Category: Clothing

Dressmaking has always been a passion of mine. I have always been fascinated by fashion and clothing; how clothing can present a window into the personality of a person and how an outfit can completely alter how one feels. I find it so difficult to pack for trips for the reason that I never know how I am going to feel when I awake!

I blame my passion for all things clothes related on my Mother, for they say; like mother, like daughter.

I have many memories of being dragged around the clothing shops by my Mum and whilst my brothers and I would run through the rails of clothing chasing one another and stealing all the plastic size tags from the tops of the hangers, my Mum would be trying on garment after garment. She would drive us all into town by lunchtime and we would not leave until the last shop in the City Centre of Nottingham was officially closed.

You would think that so much shopping at such a young, tender age would be certain to put me off clothes for life but in fact I went the other direction, I was fascinated! I loved the way my Mum dressed and I could see how the way that she dressed represented her at that particular time, her mood and mindset.

Clothes are an expression to me, they communicate ones values, individualism (or conformity) and most importantly in my mind at least, they communicate how I feel and how I want to be perceived by others on the occasion, be it bright and breezy, professional and serious, relaxed and comfortable to effortless, rebellious etc… This relationship between clothing and our feelings has been researched by many theorists over the years and it is generally agreed that there is a cause and effect, that indeed, clothing can alter an emotion and state of mind and indeed vice-versa:

Emotional wellbeing occurs when people dress to either change existing mood or dress because of their existing mood
(Colls, 2004, Looking Alright, Feeling Alright)

Before I was able to have a paid job and hence money of my own to spend on clothes I actually wanted, My Mum was my stylist. Whilst I am eternally gratefully to my Mother for clothing me amongst many other things, I could not appreciate her decisions regarding my wardrobe and its content. There were many battles I would have with my Mum over the dreaded outfit that I would be forced to sport for the next venture out of doors.

Wearing those dreaded outfits made me feel awkward and uncomfortable. As soon as the dress, sailor collar and white knee socks could be stripped off they would be replaced by my favourite pair of jeans and I would return to being me again. This certainly made me realise very early on; the importance and the influence of clothing.

We all love to people watch, I am certain of it. Isnt this why the busiest cafes are usually the ones that are located in prime people watching locations? How many times have you discreetly looked at a person and imagined the type of life they might lead, what they might do, where they are going or where they are from?

When you consider the limited amount of information you have about the stranger you are viewing and the fact that 80% of that stranger is most likely to be covered by clothing, their choice of clothing surely plays the greatest, influence on your conclusions, be them right or wrong, then of course there is also their facial expression and features.

Sherlock Holmes, albeit an entirely fictional character, solved many a mystery by identifying clues in the clothing of his suspect. Holmes was most perceptive of a persons dress, he would always note the style and condition of a clients clothing. In the short story The Blue Carbuncle Holmes has only a battered old hat for a clue, yet he was able to make accurate deductions concerning its owner. He inferred from the hat that its missing and unknown owner must be intellectually inclined, well-to-do but that he had fallen upon evil times and had experienced a moral retrogression.

The text below is taken from the Blue Carbuncle and opens with Watsons amazement at his masters conjecture:

“This hat is three years old. These flat brims curled at the edge came in then. It is a hat of the very best quality. Look at the band of ribbed silk and the excellent lining. If this man could afford to buy so expensive a hat three years ago, and has had no hat since, then he has assuredly gone down in the world.”
Sherlock Holmes laughed. “Here is the foresight,” said he putting his finger upon the little disc and loop of the hat-securer. “They are never sold upon hats. If this man ordered one, it is a sign of a certain amount of foresight, since he went out of his way to take this precaution against the wind. But since we see that he has broken the elastic and has not troubled to replace it, it is obvious that he has less foresight now than formerly, which is a distinct proof of a weakening nature.”

(The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1859-1930)

For all the reasons above and many more, we can surely conclude that clothing has far bigger a role to play than the Oxford Dictionary would have us believe; things worn to cover the body. It is my belief that clothes are so much more than simply a covering for our bodies, they are a way we can communicate how we feel, how we want to be perceived and most important they provide confidence and this is why I love Fashion, it simply evokes this feeling in me.

Hemp clothing are comfortable and eco-friendly, and contrary to popular hearsays, it can be worn not only by hippies. They come in different styles appropriate for any age, occupation, and occasion. Since cultivation of hemp is illegal in the United States, hemp is often imported from China, Canada, and Germany. This reason alone accounts for the expensive price of hemp clothes in the country.

Some people resort to sweatshops to achieve cheaper garments that are closely similar to hemp clothing. These garments are often produced from cheap dyes and toxic materials. However, those that harnesses eco-friendly processing and which generally ensures fair-trade to farmers and suppliers alike, can also be affordable and within the reach of average wage earners, but it is imperative that consumers ought to be product/market savvy to be able to get various resources as to where they can get cheap hemp clothes.

There are many department stores that offer mark down prices for this alternative clothing. Some stores hold year-end or seasonal sales. Retailers often offer cheaper ones that come slightly damaged and sometimes offer samples at factory prices.

Dealers or shops that order in bulk or wholesale incur lower shipping charges, less brokerage fees, and reduced custom-related expenses; giving end-consumers the opportunity to get hemp clothing at cheaper prices.

Most of the time, they are those that come in plain white shirts, blouses with no or little embellishments, simple skirts, shorts, and plain trousers. These items, however, promise the same amount of comfort as the well-printed and more decorated ones.

Those who are eco-conscious or financially challenged can also visit thrift shops, flea markets, and hand-me-down shops where they can get it at a fraction of its original cost. There are enthusiasts who are creative and deft with their scissors that purchase hemp fabrics and turn the fabrics into unique, stylish garments for themselves and their friends; indeed a viable proposition for those in search of cheap clothing alternatives.

