I was invited to a party when I was a teenager. Aside the fact that I was not a party person (I am still not;) I did not really have party outfits, so I decided not to attend parties altogether. However, this decision was short-lived, as my family had friends and neighbors who always seem to have occasions for celebration and not going to some of those parties could be rude. I knew I had to do something my boring wardrobe. That is when I got interested in fashion.
I started to ask questions. I learnt how to do make-up, and how to use a sowing machine to work on ready-made clothes. I also worked with a fashion designer for a few weeks. I started designing my own clothes and gradually, my looks changed; it still keeps evolving. These days, I get questions about fashion –how to look a particular way, how to combine fabrics and colors, how to walk in a particular way etc. So, in this post, I will answer the root of some of those questions; which is boils down to 'How do I Look Attractive?'
An attractive look is not cut in stone; when you see it, you just know it is attractive. The first rule in the book is carriage. How do you carry yourself? How do you see yourself? Looking good goes beyond your dress size, this does not mean you should be satisfied with excess body fat. (To make sure your weight is right, you can check your Body Mass Index here.) When it comes to your body, it is not really about what people say about you, what matters is what YOU think. What you tell others about yourself is quite irrelevant, except your body says the same.
Ladies, ask the men and they will tell you that they would notice, quite easily, a woman who feels comfortable in her own skin. The same applies to the men. At this point, the lyrics of a song come to mind. It says, "I like my skirts to my ankles, my shirt up to my neck. Sexy is an attitude, and not a state of undress." Good self-esteem is like a magnet; it attracts easily.
Next, you may need to work on your skin. Because the skin is a very delicate organ, you should pay some extra attention to it. Don’t take care of your skin any less than you care for your clothes, because your skin is your first and most noticed outfit –you wear it every day! If it looks good, you will look good; but if a person’s skin has noticeable blemishes, his or her looks may not be on point, no matter how good the clothes or accessories are. There are simple tips you can work with, like cleaning your face before going to bed, eating right, as well as knowing your skin type and taking care of it accordingly. I will write more about this in subsequent posts but if you think your skin needs special attention, you may need to see a professional.
Another thing you need to consider is your body type. Can you honestly say that you like your features? Many people want to look, dress and act like somebody they know. Try as much as you can, you can never, ever, look exactly like somebody else; this is nothing but the truth. Some folks will look much better if their clothes suit their shape. Identify your physiological features and work around it. No person has the perfect body, as there will be a flaw here and some spots there. What fashion does is to help you hide the flaws and project the attractive parts.
Finally, buy right. Do not just buy clothes because they look good on display. Bear in mind that what you see on models may not always suit you. The fashion items you see in pictures are always tweaked. While most models and mannequins have hour-glass shape, not many women do. This means that you have to choose outfits based on your shape. If you are a man with a slim, sleek body, try to avoid very baggy clothes. If you are plus-sized, bold patterns and prints may not be your best choice. Know your dress size and buy the correct fit! To find out your clothes size for most designers, just click this link.
What is your body type? Find out and dress it well.
I started to ask questions. I learnt how to do make-up, and how to use a sowing machine to work on ready-made clothes. I also worked with a fashion designer for a few weeks. I started designing my own clothes and gradually, my looks changed; it still keeps evolving. These days, I get questions about fashion –how to look a particular way, how to combine fabrics and colors, how to walk in a particular way etc. So, in this post, I will answer the root of some of those questions; which is boils down to 'How do I Look Attractive?'
An attractive look is not cut in stone; when you see it, you just know it is attractive. The first rule in the book is carriage. How do you carry yourself? How do you see yourself? Looking good goes beyond your dress size, this does not mean you should be satisfied with excess body fat. (To make sure your weight is right, you can check your Body Mass Index here.) When it comes to your body, it is not really about what people say about you, what matters is what YOU think. What you tell others about yourself is quite irrelevant, except your body says the same. Ladies, ask the men and they will tell you that they would notice, quite easily, a woman who feels comfortable in her own skin. The same applies to the men. At this point, the lyrics of a song come to mind. It says, "I like my skirts to my ankles, my shirt up to my neck. Sexy is an attitude, and not a state of undress." Good self-esteem is like a magnet; it attracts easily.
Next, you may need to work on your skin. Because the skin is a very delicate organ, you should pay some extra attention to it. Don’t take care of your skin any less than you care for your clothes, because your skin is your first and most noticed outfit –you wear it every day! If it looks good, you will look good; but if a person’s skin has noticeable blemishes, his or her looks may not be on point, no matter how good the clothes or accessories are. There are simple tips you can work with, like cleaning your face before going to bed, eating right, as well as knowing your skin type and taking care of it accordingly. I will write more about this in subsequent posts but if you think your skin needs special attention, you may need to see a professional.
Another thing you need to consider is your body type. Can you honestly say that you like your features? Many people want to look, dress and act like somebody they know. Try as much as you can, you can never, ever, look exactly like somebody else; this is nothing but the truth. Some folks will look much better if their clothes suit their shape. Identify your physiological features and work around it. No person has the perfect body, as there will be a flaw here and some spots there. What fashion does is to help you hide the flaws and project the attractive parts.
Finally, buy right. Do not just buy clothes because they look good on display. Bear in mind that what you see on models may not always suit you. The fashion items you see in pictures are always tweaked. While most models and mannequins have hour-glass shape, not many women do. This means that you have to choose outfits based on your shape. If you are a man with a slim, sleek body, try to avoid very baggy clothes. If you are plus-sized, bold patterns and prints may not be your best choice. Know your dress size and buy the correct fit! To find out your clothes size for most designers, just click this link.
What is your body type? Find out and dress it well.
