Feel comfortable, look smartMake sure that your darkest denim jeans don't end up looking 'snow-washed' by dry-cleaning them. Just make sure that they don't press a lovely firm crease down the front. If you really want to sling them in the washing machine, we suggest you wash them without any washing powder. It'll freshen them up but won't destroy the colour.Flat-front men's trousers are worth wearing. They're not only the most fashionable strides known to man, they also give the illusion that ... Read More...

It is important that you dress 'right' whatever the occasion. By 'right' we mean the general set of rules that the corporate world follows regardless of the formal dress code that each company adopts. DOs Adopt a professional look See that you dress for the occasion, for the audience, in tune with the corporate culture and most importantly, for yourself Always wear well-fitting clothes If you are dressed formally, see that your jacket is buttoned It is better to dress conservatively than to experiment ... Read More...

I have a couple of old suits, one with a great jacket and terrible trousers, the other vice versa. Can I split the suits, and wear the trousers and jackets with other clothes?Yes, of course. A navy suit is perhaps the most versatile as you can wear it separately with other jackets or with a sweater. There are certain rules though, that you should follow if you don't want to look like a clown. 1. Don't wear navy and black together.2. If either the jacket or trousers have a check or pinstripe, make sure anything else you ... Read More...

You want your man to look trendy without looking immature in casuals. Here are some pointers.A dark T-shirt, flat-front trousers and a stylish, fitted mac will instantly make you look like you've got your finger on the pulse. Go for a modern shoe style such as loafers. Concentrate on dressing in one or two colours.Buy some casual trousers that are combat-style but without the side pocket. Nylon loose-cut trousers with a drawstring waist are a good alternative. Look out for velcro fastenings rather than zips. Read More...

Men are busy at work during the day, but most men do allot time for their gym activities in the evening. This is one time of the day when they want to relax and yet it is also the time when they get to interact with women who are also members of the gym. Though there is a separate 'ladies hour', most working women choose the evenings for their gym activities. What can a man wear to the gym that is neat, yet attractive so that he does not have to squirm in front of female company? Here are a few guidelines to help you choos... Read More...

Did you know that while wearing a bra is never physically harmful, it has no medical necessity whatsoever? A mistaken popular belief maintains that wearing a bra strengthens your breasts and prevents sagging. But you sag because of the proportion of fat and tissue in your breasts, and no bra changes that. Furthermore, breastfeeding and lactation increase the breast, and when the breast tissue returns to its normal size the skin is still stretched out and saggy. Except for the small muscles of the areola and lobules, the only b... Read More...

Personalise your outfit and stamp your style on it. Besides being trendy, you also end up wearing clothes that suits you. To convey the impression of being slender, lengthen vertical lines. Look for styles with pressed pleats, vertical tucks, front-buttoned openings, V-necklines and princess seams.If you are way too tall, you can create an illusion by shortening vertical lines. Look for styles with yokes, wide waistbands, extended shoulders, boat necklines, dropped waists, or empire waists. Balance the plus or minus of your fi... Read More...

To stop snags: Store suits in shoe boxes or flannel bags. To avoid discoloration: After swimming, soak white suits in a gallon of warm water mixed with the juice of one lemon and 1/4 cup saltwater. Rinse well. For all other colours, rinse swimsuit well in hand soap and lukewarm water. To keep elastic from eroding: Since mildew contributes to decay, try to air-dry your suit as soon as you change out of it. Read More...

Spotted all over spring fashion runways, the shirtdress - a chic and easy way to suit up for work or weekend, day or night - is bound to become your new style. Not only does this uniform-style dress require little effort to get on and off, it also suits all heights and widths. Fit pointers: Choose solid-coloured or pinstriped shirtdresses to elongate your silhouette; or cinch the dress with a belt to create curves. Read More...

1. Never Wear Horizontal Stripes If you do, the side-to-side lines will visually widen whatever body part they happen to be on. So if you have large breasts, waist or hips, for example, horizontal lines will emphasise this fact. But, if you have narrow shoulders, hips and breasts, horizontal stripes will make you appear wider than you are. 2. Never Wear Large Prints This rule varies for each person. If you're small and wear something large, you'll appear smaller. If you're large and wear something small, you&#... Read More...

INTERTEX MILANO,International Textile Trade Show, is the first international textile trade show in Italy dedicated to non European Union (EU) manufacturers of fabrics, yarns and accessories coming from Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Pakistan, Russia, Romania, Turkey, Taiwan...The 6th edition of INTERTEX MILANO will be held in Milan, Italy, from Tuesday February 10 to Thursday 12, 2004.Milan is the fashion center of Europe where Italian fashion leaders are showing their collections: Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Fer... Read More...

Lingerie means fashionable undergarments. The word has been derived from French origin. The perception of lingerie has been made very appealing in the very recent times. In the 21st century lingerie industry has received a considerable boost and many big and small companies have come up in the market with unique designs and types. Many fashion designers have also come into this field of lingerie designing and from them you can get some of the best designs. The market has been given a big boost as new fabrics were used and new technologies w... Read More...