For the guys

I have been doing some posts that mainly relate to females and I decided I would make this one for all our guys out there.

I’m a female so I don’t know too much about men’s clothing but I do know when I like what I see, or otherwise. So listen up. Skinny jeans are ugly on guys. Try wearing at least boot cut jeans if you don’t like a flare at the leg. Walking around “sagging” your pants is also bad. Please wear some pants that actually fit. Or try a belt! Wearing really big shirts is not cute so find one in your size. So my main point is find clothes that fit you. When you wear tee shirts wear some that have a print and not a solid color unless it is a shirt with a collar. Personally I like when a guy wears a pair of Wrangler or Cinch jeans, a pearl snap shirt, and a pair of boots. Dress to impress. As long as you don’t look sloppy or your clothes are not wrinkled then you should be looking good.

Sorry this blog is so short and there aren’t many tips for you but I will try to add more next week.

What not to wear!

These are a few things I’ve seen worn around my school except for the spandex I just had to throw that one in. Please be considerate to the people who have to see you or be seen in public with you. Because you may be wearing the clothes but these people have to put up with your fashions for the day and it can be very aggravating to see someone dressed so bad and thinking they look good. And be a true friend and let them know they look bad. Once again these are my own opinions and concerns I have heard from other people.





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1.       Do not wear spandex. It is disgusting if you are the one having to see the person wearing spandex and also it is disgusting if you wear it because you will be sweaty and just plain nasty.

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2.       Do not wear horizontal lines. The horizontal lines make you look wider or fatter than what you are.

3.       If you have wool sweaters, [3] throw them out. Wool sweaters have no shape and they shed every time you move.

4.       Boxy shirts, the ones that are too short for your torso, do not even own these. Trust me they do nothing for the shape of your body.

5.       Do not wear a shirt that is brown and orange, even if it is during the fall. I don’t think I’ve ever seen brown and orange together that looked good besides on trees and the Reese’s candy bar. It is a horrible color scheme.

6.       Do not wear jeans that are too big. They make your rear sag.

7.       Do not wear tight jeans and granny panties. You will have panty lines [4] if you do and this is very unattractive.

8.       Do not wear socks that you can see if you are wearing shorts or anything that shows your ankles. I recommend no show socks. Yes they exist!

9.       Do not wear hills with jeans that are too long, where the hill can step on the jeans, or with jeans that are frayed or have no him at the bottom of the leg. If you do, you will look tacky.

10.   Do not wear shirts that show bra straps. Unless you have a way of pinning back the straps so they don’t show. It looks pretty trashy if you are showing off bra straps.

11.   Do not wear shirts that are tight around the neck or are turtlenecks. [5] If I see someone and the neck of their shirt is really high or tight I lose my breath because I can just imagine being in that shirt.

References

1. Gary, M.G. (2010, April 2). What not to Wear. Retrieved from http://www.clumsylove.net/?p=1078

2. BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION:
El Borak, . (2009, February 4). El borak's myopia. Retrieved from http://elborak.blogspot.com/2009_02_01_archive.html

3. Christmas sweater collection. (2010, September 14). Retrieved from http://www.countryewe.com/category.cfm/95

4. BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION:
Ballard, S.J. (2009, June 23). Donna karen panties & shapewear as seen on oprah. Retrieved from http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/06/2009/donna-karen-panties-shapewear-as-seen-on-oprah/

5.Turtleneck sweaters. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.badfads.com/pages/fashion/turtleneck-sweaters.html

Clothes for your type of body

None of us are built with the same body style. Some of us have pear or an apple shape. Some of us may have a longer torso or legs. We may be heavier set or no curves at all. That’s why it is hard to find clothes that fit your shape and size because not all clothes are made for us. A few tips I keep in mind while shopping is find jeans that fit the biggest part of my body, which is my rear. The length of the jeans is also important because I don’t want to look like I’m getting ready for the flood. A.k.a., high-water jeans. Girls with bigger hips should go for a slight to a full flare of the pant leg to even out the look of your body. Skinny jeans on a bigger hipped girl just makes you look like an ice-cream cone. On the other hand skinny jeans or jeggings look pretty good on a less curvy girl because the pants do show off what curves you may have. Jeggings are leggings which are styled to look like tight denim jeans. Here is a picture or a pair of jeggings to help better explain: http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=477773&cm_mmc=Google_Feed-_-4-_-46-_-%7Bkeyword%7D&kw=%7Bkeyword%7D.


