Smart casual: Decoding the dress code

Suits are becoming too trendy these days for men. Because these suits can be turn you into very smart casual either for a very formal one. All you have to do is to know on how to style it yourself and on how you can make yourself feel comfortable while wearing it. Furthermore, there are a lot of suit types available today in the market that you could choose from with and one of which was the neutral or other called it as a basic black suits. But if you are fond enough and pretty adventurous with your own fashion, you’ll probably get excited to the colored type of suits which are recently gone viral as for the Asian men’s fashion. You may look over google on how you can pull off these suits.

Also, ‘Smart casual’ is the dress requirement for many events, including birthdays, weddings and the occasional cocktail party. But the line can sometimes become blurred between too formal and too casual, so what should you be wearing?

When to wear?

It was actually varies on the occasions and it could be also depending on it’s needs. Other can easily pull off the suits for their daily errands while other are too conscious with it and just killing it when there’s any parties up their way. But for the fashion insight, you can merely wear a suits whenever you wanted as long as you’re feeling it and the brings more confident in you!

On the off chance that it hasn’t been indicated, it can be hard to decide when to go for a easygoing look. As few workplaces and work environments have the so called ‘dress down Fridays’ or an casual clothing standard to follow. But like what I’ve said, go for it if you feels it because that’s how fashion works wonders.

Though, a certain company, if you are in to one though, are requiring it as their daily work uniforms opting to be looking neat and presentable. But of course, after the tiring day of the work it’s time for you to party and get ease a little bit which I think you should dress down by simply putting the coat down and roll up the sleeves to loose it up and to be look more party ready guy.

Some staple items

Dressing for business casual doesn’t have to involve the purchase of a new wardrobe. Simply invest in a few staple items to achieve the look.

To be honest, on my personal fashion preferences when I need to be casual smart. I’ll go for my trouser and with my plain basic tee – tucked in. Because this is a generic outfit for a man to thus if you are looking for some style that can make you dope and not so outdated in men’s fashion these days. You can simply follow the basic outfit that I’ve mentioned because I am pretty sure that this look will not go you wrong in any occasions or gatherings you might attend with.

In addition, you can buy off a nicely done blazer to finished off the total look and if it’s need to be formal in a certain time you can add up a little scarf or hankie on your blazer pocket for you to achieved the look easily. But if not, I think plain white tee will do the work.

The full outfit

It might be hard for you to style up for business casual, especially if it’s not something that you’re comfortable with to.  But CT Shirts, who are experts in men’s fashion and retailers of men’s shirts, have made some suggestions for you to follow:

The classic roll-neck

Roll-neck jumper are too essentials if the weather are still cold. But if not, I’ll suggest you to have the tank or plain basic tee to achieve the look. But more or less a classic roll-neck jumper are the legend that you should consider oftentimes.

The open collar

Open a few buttons on a smart shirt to dress it down slightly to get the casual look more. And if you’re confident enough, you can show more off your skin over the chest area but if not, you can always wear off your favorite black tee and pair it with your loosen white smart shirt. This may create a illusion actually for you to have a board shoulder looking. I think, this trick hasn’t yet popular in the western countries but for us Asian guys we also do this when we opt for the casual styling.

And to complete the look, you can get yourself a great pair of sunnies if you tend for outdoor, of course. And you can either wear your beads bracelets for the cool vibes and get the best slip on you could wear to finished off the entire look you’d tiring to pull off.

What Men Should Wear This Spring/Summer 2018?

Some people say that women are more stylish than men. There’s probably some truth to that but there’re men who are also into fashion. They’re knowledgeable when it comes to the latest trends and have every trendy item in their closets and even the timeless pieces. When it comes to trends there’re those that’re difficult to wear because they may be too weird but there’re definitely those that look nice. For those who are fashion-challenged, don’t despair because what’s cool this spring/summer 2018 is already figured out.

