can’t look exactly like your fashion muse. But you can certainly work to pin down the essence of their look.

Avril Lavigne has made a name for herself in the music industry. She’s a petite little gal, but she’s got a big voice. She’s always inspired tons of her fans and followers to be true to themselves and not just follow the pack. But if she wanted her listeners to be unique, she should have made an effort to not always look so cool. Now, most of her fans just want to look and dress like Avril Lavigne.

However, you have to give Avril some credit for making it pretty easy for her fans to achieve her signature look. Instead of bashing around Hollywood wearing the most expensive duds, Avril likes to keep it pretty basic. It just goes to show that you can look pretty fabulous without a wardrobe that costs more than a small L.A. loft.

Avril likes to carry off a serious punk look with just a few simple ingredients. All you need to dress like Avril Lavigne is a t-shirt, some baggy pants, and some serious black eyeliner. Within minutes, you’ll look like one of Avril’s entourage that strayed from the tour bus. Who knew that such a hip urban look could be so easy and simple to recreate.

However, the trick to pulling off the essence of Avril is to be yourself and put your own twist on the overall look. Avril herself wouldn’t want you to look just like her. She’d want you to be yourself. With that, custom printing your own personally designed t-shirts is a great way to achieve the ultimate Avril Lavigne look.
With the help of a custom t-shirt printing company, your personal artwork, designs, or ideas can come to life on the front—or back—of a t-shirt. All you have to do is create a concept for the shirt, submit it to the t-shirt printer, and you can have an entirely unique shirt in your closet in no time. In fact, you’ll be able to create shirts that are so cool that your friends will want to dress like you instead of Avril.

Avril wouldn’t want you to make things complicated. Keep it simple with a style that consists of your own personally designed, custom printed t-shirts and you’ll have a look that even the ultra famous and successful Avril Lavigne would be proud of.

After all, if you’re going to dress like a celebrity, it’s always best to choose one that is down to earth and understands the power of the t-shirt. To dress like Avril Lavigne, tap into your creative side and design your very own t-shirts.

How to Dress Like a Stereotypical Hippie

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Hippies were all about peace and love in the 1970s. They were fun-loving, war-hating, drug dealing sweethearts that eventually became CEOs of the major corporations that they despised. Somewhere in the magic of the 70s, hippies developed their own brand of fashion. It was a convenience, easy style that still inspires two generations later.

If you weren’t around in the 70s, you may only be relying on old photos, television, or other people’s memories to understand hippie fashion. Comfort was the primary emphasis for hippie fashion. They weren’t interested in very structured looks. Their clothing and appearance was very free-flowing and open. Of course, hippies were also counter-culture. They sought to do what was different from mainstream society. Hippies would never have worn a suit and tie. They would never cut their hair. They were peaceful, but dogmatic rebels.

Hippie men always wore beards. As mentioned previously, they never cut their hair. Most hippies sported long, straight hair that fell below their shoulders. Hair was never dyed. If you are looking to create a temporary hippie look, and cannot wait the months or years it will take to grow a beard and long hair, you should buy a wig or glue on beard. This combination will give you an instantly recognizable hippie look. You cannot look like a hippie without long hair or an afro if you have kinky curly hair.

Hair is a big part of the hippie look, so it won’t surprise you to learn that hippies also exposed their chest hair. No shaving for hippies, and this one applies to women as well! It should be noted, though, that women did not intentionally expose chest hair, if they had it.

As for clothes, hippie men wore bell bottoms pants. Look for jeans with huge bell bottoms, preferably skinny in the thighs. The jeans should not be perfectly intact. Most hippies wore holes in jeans, sandals, and everything else. Iron on patches onto your jeans. Hippies wore patches like peace signs and butterflies. Patches like these can be purchased at your local fabric store.

Women also wear bell bottom jeans with ironed on patches. If you want to look more feminine, wear a long, flowing dress, or a peasant skirt. Hippie women loved bohemian clothes, especially the peasant blouses and skirts with printed designs on them. Sometimes, hippies wore mini-skirts or mini-dresses.

