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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.

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What to Wear For a Triathlon

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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

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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.”

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 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 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.

Fashionable V Necks Don’t Have To Be Undershirts

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Traditionally V-neck T-shirts for men have long been used as undershirts only. One of the great features of the V neck undershirt is that you can wear it below an open button down shirt,  sweater or other type of shirt and not have to worry about the collar of the undershirt showing. This made V-necks a preferred choice for many men. Another thing that makes V-necks a popular choice is that they fit much more comfortably for men with larger than average necks. Luckily fashionable V-necks don’t have to be just used as undershirts anymore. They look great on their own as a regular T-shirt.

For women V-necks have long been a favorite and very popular option in T-shirts. They have been worn under other clothes and alone as a regular T-shirt too. However, for men, V-neck T-shirts have been worn only under other clothing items and not as a stand-alone T-shirt. However that has now all changed. Men’s V-neck T-shirts are now available in fashionable colors and are very popular. They look great on most all men. In fact they are much sexier than the regular crewneck tee that has long been a T-shirt staple.

A great outfit to throw together using a V-neck T-shirt is a simple T-shirt and jeans look. V-necks look great tucked in or not. They dress up a simple pair of jeans for a modern, trendy look. Opting for different color T-shirts will add to the allure of the V-neck tee too. V-neck shirts also still a good choice for layering and can be worn nicely under an open button down shirt, cardigan or blazer.

When you are ready to diversify your wardrobe with the addition of some fashionable V-necks, the best way to get them is by having them custom-made. You will be able to choose the fit of the shirt, the color, the fabric weight and the design, as well as the neckline. You can opt for a variety of different V-necks customized with anything you want on them. Many people opt to create popular design based tees that say things like Eat, Sleep, Play Golf or I heart golf.

You can also use customize a V-neck T-shirt in any number of ways. It can be for a special event. It can be a pride shirt stating that you are proud of a particular person or of belonging to a particular group. It can be to flaunt your accomplishments or favorite hobbies. It can even be a provocative T-shirt or a downright funny one. You can put a picture, image or graphic on it. People also use customized T-shirts as a way to campaign, educate others, celebrate, stand up for something, state their beliefs, ignite controversy, start discussions and say what they really feel. Let your imagination run wild and have a T-shirt created that is uniquely you.

Get your fashionable V-neck T-shirt and break out of the pattern of V-necks as undershirts only.

Why Do The Bottom Of My T-Shirts Keep Stretching Out

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T-shirts are a great looking addition to any wardrobe. They come in so many different colors and styles that you can easily use them to your advantage in almost any outfit. You can dress them up or down and can get a lot of use from T-shirts. However, there are some people who are plagued with problems with their T-shirts. One of these problems is that the bottom of their T-shirts keep stretching out. While this seems like it might be a rather unusual problem for someone who has never experienced it, quite a few people consider it an issue.

Below are some of the reasons the bottom of your T-shirt might keep stretching out:

•    If you have wider than average hips, you may be pulling down the T-shirt to cover them, whether self-consciously or unconsciously. Constant pulling on your T-shirt and stretching it wider than it was meant to be will lead to the bottom of your T-shirt being stretched out.
•    If you have a nervous habit of pulling at the hem of your clothes or twisting it, the stress on the garment will inevitably lead to the T-shirt being stretched out at the bottom.
•    If you surf in your T-shirt or do any other activities in which your T-shirt will get wet, the bottom of the shirt will inevitably tend to stretch out because the T-shirt will hold the water and stay heavy at the bottom. .
•    If you happen to have a child who loves to hold tight to Mommy, you may find that the bottom of many of your T-shirts are getting very stretched out also from him or her pulling at them.
•    Certain fabric blends have very specific laundry instructions, like lay flat to dry. If you do not follow these instructions and hang your shirts to dry, you will find that the ends stretch out from the weight of the water.

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How To Dress Like An Urban Hipster

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Urban hipster

What is an urban hipster you may ask? An urban hipster is someone who is in their twenties, doesn’t have any serious responsibilities as of yet and are free to enjoy life. Their style tells the world that they are an anything goes kind of person and in this sense they often spawn new fashion styles.

Well, that’s great for them you say but I have responsibilities and a job and bills and all that stress and junk. That’s okay; you don’t have to be an urban hipster to dress like an urban hipster. You just have to look like it and be able to pull off the mindset every now and then.

Here’s how you do it, and just a note, this works on skinny people and is hard to pull off if you are really overweight and that’s not being mean, it’s just the way this style works:

1)    The first thing to learn is that anything goes with anything. The only rule is that you are not a slave to current trends or fashion magazines. You make the fashion you like and who cares if anyone likes as long as you do.
2)    This style, or anti-style should leave you looking mismatched yet, strangely adorable.
3)    Jeans should be tight fitting and of almost any color you can think of other than light blue. Black, neon or dark wash colors are perfect.
4)    Your shoes should be motorcycle boots, vintage heels, ballet flats or the always classis black and white check Converse.
5)    The shirt should go almost the opposite direction of the pants. You want something that has a little more flow to it and is a bit longer than usual. We aren’t talking down to your knees here, but past the waist is a good call. Men’s shirts work great for this look if you are a woman.
6)    If you don’t feel like doing jeans, leggings are another great way to go. Couple it with a short, tight fitting skirt that has an interesting pattern at the bottom. Wearing big boots caps off the look perfectly.
7)    Now you have to accessorize and you need to do so heavily. When you are looking for these types of things do not think modern at all, we are heading back to the 80’s for this with a ton of rubber ring bracelets and big beady necklaces. Also, kids stuff like Hello Kitty are also perfect accessories.