For tops I usually look for ones that tend to be longer and bigger around the bust. Like I mentioned earlier a tighter (but not too tight) shirt would be better for those girls without curves. However girls who are blessed with a plus size figure probably want something that is loose around the mid section and arms. I know it is very hard to find clothes for a plus size figure as many of my friends and family are plus size. I mention this because shopping with them has given me knowledge I can pass to you. Here is a website I found with helpful information for bigger bust girls and women: http://www.bigbustsupport.com/. It talks about how to get support for your bust and also how to find a flattering shirt. If you scroll down it also mentions breast feeding information so pay no attention to that if in some way it offends you.

Not only is the shape of the clothing important but so is the color. Because I’m more fair skinned I try not to wear yellow because it washes me out. I tried to insert a few pictures I found of some women wearing colors that flatter their skin tone but I'm still figuring out how to work this site so I added to links at the bottom of the page. Sorry about that! But I will figure out how to insert them. In the meantime, on the link to the last picture it also tells how to pick flattering colors for your skin tone.

References:

• Picture 1 and 2: BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION:

2010 prom dresses-cheap prom dresses-china prom dresses. (2009, November Friday the 13th). Retrieved from http://www.chinapromdress.com/?p=14. [NOTE: Italicize "2010 prom dresses-cheap prom dresses-china prom dresses"]PARENTHETICAL CITATION: ("2010 prom dresses-cheap," 2009)

• Picture 3: BIBLIOGRAPHIC CITATION: Jae, Initials. (2008, January 9). How to Choose colors that flatter your skin tone. Retrieved from http://www.kinowear.com/blog/how-to-choose-colors-that-flatter-your-skin-tone/ [NOTE: Italicize "How to Choose colors that flatter your skin tone"]PARENTHETICAL CITATION: (Jae, 2008)

Intro

  Hey welcome to my blog!! This is mostly fashion tips and my own opinions so please do not take it personal if you don't agree with anything I blog. In fact leave me a comment with your opinion! I will try to add pictures, surveys, and links in each blog to help make my point and also help you gain more "fashion smarts". I hope you enjoy!!

   First of all, appearance is IMPORTANT!! But it isn't everything. As in, you don't need to worry more about your style than your own life. So, please have some confidence and self-respect when picking out your daily attire. An example of a person without confidence or self-respect might be those people who wear pajamas to the grocery store. We all know who that is. To me, it's just tacky. The rest of the world had to wake up today also and get dressed. We might even be running late and have to rush to the store before going to a prior engagement. Do we wear pajamas to the store? No, I didn't think so! Now I'm not saying to wear last years prom dress when going to pick up some milk; just look presentable and approachable. You could be shopping with your future dean or employer; so dress smart. Some things I keep in mind when I pick out my outfit for the day is: comfort, appearance, and practicality. I don't like to wear things that are too tight, loose, or show a lot of skin. My appearance means a lot because I don't want to be thought of as a hobo. And lastly, practicality. Dress for the occasion.

Here are a couple of links to blogs I found with great pictures of poorly dressed people.
 Parks, J. P. (2010, March 7). Change, or Be Changed. It's Your Choice.. Retreived from <http://peoplemakemesick.com/?p=195>
Fame Pictures. (2009, May 09). Ugly Clothes. Retreived from <http://thehollywoodgossip.com/gallery/ugly-clothes.com>