Hippie women looked similar to men with long, straight hair. They would add freshly picked flowers to their hair. Some hippie women would take several daisies, or similar flowers, are string them together, creating a band. They would then wear the flower band around their hair. Fabric head bands were also popular, along with head scarves.

Both men and women wore tie dye t-shirts. It was economic, easy to create, and always individual. Hippies always wore sandals or flip flops whenever possible, and in the winter, they wore boots. Women wore boots also, with their dresses. Women never wore high heels. Make sure you wear the flattest shoes possible to carry off this look. Always get into the easy-going spirit whenever you dress like a hippie, because that’s the most important part of the equation.

How to Dress to Feel Younger

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When you want to feel younger, the way you dress can play an important role in gaining back that feeling. When you feel like you are dressed too old, it can make you think like someone older than your years, sapping your energy. If you want a quick energy boost, add a little life to your wardrobe.

Consider leaving your clothing comfort zone. When you are comfortable with everything in your wardrobe, it means that you have gotten into a clothing routine and have stopped taking chances with your clothing. Break out of that routine by trying a few new things that are far outside that zone of comfort. Try a daring neckline or something that you aren’t 100 percent sure is appropriate for the occasion. This can give you that youthful bit of daring that you might not have felt for awhile.

Once you’ve made up your mind to leave your comfort zone, search for a few trends that will leave it squarely behind. You can do this by looking through women’s magazines that are aimed at young women. Look at Glamour magazine or Marie Claire to find a few daring ideas.

Follow the trends more closely if you want to feel younger. Youthful dressing is all about wearing what is in style at the moment rather than thinking about the lasting power of each clothing item that you buy. To feel more youthful, you have to live in the moment. To dress more youthfully, you have to buy clothing that is strictly for today. It may be out of style in three months, but it will make you feel younger during those months.

If you’ve been dressing more to conceal your figure than to call attention to it, dressing in a way that will show off a little skin is the perfect way to feel younger. You don’t have to have a perfect figure to do this. Everyone has an area that is an asset and that will look great when revealed. You may have a great back that could be shown off with a cut-out dress. You may have great legs that could best be shown off with a very short skirt. You might even have great skin that is best shown off with a deep v-necked shirt or a strapless dress.

Another way to feel younger is to have fun with your accessories. Instead of relying on a few nice pieces, look for fun pieces that are cheap and trendy. You can wear a brightly colored plastic bracelet with a matching necklace made up of giant plastic beads. You can wear a trendy pair of designer-inspired sunglasses.

When you choose a handbag, think small. As you get older and need to carry around more things, you may feel weighed down by your larger bag. To feel younger, think back to the days when all you needed was a lipstick, a wallet and a couple of small personal items. Carry a tiny handbag in a bright color and see how much younger you feel.

The Difference Between a T-Shirt and an Undershirt

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Many people wear undershirts on a regular basis, and they may notice that their undershirts look much like the T-shirts that they wear as outerwear. They might even wear an undershirt under their T-shirt, and wonder what the difference is. In some cases, the difference is very minimal. As a matter of fact, is perfectly acceptable to wear a regular, outerwear T-shirt as an undershirt. Some people wear their older T-shirts or T-shirts that have been stained or that have holes in them as undershirts. This is an inexpensive source of undershirts, and it provides some coverage that many people prefer to have.

There are some differences however, with some types of undershirts. T-shirts that are marketed as undershirts are often crew neck T-shirts that are made from a thinner material then many outerwear T-shirts. This provides you with a little extra coverage without adding too much bulk to your frame or making you feel overheated. In colder climates however, a regular T-shirt may be preferred as an undershirt. Or, a thick, ribbed shirt can be worn as an undershirt for extra warmth. Some people choose to wear a thick, long sleeve shirt under their over shirt. This type of undershirt is easy to tell from the typical T-shirt.

