Winter Fashion: Sweater Tunics

by Susan M Keenan

Sweater tunics are all the rage this year. What should you know before buying yours?

Fortunately for those women who love to wear sweaters while also having a certain affinity for tunics, sweater tunics have edged onto the winter fashion scene in full style. A few tips can be used to select the right type of sweater tunic to create a sexy and appealing look depending on the woman’s age and body shape. This style of tunic can be worn to enhance a woman’s best features while minimizing her any features she would like to play down.

Textures
Textured sweaters help to conceal a woman’s flaws from wrinkles to a bit too much flab and more. The texture of the sweater acts as camouflage making a woman appear to be thinner than she is. Textured sweater tunics make unsightly bulges less noticeable by not clinging to the body. In order for a textured sweater to provide this feature, both the texture and the sweater should be on the thick side. Cashmere tunics offer a definitive touch of sophistication. Silky woolen sweaters provide a classic look that add that touch of elegance that many women crave to achieve.

Dresses and Tights
Sweater tunics fit nicely and can be worn as dresses. This style of tunic accentuates the bustline while providing a slimming look to the midsection. The legs are left exposed, which is an excellent strategy for those women who have shapely legs. A pair of trendy tights or leggings in one of the latest patterns or prints can really heat up the outfit for a hot look. For an elegant look, a pair of knee high boots paired with thick tights can be used. For an impish look, younger women can wear thin tights, leg warmers, and a pair of ankle boots. Mature women in their seventies, eighties, and nineties should avoid wearing tunics as dresses and should instead pair their sweater tunics up with a nice pair of straight-legged slacks.

Colors
Older women should select sweater tunics in subdued colors such as browns, grays, blacks, navies, and purples. Younger women can readily wear any bright color including oranges, reds, yellows, pinks, greens, and blues.

Sweater tunics provide a touch of warmth while also providing a touch of class and sophistication to the women who are wearing them. Women looking to keep up with this year’s trends should add several sweater tunics to their wardrobes.

Curvy and Affordable Plus Size Styles in Black

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you have probably read about my ultimate love for colors, and how I usually do not opt to wear black.

However there are many times when black is just is the perfect color to wear! Whether it is for a morning outing with the girls, or an evening do, black somehow always feels chic and elegant.

However chic and elegant does not necessarily have to come at a steep price. Check out these black essentials found at Yours Clothing, which have just been reduced in price!

> The Black Spot Print Drape Top literally drapes around your curvy figure to create a flatteing silhouette. It features a fun bubble hem, scoop neckline and spot print chiffon which is perfect when teamed up with leggings or trousers.

> The Black Necklace Detail Asymmetric Top on the other hand can make a stylish staple item in your closet! Team it up with some jeans and booties, and it makes a perfect outfit for an afternoon out shopping.

> The Black Studded Longline Vest is a stylish item perfect for a night out clubbing with friends! Again pair this up with a pair of leggings and some heels for a killer outfit. Your Clothing in fact also suggest pairing this up with the lovely Cream Fur Jacket to add a touch of extra pasazz to your outfit.

> This Black Asymmetric Ring Detail Top can be the ideal choice for an office look, or a causal outfit. If you work in a slightly casual environment, pair this top up with some trousers and you’re set for a hard day’s work.

> Finally the Black Tier Sleeve and Hem Chiffon Tunic from Yours Clothing’s Limited Collection is a unique item which will help you create a distinctive look. Again pair this tunic up with a pair of black leggings, some heels, and a wide mubkle belt for a stylish and flattering ensemble.

So there you have it, some affordable options to consider from Yours Clothing, when black is just the only color that will do!

Eliza Parker Introduces the Monaco Dress

This weekend plus size designer Eliza Parker has added a gorgeous new dress to the already superb collection of Eliza Parker plus size dresses. This new dress is called the Monaco Dress, and ladies this is new style all about classic glamour!

