May
2012
Fancy Friday, Fashion Tip #1: Layering.
Tip #1: Layering is King.
The biggest thing I have learned in the past 20 years of my life is that Layering is King. It’s such a great tool to use in fashion. In most cases, it will actually accentuate your body shape, while hiding those pesky areas that we — as women — are far too aware of.
I have always been very self conscious of my arms, so I’m always wearing a sweater, or a jacket. I’ve noticed lately that a LOT of shirts are cut-off. Which, I think is a horrid idea. It makes me feel like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and I always have the urge to say “I’ll be back”. However, there’s a create outcome because of these cut-off shirts! They have shorter sweaters! They end at the waste line. This is perfect, because it creates the illusion that you have a smaller waist than you actually do, leading to creating the image of having an hourglass body shape. And, thanks to women like Marilyn Monroe, and Bettie Page, it’s the hourglass shape that trumps all!
For those of us (myself included) who were giving smaller breasts (which is both a blessing, and a curse), here’s a tip to make them more pronounced! It’s as easy as pie, just wrap a belt directly bellow your womanly bosoms.
The most important thing about layering is making sure that you don’t pair two things together that are too loud. By “loud” I mean colour, or design. You should ALWAYS have the loudest layer on top. In the picture above, you can see how I placed a contrast on the red by wearing a stark white sweater, with a floral pattern. This makes the red less of a statement in comparison to the floral.
Always think about fashion as an art form. You want ONE focal point, and one focal point only. Pick an item, and make your outfit all about that one item.
Meagan P - Sunshine and Sippy Cups
May 11, 2012 at 4:21 pm (379 days ago)I am ALL about layers!! I get hot then cold then hot then cold again, lol. Plus, you’re right, layers can show off the good parts while hiding the bad :)
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Mickey Coutts
May 11, 2012 at 4:46 pm (379 days ago)I LOVE that look. So pretty!
I hate my arms too but see so many cute little tops that are sleeveless. I’ve started buying some cute, lightweight sweaters to wear over them. Not as cute as yours, though. :)
Love it!
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Aly
May 11, 2012 at 5:08 pm (379 days ago)I agree, very pretty! I don’t like my arms either, now that they are bigger after my pregnancy, so I try to hide my arms as best I can. Haha
Ellen Christian
May 11, 2012 at 4:51 pm (379 days ago)Love that look – very cute!
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Caryn B
May 11, 2012 at 10:50 pm (379 days ago)I love layering, esp when you’re not sure how the weather will change throughout the day. Love the outfit!
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Cindy
May 16, 2012 at 10:06 am (375 days ago)Great outfit, and an inspiration… I stopped dressing in the way I like, purely because I have no space for my things and I am leading a bit of a chaotic life now… but soon I’ll go back to my way and your outfit inspired me! Beautiful!
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