Now just remember, if you are going for that urban hipster look, you have to ignore current trends completely. You do not follow trends, you make them without trying to make them, It just happens to be a side effect of the coolness and relaxed mentality and lifestyle you lead every day.

Almost forgot to talk about hair. You definitely want something that is not considered normal. If you hair is long, go for the tousled look or pull it into a ponytail. For shorter hair, the spiky look is always a winner as is the plastered around the face emo hairstyles.

How to Dress Comfortably for an Airline Flight

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Want to actually enjoy your next flight, try dressing comfortably. You will not only enjoy your cross country flight a whole lot more but a nice side effect comes with the added comfort; a speedier visit through security.

So many business men these days feel like they have to be wearing a suit and tie 24-7. This simply is not the case anymore and is certainly not the way to enjoy an airline flight or even get to your airline flight in a timely manner for that matter.

If you are wearing a suit and jacket you will probably be wearing your best shoes as well. Some security check points now make you take your shoes off to be checked. Instead of wearing those laced up shoes that look great at a meeting, try wearing some slip on shoes. That way you will be able to comply much faster with security should you be asked to take off your shoes. It should also be noted that your feet tend to swell while flying so a pair of shoes that is more stretchable will ultimately save you in comfort. Remember to put on clean socks before your flight in case you need to slip off your shoes during the flight. That is not just for your comfort, but others as well.

Along with the shoes, your suit will consist of a number of items that may set off the metal detector. There is your belt or you may have a tie clip or may even have some type of cufflinks. Any and all of these can set of that dreaded “beep.” If security cannot pinpoint the beep rather quickly you are off to the side to have some strangers hands pat you down. And remember, your suit jacket will have to be scanned as well. What a hassle.

Instead try wearing a nice leisurely suit like a jogging suit that has an elastic waist band and requires no belt. If the whole jogging suit is too casual for you, just wear the pants and top it off with a nice polo style shirt. This will still give you the look of a business man, just one who wants to be comfortable. Now you will be comfy in your seat and not have to stress about anything wrinkling.

Another way to make sure you get through the security check point quicker is to have all your items like your phone, wallet and watch in a clear plastic bag ready to be scanned. Aside of those few items, everything else should be checked anyway.

If you’re concerned because you have a big meeting when you get off the flight, don’t be. Either you can change in the bathroom once you land or you could always try to schedule your meetings a little later. But if you are not having to fly in your suite you do not have to worry about the wrinkles that come with a long flight. If you are stressing, you are not relaxing and then how effective will you be in that meeting?

When you are flying you should be relaxed and calm, not anxious and stressed. By dressing in a casual way this can easily be accomplished. Just because you are a working stiff does not mean you have to be a stiff.

Top 10 Dorky Clothes Items

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Looking your best is important. That’s why fashion is a popular topic. There are books, TV shows, magazines, radio programs, blogs and much more devoted to just that. With your clothes you make a definite impression on others and therefore you need to know exactly what type of impression each item actually makes. If you are a dork and revel in the fact, you will want to know what clothing is dorky, so you can wear it. If you strive to avoid looking like a dork, you will want to avoid dorky clothes. Below is a listing of the top 10 dorky clothes items that everyone should be aware of.

1.    Socks with individual toes. There is no good reason to wear these things, other than to look dorky.
2.    Pants that are just too short to be pants and not short enough to be capris are dorky.
3.    Anything in adult size clothes that has layers of ruffles is dorky.
4.    Socks and sandals or flip flops always spell dork.
5.    Any clothes that have seasonal decorations all over them are dorky.
6.    White tube socks that are worn with colored pants, or using white tube socks as a fashion staple. They definitely are not fashionable.
7.    Suspenders are always dorky, no questions asked. Leave them for Santa Claus.
8.    Shiny clothes and overly bright clothing is out.
9.    Poorly fitting T-shirts are dorky. T-shirts that are too long, too short, too small or much too large are never a good wardrobe choice.
10.    T-shirts that tell that you are a dork are rather dorky. We can usually see that for ourselves.

Whether or not you are trying to break free of a dorky image or you want to embrace it, you can do so in custom-made T-shirts. With a custom-made tee you get to choose the color (think not too flashy if you don’t want to be a dork), the weight of the fabric, the style of the shirt and the quality of it. As with most things, the higher quality ones will be pricier.  When you have chosen the shirt you want you then can get anything you choose printed on it to make an individual statement.

Some undorky things to print on a T-shirt include:
–    your heritage
–    your beliefs
–    a message to support a cause
–    the fact that you are proud of someone
–    things you love, as long as they are not dorky activities.

