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Looking Your Best without Upstaging the Bride

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Everyone loves weddings. It generally gives everyone this feeling of euphoria. You get to witness two people deeply in love tie the knot. The food is almost always extremely top notch and superb. And finally, the ladies are afforded the chance to get dolled up and don a fancy dress for a day.

 

When I was in my late teens, I always viewed dressing up for weddings as something akin to Cinderella going to her first ball. From our fancy dresses to our pretty shoes we painstakingly picked out from thousands of others because it matched our outfits perfectly and down to the makeup done professionally and tastefully — it is certainly an event where a girl would feel and look her best.

 

Unattached ladies may feel particularly antsy for this event. As not only will they be having that feeling of attending a ball. But they are also given the chance to have the complete Cinderella experience should they meet their personal prince charming over wine and drinks during the reception.

 

However, when dinner is over and everyone’s personal social lubricant has already seeped in their blood, most of the ladies will getting towed off with a much fancier accessory on their arm than an expensive handbag. What else could it be, but *cough* a man *cough.* And should you be left on the table nursing more wine, you would look so glaringly single.

 

If there is anything single ladies loathe more — most especially ladies in their mid-twenties, it is the prospect of looking very obviously single. And the reason, you might ask, is the fact that it invites rather rude and prying questions from relatives, inquiring as to whether you intend on getting hitched or not at all. This is a particular dilemma most single womenfolk do not want to encounter on a frivolous night that was not supposed to be about her, but the couple sharing a bite from the wedding cake.

 

Thereby, it would be certainly helpful should a prospective man save her from all these queries simply by being her arm candy. Which is why, women all over the world find it imperative to dress to the nines during weddings.

 

True as this may, it would be in bad taste if you committed the ultimate wedding fashion faux pas if you showed up in a dress that very visibly upstaging the bride. Though wedding receptions or weddings generally are great mediums and events to meet the potential love of our lives and are certainly great occasions for dressing up, you have to take note that this day is all about the couple. Not you.

 

And though you were given the worthy invitation of witnessing their joyous celebration, it does not excuse you from stealing the spotlight away from them more so the bride.

So if you are feeling a bit uncertain as to how to proceed in looking fancy yet simple enough so as not to throw some shade to the bride, this article will serve as your guide as to how appear fashionable, chic and sexy during weddings without upstaging the star of the night.

 

  • Stick to the dress code given

 

This needs no further elaboration. However, most ladies overlook this tiny little detail in favor of looking what they deem as their personal best. Invitations usually spell out the dress code for the guests. If none was given at all, clue in to the subtle hints given by the couple in their invitation. Take note of the time and location of their wedding, for instance.

 

In deciphering these hints, follow this cardinal rule: “casual” means a day dress, pretty skirts, and blouses or a cute sundress. Whereas, when it is stated that it is a “cocktail” or “semi-formal” event, a cocktail dress would do. However, if it states in the invitation that it is strictly formal, a floor length dress or formal cocktail dress will do. If the invite specifies the event as a “black tie” affair, it means you would have to opt for a luxe cocktail dress or an evening gown.

 

  • White is an absolute no-no

 

It may seem a little bit archaic and old fashioned considering this is the modern times, but this is us neither playing safe nor not taking risky, fashion-forward choices. You cannot wear white to a wedding ever. Well, unless you are the bride. It would not matter either if the bride is rather easy going or that your dress is a variant of white such as cream, eggshell or ecru. No. Just don’t.

 

Remember how this article spelled out that weddings are supposed to be about the couple and not about you? Yes. That’s it. This is me reminding you of that. Bottom line: Don’t do it. There is absolutely no excuse for this.

 

  • Skin is okay, but do not overexpose yourself

 

Weddings normally have extended family and relatives invited. This translates that family is present — the grandparents, the nieces and nephews, the uncles and aunts and you get my drift.

 

The point is, you do not want to make an impression as being the friend who looked like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen. You do not want to be the guest who flashed too much skin in front of the family or the groomsmen with her way too short skin tight dress and generous cleavage. Keep it simple and save those skimpy dresses for the bachelorette party.