Some people choose undershirts that are shaped differently from most crew neck T-shirts. A V-neck T-shirt is a popular item to wear as an undershirt because the lower front means that it will not be visible under the over shirt. Many people like to leave a button unfastened to make their collar looser, and a V-neck undershirt means that they can do this and still keep their undershirt out of sight. It can also keep them a little cooler if they are worried about their undershirt making them too warm when paired with their over shirt.

A sleeveless shirt that is worn as an undershirt is often called an A-shirt. This shirt style is popular to wear under other shirts because it has no sleeves and often has a scoop neck to keep it out of sight. This means that it covers only the areas that the wearer wants extra coverage for and doesn’t add extra fabric in the form of sleeves. These look much different than the typical T-shirt and may be ribbed or have other texture to them that further makes them look different from a T-shirt. The thickness of A-shirts varies quite a bit along with the style of the shirt. Some are made from very thin fabric like other undershirts, and others are thicker and can help the wearer to stay warm.

An undershirt is generally not a shirt that most people would wear by themselves when going out in public. If you have a T-shirt that you wouldn’t consider wearing out in public, either because the shirt is in bad condition or because it is very thin, or perhaps because it has a sleeveless cut, that shirt is a good candidate to wear as an undershirt.

What T-Shirts Match Corduroy?

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Corduroy is a warm fabric, typically used in pants and occasionally in shirts and sports jackets. It has vertical ridges, made of tufted cords that are similar to velvet. They give corduroy a unique texture. The wale of the cord is the thickness of the ridges in the textile. The look of the fabric is very different depending on the size of the wale. Corduroy is very popular in cooler climates and during the cooler months of the year. In fact, some people see corduroy as a sign of seasonal changes, much like when women stop wearing white shoes. Corduroy can be found in a wide variety of colors and is worn by men, women and children.

Corduroy is a very versatile fabric and can easily be dressed up or down. It works perfectly well with a shirt and tie or a nice blouse in a casual corporate environment. However, it can also be worn with a T-shirt for a much more casual look. If you are looking for a totally relaxed, outdoors look, a white T-shirt and corduroys look great together. However for everyday looks that are not quite that laid back, colored T-shirts look much better with corduroy.

The wale of the corduroy also reflects whether or not an item made of it is seen as casual or dressier. Narrow wale corduroy is much dressier and should be worn with shirts and jackets. It typically does not go well with T-shirts, unless they are layered under something else. Wide wale corduroy pants are a great addition to any casual wardrobe and are perfect with T-shirts, especially heavyweight ones.

Corduroy is a classic for layering, much like T-shirts. In fact, one of the most classic looks with corduroy pants is a T-shirt and a button down shirt or blazer. It can work for casual Fridays at work, an evening out with friends or a date. Practically any color T-shirts look great layered in an outfit with corduroy for a casual, fun ensemble. Layering is all about comfort and nothing is more comfortable than soft, absorbent cotton T-shirts and warm corduroy pants. It’s simply a match made in fashion heaven.

If you are looking for a great T-shirt to match with a nice pair of cords, check out the options afforded by custom-made T-shirts. By choosing to go with custom tees, you can select the perfect color to match or complement your corduroys. You can also opt for higher quality or lower quality shirts and those in different fabric weights. Different styles, from loose fitting to regular fitting to differing necklines, also can be chosen to help you create the perfect shirt. If you want to have something printed on a custom-made T-shirt for a fun casual look to wear with your corduroys, you can choose practically anything. You can even choose to make a special corduroy T-shirt that says things like I heart corduroy or Eat, Sleep, Wear Corduroy.

Get your selection of great custom-made T-shirts today to match up with the corduroy you have in your closet for when the weather turns cool.

How to Dress for a Retail Shop Job Interview

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When going for a retail job interview, the way you dress says almost as much about you as your resume. The outfit that you choose and the way you wear it can say a lot about your attention to detail, the way that you present yourself to the world and how interested you are in the way others see you. All of these qualities are extremely important when dealing with the public each day when you work in a retail environment.

Dressing Conservatively

This first impression will be the last impression if you don’t project the right image. For most retail jobs, you will have to dress conservatively. This is particularly important when you are at the job interview. The boss will want to see that you are comfortable dressing in a conservative manner. The public that you will have to deal with may include men, women and children and you will not want to cause offense to any of those groups.