Tonal color matching should be on every man’s mind this season. Think of tonal dressing as spring/summer’s answer to all-black everything but way better because there’re more choices or alternatives. Whatever the setting is, for sure tonal dressing will work. A tip would be to start with shades that you already have in your closet such as blue or gray. You can likewise go for lighter neutrals. But a rule in fashion is that you should only wear three tonal pieces in a single outfit.

Menswear’s new go-to pattern is officially the vertical stripe. It’s seen on almost any type of clothing like jackets and coats at fashion weeks all over the world. Wearing vertical stripes is a bit tricky though. When it’s not worn the right way, it may look tacky or funny. Subtlety is the answer to this. There should only be one vertically striped piece at a time and the size of the stripes should be narrow and straight.

Another trend is the side-stripe trousers. Evidence of this is its presence in the catwalk of different luxury designers’ fashion shows. If you don’t want to look like an athlete when you’re wearing this trend, you’d better balance everything. You can wear trainers but make sure to add a slim-fit shirt or a knitted piece.

Dad denim which is leg-friendly, loose fit, light wash, straight up and down, and relaxed is likewise trendy. It doesn’t make you look like you’re trying too hard and is also very comfortable compared to skinny jeans. Wear cropped designs or pinroll your jeans and match with pastel loose-fitting shirts, T-shirts, trainers, and Chelsea boots.

A trend that’s making a comeback is the tropical print shirts. This should be worn with care because you might end up looking comical. Seek out designs in pared-back colour palettes and match with dark tailored jeans or chinos.


Another must-have item are checks. The best way to make checks work for you is to try larger or more complex motifs on outerwear, knitwear, and trousers. Check yourself and make sure that the rest of your outfit is toned down or simple if you want the whole outfit to work.

A hot trend this season are anoraks and windbreakers. They come colour-blocked, in dark and moody shades and pastels. You can style them any which way you want. Throw one on over tailored pants, jeans, shirts, knits, boots, or trainers.

All these fashionable and trendy items are available at Terraces Menswear. Its flagship store opened in 2001 in the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre (Hanley).T heir ever-expanding list of brands represents the best in classic and casual clothing from modern independent British brands to internationally recognised ones. Not only are Terraces clothing of the highest quality, they’re also sold at competitive prices for both men and boys. They have Clothing (Polo – short sleeves, shirts, shorts, sweats, T-shirts, jackets and coats, jeans and trousers etc.); Footwear (Boat Shoes, Boots, Sandals, Shoes, Trainers, Plimsolls); and Accessories (Bags, Belts, Gloves, Hats, Wallets, Underwear etc.) from brands like Ellesse Clothing (https://www.terracesmenswear.co.uk/categories/Mens/Ellesse/), Barbour International, Lacoste Sport, North Sails, Nicholas Deakins, Paul & Shark, Peaceful Hooligan, and Paul Smith among others.

When it comes to shipping, Terraces Menswear delivers all over UK and in some countries at very affordable costs. Delivery is free (UK Inland Addresses) within 4-5 working days for orders over £50. Items can be returned by filling out the returns form under certain circumstances. Any costs incurred in returning items are the responsibility of the buyer. Among the forms of payment to choose from are Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and Sage Pay.

Rosegal: Your One Stop Shop

Sprig season had begun and might summer will follow pretty soon. Hence you could now start our shopping for this season most especially when the summer came. Because well all know that summer is about light clothes, board shorts and swimwear so it’s just right for us to have our shopping done as early as today.

Plus Size Crochet Openwork Cover-Up – Cerulean

Pocket Drawstring Swimming Trunks

Plus Size Floral Mesh Skirted Swimwear

But the question of many on where they could get these summer clothing? well, you can get them anywhere actually as the brands and labels are starting in putting up these clothes over the store’s shelves. But if you keen to have the most trendy and yet pricing aren’t that much to spend. Well, I think you should take a look on this shop called Rosegal.com where all the finds for both men and women are selling over. Although, the shop is not dedicated in one particular gender, as they sells a bunch of clothing, you’ll probably get all you needed here from the small pieces such accessories, hats and jewelries down to the bulky and big clothing for winter. But of course, we tend for summer finds now and you can simply select yours at rosegal.com to view more.

