Dress

Strap keepers are small strips sewn on the underside of the shoulder section. They are sewn on one end and they open with a snap button on the other. Strap keepers hold the bra strap inside the dress shoulder while keeping the dress in place. How do I keep my dress straps on? Strap Gummy […]

“The dress should fit the waist, and ribcage and the rim should sit close to you (our bodies are in a ‘V’ shape),” Kamberaj says. “If it’s too tight at the rim, it will look for the smaller area and slip.” If at any point you aren’t happy with the fit, say something. Should hair […]

spaghetti strap in American English noun. a thin, often rounded strip of fabric used in women’s clothing, as to form a shoulder strap on a bare-shouldered garment. Why is it called spaghetti dress? In fashion and clothing, spaghetti refers to a type of thin shoulder straps. This strap is named after the thin pasta strings […]

these straps you referring to are called the shoulder straps & their purpose is to hang the apparel on the hanger & to maintain it in proper position so that the shape of the apparel is not tampered… What are the straps on the side of dresses for? They are there to keep the clothing […]

A strapless dress is all about drama. A good rule of thumb is to select jewelry that doesn’t compete with that drama; rather, it enhances it. Choosing one statement piece as a focal point — like a jeweled necklace, elaborate chandelier earrings or a bold bracelet — is a nearly fail-safe way to go. What […]

The SHEATH dress is the same as the PENCIL dress, except longer! Straight and narrow cut. But while the PENCIL dress hem doesn’t fall below the knee, SHEATH dress hems do! These hems don’t fall to the ankle, but usually just below the knee—never past mid-calf. What does sheath style dress mean? What Is a […]

Mermaid dresses are harder to move around in than trumpet gowns thanks to the flare falling at or below the knee. If you plan on doing a lot of dancing on the big day, you may want to plan your shoes accordingly or even consider wearing a separate dress for the reception. Can you move […]

Stick-on bra cups come in different styles. Some have adhesive on the cup itself, while others have sticky wing adhesives on the sides of the cups (but the cups themselves aren’t sticky). The ones with sticky wings tend to provide a little more support. What to use when you don’t want to wear a bra? […]

A sheath dress is fitted much more closely to the body. The bottom half of the dress resembles a straight pencil skirt rather than the A line of the shift. In essence the shift is better on straight body shapes, and the sheath flatters more curved figures. Is a sheath dress tight? Like the sheath […]

It is best when sewn flat and not into a curved seam. However it can be sewn on an angle, such as from the top edge of a strapless dress to or through the waistline and pointing toward the center front. Sewn in at the side bust, boning helps keep bust fullness from migrating into […]

A fashion line encompasses the individual collections created by a brand for a specific category. In contrast, a fashion collection is clothing designed for a particular season and housed within a line. Multiple fashion lines may break down based on categories, such as gender, lifestyle, or price point. What is collection and line? While both […]

Wiggle dresses are also called pencil dresses or sheath dresses. They first became popular in the 40s, and popularity grew in the fifties. The look stayed in style until the 60s. What era is the wiggle dress from? Technically, this refers to a skirt or dress that comes just below the knee with a hem […]

In the early 1950s, many men wore conservatively-colored, baggy suits with narrow ties. As the decade progressed, men’s wardrobes became more textured, colorful, and casual. For leisure, men often donned lightweight sports coats and colored shirts paired with trousers. How did the men dress up in the 50’s? Men in the ’50s did not only […]

Generally, three layers are adequate to keep you warm without over insulating. The first layer of clothing is known as the base layer. How to layer for Autumn? Layering for the fall is easy when you have strategic pieces of clothing in your closet. Be sure to have plain cotton turtlenecks, mock necks, and quarter-sleeve […]

Put A Wiggle in Your Walk Also known as wiggle dresses, pencil dresses feature a narrow hem, which keeps the knees closer together, causing the wearer to move with smaller steps. Pencil dresses are designed to create the classic hourglass silhouette and put a ‘wiggle’ in your walk. What does wiggle dress mean? It can […]

Collections are designed by an international, collaborative and creative team based in Australia. Bardot has a commitment to sustainable, ethical manufacturing and supports the Australian textile industry by manufacturing its core denim collection in Melbourne. Is Bardot an Australian brand? We are proud to be an Australian owned and family run brand. We are proud […]

To dress for cold weather, you need three layers to work in concert for maximum warmth: Base layer: Your long underwear needs to keep your skin as dry as possible. Middle layer: Your fleece or puffy jacket needs to hang onto as much body heat as possible. How many layers of clothes do I need […]

As with most fashion trends, the Bardot dates back to the Regency and Victorian era. Off-the-shoulder dresses were the height of fashion in the early to mid-1800s with the likes of Napoleon’s empress, Eugenie, and her ladies wearing dresses designed by Charles Frederick Worth in 1855. What are off-the-shoulder dresses called? A strapless dress or […]

In the simplest terms, keeping your skin and layers warm and dry is the main goal when dressing for winter outdoor recreation. More specifically, one’s clothing choices either manage moisture, maintain heat, and provide a barrier between the skin and the elements—or they do not. Why is layering clothes important? Proper layering technique can help […]

How Do You Style Short Sleeves In The Winter? If you have a short sleeve/sleeveless dress, you can make it a winter ready look by wearing a long sleeve shirt underneath. It goes well with the sleeves and adds a touch of elegance. How do you wear a short sleeve dress in the winter? Layer […]