Many bosses will not hire someone if they think that they may come to work dressed too provocatively or in a way that will tarnish the image of the store. Wear a dressy pair of pants with a button-up shirt or a skirt that comes below the knee along with a nice, simple blouse. Adding a matching jacket to the outfit is perfect if you have one.

If you are interviewing for a retail management position, you will need to wear a suit or a very dressy skirt, blouse and jacket combination. Any type of management position interview should also find you with a nice briefcase or portfolio to accessorize your outfit. This will hold your resume and any other information needed. Don’t wear a backpack or carry a large purse for your papers.

Preparing Your Outfit

Your clothes don’t have to be expensive, but they do have to be in the best condition possible. Look over your chosen outfit carefully and make sure there are no frayed edges or small holes that can ruin the effect of the outfit. You should also iron most fabrics the night before to ensure that they look their best. Pair the best pair of shoes that you can with the outfit to give it a polished look. Conservative leather shoes work best with most dressy outfits.

Choosing Your Colors

Choose a neutral color that won’t call too much attention to your outfit. You want your future employer to notice you and to hear you talk about your experience and your attitude toward retail sales rather than staring at your outfit. Don’t choose loud prints for any part of your outfit. If you choose a print, choose a pattern with small, thin stripes.

Choosing tan or navy blue is always a good, conservative choice. It isn’t hard to find items to coordinate with these colors and they are easy to keep looking clean. They always look conservative and they will give you a good chance of making the right impression during your interview.

What Are The Best Hangers To Hang Your T-Shirts And Clothes

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Finding the perfect hangers to hang your T-shirts and the rest of your clothes is much more than simply a matter of personal opinion. There are many different types of hangers that exist and people often have very different opinions about each of them. Some people regard certain hangers as fodder for the trash can, while this is the only type others use. Some swear by certain types of hangers as being the only way to hang your clothing and keep it looking good.

Wire Hangers: These are the ultimate in throwaway hangers. Dry cleaners and alterations shops give away this type of hanger with finished products, meaning that many people have a very steady supply of them coming into their homes. While these types of hangers are great for retrieving things in tight spots and roasting marshmallows over a fire, they are not the kindest to clothes. Wire hangers tend to leave unwanted dents and bumps in clothes, making it necessary to press them or even relaunder them after taking them off the hanger.

Plastic Hangers: These come in many different forms. There are the freebies from many stores that work well; especially the ones with built in grips on the shoulder part. There are also the triangular tube hangers, which provide good support. T-shirts rarely slip off them. Plastic hangers are a good multi-purpose choice.

Luxury Hangers: There are many different types of hangers that one would consider luxury hangers. These include wooden hangers, bamboo hangers, cedar hangers, padded satin hangers, velvet hangers and hangers with built in clips. While these each have their specific purpose and are excellent for certain clothes, they are not ideal for T-shirts.

Padded hangers work great with knits and delicate items. Velvet hangers are perfect for tops that need the extra gentle grip to stay in place.  Wooden and bamboo hangers are designed for heavier items. Hangers with clips are ideal for suits. Cedar hangers are specialty items especially for use when storing out of season items.

There are tons of great sites that offer the latest and best in hangers for T-shirts and all types of clothes. Some of the top ones include: www.clotheshangers.com, www.hangers.com and www.onlyhangers.com. If you are in the market for some great new hangers or just want to see what your options are, check out these sites.

About California Cotton

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California cotton is a big industry for the state. Cotton production in accounts for roughly $3.5 billion dollars annually pumped into California’s economy. Over 20,000 people are employed directly in the production of cotton. Approximately 137,000 additional jobs are created indirectly as a result of the California cotton industry.

Cotton is grown in California in three main regions including the San Joaquin Valley, Southern Desert Valleys and the Sacramento Valley. The San Joaquin Valley is the primary cotton growing spot, featuring seven counties which are major cotton producers. Fresno County is the number one cotton growing county in California.

