Five Fashion Trends to Avoid

Five Fashion Trends to Avoid

By Jamie Simpson

From the big hair and neon colours of the 80s to the muted tones and obsession with taupe, mauve, and oatmeal of the 90s, women's fashion is known for making dramatic changes. However, fashion is largely dictated by the whim of designers who are using rail-thin young women as models. These choices do not always flatter the average lady. Here are five current fashion trends that just don't translate to the majority of real women.

Skinny Jeans

Skin-tight denim only flatters the prepubescent form. If you are over the age of 16, a mother, or over seven stone, skinny jeans are not for you. Not only are they unflattering to the bum and hips, but they leave little to the imagination. This makes them inappropriate for anyone out of secondary school.

Huge Earrings

Designers have been trying to bring back gigantic, dramatic earrings for the past year or so. Don't fall prey to it. Having door-knockers on either side of your face is not attractive. Wearing them can also pull your lobes out of shape over time. If one is caught up in clothing or the strap of your handbag, your lobe can even be ripped! Keep your jewellery within normal proportions and give this fashion trend a pass.

Low-rise Jeans

The trend to wear your jeans very low on the hips only looks good if your body is completely flat from your ribs down. Read that part again: completely flat. If your torso or tummy rounds out even the slightest bit, the extra flesh will hang over the jeans. It's unsightly and a fashion that very few women can wear. While a waistline that is too high can make you appear heavier, a super-low waist has the same effect. Choose a mid-rise waist and don't be afraid to practise bending, sitting, and squatting in the changing rooms before purchasing them. This will ensure the jeans fit your properly.

Faux Fur

Even though it is fake, that doesn't mean it's attractive. Faux fur also has the added inconvenience of frequently shedding all over the rest of your outfit. Do you really want to walk around looking like you are the proud mum to 17 cats? Speaking of cats, some fur that is labelled as faux is actually cat or dog fur. This happens with clothing from foreign countries with alarming regularity, primarily Asia. If you are allergic to animals, fur of any kind is not a good idea.

Dramatic Cosmetics

Women's fashion has taken a decided turn towards brightly-coloured and dramatic make-up once more. While this may be acceptable for a young girl for an evening out, it has little place in an adult woman's beauty regimen. This also applies to glitter. Unless you want to be thought a tramp, keep your cosmetics low-key.

Women's fashion is ever-changing, but don't be seduced by these five faux pas. A polished, dignified appearance is far more important than following the whim of fashion designers.

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How to Wear Capri Pants

How to Wear Capri Pants

By Cindy Eliza Vaz

What are Capri pants?

They are pants that stop short at mid-calf. They are very trendy and can be paired in many ways. Since they are versatile, women of any height or shape can take advantage of it. First of all what you need to do is to assess your body shape and to keep away from pants that are above the calf or one that is too tapered at the legs. The best bet would be form fitting and slightly flaring at the bottom to emphasize your body shape. It is wise to choose pants with flat front style rather than pleated ones and stay away from large patterns as this will make you look slightly larger than usual.

Accessorize!

As most women know- you can never have one too many so getting appropriate Shoes based on the width of the pants is a good start. For wide pants legs wedges are the best fit while straight leg pants pairs nicely with flat shoes and small heels. Wearing some accessories will also make you look elegant and nice while taking advantage of your pant's cutting. You can consider wearing an ankle bracelet and perhaps that very striking pair of shoes that you have wanted to show off too.

You can be comfortable yet still look business-like with these pants. Just add a cardigan or a collared shirt to have this business look or better still why not wear an elegant blouse, and heels to create a feminine look.

Also, it's good to choose a close-fitting jacket with three-quarter-length sleeves. For a sporty look, why not try wearing the pants with a nicely fitted polo shirt and sports shoes. The flexibility with these pants is just endless when you know how to mix and match it. For any self-assessment, it's good to have a full length mirror in front of you.

Capri pants are available in leather, silk and denim too - so make sure you purchase them to fit with any occasion and outfit.

Other tips to purchase Capri pants that are:

• Plain, dark colors

• Ends just below the knee

• More fitted at the bottom ( tapered cutting) and without cuffs

• Wearing it with a tiny sandal, kitten heels or flats. Avoid wearing high heels with your Capris.

• Purchase Capris that fall at the mid-calf.

• Choose Capris with linen, stretch cotton or silk for the corporate look to pair them with a sweater or cardigan.

Cindy Eliza Vaz is a regular Working woman and a legal student, completing her final year under the University of London LLB program before furthering her Masters in Medical Law. Fashion, Writing and Photography is her passion and she enjoy Social Activities. More articles by this author can be found in her personal website: http://www.fashion-tips-and-trends-for-all.com - where she brings Fashion, right to your door-step.

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