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5 Fashionable Things To Borrow from A Man’s Wardrobe…….

Let me first begin with a Heartfelt Thanks…..A Big Big Thank You for your responses and love…I am Overwhelmed with Joy…..keep them coming…..

Not that we girls have run out of fashionable ideas and stuff…. it is just that a little borrowing here and there for stylish things or style Inspiration is always welcome ain’t I right girls….:-)

Let’s raid the Boy’s Wardrobe for some style Inspirations and good thing is that we just don’t borrow their style staples but we can Borrow or Steal……….😉…. their stuff….lets see which are the 5 Fashionable Things To Borrow from The Man’s Wardrobes…… Here We Go….

1. Boyfriend Jeans: If his pair of Jeans doesn’t fit you at the waist maybe it is time to go Jean Shopping…yay….besides being Super Comfortable (do you even need any other reason to wear them)……. they are Fashionable too….Team them with a Tank or a Tee…Layer them if you feel like ……it is simply Effortless Style…

2. The Pant Suit : It is mostly not possible to get a right fit in an actual man’s pant suit…. you can definitely get one customised or buy them off the rack….The Pant Suit Looks Super Chic and Elegant and is almost a Substitute for a Cocktail Dress…..and that you can wear it to far many more places than a cocktail dress…..isn’t that Cool and Stylish at the same time…

3. The Shoes: Brogue or Oxford Shoes are a Definite Must Have they are Stylish and Fun…….you can style them with pretty much every garment….Be it a Dress, Jeans….Shorts….have fun styling with them all….

4. Sunglasses & Watches :Their Aviators and their Leather StrapWatches add to the Cool Quotient….and best thing is that you can wear their’s and they can’t borrow yours…..😉

5. Shirts : That is one versatile garment that you can borrow….and a different one at different times …style them in various ways….Pair it with Leggings or a Skater Dress and a Waist Belt over it and you are good to go….wear his Denim Shirt like a Jacket over your tank tops…..I can do a whole post on styling them….which I guess I soon would…..

Boyfriend’s, Husband’s, Brother’s or a Friend’s….time to raid his wardrobe…have fun experimenting…send me your pictures in them….I shall be posting mine soon……

…and for all your style queries I am here…write to your Style Doctor……Ciao…..

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What to & What Not to Wear if you have Wide Shoulders

Thank you everyone for the overwhelming response…Like I said I will do Blog Posts based on your requests too , rolling out the first in the series….This one is dedicated to you Priti…How to Dress Up if you have Wide Shoulders, Tips, Do’s & Don’ts…..Here We Go…..

Women who have Wide Shoulders look Graceful and Attractive with the right choice of clothes and accessories as clothes hang on to their bodies very well.

So how do we know if we have Wide Shoulders, the answer is simple, If your shoulders are wider than your hips then you have Wide Shoulders.

Let me take you through some Tips , Do’s & Dont’s to de-emphasise the wideness of the shoulders…

1: Wide Shouldered women with Hair longer than their Shoulder Length have an advantage. This length creates Distraction from your shoulder when your hair is Open.

2: You may not want or like Long Hair, no issues, try and wear Long Necklaces, they take Attention Away from your Shoulders.

3: Try draping a Scarf around your neck, it is the easiest trick in the book to make the Shoulders look Less Wide.

4: Avoid wear Tops that have Detailing or Embellishments on the Shoulders they just bring too much Attention To your Shoulders, you might want to give those tops a miss.

5: Wear V – Necks or Scoop Necks, these necklines create an Illusion of Narrow Shoulders. Diagonal lines help Distract the Observer’s Eyes Softening the Shoulder area.

6: When you Wear short sleeves go for a Diagonal Cut Sleeve instead of horizontal. Horizontal Sleeves will Add Weight to your shoulders, while a Diagonally Cut Sleeve will Soften the area.

7: Avoid Cropped Jackets, they Look Boxy and can make upper part of the body look wider while Accentuating your Shoulders. Instead Wear Jackets and Cardigans that Elongate your Figure, ideally they should at least be of unto the Hip Length.

8: Avoid Structured Shoulders and Shoulder Pads….Period !!!

9: Pair a Dark Toned Top with Light Toned Bottoms, this Creates an Illusion of a Narrower Upper Half.

10: Try wearing Raglan Sleeves, Kimono Sleeves or Dolman Sleeves, these sleeves are Ideal for taking Attention Away from the Shoulders.

11: Wear a Thin or a Narrow lapels when wearing Formal or Semi-Formal Jackets and Blazers. It helps in creating an Illusion of Narrow Upper Body as Wider Lapels bring the Attention Outwards.

12: For Shirts and for that matter Jackets too go Collarless, it will will take the attention down instead sideways.Mandarin Collars will do.

13: For Halter Necks, Tank Tops, Thicker the Strap the Better it is. More the Fabric between neck and shoulder the Narrower your Shoulders will seem.

14: Avoid Off-Shouldered and Thin Strapped Dresses and Tops. They bring too much Attention to the Shoulders.

….so what do you think….does it work for you…lemme know how it helped you. If need any more inputs or suggestions you know where to find me. Your Style Doctor Signing off…..enjoy !!!

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