California offers a wonderful climate that is near ideal for optimum cotton growth. The warm sun is plentiful during much of the year in California which affords cotton the long growing season it needs. The soil in certain regions of California is fertile, well draining, yet can still hold water well, making it ideal for cotton. The dry California climate is perfect for growing cottons like Pima.

At its peak, California featured 1.5 million acres of cotton farmland. California cotton growing has been on the decline. In California, cotton crops are being replaced by pistachios, almonds, walnuts, grapes, alfalfa, and corn crops instead. California cotton is still the state’s second most valuable crop.

Of those growers who still plant cotton, many have been electing to grow extra-long staple crops of Pima cotton, as it is in high demand and can command premiums prices per pound. In fact, California is the largest Pima cotton growing area in the United States.
As a result, California grows much of the best cotton in the world.

Currently there are around 60 active cotton gins remaining in California.,1963 was the peak year with 299 active cotton gins in California. While the numbers do reflect a decline, each gin also becomes more efficient and more productive as time goes on.

California produces approximately 2 to 2.5 million bales of cotton per year. There are about 1400 farms growing cotton in California on an average of 500 acres per farm. California is frequently the second highest producing state yearly. California cotton makes up about 10 to 14 percent of cotton production nationally in the United States. The yields of California cotton are extremely impressive as compared to a national average of 615 pounds of cotton per planted acre. California farms produce 1300 pounds per acre.

Cotton is an annual crop in California, being planted anew each spring. California cotton is typically planted beginning in March and completed by May 1st. California cotton is fully irrigated and is picked by machines. The majority, approximately 80 to 85 percent of California cotton will be shipped overseas to Southeast Asia.

Many types of products are made from the processed cotton that is produced in California. Typical products include dresses, high quality shirts and premium quality bedding. California’s Pima cottons are used for very fine, luxury fabrics. 600,000 tons of cottonseeds, a crop byproduct, are produced each year in California. 95% of this California cottonseed is fed to cattle. The rest is made into cottonseed oil.

What Color Shirts Make You Look Tanner?

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Many people wish to look tanner to make them look more youthful, healthier and more attractive or desirable. Nowadays it is not always possible to find time to sunbathe to get a tan. Nor is it considered wise, as too much UV exposure causes skin damage and can even lead to skin cancer.

Alternatives to tanning naturally include tanning beds, spray tanning and self tanning lotions and sprays. All of these require some planning and consistency of usage in addition to money and time to maintain the tan. As a result, many find themselves paler than they might like and wishing to look tanner.

Color can be a very powerful tool. By wearing a certain color, you can completely change your appearance. This is all possible through the creation of optical illusions. Color provides us with a remarkable capability to change chameleon-like through the simple application of color use.

The general consensus seems to be that light colored shirts tend to make you look tanner. Darker colors tend to be more dramatic and harsher against the skin. Colors like chocolate brown and black can make skin look pale and washed out by comparison.

When looking for specific colors to bring out a tan, look to the pastel color family.
Shades like powder blue, sea foam green, pale pink and light yellow help to make a tan pop. Don’t forget white. White is the premiere color for a shirt that will make you look tanner.

There are many shades of white. You will be amazed. And the amazing thing is that all of them should make you look tanner, unless you are ghostly pale. If you are paler than the white shirt you are trying on, it is best to stick to the pastels.

Outside of the pastel family, some insist cool colors tend to do the trick of making you look tanner much better than warmer colors, which tend to want to conflict and compete with the skin, rather that compliment it. Others insist warmer, bright colors are the way to go in picking shirts that will make you look tanner. The key really seems to be finding a color that compliments your skin tone and undertones.

Hold up shirts to yourself and see what you think. Experiment by using your existing wardrobe before you head out shopping. Drape various colors across your torso, leaving your neckline, face and arms exposed to see which shades suit you best. Be sure to note which colors really seem to bring out your tan. Once you know which colors to look for, keep these shades in mind when shopping.