Plus Size Open Back Flounced Layered Sleeve Blouse

High Low Side Slit Graphic Print Tank Top

Floral Plus Size Peplum Tankini Set

For men, if you are looking forward to have shop with your girl, you might want to consider this shop to buy all you need. Because their rosegal plus size swimsuits are superb and in quality. And if you are too stingy to spend. No worries then, because their swimwear are varies to 5 USD to 30 USD only that includes the shipping fee internationally and locally, which is really a great deals, right? so what are you waiting for? go check the shop today and see what pieces you’ll pick for yourself and for your loved ones this coming summer season.

Crochet Tassel Plus Size Cover-Up

Pocket Graphic Print Drawstring Home Shorts

Plus Size Lace One Piece Swimwear

If you are keen to learn their ongoing promotional and sale events. You can simply click more here for the further details or you can follow them through their social media accounts that you can see at the main shop, Rosegal.com..

 

Trendy Prom Dresses 2018

most of you ladis are wanting only the best when it comes to your fashion and dresses. Hence, I know if you were having your promenade you only want to better among the rest and surely can make you stand out. But usually, these dresses were too costly and it wont really practical to everybody to have bought them and use them for once only. But no worries, because there are a lot of prom dresses that are trendy this year 2018 that you should choose from Just know where the best store to have them or at least to see them before buying or considering any. For that, let me share with you this online shop called Dressywomen.com where all the lovely prom dresses 2018 were houses and selling over for their very reasonable prices other than to the same online shops available today in the market.. Go check them now yourself and see on how chic and elegant their each finds were.

A-Line Off-the-Shoulder Court Train Blue Satin Prom Dress with Pockets

Sheath Round Neck Backless Floor-Length White Prom Dress with Split

Mermaid Spaghetti Straps Sweep Train Gold Sequined Prom Dress

They are a lot of types of dresses that they had stored for you all, ladies. All you have to do is to dig in further the shop and see in which one really fits your own style or the body type you have. If I am not mistaken, they did sells out some casual and formal dresses that you can use of in any gatherings such engagement parties, homecoming, birthdays and even on your own debut, name it and they have it all.

A-Line V-Neck Sweep Train Champagne Chiffon Prom Dress with Beading

A-Line Jewel Open Back Dark Navy Chiffon Prom Dress with Lace

A-Line Spaghetti Straps Floor-Length Pink Prom Dress with Split

For those who are asking in which dress they should get in for the prom night. I’ll probably say the slit type or the mini dresses that are too comfy to wear and you can definitely kill them easily without thinking on how you can pull them off. Go check the shop given and click the prom dresses 2018 for you to see the list of gowns that are too pretty to missed.

Shop Kids Clothing At Zaful.com

Have you ever wondered why mostly Asian kids are too fashionable when it comes in dressing their self up? well, I think the answer would be, they just has all the resort  or they knew all the possible places where they could get these jewel finds that can create their own attitude when it comes to fashion. Unlike in the western countries where fashion finds for kids were too limited and too basic hence sometimes they could just stick on what they have which kinda lame in their end.

So, let me share with you now the online shop that I’ve known for you to have your kids such awesome finds when for fashion. Actually, this shop is pretty decent and they’re on leads today among the others as the shop caters almost the latest and trendies pieces for fashion. And the shop called themselves as Zaful.com. The shop sells out a wide array for both boys and girls and they even has some quirky stuff for adults, men and women, and I am sure that you would enjoy about. Go check their shop now and see for yourself on how stunning and lovely their each items were.

Printed High Waisted Kids Tankini Set 

Textured Plunge High Waisted Bikini Set

Textured Plunge High Waisted Bikini Set

Summer is coming up in the few weeks now. And I know must of you would like to have a early shopping done as the season, summer, itself is kinda hassled for all as folks were too keen to have their shopping done for the season. Henceforth, you can now get your kids swimsuit zaful for a very reasonable prices and high waisted bikini bottoms for those who loves it. But you can always check the zaful girls swimwear here for more selections as the shop itself caters a huge amount of swimwear for both boys and girls.

