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Ladies Clothes Across The World
International Ladies Clothes
Nowadays, ladies clothing is not just about dressing up to look good; it reflects the confidence and attitude of the woman wearing it. Ladies clothes speak volumes about the personality of the lady apart from making her look smart and stylish.
Ladies clothes differ depending on the country you live in. While the Korean women may dress up in beautiful Hanbok, Indians would like to drape themselves in gorgeous saris. The choice of which ladies clothes to wear may vary within a country itself, from one region to another. For example in Northern India women like to dress up in Salwar suits where as in the South the preferred attire is the sari.
One thing that remains constant however is the kind of ladies clothes that are worn in different seasons. Like vegetable and fruits, which are available according to the season, so is the case with ladies clothes. Choosing the ladies clothes that you wear in different seasons helps keep the weather related problems at bay.
In summer, it is time for ladies clothes made from natural fabric like cotton or jute. Ladies all over the world bring out their cottons, whether it is cotton saris in India or cotton shirts and skirts in the US and Europe. White seems to dominate the ladies clothes world as the most pleasing color but so are other light pastel shades with small floral prints. Loose clothes, short dresses sleeveless tops, etc are the flavor of the season. Overdressing like jackets, scarves etc are the kind of ladies clothes to be avoided.
Winter is the time when women flaunt those jackets and fur coats which were tucked away in boxes. Women all over the world dress up in bright colors with matching stoles and jackets. Other woolens like sweaters, cardigans and woolen jackets are must haves in this season.
Dressing up for occasions is very important for any woman not just to look good but also to be able to be a part of the crowd and show that she has it all. Weddings and festivals are family affairs and women mostly like to dress up in the traditional ladies clothes, like a kimono in Japan, a gown in western countries, a sari or lehanga in India. Other occasions, like parties, are rather informal and the ladies clothes are picked depending on the season, venue, reason for the party etc.
Accessories have also become an important part of ladies clothes today. Sports matching jewelry, like bracelets, necklaces, clips are not a necessity – they are fashion statements. Watches are no longer a device to see the time and purses are not just to keep money they are a part of women’s clothing.
Sometimes it feels like ladies clothes have become more of a status symbol than an extension of your self. Wearing expensive labels and brands to show others down and flaunt your wealth has made the person inside those labels disappear. Oh well, as long as we look good ourselves, we don’t need to worry about others!
Trust me girls,
Sarah Pucci
Why GO Ladies Clothes Shopping When You Can Do That Online?
Online Shopping
Shopping for ladies clothes in department stores has changed over the years. It is no longer a leisurely activity. Instead it has become quite a chore to find the right store for you and your budget. Ladies clothing stores are getting crowded with limited sales staff and options. There are queues even for trial rooms and payment.
Plus the exchange and return policy is not very buyer friendly. This has lead to more and more ladies shopping online instead.
The benefits and comfort of online shopping outweigh those of the conventional shopping by a huge margin. In fact online shopping is much faster and even cheaper in some cases if you are aware of a few techniques.
Though online shopping may look intimidating at first it really isn’t. Most websites are designed as such to help even a very novice shopper or someone who is very new to technology.
Every lady usually knows her style. What suits her best and what flatters her the most. Areas that she needs to hide or accentuate. Some of the websites still may have virtual models to show how an outfit will look on a particular body type.
Also usually women are aware of their sizes and body types. Ladies clothes are hence categorized as such on their websites. There are separate sections for plus sizes as well as petite body types. Some stores even offer to custom make or alter your outfit as per your size.
One can compare the outfits color wise and price wise with other stores and find the cheapest deals without compromising on quality. The same out fit can also be compared by price on different stores to check if it is in stock at a cheaper price.
Online stores are always offering clearance sales and you can find a cheaper deal without having to run to a store. They also have a plethora of payment options.
Also one can compare the return and exchange policies of stores and make a choice if you are still doubtful over the size you ordered. You can ask the opinions of your friends and family and return the item if you aren’t satisfied with it. The added advantage being that you can try the outfit in the comfort of your home and pair it with other items to be sure of your decision.
Almost every renowned brand is offering this service to their customers as it works out in everyone’s benefit. Hence, making online shopping a pleasant experience.
Waiting In Line For The Finest Of Ladies Clothing
Fashion Designer Dress
Recession…. Who likes that capital “b” anyways? Pardon my French! That was just one of those Italian warm blooded outbursts that I have to swallow down every now and then. The truth is that even though nobody likes what we are going through with this recession, it is a reality that none of us can deny. Then again, there are those who seem to remain surprisingly unshaken by that economic plague all around us. Maybe me and you have to wait till there is a sale at Nordstrom in order to buy those designer ladies clothes, but others, have to sign up on waiting lists in order to get them before they are even out there for us to see.
For those very few selected ladies, being the first to get that new designer handbag, or the finest shoes before they even hit the market is their top priority! Who can blame them? In the Bible, it says “He who is without sin, can throw the first stone”. In the modern fashion world, Sarah says “She who is without lust for uniqueness, can throw the first stone”! I don’t see any of you ladies picking up any stones. Who wouldn’t want to be like the character of Samantha Jones in the popular series? Note to my readers, if you don’t know who Samantha is, then you seriously have some homework. Anyways, Samantha always had her way. She would get into all the best clubs, get a taste of the finest clothing, shoes, handbags… you name it – she had it.
One of my girlfriends recently asked me if there was a way to get on those heavily guarded “be the first to buy” lists from the top ladies clothes couture designers. These lists, normally open once or twice a year, and it’s a fair assumption to say that your name is not getting in there, unless if you are a celebrity or if you know a celebrity. We live in an unfair world, don’t we? Then again, how can someone afford some of those prohibitive prices? We have seen ladies clothes with millions of threads, handmade, custom made in order to, in a way, hug your body and make you look stunning. These can range from low to high thousands of dollars. So, even if I was able to sign up on one of those lists, chances are, I wouldn’t be able to utilize what it has to offer.
Then again, that doesn’t mean that I can’t experience a night or two feeling like a little princess in one of those dresses. Now I got you thinking, right? How can you do that if you can’t afford them? The answer is simple – you rent them. Obviously, if I could buy, I would buy, but since I can’t pay the full price, I settle for paying part of it. Either way, chances are that even if I did own one of those Cartier or Hermes, or Perregaux pieces, I still wouldn’t wear it more than a few times. For those that disagree, I ask you to go and take a look at your closet and come back and tell me that you wear all of your clothes regularly. Leave a comment, I dare you! You don’t need to own a wardrobe valued in the millions of dollars in order to look fabulous, you just need to have access to it.
Trust me girls,
Sarah Pucci