Remember, the focus is on illusion. Color acts as a tool, to help create whatever illusion you desire. There is no formula that works for everyone. Experiment and come up with you own palette that is personalized to you. Then go shopping and buy some new shirts and other items that will make you look tanner, or make your eyes look bluer, or your hair blonder, or whatever your color goal may be.

How To Choose The Best Bra For Your T-Shirt

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T-shirts are one of the easiest and most fun things to wear. They are versatile enough to take you from very casual situations to more dressy occasions when a part of the right outfit. It may seem that wearing a T-shirt is as simple as pulling it over your head and going. However, there is one thing for women to think about before they put on a tee, and that is the type of bra to wear under your shirt.

There are several important factors to keep in mind when choosing the best bra to wear with your T-shirt.

•    Cup Texture: It is very important to choose a bra with a smooth cup in order to create a sleek, elegant line. This means no bras made of lace, which can be bumpy and create unusual looking ridges under your T-shirt. You should also avoid bras that have seams running across the front as they interrupt a T-shirt’s ideally smooth appearance. A smooth natural looking cup emphasizes your breasts, while bumps from a bra distract.

•    Support: This would seem to be an obvious point for choosing a bra, however it still needs to be reiterated, because there are lots of people out there who simply do not get the support they need. A bra that has insufficient support will not produce the sexy silhouette you are looking for in a T-shirt. Therefore when you go bra shopping, wear a T-shirt. With every bra you try on, pull your tee back on and turn sideways to look in the mirror. If you are not as perky as you want to be, that one will go in the reject pile. Continue trying bras till you find one with the desired effect.

•    Color of the Bra: It is important to choose a bra in an appropriate color for the T-shirt. One that matches the T-shirt in color is always a safe bet. Choosing a skin color bra is also a good option. This works particularly well for thinner T-shirts and ones that are somewhat transparent. If you have a T-shirt that shows off a great amount of décolletage and occasionally a bra strap, opt for a bra that matches the tee.

How To Dress Like A Socialite

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Have you ever seen a picture of someone like Paris Hilton who is incredibly popular? Have you ever wanted to look like someone who is a socialite like her? Well you are in luck as I have some perfect tips on how to get that look down so you can be the popular social butterfly you know you want to be.

The first thing you need to do is look like a socialite:

1)    Keep up with all the latest trends and watch shows that are always fashion forward, read fashion magazines and always look for ways to be stylish and on the go. Try to emulate these styles as much as you can.
2)    You have to have some good-looking jewelry, notice I did not say expensive, just good looking. The more bling the better for a socialite.
3)    Get yourself some big, fashionable sunglasses and handbags as well. Every socialite has a cute little designer handbag.
4)    Get a pocket pet. You know those tiny little dogs that fit perfectly in your handbag.

Now that you have that part done, being a socialite is not just about the look; it’s about the attitude and how you carry yourself. You have to ooze confidence and let everyone know you are, in fact, all that. One way to do this is to talk to everyone, everywhere and if you think they are ok, make them your friend. They don’t have to consider you a friend, but a socialite has friends everywhere.

Smile to everyone and make it a genuine big smile and if something pops into your head, just say it. This is what a socialite does; they speak their mind out loud and don’t care who hears them. This puts the focus on you and that is what you want. It’s all about you, you, and you so play that up as much as you can.

When you do meet someone new, exchange digits with him or her. This gives you a broader base of people who can hang out with you and invite you places thus increasing your exposure to the world. If you run into someone you have met before, the standard socialite greeting are air kisses near the cheek.

Now onto the attitude because what we have talked about so far are just the mechanics of dressing like a socialite. You need drama and that drama has to be all about you in one way or another. Cause a scene now and then, do something outrageous and crazy at a party once in a while. This keeps people talking about you and your legend will grow.

You also have to have an attitude and not be afraid to show it in public. If someone does something you don’t like, throw a little fit and remember that a socialite never allows someone else to be nasty or get the better of him or her in a social situation.

The last thing is to be a trendsetter. A socialite is all about the latest everything, fashion, music, clubs, and food. You want to be the one that people emulate because you are so freaking awesome and cool.