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| More of Your Fashion Questions Answered By R. Harding |
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This column is a continuation of last week’s questions and answers. I think it only fair that all of the questions that I received be answered. Here are the few remaining fashion queries.
When is short too short? What hemline suits what ages?
Micro-minnies are fine for women in their ‘twenty-somethings,’ while mid-thigh is the highest I would recommend for those in their thirties. My suggestion is that when a woman hits the forty-year mark, her skirt should never stray too far above her knee. This, of course, is not written in stone. If an older woman feels comfortable in a shorter skirt, and she has worked hard to keep her body in shape to wear it, who am I to tell her not to?
Is there a correct length for both men’s and women’s dress pants?
The hem of a pant should always be a little longer in the back than in the front. That said, it’s recommended that the dress pant just sit on the top of the foot. However, some people – especially younger men – prefer to see some bunch at the ankle.
Why are 32D bras so hard to find?
I can totally feel your pain, as this is an issue I have myself. Due to standardized sizing, it is expected by most bra manufacturers that if a woman’s cup size is a C or over, she naturally has a larger back – mostly, forty inches or over. So, to find a large cup bra with a narrow back width is extremely rare, especially in Nevis where specialty shops are non-existent. The only thing I can advise is that you do what I have resorted to – buy any bra with your cup size, whether D or DD, then take the bra to be altered so the back straps fit you.
Am I too old for mixing bright prints?
I don’t think there is an age limit on great style. Pairing vivid prints and florals can be very modern and yet age-appropriate. Just try to make sure the contrasting patterns are complimentary in colour. By that I mean if you choose a pink and blue floral, wear it with a similarly toned ikat fabric to keep the ensembles from looking too chaotic.
Why is it that my butt can fit into a size 10 pant, but I am yet to find a size 10 skirt that is big enough? Shouldn’t a skirt be an easier fit?
Really, I can’t think of a definite reason for this, and will therefore have to resort to guessing. It could be for a number of reasons – first, that the pants that fit and the skirt that doesn’t are two completely different brands, and thus run on slightly different body
standard charts. So, a size 10 in the skirt might be equal to a 8 or 6 in the pants. I think you may want to find a particular brand that fits you and stick to it, buying both your pants and skirt in that label. Another reason could be due to the style of the skirt, which requires a hug to the hip to keep it up. This extra snugness could be what is making the skirt too tight; try numerous styles. My final suggestion to you is just admit defeat and buy a size 12 skirt – it’s not the end of the world after all.
I love those razor-back or T-back tops, but because of my large chest size I can’t wear them without a bra with straps, and I hate those clear plastic bra straps. Am I doomed to wear only “normal” shirt the rest of my life?
Absolutely not! Fortunately these days there are numerous products to solve this issue for us heavier-busted ladies. One is a nifty invention, which simply is a piece of plastic shaped like a curved H. This little gadget hooks into the straps of any bra, pulling them into the centre of your back. It can be found in a variety of colours, and even a bedazzled version Other than this, many bra companies are now making bras with more strap options and variations than I know what to do with. |
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