Saturday, January 15, 2011

Going Casual - My Style

What to do if you have too many hand-me-down clothes? Or if ur out shopping for clothes and am not sure what to buy? Or if you just graduated from high school and am entering college/university and are not sure what to wear?

I'm not saying that I'm like a specialist or professional. Ask any of my friends, they will tell u the same. But I somehow, instead of reading magz, I prefer observing ppl what they dress.

*NOTE: THIS IS MOSTLY/ONLY FOR GIRLS*

So lets start! Another thing I must add, this is all just MY point of view. U are not forced or required to follow.

1. The Basics - Tshirt & Jeans/Shorts
One of my favourites. True, its not stylish or feminine or whatever u may say. But it is convenient to do most of the things u like if situation calls for it.

For example of myself, I enjoy playing sports which require u sometimes to run a bit. My uni can also be quite windy so wearing jeans eases my mind, that I do not need worrying bout showing unnecessaries.


2. Long Tshirts, Jeans & Belt/Jacket
I started off wearing jackets first b4 using belts. Waist belts can sometimes be hard for myself, to find (I can be quite picky), to match and etc. Above waist belts are slightly easier just be careful of the material as some materials do not match the clothes. A hooded black/jeans jacket or any other colour which is up to ur waist or shorter is good for most long tshirts.


3. Tube/Spaghetti Straps/Halters + Jackets/Shirts
I am not saying u cant wear just Tube/Spaghetti Straps/Halters. U can but its just that ppl who are sensitive to cold like me.. Wearing a Shirt over can at least ensure ur warm and not too hot wherever u go. Plus, u still look nice though some ppl of this generation might say ur over wearing. Ignore, u still look nice ^^.


4. Tube/Spaghetti Straps/Halters + LONG Shirts
Adding on to the above, something which I learnt for my cousin. Which can be casual and yet semi-formal. For this attire, it is optional to use an above waist belt. But I like to use it coz my shirt wont be flying/flapping everywhr then. I mostly like to get them black, brown or white. Other colours are fine but lets just say ur in a rush. Having any of these 3 colours can really really help, without worrying how badly u look. Haha!!

If ur up for shopping, there are those long "thin coats"/long cardigans which can also pull off a simple casual look. U dun even nid belts for those too. Hm.. In my opinion, gives a girl a soft/demure look. I've seen a friend of mine wearing it.


5. Turtle-neck Sleeveless Tshirts
I realize they can be very very flexible. I'm not joking!! Its those collars that are up to your neck that can go with almost any belt(waist or higher), jackets, shirts, cardigan (long or short) or without any of those at all.


I think some of u can get the idea rite?

Here is a summary. To me, dressing simple really makes life simple. If ur thinking of dressing up everyday.. Good luck with that. Reason is, once u keep the trend of always dressing up, u will be thinking how shall I dress up next time. Also, u probably get tired of ur clothes faster than the times u actually go out to shop.

Another reason? Ppl will kinda start noticing how u wear, and naturally, u would just wanna make urself look better and better right? Who enjoys degrading the way they dress? a good example, look at today's fashion, come on.. Cant think of any so lets go with a meat dress? Dress to impress, a very huge pressure isnt it?


I FEEL PLAIN!!
Keep it simple, though u say it looks plain, just accessorize a lil'. Wear earrings or rings or bracelets or necklace or eyeliner or scarf or belt. They can make plain outfits or urself look different. Hey! Idea is to look good, feel good and not worry bout how shall u dress tomoro.

WHAT I SAY FOR BOTTOMS
Jeans is very helpful. I'm trying to learn to wear shorts to malls or outings =P. Homes and visitings are ok. But to malls.. I feel kinda bare. Haha!!

Dresses are nice, so are skirts. Just make sure u wont be running or doing anything extreme. Showing inner clothing is not really sexy, is more like *uh-hum*.. N btw, thr are ppl who are smiling not coz they just think ur "cute", but some r kinda joking.. bout.. it. Hey! Just speaking the truth of what I've seen and heard.

So yes, just remember. Guys have pride and dignity. So do girls!!

Oh!! I still do wear dresses and skirts and once in a blue moon dress up extra. Wearing tubes and etc without a jacket or cover, i'm not sayin is NO-NO. Just be sure of who you hang out with and what is the reason u wanna wear such outfits. N please be careful to not show too much cleavage..

As a girl, who does NOT want to look good. Please -.-.... I know ppl who say they dislike dressing up and do not care bout looking gud, so they dress as guys. T-shirts and jeans.. But hey! U still kinda care whether the colour suits right? U still care if the size/cut is right and if the picture on the front and back looks gud. Its OKAYY/NORMALLL!!!

My point? If ur a girl, its normal to want to dress up and look nice. But dressing simple is ALSO nice.

Tip: Be confident of yourself. It shows and not only that, u most of the time u pull off what ur wearing. Look at models, ever see any of them hide? They show confidence. Look at ur role models whom u look up to.. Why like them? Cause their confidence shows right? Be confident =)!! Its part of YOUR accessory =P!! N btw, EVERYONE has it and its FREE!! FOC!!! U just gotta learn to like urself for who u r and how u look like.

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