Overlay Laser Cut Ruffles Kid Bikini

Dolphin Print Flounce Kids Bikini Set

But if you were asking me though on what kind or type of swimwear you should get for your girl. I might suggest this purple swimsuit zaful. Because a lot of fashion icons are keep on buzzing this kind of swimwear which makes the piece too demand today hence you should get yourself even your kid one for the summer for you to be updated on what’s new in the fashion industry.

So yea, that will be all for now and I hope you can keep on checking this blog here istarblog.com for more fashion updates and news..

Reasonable Men’s Finds Online

Are you looking for the best online store to shop with for your summer outfit? if so, you should then check out this online store which I’ve recently found, when me trying to check if there’s still online shop for men that is pretty reasonable and cheap, and the shop called as Zaful.com – actually, this shop is pretty huge and wide, when I says huge they caters all the finds possible for men as well to women henceforth if you are keen to have any of the fashion finds you should then first check the shop among others as I am pretty sure that they have all them.

So what possible items we could have from Zaful.com?

Color Block Pullover Hoodie Men Clothes

Pullover Floral Print Hoodie Men Clothes

As I’ve said, there’re a bunch. But if you were asking me on what items am eyeing to shop to have, I’ll probably go with hoodies for men. Because hoodies are demand today not just for teens but also for adult when it comes to fashion. In addition, they’re pretty light to wear this winter season than to the padded long jacket that kind pissed me off when wearing. Also,hoodies are pretty useful as they came always with a deep pockets in both side were you can be storage for your phones, power banks and even wallets. Yes! you don’t have to have an extra bag for storage.

Legendary Brooklyn Roadrace Graphic Tee

Legendary Brooklyn Roadrace Graphic Tee

Exact Graphic Full Sleeve T-shirt

And for the top, you’ll have to have this mens long sleeve shirts, on my opinion. Because long sleeves are too fashionable and at the same time it could be a protection as well for the sun which can damage your skins if you havent wear any long or even to apply our favorite sunblocks. Hence, it’s essentials for us to have the sleeve shirts than to the tanks or less of sleeves. But of course, you can find all this at the mentioned shop, Zaful.com, in a very cheapest prices. You can check them yourself and pick the ones you think best fits on your fashion style..

For more updates and promotional news. You can follow the shop at their Zaful Blog for the latest news and events.

All Trendy Dresses At Dresshopau

I know in some of you out there,as for the first quarter of the year, was pretty hectic when it comes to their event schedules. Because this time of the year was the perfect time to hold an events and parties hence you’ll be expecting a lot of gatherings and parties to attend.

If you are keen to wear off any of the casual dresses to rock with on your upcoming events. I’ll then suggest you to take a look on this shop called Dresshopau where all the adorable and lovely dresses were houses and selling over for a very cheapest prices. Thus, a lot of fashion icons and bloggers like myself are keen to have some dresses here as all of their finds were indeed in trend and as for the quality speaking, they were the most high-end among the same shops over the web these days.

Cheap Sleeveless Applique Ivory A-line/Princess Tulle Wedding Dresses

Fashionable Sweep Train Zipper V-neck Long Sleeves Wedding Dresses

Fashionable Sweep Train Zipper V-neck Long Sleeves Wedding Dresses

The shop, Dresshopau, is pretty much into casual dresses like Pastel Bridesmaid Dresses that you can also be wear off in any casual events such homecoming parties, birthdays and even to your friend’s engagement party. Actually, these dresses were too versatile hence a lot of people were getting them than to the other finds. In addition, the shop mentioned has Empire Wedding DressesVintage Wedding Dresses,Spaghetti Flower Girl Dresses and more.. that of course you can choose from with as a time says you needed them, perhaps on your future wedding day. you can now bookmark the shop today and gets back to it once anyone you know is in lookout of any of the finds mentioned.

