It is never wrong to be culturally appropriate. It is necessary that we know what is ethnically suitable all over the world. Whenever you are traveling to another country, try and do some research on the ethnicity and style of dressing in that region. You can also consult your travel agent or some friends in that country on what clothes would be right in the season you are visiting. They can help you out with the local etiquette and proper outfits that you can easily wear. This little research will save you from any awkward situations and maintain your fashion quotient too!

I really envy those women who can carry off a halter-neck dress well. It takes lot of confidence to bare your back to the world. Here are some tips.

Before venturing out to wear such a dress, ensure that you have a beautiful back. Look at your back in the mirror and watch out for pimples or dark spots on the back. Any excess hair should be removed to give a smooth texture to the back. You can try exfoliating the area for a cleaner effect.

Fashion means that you should have a suitable body to go along with a stunning outfit!

There are many events in personal and professional life where you need to be appropriately dressed. Revealing dresses, plunging necklines or a bare back are a strict no-no for an official conference or meeting.

Nobody will mind, however, if you dress up in layers of clothes. This way you can be better prepared for social situations. When you are dressed in layers, you have the liberty to take off a jacket, tie, scarf or some jewelry to make it less formal.

If you have to go on a date after that official meeting, this is easier than going back home for a change of clothes!

One secret to buying accessories and print designs is choosing them according to the shape of your face and facial features such as eyes, nose and chin.

For instance, if you have a round face, you can go for round earrings, necklines, belt buckles and eyeglasses too. All of us don’t have a definite shape, that is, we all are a mix of different shapes. We can combine them to work for us. You might have an oval face, almond eyes, a teardrop nose and a square chin. So you can ideally select a fabric design that has any or all of these shapes. Got the point?

The colors you wear affect your looks to a great extent. To find out if a color suits you well, hold an outfit next to your eyes or immediately beneath your chin in front of a mirror in natural sunlight.

Observe closely whether the color stands out more or your features. If the color puts the focus on you by enhancing your facial features that color is right for you. For instance, if you have lovely hazel eyes, you can wear a similar or complimentary brown color as it will draw attention to your eyes well.

This way you can be in harmony with colors!

It is not as difficult as it seems to appear radiant like a celebrity. You too can exude that degree of confidence through your style of dressing and appearance. How can you go about it?

Consult an image consultant to find out what colors and styles would suit your personality and blend well with your skin tone, eye and hair color. She will guide you on various aspects of fashion and educate you on how you too can be a fashion diva.

There is nothing wrong in asking for some valuable advice that works for you from an expert, isn’t it?

We often wear jackets for various occasions. They keep you comfortable as well as the outfit looks better with a jacket. A cardigan can replace a jacket if it looks good. It offers variety and can change the look in some way.

A cardigan fits well and is available in several designs and cuts. The most important thing is that a cardigan keeps its shape. However, you must stop wearing cardigans that are stretched or very worn out due to use. They look old and can mar the beauty of the outfit that you are wearing it with.

Any tips for me?

When you are planning to buy a lovely outfit for an important party or meeting, see to it that you are ready with it at least a week before the actual day.

This planning will help you to check whether the dress fits well and you have some time to buy accessories like a matching handbag and shoes for the same. In case your dress does needs some alterations, you are not stressed out as you have some time on hand.

So shop at your leisurely pace without getting tensed as it will show on your face. Planning will never let you down, take it from me!

Fashion is not only about spending money on expensive designer wear and accessories. You need to know the basics while choosing fabrics for your attire.

If you wish to have a slimming effect, go for thin and flowing fabrics such as crepe, linen or wool jersey. These fabrics are not heavy and hence you look thinner. On the other hand, for a fuller effect try the wool tweed or suede fabrics to make you look a little on the healthier side. The thickness of these fabrics adds to your weight as desired.

So go for body-friendly fabrics the next time you go shopping!

It is a joy to dress up your daughter. Here are some tips for keeping her comfortable and fashionable at the same time.

Though you might be tempted to buy polyester-mixed fabric frocks for your little fairy for a party, they are not always the right choice. They look attractive due to the laces and frills and motifs on them, but that might cause a rash on your baby’s skin.

Always go for cotton frocks and dresses as they let the body breathe and do not cause any harm too. This way you will not have a tough time dressing up your princess anytime.