Skirt

What Is Inappropriate To Wear In Japan?

Women should wear dresses or skirts, preferably knee-length. Avoid showing your shoulders; if the dress is sleeveless, add a shawl or bolero. White should be avoided, although at a more casual wedding you may be able to wear black. On the other hand, it’s not all rules and customs. Does Japan have strict dress code? […]

Should I Wear A Bra To A Job Interview?

Underwear, bras and other intimate wear should be completely covered during your interview. If you are wearing a sheer blouse, layer a tank top underneath to prevent your undergarments from showing. Is it unprofessional to go to work without a bra? Do you have to wear a bra to work? As with many legal questions […]

How Much Did Hoop Skirts Weigh?

Hoop skirts weighed anywhere from eight to twenty-four ounces (this one is about twenty ounces) and were therefore much lighter than a plethora of starched cotton or crinoline petticoats. Why Victorian skirts were so big? Women were literally carrying around yards and yards of fabric everywhere they went. With the invention of the hoop skirt, […]

How Do I Choose A Mini Skirt?

A fitted mini is your best friend. “Highlight proportionate curves with a fitted mini that shows off your tiny waist,” says Brown. If you’re petite like Scarlett Johansson, a high-waist skirt will add height to your torso. For a skirt that moves with your curves, go for material that has stretch. How do I find […]

Are Hoop Skirts Offensive?

Hoop skirts are not even racist or offensive, merely reminiscent of the antebellum era and an essential part of Civil War reenactment. Banning them makes as little sense as banning powdered wigs or mint juleps or censoring hoop-skirt images in artistic productions. Why did hoop skirts go out of style? The hoop skirt remained popular […]

What Is A Pencil Skirt Dress Called?

Thus, the eye-catching pencil shape was born from a piece of rope and some pesky wind. This flight became infamous, and Parisian designers soon took interest in the unique shape of the skirt in question. This became known as the ‘hobble skirt‘. What are pencil dresses called? pencil skirtA pencil skirt is a slim-fitting skirt […]

How Do You Hold Down A Skirt?

You will need two things for our next hack: a pair of tights, and a top that covers your skirt’s waistband. Step 1: Pull on a pair of tights (or stockings) under your skirt. Step 2: Fold the waistband of your tights over the waistband of your skirt. Step 3: Adjust, and cover waistband area […]

What Is Cocktail Length Vs Tea Length?

Tea. Tea length ranges from the mid-calf to the knee. Terms such as “below the knee”, “cocktail length” or “above calf” are also used for this length. Although it creates a less obvious short-and-wide silhouette than the ballerina length, this style is best combined with heels to create length in the lower body. What is […]

Why Does My Slip Ride Up?

Generally, the clothes are the wrong shape for your body, making them slip upward over time. Another very common problem is that the fabric is slippery, since there is no friction to hold them in place this makes them move. The easiest fix is to get clothes that fits your body, or to alter the […]

Why Do Clothes Ride Up?

Not surprisingly, some clothes ride up simply because they don’t fit properly. This can happen because shoppers fixate on “their size,” even though sizing varies widely by brand and style. To avoid a fit-related issue, Salvador Perez advises people to ditch their preconceived sizing notions. How do I stop my clothes from riding up? To […]

What Is A Good Length For A Petite Dress?

1 The Mini. The mini-dress can seem a bit intimidating, but it’s this hem that’s the most flattering for petite legs. Hitting the body mid-thigh, it shows off the legs and visually lengthens the lower body. What length should a petite dress be? “Petite clothing” is an often misunderstood concept. Petite clothing size is all […]