Soft V-neck Floor-length Cosmopolitan Sleeveless Bridesmaid Dresses

Soft V-neck Floor-length Cosmopolitan Sleeveless Bridesmaid Dresses

To learn more about the Dresshopau shop. You can simply click here to learn you further details about the company..

Dressing against the norm — what does it say about you?

To be honest, a norm can really affect one’s lives decision. Because society these days got a lot of norms that we folks “should follow”. But if you are fond enough to do on what is unusual and you’re pretty confident about it especially as we speaks in fashion. Just go ahead and do it besides this can really makes your own statement after all..

From eccentric socks to dressing against our gendered expectations, many people push the limits of social norms when it comes to fashion. Research has shown that non-conformists can be viewed as being of a higher status and more competent than those who follow the rules of fashion. We take a look at what different clothing says about the wearer…

Against gendered expectations

The line is becoming increasingly blurred between male and female clothing. Many people are speaking up, opposing the ideas that men and women should be dressed according to their sex. But, are you presenting yourself in a different way when you dress against the gendered expectations?

Although fashionistas are saying that they don’t agree with gender rules, some research suggests that we’re still stuck in our old ways. Psychologists in New Jersey found that attitudes towards gender stereotypes hadn’t changed much between 1983 and 2014.

There is an argument that shows that it’s favourable for women to cross the gender barrier but perhaps not men. Back in 1990, it was found that — despite the sex of the applicant – if the clothing that they wore was more masculine, they were more likely to be hired. When men dressed in pink however (a colour commonly associated with females), they were seen as less intelligent than women who were wearing the same colour.

Eccentric wear

Another way of going against the grain when it comes to style it through eccentric clothing. When we think of outrageous outfits we may think of people with brightly coloured hair, patterned clothing and over the top jewellery. But, there are other ways to express freedom through dress.

For example, people who wear unconventional socks are viewed as being rebellious and expressive. One of these people is Justin Trudeau, the current Prime Minister of Canada, who shows off his fun side by wearing funky socks with a traditional suit. You can make your own subtle ‘eccentric’ changes through patterned socks by CT shirts, online retailers of Mens White Shirt and accessories. Or make yourself stand out from the crowd through bright scarves and other extras.

By dressing against the norms, studies have shown that you build a brand of being ‘gutsy’. And in fact, people have the potential to see you as more brilliant, creative and successful. One study, published in 2014, found that those who go against conformity can be viewed as of a higher status than those who don’t. They were also considered to be more competent — potentially influencing the impression that they give off in the workplace.

Not only does it affect people’s perceptions of you but it can also affect the way you think, feel and act — this is through ‘embodied cognition’. Since eccentric dress gives you greater potential to express your individuality, it’s possible that it can make you feel more confident and comfortable in different situations. This could then go on to improve your performance at work or in challenges where you want to push yourself.

Against the dress code

In some situations, for a job interview perhaps, it can be argued that dressing in accordance with expectations is the best thing to do.

Under some circumstances, we think that people with extraordinary appearances are more successful.

Men who wear smart, fitted suits as they are often expected to wear in a formal situation, were perceived as being more confident, successful and thought to be earning a higher wage. This was compared to men who weren’t dressed as smartly — in a loosely fitted suit.

In one study that looked at the effects of clothing, it was found that senior managers were rated less favourably if they were dressed more ‘provocative’. This was a skirt slightly above the knee and one button on the blouse undone. It’s clear to see that it is important to consider our dress style carefully as people can make many assumptions without any evidence.

In some environments, wearing your set uniform can improve your productivity. Research found that in a lab, those who were wearing lab coats felt smarter and went on to perform better!

As we can see, dressing against societies expectations can have many effects on the opinion of others and your own performance. Although it’s important to express yourself through dress, you don’t want to hinder your work or your impression on others in formal situations. Wear a pair of crazy socks underneath your day-to-day outfit instead…  

 

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Sleek and Chic Career Choices For Fashion Followers

If you have a flair for fashion and an eye for design you’re bound to be thinking about starting up a career in the wonderful world of fashion. There is undoubtedly a lot of money in the fashion industry and if you make the right moves you could be following in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous stylists, designers and artists. Grab some inspiration here and hop onto the path which excites you the most.

