Wardrobe Foundations – 10 Basics – # 4 Classic Collar Shirt
Everyone needs at least one collar shirt in their wardrobe. This will work with everything you own and is an essential piece for layering.
How much will I need to spend?
A great shirt doesn't need to cost you loads of cash. Thrift stores, Joe Fresh, H&M and almost every other clothing store will carry some version of classic tailored shirts.
How do you choose the right shirt for you?
Proper fit is essential. The shoulder seam should fall right on your shoulder, not drop off the shoulders. The cuffs should be no longer than your mid hand or higher when your arms are straight at your side. The bust should not pull or sag. The waist should nip in to show that you have a waist. The shirt should not be below the crotch in the front or below the bum in the back. The shirt should end mid pelvis or just cover the upper part of your bum in the back.
Often shirts are available in slim and regular fit. Try on one of each on to see what works best on you.I prefer a fitted shirt with a bit of lycra in it. It moves and stretches with me and won't pull as much across my bust.
Should you get a shirt that has pockets?
Sometimes pockets aren't good if you plan on layering as the edges of the pockets will show and add bulk.
What fabric should you buy?
Cotton or a cotton blend will be the most comfortable and breathable. Cotton launders easily however requires ironing. A better choice is one of the non-iron shirts that are widely available now. Put them in the dryer for a bit, give them a shake and they are wrinkle free. They usually have some synthetic in them however so they are not as cool as a 100% cotton or silk shirt.
Silk is a beautiful sexy option that layers well and doesn't add bulk however it must dry cleaned.
How do you choose what colour is right for you?
The timeless classic choice is white as you will be able to wear it with everything. Personally however I don't like white next to my face as it tends to wash me out, so you will see me wearing pretty much every other colour of shirt other than white. If you only have one shirt but are against choosing white I would suggest another neutral colour, blue, grey, black, tan or brown.
What about patterned shirts?
Patterned shirts are lots of fun and really in fashion right now. They add a touch of playfulness and whimsy yet still look professional. If you decide to choose one pattern shirt for your wardrobe stick to a smaller simple pattern with no more than 2 neutral colour in it. Stripe, polka-dot, or check are all good choices that will be easy to combine with other items in your closet.
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I Found This Disturbing
59 is the Age Women Should Stop Wearing Red Lipstick, Heavy Makeup, Study Finds
is a time to start aging gracefully, and UK beauty product company Nurture Replenish Skincare surveyed 2,000 women age 45-plus and found out that most of you think that's at age 59. This is the age that women thought it was time to ditch high heels, red lipstick, tight clothes and false nails and try to look "more natural."
"The results of our studies are often quite surprising," Nurture Replenish Skincare spokeswoman told Yahoo! Shine. "We think middle aged is supposed to be later, but women are saying that in the early 40s a lot of things need to be toned down."
Women shouldn't wear baseball caps or apply a fake tan after age 40, respondents said. Miniskirts and leather pants are off the rack at 41, knee-high boots and even conservative tight tops should be retired by age 45. And tattoos start to look bad by the mid-50s.
Every woman has had her own moments of confronting age in fashion and beauty trends. We'd say that some looks expire much earlier than 40—such as braids (only in your earlier 20s), maxi skirts, pants that say "pink," or anything, for that matter, on the butt, certain light, short, flimsy dresses as the upper thighs…change…with age, and so on.
And we've all seen the stereotype of the too-youthful older woman, in leather pants, animal prints, a mask of heavy makeup, giant jewelry and—this is the worst violation in our opinion—wrinkled cleavage. Still, we at Shine like to see appropriately dressed older women with bright lipstick, bright nails and beautiful fabrics and colors. Appropriate being the key word.
Women surveyed seemed to agree that they felt beautiful at any age, with 74 percent saying they were happy to let nature take its course without resorting to extreme anti-aging measures. Fifty-nine percent said they looked younger than they actually are, and only a quarter would consider cosmetic surgery. Also, only 1 in 10 thought that heavy eyeliner was inappropriate past age 50.
By Valerie Isakova, Shine Parenting Editor
The study found that one third of women polled worried that some items in their wardrobe were age-inappropriate, and that 80 percent felt they needed to abandon "younger" styles as they grew older. What items of clothing do you worry about? What's sitting in your closet with a big question mark hanging over it? White leather pants? Floral romper? Confess!
I have to say that I totally disagree with this article. If you want to wear tight pants, leather, fake nails or whatever after the age of 40…go for it!
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