Sunday, February 7, 2010

Why is women's clothing more expensive than men's?  

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By: Anonymous - from the series of guest posts written by Dr. Baldwin's students at Michigan State University.

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I went shopping the other day because I wanted to buy some clothes for me and my brother. So, I went from store to store looking for some decent clothes. The first thing everybody does before they buy clothes is to look at the price and of course, I do the same. So, I found these cute blouse and jeans and I loved it. Before I purchase it with my credit card, I searched for price tag to check for the price and I could not believe my eyes. A simple women’s blouse was almost fifty dollar and jeans that were torn on the knee were almost seventy dollars. So, I put it back and had to say farewell to those cute blouse and jeans. Then, I went to men’s section to look for some clothes for my brother and their clothes were so much cheaper than women’s. Everywhere I went, it was same. So I thought to myself “Why women’s clothing so expensive than men’s?” Is it because the quality of women’s clothing is better than men’s? Is it because the materials to make women’s clothing are so massive than men’s? Everywhere we go, we would sometimes think about these questions. Tell me what you think.

Women’s Clothing: Ways to Look Slim (Without losing the flab!)

Always remember to accentuate your assets! This would draw the attention away from the other problem areas of the body and give you a slimmer look overall. Avoid wide and broad belts if you have a large waist. If you have nice legs, go in for a knee length skirt with a basic shirt to bring more attention to the legs.

  • For the top-heavy women, always avoid clingy fabrics on the top area. You need to go in for darker colors. Look for tops with raglan sleeves or ones that fit loose and slim down to hug the hips and waist. You can go in for thin materials like cotton or cotton jersey. The one way to look slim would definitely be the use of one-color dressing. This helps to slim down the overall silhouette. As mentioned before, if you have well shaped legs, then go in for a knee length skirt to draw the attention away from the top area.

  • The kind of fit you choose for your pants can also go a long way in making you look slimmer than usual. Your pants should at least be long enough to cover half your heel. If you are on the shorter side, wearing a straight leg or slight boot cut can elongate your leg. Avoid French pleats or cropped pants. Ensure the pants fit you snugly and not too tightly. An excess of fabric on the bottom area would add bulk and give it a shapeless look. Long pants create the illusion of a longer body; and in turn, can make you look slimmer.

  • Colors help you in various ways to look slim. Well, black therefore rates high on the list of women on the heavier side. This does not mean you always have to wear outfits in full black and lose your connection with color. You can go in for bright hues but use these to highlight body areas, which can be used to your advantage. You wouldn’t want to wear a color that screams for attention and shows you in the wrong light. Similarly, you may also need to check the large patterned tops or pants you may own. Large patterns tend to add bulk to your body. Look for some delicate designs instead.

  • If you are heavy on the hips choose clothes with small padded shoulders (if you must wear padded shoulders). Large shoulder pads can make you look really huge which if something, you obviously wish to avoid. Wear tops that reach your hips so that it slims down the problem area. Go in for jackets, shirtwaist dresses with straight, classic cuts and tailored suits. Wear lighter shades on the upper torso and dark stockings below. Choose patterns that go below your knees. This would underplay the hip area. So, if you really wish to wear a dress, look for an ankle length, flowing one. Stick to A-line patterns and avoid umbrella and pinafore cuts.

  • Always choose garments with vertical lines. This is one of the great ways to look slim. The use of vertical lines also elongates and slims down the body by adding height to it. These lines can be created by pinstripes, prints, topstitching etc. Horizontal lines add width to the body, so avoid these in any form.

  • Wearing loose clothes all the time may not always be the right way to look slim. Instead, opt for clothes that fit well! Avoid wearing small sized clothes as well. I have often seen women go in for something that is smaller than their regular size only because it has caught their fancy.

  • Wearing skinny or slim bangles and bracelet styled watches can make your arms look thinner.

  • Avoid shiny fabrics in loud colors. These reflect light and thus will make you appear larger.

  • Women’s clothing are available in a variety of options today, so finding the right cut and style to flatter you may not always be as difficult as you think. These various ways to look slim should definitely help you get a new look without sweating it out on the treadmill!

Source: Buzzle.com

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