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Everything Wrong (and Right!) About Plus Size Clothing Fashion*
When it comes to plus size clothing or the fashion industry, most of you might have heard this: “Fabric looms are not big enough.” or “The point of presenting clothing on a model is that anyone can visualize them in that look.” or “Plus size women don’t buy anything luxury.” And the list goes on. Unfortunately, the mass fashion market is still running with age-old ideologies. They are still not considering plus-size consumers as their “target market” yet. But that doesn’t mean nothing is happening at all. On the contrary, the last few years influenced mainstream culture, especially with body positivity and fat acceptance movements growing in popularity. In fact,…
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3 Ways to Shop For Sustainable Fashion*
Let’s face it, one of the best things to come out of the 21st century, in particular the last ten or so years, is this push for sustainability and looking after the Earth. We all know that there are finite resources when it comes to our home planet, and since there is no such thing as a “new Earth” we have to work hard to stretch out what we have. Thankfully there is a never ending search for new reusable resources but as individuals we can all do our bit. From reducing our carbon footprint, eating less meat and powering our home with reusable energy. But did you know fast…
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Fashion Content // Dressing Against the Norm — What Does it Say About You?*
From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to fashion because after all, what is fashion if you aren’t expressing your true self? Research has also shown that those who don’t conform are viewed as being of a higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. Just look at celebrities who dress outside the box! Today we’re taking a look at what different clothing says about the wearer… Against Gendered Expectations The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and female clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas that men and…
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Fashion Content // Creating A DIY Backless Bra*
Imagine the scenario. You just bought yourself a stunning backless dress online and you can’t wait to wear it for your birthday this evening. As you are getting ready you put on your bra and the dress over the top as normal, but then you realise your mistake. Your dress is no longer backless and instead you can see the boring straps and clasps of your supportive bra… It’s a nightmare which a lot of us go through when picking out outfits for events and the idea of not being able to wear backless numbers is a little saddening. But don’t fret because we have the ideal solution for you-…
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Fashion // What Colour Shirts Do Women Prefer on a Man?*
When we think of people getting ready for a date, we usually automatically think about the woman.. what she’s wearing, how long she’s going to take, how she’s doing her. But often a guy can take just as long to pick out an outfit. After doing a bit of research I’m sharing this piece on what the colour of a man’s shirt could be saying about his personality, red could signify he’s romantic, black that he’s in control. We have teamed up with Charles Tyrwhitt, experts in gentlemen’s fashion and retailers of men’s formal shirts, to investigate further and find out which colours women prefer on men. Firstly, Some Things…
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Fashion Content // Top Trends of Autumn and Winter 2017*
It’s the new fashion season and everyone wants to know what’s in and what’s out. If you want to stay one step ahead, check out this style guide from Fulton Umbrellas — a leading supplier of premium fashion umbrellas in the UK. Retro Contemporary This season, you’re going to see modern nostalgia like never before. If you love anything quirky, autumn and winter 2017 is going to be packed with beautiful, vintage-inspired styles. Combining patterns of the past such as tweed, herringbone, dogtooth and florals with the shapes of the present day, this trend combines the best of both worlds for one effortlessly stylish trend. If you want to wear…