Men’s Apparel has no Parallel

Style is leading the way in today’s demanding world and gender is no more a constraint in fashion world. Fashion is capturing the minds of people. We are what we wear and eat. No one knows what we eat at home but everyone knows us by what we wear during different phases of our daily routine. Apparel is the identity of any person or society. The more stylish you dress the more attractive and noticeable you become. Like women, men’s apparel has become diverse inline with seasons and reasons to wear. Men’s apparel is a part of every men who matters in the society for has style and choice. Be it a sports wear, casual wear or some other type of apparel, brands are the source of prominence

Talking about the apparels of workouts, one would be amazed by knowing about the variety and diversity these kinds of apparels has gained overtime. American designers have faced a real challenge during the last few years. With more access to the Internet an average person has got sufficient information about the kind of men’s apparel in fashion. They not only expect creativity but they also want affordability and functionality in the design.

High prices of branded men’s apparels have made a branded apparel a dream for common people but at the same time this huge increase in premium of branded items have opened new doors for quality products at affordable prices. Today’s men’s apparel market is facing very scary changes and manufacturers are not sure about the future trends. Men’s apparels are going through a transformation period and a new wave of changing trends is foreseen by the experts in the field.

Clothing Can Create an Optical Illusion - Good or bad!

Too frequently, even the most accomplished sewer finds the results of her efforts simply hanging in the closet or being worn self-consciously. In most cases, such discouraging experiences cannot be blamed on the actual sewing, but rather on the optical illusion that was created because of the pattern design that was used, or the fabric chosen for the garment.

Keep in mind that every pattern design looks becoming on the models used on the pattern envelope; however, we all have lumps and bumps and problem areas that those models don't reveal. The planning stage of every garment should be done with the realization that garments nearly always create SOME kind of an optical illusion. The trick is to make sure the illusion will be flattering and not disappointing! Here are some examples of optical illusions that can occur with various types of sewing patterns and fabrics.

A "narrowing" effect occurs with princess or A-lines making one appear to be slimmer. Sleeveless, short or cap sleeves or tight sleeves call attention to, and display, the arms. If you have heavy upper arms or are self conscious about extra thin arms, find patterns that won't draw immediate attention to the arms.

Solid colours, vertical lines and narrow V-lines will heighten a body. Contrasting colours in tops and skirts as well as big bold prints, will shorten it.

Raglan and dolman sleeves will narrow the shoulders, while wide collars and padded shoulders give the illusion of wider shoulders.

A fabric that clings to the body can give a skeletal impression on too-thin body parts. However, around bulges, the clinging fabric can create cruel, framing shadows. A more loosely woven fabric will be kinder to the thin or thick areas.

Mandarin, turtleneck or scarf-tied collars, chokers and fussy necklines can shorten an already short neck, but be beneficial to a long one.

A jabot, splashy or bold prints, round and low necklines or long ties on a scarf make busts look larger. Hips will seem to increase in girth with tight or full skirts and with trimmed skirts. The A-lines or princess style skirts will create a more slimming appearance.

Figures appear rounder and fuller in double breasted jackets and blouses, in large prints and plaids and full skirts.

Waists seem to expand with wide or conspicuous belts or buckles or with bulky or stiff fabrics. Dresses with several rows of elastic sewn at the waistline will appear to thicken the waist and shorten your height, while semi-fitted dresses with v-line designs and A-line skirt will give a thinner and taller appearance.

It takes a cool head to pass up a gorgeous fabric or attractive pattern, by allowing past experiences to come to mind and to realize that similar choices had proven disappointing. At the same time, remember which garments have been joys to wear and have gotten countless compliments. Not all fabrics and patterns are suited to every body type; therefore it is up to each one of us to determine what will work for our particular body type. With the wide variety of fabrics and patterns available, there will be a very large selection to choose from, even though we are making a conscious decision to eliminate those few that really won't work for us.