Posts Tagged ‘texture’

swap pantyhose for tights

The term ‘pantyhose’ does not inspire – they are : scratchy, baggy and sweaty.   However,  ‘tights’ are stylish, funky and come in a gorgeous array of colors and patterns.  Oohh you can just feel the difference!

Adding a layer of warmth but not wanting to look too covered up when moving from through autumn, the funky, fantastic tight is the bee’s knees!  Start with a lighter colored fishnet – a great transition from bare leg to barely there.  Wear with existing lighter fabriced skirts and dresses and then shift into heavier, darker colored skirts as the days cool off. 

The cooler it becomes the darker the color of the tight – try tights colored to match what you are wearing, creating a tone-on-tone look.  Look for the gorgeous florals and patterns and laces that provide texture and interest if you are wearing mainly black. 

Have fun, play – karen

learning to layer

Cooler mornings that morph into warm afternoons can be the cause of wardrobe woes at this time of year.  Being ‘in-between’ seasons will have many of us dressing too warm for the afternoons’  little rays of sunshine or feeling frigid with cold in the morning while we anticipate the later thaw. 

Layering is the key!  Learning to layer is about mixing textures and color to acheive a comfortable body temperature and not look like ‘the michelin man’ – a large comfy marshmallow!    So, i am going to add layers over the coming blogs to help you transition through autumn and into your winter wardrobe wishlist.

Sign in on the front page and i will take you through the guidelines to layering – adding one item of clothing at a time.  You may have some items already in your wardrobe or you may need to shop occasionally, but once you start learning the principals you will find this skill very valuable both in terms of wearing what you have in your wardrobe more often (cost effective) but also by creating interest and discovering your own personal style.

karen

now you see them, no you dont!

When you reveal your skin through your clothing it should be planned not flashed like a wardrobe malfunction.  Catching a glimpse of someones’ bare leg above the top of a knee-high stocking is not a pretty nor sexy sight.  These practical items are used very effectively to line our feet from the inside of our shoes or boots preventing rubbing and blisters – you have to love them for that!  BUT … they are not meant to be exposed at the point where they are finished doing their job.

When wearing a skirt, whether it be long or short, with a split or otherwise for ease of movement, then wearing a full-length hose or tight is the one and only option.  To wear a knee-high maybe a budget necessity but it that is the case then make sure the ‘end’ finishes inside the boot or shoe you are wearing. To do anything else is just plain unflattering and ugly.  

Unless you intend for your short hose to be seen – then make them a statement! 

Ladies put your best foot forward and make sure it is well covered!