The retail price of these garments command a higher price than cotton, but hemp proves to be more cost-effective in the long run due to its durability and longevity. Hemp is known to be three times stronger than any normal cotton, and it makes a good investment since it is wrinkle-free, consequently minimizing electricity consumption.

Japanese fashion Clothing and color matching skills

Koreanjapanclothing.com:Clothing and color matching skills

Fair skin: white skin is cheek by the characteristics of the sun drying it easy red, with this type of skin women are lucky, because most of the white skin color can make a more beautiful and moving, especially the yellow line and color which blue line the most prominent white skin, the overall look the tracks you lived, light colors such as orange, lemon yellow, apple green, purple, sky blue and other bright colors properly Japanese fashion.

Dark brown skin: darker skin tones of people for a number of dark brown lines, to make you seem more personal. Dark green, purplish red, brown, yellow will make you look naturally elegant, the opposite blue line is out of tune with you, better not Chuanlan color of the shirt Asian fashion.

Pale yellow or yellowish skin: skin yellowish Yichuan blue tone clothing, such as burgundy, purple, purplish blue color and so on will make the face more fair, but the strong lines, such as brown, yellow, orange and so can not wear the best not to wear, so as to avoid looking even more yellowish no glory.

Health wheat color: color of women have this skin feeling healthy and vigorous people, black and white with such a strong contrast with their surprisingly Ge Chen, dark blue, charcoal and other pragmatic and colors, and pink, dark red, green these bright cheerful colors most prominent personality.

Hair, which hair color suits your style is to bring brilliant fluorescent color swept across the city. Color is the language of the performance trend, different hair color highlights a different flavor and personality. So, in this season’s fashion, choose what color to represent yourself?

Fine clothing style and these Swedish men seemed to be interconnected with each other. These Swedish men are the most stylish people among the whole Scandinavian countries. Right from jacket to tie, shirt to trousers, whatever these Swedish men wear becomes a style statement if its own.

Some Swedish online clothing stores are selling mens clothing not only in Sweden but throughout Europe and they are indeed famous mens clothing brands. But, the real fact remains the same that these Germen men old and young intimate the clothing style that is followed in my most other western countries, where style is measured through a persons profession, his age and personal taste. The online clothing trend of Sweden is slightly different from other European countries and if you can make your purchase through online clothing (online klader in Swedish) stores available in and around Sweden.

The clothing style of these Sweden depends upon certain factors. These are as follows:

Climate: Sweden is a cold Scandinavian country, but majority of the southern quarters of the country is warm. Summer temperatures are usually between 13s and 15s and if the temperature touches 30 degree mark, then its horrible warm. This leaves the Swedish men to wear variety of stylish clothing as similar to any to any German or European country, like jeans, pullovers, T-shirts and sweatshirts;

Business Clothing: Most Swedish men follow the same European style clothing when they go for their respective offices. Black or grey coloured suits are the day-to day clothing which these Swedish men wear when they approach the business clients. Those Swedish men who are attached with financial, legal or any public sector usually add tie as a part of their whole attire and in many Swedish business houses wearing tie is a compulsory these days. Those Swedish men who perform their daily business dealings without interacting with their business clients a great deal dress up in casual clothing style especially in jeans and T-shirts;

Street Fashion: Young men living in various Sweden cities like Stockholm, Malmo, Uppsala, Orebro and Halland are very much creative minded Swedish people when it comes to their clothing. Well any Swedish teenager who loves trendy things would find majority of Swedish teenagers are wearing neon colours along with ripped shirts or a studded leather jackets. Both teenagers and university teens in Sweden can easily shop through online clothing stores like H&M, ASOS, Hope Sthlm, Gant, Elvine etc, which offer less expensive men designer clothing which are seen on the Swedish roads. These Swedish men also wear T-shirts, jeans along with colourful sneakers so as to look trendy;

Designer Label: Very few Designer labels in mens clothing (klader in Swedish) are famous world wide especially in Europe. Brands like Tiger and H&M for instance have made their mark due to the tremendous designing work being done from the designers of this small Scandinavian country called, Sweden. Although the designers here are shy to come out in public but their over all designer clothes for men which they make says about them a lot!!

These all about Swedish Men clothing and online clothing stores, folks!! Although as comparison to other European countries like Denmark and United Kingdom, Swedish clothing market has not stamped is authority but by the given times the countries clothing style would surely prosper.

Linen has been the first choice since ages to be worn in hot weather climates. The best fabric, that glorifies your elegance and charm giving you utmost comfort in all ways. Read this article to find more about the kith and kin of linen fabric and why is it an adored fabric throughout the world.

Linen is one of the most adored clothing choices in hot tropical zones in the world.
It is derived as a fiber of flax plant, which is generally white in color. Linen is a lightweight fabric used for warm weather wears as linen guayabera shirts and linen suits.

The linen breath ability is especially good for linen pants and linen shirts. Linen fibers are much stronger and more lustrous than cotton. Linen suits are very cool and absorbent, but wrinkle very easily, unless blended with manufactured fibers.

Linen is an exorbitantly expensive natural fiber that has a marvelous staying power. If taken proper care of, linen clothes can last for decades. As linen fiber is often durable and thicker than cotton, but tends to crease very easily and thus most preferred to be worn as informal beach wedding dress.

Linen beach wedding attire for men as Wedding pants and beach wedding dresses for bride are the first choice in hot and humid climate of the beach wedding clothing. Linen being the coolest of fibers and as graceful as other synthetics is rapid moisture absorbent with no fuzziness, and no natural luster and stiffness.

Linen fabric is woven into great designs as linen guayabera shirts, casual beach wedding dresses, mens linen shirts, beach wedding pants, hawaiian wedding dresses, linen attires etc.