Brilliant Buyer

As a buyer you would be responsible of keeping large stores and retail chains stocked full of the latest trends and development in the fashion universe. You will need to have a keen eye for design, a strong set of negotiation skills and top knowledge of the customers you’re buying for. You need terrific taste when it comes to clothing, footwear and accessories and you can’t shy away from taking style risks. You should always be one step ahead of customers, providing them with pieces they want before they even know it exists. You will need excellent people skills as you will be in daily contact with stores, suppliers and high-fashion designers.  

Insightful Entrepreneur

If you’re business minded and have a creative flair which needs to be unleashed, then why not start up your own fashion inspired business? You can be your own boss and have complete creative control of what you do. It sounds a lot easier than it will as you need to make your company stand out from its competitors. If you were to become a professional pattern maker or designer then you will need to take plenty of risks in order to succeed. Businesses require a certain amount of start-up income, which can be made easier by companies such as smallbusinessloans.co. Borrow a small sum of money so you can stock up on fabric, prints and supplies and you will soon have the freedom to let your inner designer loose.

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Savvy Stylist

Break into the world of styling by doing your research on some of the hottest stylist in the fashion world at the moment. Be prepared to work your way up the ladder by assisting on photoshoots and helping to style clients. Talk to the people you’re working with each day and network until you drop. If you want to become the next Rachel Zoe then be prepared to get stuck into anything and everything that is required from you. You can only learn through experience so soak it all in like sponge.

Website Whizz

There is more and more demand for fashion bloggers and social media magicians. Fashion companies are now teaming up with top bloggers in order to increase their profile and get their name out to a wider audience. Build your own blog and make a strong name for yourself. You might even just blag yourself some freebies if you make it into the industry too!

With so many different routes to take, you have the option to try out what suits your skills the most. Make sure you get some real-life industry experience before starting up your own business and keep an eye out for new up and coming trends which will catapult you to the top.   

Finding the Right Colour of Sofa for your Living Room Doesn’t Have to Be Hard!

A sofa is quite possibly one of the top three expenses that you will pay out for in your home. Your sofa will be with you for many, many years and it can make a huge impact on the other colours that you decide to have in your home. If you are planning your interior design and you have no idea which colours you want to go with then you can start with the sofa and plan everything else around it. This is a great way for you get a rough idea of which colour is right for your room.

Light or Dark?

If you are moving into a new place, the first thing that you need to do is make sure that you can actually fit a new sofa into your home. If you know that you need a 3-seater, think about it, can you fit it through your window? When you have decided this, you can then move on to whether or not your sofa will be an accent colour or even a neutral colour. The colour of your floor will have a huge impact on this so if you have a dark floor then consider going for a lighter colour of sofa.

The problem is that a lighter coloured sofa will come with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest challenges you will face is the stain and general wear and tear of the sofa. Before you choose a white sofa, think about how big the room is and also take into consideration any pets that you have. If your sofa is essentially going to become a dog bed then white may not be the best choice, so consider going for a pastel colour or even lighter primary colours such as red, blue or yellow.

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Neutral Colours

Neutral colours are very easy to decorate around and they are great if you want to keep up with your style as it changes throughout the years. Consider a leather Chesterfield sofa in a neutral colour, such as cream, brown, beige or grey as this can create a lot of interest with your decoration. Neutral sofas can be very attractive and you can even decorate the sofa by using colourful cushions.

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Chairs and Other Furniture

When you buy your sofa, don’t be tempted to buy a full set right away. It’s more than possible for you to decorate your room by using a lot of different chairs or colourful footstools. Not everything has to match in with each other in order for the general design to work and you don’t have to make a huge purchase all at once either.

Sales are a great way for you to save money and you would be surprised at how much you can actually get knocked off a sofa of your choosing when you spend a certain amount at the store. This gives you the chance to get any cushions that you need and it also gives you the chance to get other areas of the home fully furnished as well.