The Clothing Chronicles June 2, 2005 #182 FashionForRealWomen.com ================================================ In This Issue: Message From Diana Feature Article: 5 Tips for Wearing White ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> MESSAGE FROM DIANA We're FINALLY enjoying some seasonal weather here in the mid-Atlantic, and since it's much too nice to stay inside, I'll make this quick by answering a question that has been hitting my inbox a lot of late: "Have any suggestions for wearing white?" Yes, I do. Just keep reading... Enjoy! Diana diana@fashionforrealwomen.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   Get Rid Of Acne In 3 Days Have acne? Want to get rid of it quickly? Like THIS week? Then forget the doctor, the prescriptions, and the over-the-counter drugs and take a look at this ebook. Following step-by-step instructions, you can be acne-free in just 3 days, using all-natural solutions. Yep, you read that correctly. 3 days. Ready to reclaim your beautiful skin AND the confidence that goes with it? Then check out "Acne Free In 3 Days," http://www.dianaprefers.com/books/acnefree.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ >> FEATURE ARTICLE 5 Tips for Wearing White There's something cool and refreshing about white clothing that makes it chic on even the hottest days. Since it reflects light and absorbs perspiration, making it less noticeable than other colors, the wearer looks cool and collected, even when the temperature soars. Small wonder then that white has been a long-time favorite of residents of hot, tropical climates. Now that the Memorial Day holiday has come and gone in the United States and temperatures are beginning to rise all over the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to take a quick look at some basic guidelines for wearing white. While some of the old "rules" have begun to relax in recent years, there are still a couple of things to remember when wearing white:   Newport- News.com 1. Always Wear Flesh-Colored Undergarments Years ago, the rule was to wear white under white. Not anymore. Since white bra, panty, and camisole lines tend to show through, your undergarments will be less obtrusive in flesh tones. Look for pieces that closely match your natural skin tone to create a clean, seamless look. 2. Be Careful Where You Put Your White Since white reflects light and makes anything it's put on look bigger, don't put it all by itself on your largest body part, like your chest, hips, or thighs, because it will only make it look bigger. Instead, opt for white monochromatic (all one color) ensembles, which elongate, put white on a small body part, or use white to accentuate a figure asset. Newport-News.com 3. Steer Clear of White Hosiery Unless you're a nurse, a bride, or under age 5, white hosiery has no place in your wardrobe. Yes, it was popular 20 years ago thanks to Diana, the late Princess of Wales, because it did for her what it does for everyone: it "chopped her up" visually and made her look shorter. Which is fine if you're a tall princess trying to look shorter than your prince - but no so great if you're short, medium, or plus size, trying to look taller and slimmer. 4. Think Twice About Wearing White Shoes White shoes scream "summer!" and are a popular choice for warm weather months. But since white shoes make your feet look bigger and can also visually "chop up" your leg and make you look shorter, they may not be the best choice for your image goals. Look for shoe styles that elongate, or steer clear of white shoes entirely and opt for flesh-colored shoes instead.   Shoemall.com 5. Don't Wear White to a Wedding Unless you're the bride or in the bridal party, don't wear all-white to a wedding. While a white blouse worn under a different-colored garment is okay (like a pastel suit, for example) the tradition still holds firm: white is reserved for the bridal party. Don't try to compete with the bride on her big day. Finally, if you don't like the way white looks on you or if white just "isn't your color," try an off-white shade instead like ivory, eggshell, or oyster. Pure white looks good on only a fraction of the population, so don't despair; try another shade instead. Wearing white is a great way to look chic, stay cool, and enjoy the warm weather months. If you employ these tips when you dress, you can look calm, cool, and collected - even on the hottest days. Need some more guidelines for finding your "right" colors and downplaying your figure challenges? Download a copy of WARDROBE MAGIC to see how easy dressing well can be, http://www.wardrobemagic.com  ************** Until next time, Diana Pemberton-Sikes diana@fashionforrealwomen.com http://www.FashionForRealWomen.com http://www.FashionSavvy.com http://www.WardrobeMagic.com http://www.FashionJobReview.com ------------------------ Published by: Top Drawer Publications, LLC 256 S. College Ave. Newark, DE 19711 USA Copyright © 2005 by Diana Pemberton-Sikes All rights reserved. Want to get your wardrobe together in a flash? Try our best-selling ebook,  Wardrobe Magic Archives index   Terms of Use | Privacy Policy © 2005 Top Drawer Publications, LLC All rights reserved. 256 S. College Avenue • Newark, DE 19711 Phone/Fax 302-266-0156 • Email: sales@topdrawerpublications.com