Dos and don’ts can also be applied in fashion. Just because something is considered trendy, everybody regardless of age and body type should wear it. There are some things in fashion that are created to suit a particular bracket be it in age or body type. Veering away from this bracket can have disastrous results. We all know that it is essential for an individual to look good all the time. Therefore, it is also important for that individual to know which type of clothing would best suit him or her.

1. Do not pretend that you are a size smaller. Accept your size. Do not go into a store and bark a size that is too small for you simply because you are ashamed of your size. Remember that by doing such you will end up wearing clothes that are too small for you.

2. Do not wear too tight a pair of pants. This will cause your love handles as well as abdominal fats to spill out. If you have a rather round mid-section, avoid wearing low-rise and tight pants since these will only emphasize your bulge.

3. If you cannot fit in it, don’t wear it. If you have outgrown that size, then don’t force yourself into it. If you do, you might end up looking like a sausage. Tight clothing will also result in constricted breathing and you will surely end up feeling suffocated.

4. Do not wear sweaters on a summer day. It is hot wearing something like that and it will surely cause you to sweat a lot. Wearing such will surely make you feel uncomfortable because other than you sweating, the heat that you are feeling is then multiplied.

5. Do not overdo prints and patterns. It is not cool to look at someone wearing a printed top and a printed pair of pants or a skirt. Overdoing patterns is just overkill. When you wear something printed or patterned be sure to pair it with something solid or plain.

6. Do not over accessorize. Multiple layers of necklaces and bracelets at the same time are not cool especially if you are petite. You might end up looking like a Christmas tree instead of looking fantastic. Always look at yourself in the mirror whenever you are dressing up. Try on different types of accessories but do not use all of it in one go. If you are going to layer, use one or two but not more than that.

7. Do not wear clothing that leaves nothing to the imagination. If you don’t want to send out a wrong message or cause a wrong impression, then avoid wearing clothes that are too revealing or too sexy especially when you are at a meeting or on a first date. Sexy is nice but do not overdo it.

8. Do not wear open-toed or strappy sandals without cleaning your nails. Do not ever forget to clean your nails whenever you’re wearing these types of sandals. Remember that your nails are in full view of everybody. Although not everybody pays attention to your feet, it wouldn’t hurt to keep it clean.

There are still a lot of fashion dos and don’ts and you might find it hard to remember everything well. You don’t really have to memorize it; all you have to do is to make sure that you are comfortable with what you are wearing and you look good with it.

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The Elegance of Lace

Kate’s wedding dress is perhaps the best known of her sartorial choices. An elegant Alexander McQueen number with intricate lace-patterned sleeves, the dress has already gone down in the fashion history books. Lace is a fabric we see over and over again in photographs of Kate’s outfits. She usually chooses to wear lace dresses unadorned, letting the intricacy of the lace speak for itself.

Beautiful Simplicity

When she’s not wearing lace, she often goes for simple, elegant dresses, usually avoiding mish-mashes of different colours in favour of a single colour. We can cast our minds back to the Grecian, lilac dress she wore to the BAFTA Brits to Watch event in Los Angeles. The floor-length dress was simple, but elegant, flowing ethereally as she walked down the red carpet. She wore it with a plain belt that showed off her figure and a clutch bag. When visiting Canada, she added a splash of colour to a knee-length white dress with red heels and a red headpiece.

A Sense of Occasion

As the wife of a prince, Kate Middleton has had her fair share of formal and military events to attend. To dress for the occasion, Kate has added a naval touch to her outfit by wearing a knee-length gold-buttoned, navy jacket. Navy always goes beautifully with gold and it’s a look Kate has used on a few different occasions. A navy, gold-buttoned pencil skirt was paired with a matching white blouse with a navy front placket and gold buttons when on a royal visit to a community centre in Birmingham.

The simplicity and understated elegance of Kate Middleton’s wardrobe means that many of her outfits can be recreated cheaply by fans of her fashion choices, so if you fancy dressing like a duchess, have a look at photographs of Kate online, pick your favourite outfits and start looking for ways of recreating them on your budget.

This article was written by style columnist Ella Hughes for an Irish clothes retailer with an online shop where you can buy womens clothes online.

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For many women, their handbags contain pretty much their whole world. All the essentials are kept in your handbag, including:

o    Money and bank cards
o    Driving license and other identification cards
o    Car keys and house keys
o    Beauty and hygiene essentials (i.e. make-up, hair brushes etc.)
o    Phones and pagers
o    Glasses and sunglasses
o    Medicine (i.e. painkillers, prescription medication)
o    Umbrella
o    Pens and pencils

Without a reliable place to store all of these items, you could end up locked out of your house or car, out of cash when you really need it or even unable to see (if you don’t have your glasses with you). This is why a sturdy, spacious and stylish everyday handbag is a must.

What to look for in an everyday handbag

There are several things you should look for in the ideal handbag for everyday use. For example, look for:
Space

It goes without saying that your new bag needs to be spacious, if you have all of the above essentials to carry with you

Durability and strength

You may end up putting your handbag through a lot, so it needs to be up to the job. Choose one that is made of high quality material and which has reinforced handles or straps, even if you have to pay a little more for it.

Pockets and zips

It is often easier to find things in your handbag if you have a designated place for everything. This is why you need a bag with zip or button up pockets, so that everything stays where it should and you don’t end up rummaging around to find something in the main body of the bag.

Style

Just because your new bag is practical and spacious, it doesn’t mean that it can’t also be stylish. If you want to use it every day (and you do, or you will end up moving items from bag to bag every morning), you need a handbag that will go with most of your outfits. Black, brown or cream handbags go with most looks, as do clean, classic styles.

Further tips for choosing a new handbag

When picking out a new handbag, keep the following in mind:

o    Choose a handbag that fastens properly, so as to secure its contents from light-fingered passers-by
o    Go for a bag that complements your body shape. Tall people should go for bigger bags, but larger bags may overwhelm people with petite frames.
o    If you have extra money to spend on a handbag, spend it. You are more likely to get a better quality bag if you splash the cash (although not always)

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