How to choose clothes?

Task 1. Read these tips on choosing clothes and say which of them are known for you and which ones are new.

Don’t blindly follow fashions. Trendy clothes won’t suit everybody. Focus on the clothes that suit you and make your figure better. The right clothes can give you a feeling of confidence. Choose items that are comfortable, to your taste, and which look good on you. Accessories must be used wisely. The key to using clothing to your advantage is to dress in a way that makes you feel ready to take on the world. In fact, experts have found that dressing in this way has a real impact on your mood and your outlook.

1. You need to wear clothes that suit your body. Clothes that are not long enough or too tight are best avoided unless you possess a thin figure. Good attire often begins with the fit.

· A high collar would make a long neck look shorter. So would a short necklace.

· Breast pockets and short sleeves in a tight top distract attention from your figure.

· Shoes having straps make your legs look less long.

· A belt or scarf that hangs down in the direction of the legs would make them look longer.

Lace, prints, plaids, knitted texture, and floras would help to make an illusion.

· Plaids with broader vertical lines slim and elongate.

· For areas that you would like people to see, larger print may be used and for those you wish them not to see, smaller print may be used.

· Prints going on top of the shoulder and around the neck would give your shoulders a wider appearance.

2. The clothes you wear should highlight the best parts of your figure and make you look fit even if you aren’t.

· Thinner materials have a slimming effect.

· Different shades of one color used for the top and bottom respectively would make you appear thinner.

· Very tight or very big clothes would make you appear bigger.

· Belts look good on people with slim waists.

Task 2. Read 10 tips and express your opinion about them. Give your arguments.

How to Use Clothing to Your Advantage

1. Wear clothing that's flattering for your figure.
2. Remember that clothing doesn't need to be expensive to look good.
3. Dress suitably for the occasion (business attire for work is a must).
4. Don't be afraid to show your personality by using color, unique clothing cuts or accessories.
5. Do step outside of your fashion comfort zone sometimes. For instance, if you always dress in jeans and t-shirts, put on a well-tailored suit and see how it makes you feel.
6. Have fun with your clothing. Don't take it too seriously.
7. Only wear clothing that makes you feel good.
8. Get rid of clothes that you associate with negative things or events.
9. Do get "dressed" daily. It's easy to slip into a pattern of throwing on anything, particularly when you're not planning to go out anywhere special. However, this can set your mood to expect a monotonous, ho-hum day. Try putting on something special even when it's not a "special" day, and take notice of the change in your attitude.
10. Don't worry about keeping up with trends, but do update your clothing regularly (and get rid of items from past decades).

Task 3. Read the information about body shapes and mach each body type with the recommendations given for it. Do you find these recommendations worth following?

It is very good to be trendy and fashion conscious, but wear only those clothes which will compliment your body shapes otherwise it can be a disaster. If you choose clothing according to your body figure or shapes then it will hide all your shortages and you will look more elegant, attractive and self-confident.

Date: 2015-02-16; view: 1488