The Monaco Dress is the perfect dress for practically any occasion, be it an evening wedding, a holiday party, or just a night our with the girls, or your partner! This dress features a gorgeous full skirt in black and white print, hidden pockets (very practical!), and a sexy scoop neckline. The Mondao Dress is easy to accessories, and definitely perfect for dancing the night away.

It is available in sizes 10/12 to 26/28. Have a closer look at the Monaco Dress right here!

OMG! Kiyonna’s Retro Glam Lace Dress in Purple

Kiyonna’s gorgeous Retro Glam Lace Dress is now available in a new shade! The ‘original’ Retro Glam Lace Dress comes in black lace with black lining, though Kiyonna have now just added a new version, which comes in black lace and purple lining. Very chic!

So if you’ve had your eye on this old Hollywood inspired dress, but you’re not really an ‘all black’ kind of gal, you’ll be glad to know this dress is now available in a new variation. This lovely dress embodies retro styling with a swingy skirt and removable satin sash. Blending classic and contemporary times, this stretch scalloped lace gently skims over your curves for a delightfully comfortable fit. A surplice neckline and just-the-right-length sleeves gives it just the easy flattering touches it needs. Inspired by the past but made for the modern woman.

This Retro Glam Dress was the outfit the gorgeous Kim Coles chose to wear this year at the BET Awards, which you can see her wearing above! (You can also see this dress in action in the video below!)

The purple version of the Retro Glam Dress will start shipping on 21st October, 2010, though you can go ahead and reserve it right now! It is available in sizes 0X (10/12) to 5X (30/32). (It’s also good to not that the purple shade dress does not come with a brooch.

Go on, check out the Retro Glam Dress in purple!

How to Select Plus Size Special Occasion Dresses

By Stacy Montgomery of Sealed with a Kiss Designs

Today in US, almost 65% of women wear a size larger than 12. It sometimes becomes irritating to find out that you can not find anything to wear on a special occasion when you go to shopping on those local garment stores. You want something which fits you exactly for those limited events. And even if you indeed find that special dress for your intended purpose, the real problem comes when you can’t find your size. All the present sizes seem to be smaller than what will fit you right.

A solution to this problem is online shopping of plus size dresses. You might have till now bought and sent gifts and similar stuff. But what about formal and special occasion dresses? Good news is that they can be now easily ordered as well. Plus you get the ease of selecting the designs and colors at the click of your mouse.

Before you begin your online hunt, keep in mind the following points:

1. You should know a bit about the fabric quality and texture. Any good site should offer information about the fabric used to manufacture the special dress. These plus size special occasion dresses are generally made of synthetic fabrics these days. This is due to the fact that they are cheap and wrinkle-free. You can visit your local stores and gain some expertise regarding the fabrics.
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2. Find out more about your figure and body shape. You can see the local stores to get your entire measurements done. See if the available dresses are too revealing or too exposing. They may too dowdy or sloppy in nature. Check out all the available variety locally.
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3. Recount all your previous shopping experiences. They will help you in shopping brightly this time.
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4. You can buy a tape measure and do all the required measurements yourself. This is indeed a great tool to get all the things done. Measure all over the undergarments, chest, hips and waist. The tape should not be held too tightly. Hold it firmly and carefully note down the numbers in inches.
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5. Once you have all the data, browse the net with a calm mind. Go through the available designs and see which one is good for you. However it may be possible that different sellers have different sizing standards. Make sure that you see everything in inches as this is what in which you originally measured yourself.
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6. Also remember to select a size that agrees with your widest body part in case you body is not fully proportionate. These plus size special occasion dresses should be easy to take off and on.

I recommend the Selena Plus Size Dress (pictured) for all your needs. It has a sleek and designer criss-cross neckline. The material of this top is quite soft and bottom will fully hug your curves. You can also dress according to your wish, either upwards or downwards.

These plus size dresses are always to be bought with full care to get the best deals.

Stacy Montgomery, Sales VP with Sealed with a Kiss Designs, a leader in trendy, affordable plus size fashions, has built her career around her passion, embracing her own unique beauty, and her plus-size figure. Check out the plus size special occasion dresses they have to offer!