Some totally dorky things to have printed on a custom tee include:
–    anything about dorks, including the fact that you are one
–    information about dorky hobbies like stamp collecting, gaming or playing the bagpipes
–    anything about how hot you are.

Luckily for many dorks, it has become pretty popular to focus on being a dork. Many people are actually starting to come clean with the fact that they love dorks. So relax and enjoy it. This is your moment.

Get a dorky custom-made T-shirt and flaunt your dorkiness or that you love a dork.

How to Dress Like Indiana Jones

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Indiana Jones has been a style icon for decades. Who else can accessorize with a bullwhip and still look like a cultured adventurer? His style is well known throughout the world for its iconic look. Anyone can get this look for a day of adventuring or even just a day spent doing nothing special.

The Hat

The man with the hat, as he is sometimes known, is very rarely seen without his fedora. It’s almost a character all its own in his movies, and no Indiana Jones outfit would be complete without one. His fedora is a brown leather hat with a thick brown band through the middle. It should be well weathered if you want to get the true Indy look down.

The Boots

Indiana Jones’ boots are made by a company called Alden, and they are the epitome of old-fashioned charm and quality. These are the boots that he wore in the films, and they are perfect for tromping through the jungle as well as sitting at a sidewalk café. No matter what Indiana Jones is doing, he is always at home in these thick leather boots. The color of the Indy boot that is now manufactured by Alden is slightly lighter in color than the ones on the movies, but the style is the same and the color is similar.

The Jacket

Indiana Jones’ looks would be incomplete without a thick leather jacket. He always wore a brown jacket that went with the rest of his brown and khaki clothing to create a complete look. This jacket is a consumer version of the original Indiana Jones leather jacket and is a perfect replica of the one worn in the movies. The original jacket that was worn has changed slightly throughout the movies and was in a noticeably different style in the last movie. The original jacket, however, does remain an iconic look that is necessary for any realistic Indiana Jones outfit.

Shirts and Pants

Indiana Jones stuck to a strict uniform of light khaki and browns. He usually wore a light khaki shirt that was a good fit for his brown pants and brown jacket. A similar shirt can be found from many designers as a part of a safari collection. The color khaki is popular enough in current clothing lines to make these plentiful. Stores like The Gap and Banana Republic often have plenty of khaki shirts and brown pants that would be suitable for an Indiana Jones outfit. Just look for the lighter khakis or tans rather than the more olive-toned shirts.

The brown pants that you choose should fit well without being too tight. Tight pants can make it hard to run across collapsing bridges and swing from ropes. The pants should have a slight break when you are sitting. They should not be so high that any ankle will be exposed when you are performing athletic maneuvers. They were made out of wool twill for the movies but a thick pair of cotton pants should serve as a suitable facsimile.

How To Dress Like A Tomboy

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Are you a girl? Do you want to look like you’re just one of the guys so you can hang out and keep it simple? If this is true, then you want to dress like a tomboy. Here are some tips on how to achieve that look easily.

You’ll need to ditch all the girly clothes and leave them alone. Get yourself some sneakers, Nike, Vans, or Chucks are good and boots are also a good choice just not girly boots, we are talking Doc Marten or work boots here.

You will want some jeans that are comfortable, not low riders, or if it’s summertime, basketball shorts, cargo shorts or just regular old shorts that come down to your knees. Boys don’t wear short shorts, remember that and always avoid skirts of any kind.

When looking at shirts, you will need some t-shirts that are loose fitting and, generally plain looking. You can also throw a button down shirt over it that is also plain and be sure to roll up the sleeves. In the fall, flannel is a great choice for that. Last but not least, top it all off with a baseball cap of some kind.

When dressing like a Tomboy, you can’t just look like one you have to act like a boy. Do things like play video games, get into some sports, and be a bit more physical than a normal girl may be. Remember, Tomboy’s aren’t afraid to mix it up with the boys in football and things like that.

How you talk is also important. Things like “oh my gawd” and “oh no he didn’t” are not things that boys say, ever. Boys say things like “dude”, “man” and “awesome”; you can even combine these into, “dude, awesome!” Remember, girls and boys talk very differently and as for gossip, boys don’t really do it that much.

Yes, you can still have female friends just be sure not to dress like them or act like them otherwise your friends that are boys will start to avoid you. If for a reason you are in a situation where you have to wear dress, make sure it’s not overly girly at all and generally darker in color.

Boys are typically considered to be technology freaks, if you can plug it in, turn it on or have to update it from time to time they love it. This does not really apply to cell phones for some reason. Boys are not on their cell phone all the time texting their friends about everything that is happening.

Remember, boys are all about the immediate what’s going on now. They don’t put too much stock in what is happening tomorrow or the day before. They are generally about what they are currently doing so get into that mindset. They don’t gossip, they brag and they make fun of each other constantly and forget it two seconds later.

Last note, boy’s watch shows on TV like Family Guy, Robot Chicken and anime. They do not watch 90210, Gossip Girl or anything girlie like that. You shouldn’t either. Before you know it you will be just one of the guys.