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| The Old, the New and the Timeless Fashion Rules Posted: 03 Nov 2011 10:56 PM PDT By Anna of Loras College. Follow me @aslorie577 From season to season and trend to trend, fashion is an ever-changing world, How are the fashion-forward supposed to keep up, much less those who don't really care? We've all heard "the rules" about what works and what not to wear, but are they even still relevant? Many rules your grandmother passed on to your mother and your mother passed on to you have been dated and shelved, but there are a few you should hang on to. Also, there are some new ones you might not even know about. In case you're wondering, here are the rules that went out with your grandma's wardrobe. Old and Outdated
Winter white will have you looking chic. Winter linen will have you freezing to death. The important thing here is that you wear a seasonally-appropriate fabric. For those of us who live in colder climates, white jeans or a white coat are an awesome and fashion-forward way to wear white even after the first snow. The only exception is for shoes. Tread very, very carefully here. Keep the seasonally-appropriate piece in mind: white snow boots? Yay! White sandals? Not so much, especially NOT with socks…
I had never even heard of this rule. I am appalled by the thought because it's just so limiting. Imagine having to find a purse that perfectly matches every pair of shoes and vice versa. Today, this looks chintzy. Do not, I repeat, do not do this. Your outfit will be boring and you will be complying to a useless and outdated fashion commandment.
Looking over any jewelry magazine should prove just how outdated this rule is. Silver and gold together are the best of both worlds and even if it's not your personal preference, it's definitely not a fashion taboo.
This one will probably be the most shocking, but if your hosiery is seamless, there's no reason not to, but there is also no rule that says you have to. If you are more comfortable with stockings or tights, by all means wear them. Most likely, no one will even notice (unless of course you're bold and wear them in a fun color.) If you aren't comfortable, skip it. Oldies but Goodies
Seeing the outline of your underwear will never be cute. We all know (or at least assume) you're wearing it and there is no need to prove it to us either way. Thongs and panties with smooth seams will effectively solve this issue so there is really no excuse.
Be it for an event or just a night out, if you don't feel comfortable, spare yourself an evening of misery and don't wear it. If you're not sure your outfit is appropriate for the event you're attending, ask someone else who is going or has been to a similar event! This will spare you anxiety and possible embarrassment. If you can't walk in four-inch heels without feeling like a new-born giraffe, take them off. There are plenty of adorable shoes that are a little easier to maneuver in. Wearing clothes that don't fit or don't work for you is begging for a wardrobe malfunction or some other evil (like a blister.) Fashion should be fun, not a punishment — if you don't love it, don't wear it.
It's much less awkward to be the only one in a dress while everyone else is business casual than to be the poor guy or gal in khakis at a black tie affair. Granted, most of us don't have too many occasions to be all decked out for, but even in the office or internship setting, it’s always better to err on the more formal side.
This is heavily debated, but in the end, it's the bride's day and not yours. You are not to upstage her in any form, intentional or otherwise. Dress accordingly. Here are the fashion rules (or rewritten rules) that I would consider to be relatively new. The New Rules
 For fear of overexposure (sometimes referred to as "camel toe" by the less reverent among us) don't wear leggings as pants…because they're not. If you're wearing leggings, you should wear a shirt that at least covers your front, but preferably the entirety of your bum. Leggings are not tights either and they shouldn't be as snug or sheer as tights. Worn appropriately, leggings can be your best friend. Worn inappropriately and they are a fashion disaster.
Black, brown and navy are all neutrals. It used to be a rule that black and brown or black and navy didn't pair well together. The new rule, however, is that neutrals always go well together — they're neutrals! Done well, neutrals together can be stunning. Try pairing a white camisole with a cream cardigan, or a navy blazer with tan slacks. You might be surprised how agreeable the combination is.
The fashion world has proved another age-old rule wrong: prints can go together…but not all of them should. The trick is making it look put together and not like you got dressed in the dark. Stripes are often paired with other prints and printed shoes with a top of a different pattern can look totally amazing. Tying together common colors or shapes throughout the outfit can also help. This still isn't a "must do," but it's definitely not a total no either.
Red lipstick used to be reserved for hookers, performers in theatrical productions and sometimes for a special occasion. Now we have stylish gals wearing red lipstick everyday and rocking it! For those of us with a more vintage style, this is an amazing way to create a signature look that will get you noticed and remembered. Anyone can wear red lipstick, so long as they wear a red that compliments their skin tone. Red can make you look washed out, but it can just as easily make you look fantastic. Find your perfect shade to be your go-to, or to pull out when you need a boost of confidence. The new rule is pretty much that there are no rules, only guidelines, and some of the best (and unfortunately, worst) outfits you'll see on the runway and in the real world are the ones that creatively tweak what's considered right or wrong in fashion. Don't be afraid to experiment, but remember that the rules became rules for a reason and they are generally pretty good guidelines. Thoughts?What fashion rules do you adhere to and which ones have you tossed out the window? How much weight do you give fashion rules? We always love to hear from you — so let us know what you think! Leave a comment below, tweet us @CollegeStyle12 or shoot us an e-mail at info@college-style.com! |
| Posted: 03 Nov 2011 03:57 AM PDT By Megan R of George Brown College. Follow me on Twitter @meggles_07. I’m going to start off by saying, I love hair bows! I don’t wear them everyday, but I have so many I could wear a different one every day of the week. After buying some in stores, I started feeling guilty with my purchase, even if it was a gift card I was using. How can stores charge anywhere from $3-$10 for a bow?! It just doesn’t make sense to me, so I decided I was going to solve my problem by learning to make my own! 1. What You’ll Need:-You need fabric! Silky, shiny, cotton, leather, pleather, anything! I started out by raiding my grandmother’s sewing drawers, along with my own scraps from past projects. As long as it’s roughly 10 inches long, and 3.5-4 inches wide, you’re good. -Scissors (to cut fabric and thread) -Needle and Thread (in colour of your fabric) -Sewing Pins (optional) -Bobby Pin or Hair Clip -Hot Glue/Super Glue (optional) 2. Make Your Bow!This will be the rough starting size of your fabric. As you can see, it’s not the most evenly cut, but that won’t make too much of a difference so not to worry if you’re working with small scraps of fabric (like I was). You will want to fold your fabric “hotdog bun” style, so that it’s still roughly 10 inches long. Next, sew your fabric, where I have indicated in the above pictures with the pink dotted lines. Be sure not to sew the third side because this is where we will turn it inside out to make the edges nice and smooth. Once that is sewn, flip the fabric “tube” inside out so that the seams are on the inside and you are left with a nicely sewn tube. Take one end, preferably the one that we didn’t sew, and fold it over into the middle. You can secure this for the time being with either a sewing pin or a bobby pin. Do the same with the opposite side so that both ends meet in the middle, however, make sure that they cross over a bit so that we can sew them together next. Sew the middle of your fabric where the two halves cross over to keep them in place. Pinch the middle together like I’ve shown in the picture and sew around the center pulling tight and gathering all the fabric layers. Tie several times to ensure it doesn’t come apart. Your bow is almost done. I typically slide a bobby pin through the area I’ve sewn in the middle, but you can glue a hair clip onto the bow, or any other pin so your bow can be worn in your hair or on clothes. Thoughts?What do you think of my bow tutorial? Do you make your own accessories at home? Let us know by commenting below! Did you try the project and rock it? Send a picture to info@college-style.com to be featured on the site! |
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