SUMMER 2010
Plan out your summer wardrobe with Dress like Vanessa!
Summer has come! That means you need to switch from your winter gear to summer attire!
Note: Some help has been taken from magazines and articles online.
- TOPS
Tanks: Well it is summer right? Come summer and you see people in tank tops walking up and down. Tank tops and camisoles are in right now! Buy yourself tank tops preferably in bright shades such as green, pink. Tanks with a graphic design also look great! If you are a bit on the heavier side, stay away from figure huggin tank tops! Buy tank tops that are loose and flowy! Racerback tanks are hot too!
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Peasant tops: If you have flabby arms or tummy fat opt for peasant tops. They hide your flaws and look absolutely adorable!
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Off shoulder tops: Casual off shoulder tees are totally in style! If you don't have an offshoulder top you can make one! Wear a loose tshirt and slide one sleeve off your shoulder! Tada! Make sure it not printed along the collar though.
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Halter tops: I don't really like halter tops cause but they can work perfectly if worn correctly! Wear halter tshirts that aren't too tight. I think that is absolutely essential. Besides its summer! Your skin needs to breathe! You can make your halter look trendier by wearing a tank top inside. Just remember that if your wearing a bright coloured halter wear a dull coloured tank and vica versa.
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Tube tops: Comfortable and summer friendly! Avoid these if your a bit on the heavier side! Choose tube tops in bright colours! Tube tops can either be figure hugging or flowy. Both should look just as great!
- Bottoms
Shorts: Shorts are cute, girly and extremely hot! Denim shorts have always been trendy. You can also opt for shorts in a bright colour! Choose the lengt of your shorts depending on your figure! If you have great legs then go for short shorts. If your thighs are slightly flabby, opt for shorts that come up till the knees. You can make your own shorts by cutting a pair of jeans to the required length and folding the edges. I myself have cut three jeans to do so! Printed shorts should look great! You can try prints like plaid, stripes etc.
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Pants: It's all about cargos and trousers! Wear them in shades such as khaki. Whenever you buy pants just remember that they should look good with atleast 3 things in your wardrobe. Otherwise it is a waste of money.
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Jeans: Skinny jeans are not very summer friendly. They cling onto you and during summer our skin needs some space to breathe! So try not to wear skinny jeans. You can opt instead for boyfriend jeans and wideleg jeans.
- Skirts
- Mini skirts: Try mini skirts in denim or other colours. You can also make a fashion statement by buying skirts having ruffles or a bubble hem.
- Peasant skirts: Wear these skirts if you have fat thighs or if your not confident about wearing mini skirts. Try floral prints in bright colours such as pink, green etc.
- Dresses
- Printed dresses are back in style and what better way to wear them then in summer? Try styles such as empire cut, bubble dresses, halter dresses, tube dresses and a-shape dresses. try not to wear dark colours in summer. Also try not to wear maxi dresses but if at all you do make sure its made of cotton since cotton keeps you cool and make sure it isn;t a dark shade. Experiment with the prints of your dresses. You can opt for plaid, floral and even graphic dresses.
- Shoes
- Flip flops: Flip flops will keep your feet from sweating too much. They're cool and of course cute. Flip flops go with every look. So you can be a rockerchic, love the bohemian look or the schoolgirl look, flip flops look great with everything!
- Sandals: Flat sandals especially gladiator sandals are perfect for sumnmer. Vanessa herself has been spotted wearing her favourite brown sandals everywhere.
- Wedges: So your a sucker for heels but they're way too formal for a summer getaway?? Here's the solution. Wedges especially strappy ones.
- Ballet flats: Wear them in subtle shades such as beige, white as these colours go with everything.
- Converse: A fan of converse shoes! Switch to bright shades for summer!
- Accessories
- Caps and hats: Caps with wild prints and graphic designs look stylish and when can you wear it other than in summer? Vanessa has been wearing a free people hat very often right? Copy her look. Wear a cute hat with your outfit. Hats in bright colours will end up looking odd. Try dull colours such as white and brown.
- Thin belts: Wear the thing belts to keep your bottoms in place or to acessorize your shirts! Try colours such as gold, silver and magenta.
- Sunglasses: Sunglasses are totally chic! Buy a pair of sunglasses that suit your face structure the best and wear them in shades that look good as well as protect your eyes against intense sunlight.
- Boho bags: boho bags are totally in!
- Jewellery: Thin chains and bracelets coupled with a few others in various shades should look great!
- Make-up
Smoky make-up is a definite no-no in summer! Why not try the nude look? Use coral and gold blushes to make your skin look beautifully suntanned and experiment with eyeliner shades such as emerald, sparkly blue and even copper! Actually try to stay away from make-up as much as possible. Sweat is only gonna make your make-up look patchy.