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In This Issue: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After literally MONTHS of trying to rework my site and change over my list server, I'm finally able to report that I'm well on my way there. The FashionForRealWomen.com website has a new look, http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com and the list switch-over is under way. If you haven't already received a request to confirm your subscription, you will over the next few days, so be on the lookout for that email. You'll need to respond to it to keep receiving this ezine. So now that we've gotten the paperwork out of the way, what part of your image are we focusing on this week? Finding clothes that fit you properly. It's one of the hallmarks of a well-dressed woman. Enjoy!
Diana ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Importance of Good Fit Most women I know obsess over the fit of precisely two items in their wardrobes: jeans and swimsuits. They'll try on dozens of each, often leaving the store empty-handed. If it doesn't make them look fabulous, they reason, they don't want it. So why then do these same women walk around the rest of the time in clothes that are often too big, too small, too short, or too long? I have no idea. Do their bodies only deserve to look good when they either don denim or strut across the sand like a Bay Watch babe? Of course not! And neither does yours. So don't make the mistake in assuming that "close enough" gets the job done. It doesn't. All you need to do to confirm this is to look around the next time you're in a crowd. Those few who take the time to get a proper fit stand out like a sore thumb. So what can YOU do to ensure that your clothes fit properly before you buy them and put them into circulation in your wardrobe? Here are a few easy guidelines: 1. Don't Obsess Over Size Size does NOT matter when it comes to clothes. Since there are no standard sizes in the clothing industry, use size indicator as a guideline ONLY. If you normally wear a size 10, for example, also grab an 8 and a 12 before you head to the dressing room to see if the manufacturer runs large, small, or true to size. Don't assume that because one size doesn't fit properly, none of them will. 2. Buy Separates, Not One Piece Outfits If you have a lot of trouble finding dresses that fit because your hips are bigger than your bust (A frame) or your bust is bigger than your hips (V frame), skip the dress in favor of separates in different sizes unless you plan to have the garment altered. Otherwise, it will look sloppy on the smaller part of your body. 3. Don't Settle For What's At The Mall If you have a hard time finding clothes that fit properly because you're petite, tall, plus size, pregnant, or whatever, remember that you don't have to settle for what's available to you locally. Hit the Web to find a broad selection of apparel to meet your needs. You can find a few really good places to look right here: http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com/resources.htm 4. Spring For Alterations If your body simply defies the shape of regular ready-to-wear apparel, allow for alteration expense in your clothing budget and find a really good seamstress. She'll be able to fix those sleeves, cut down that bodice and move those buttons as necessary. Most high-income and image savvy women know the importance of a good seamstress. Do you? 5. Have Clothes Custom Made Custom-made clothes don't have to be expensive. In fact, many women find that it's cheaper to have something made from scratch for them than to buy good quality ready-to-wear apparel and have it altered to fit. If finding clothes that fit properly is a challenge for you, or if you can't find clothes that meet your specific needs (like having a lot of pockets because you don't like to carry a handbag), check into having some pieces custom made for you. You may be surprised at how reasonably priced it can be. Proper fit is essential to looking pulled together. If you have a body that's hard to fit, don't just settle for what you can find at the mall. Shop online, have clothes altered, or even have items custom-made. Remember: the only thing better than wearing good-looking clothes is wearing good-looking clothes that look good on you. Insist on proper fit. And not just in your jeans and swimwear. Need some other tips on what to look for in proper fit? Download a copy of WARDROBE MAGIC to see how easy looking good can be. ************** Until next time,
Diana Pemberton-Sikes
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