 

  • Give your heels a test drive BEFORE the wedding

 

Do not under, under any circumstance, break your new gorgeous heels in on the day of the wedding. Should you do so, you will not only be giving yourself an uncomfortable time when you do stand up. Certainly, you will also not be able to dance during the reception and the after-party.

 

Do this before the wedding day and always be prepared with bandages in your purse in case of blisters. However, if you are carrying a rather large clutch or should you be driving to the destination, it would be best to pack a flat pair of shoes.

 

  • Pretty details and jewelry will amp any outfit

 

Though you should steer clear from extreme dresses, the same should not be applied in your choice of accessories. Feel free to utilize bold jewels and intricate details. Although you are a strong believer of bold is beautiful, make sure they go well with your dress and would not clash. This will help you make any plain outfit look simply fabulous and fashionable.

 

To wrap this up, there are various ways in dressing up for a wedding depending on the theme or the place of the event. Even if you are not the event’s star of the day, it does not mean you have to disappear into the crowd. You can still stand out as one of the fabulously dressed guests, but be extra careful not to tread on the shoes of the bride. On the couple’s special day, be fashion-forward without being a limelight stealer.

Dress Code: 8 Outfits That Will Get You Fired

Office fashion can be the best thing and the worst thing that can happen to us. Thinking about what to wear can feel like a job itself. Dressing up is both a physical expression and nonverbal communication. Unless your company requires you to wear a corporate uniform, choosing what to wear can be one of our biggest hassles every morning.

Let’s face it! There are just times that we want to stand out, advocating our rights on how we should dress up.  However, there are certain guidelines that we need to follow for us to look professional, for instance. How you dress at work matters most even when the office standard is established as “corporate casual.”

Well, we (especially women) are talking about what to wear at work. Definitely, we will not going to choose an attire that we usually wear for parties. After all, your company needs your skill, not your outfits. But for the sake of your career, you better reconsider what you are wearing at work.

1. Any clothes that are too short

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Thinking about wearing shorts, mini-skirts or even short dresses? You better think again. Technically, these outfits are very eye-catching people will notice you immediately. However, it might get you into trouble one day, and I’m sure you don’t want that to happen. Flaunting your skin is not a bad thing at all for as long you are wearing it at the proper place, and the office is not one of those places.

Unless you are going to have a company outing or other such activities, there might be the need to wear those kinds of clothes for you to feel comfortable moving around. When it comes to work, wearing such skimpy clothes is a no-no.

2.  Anything that has a plunging neckline, sheer, backless, strapless, spaghetti straps, halter tops, etc.

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Like wearing too short clothes, these outfits are a no-no in the corporate world. These are the attires that show too much of your skin. Basically, there is no need for you to wear and flaunt your skin at the office since you are there for work and not for a fashion show.

These clothes will not help you look attractive at all. Instead, it will make you an easy target for office gossip from both men and women. This unfortunate incident will almost always overshadow your work.

3. Anything overly trendy or flashy

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If you don’t want your workmates laughing at you for wearing otherworldly outfits, you better avoid wearing them. I’m sure you will definitely feel ashamed wearing 1980’s blingy sequin skirts paired with over-the-knee stiletto boots in this modern generation.

Even if you are working in a fashion industry where wearing such outfits might be a normal one, when it comes to an office attire, please, don’t! Moreover, wearing trendy clothes that don’t suit you at all is also not a good thing to do. If you really want to wear the latest styles, you might as well choose outfits that best suit you. There are tons of outfits that you can choose from and are still office-appropriate.

4.  Anything that you’d wear as part of a Halloween costume, wedding dress,  nightclub outfit or an outfit for a tropical vacation

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Of course, these! Who would want to wear a costume or beach dress in the office? These are not welcome in the office environment and people will only think that you are craving for attention. Unless there is an activity that requires you to wear such (i.e. theme days), then you can wear them. Change back to your normal clothes the day after.

5.  Anything that is intended for the gym, music festival or college quad

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These attires (e.g. ripped jeans, yoga pants and graphic tees) are also a no-go. Even if these clothes might look casual and appropriate for every person to wear, these clothes are still not the type that you should wear at work. You can definitely wear these kinds of outfits in the appropriate time and place, but not on your place of work.

6.  Anything ‘Working Girl’ looks

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Just because we are now working girls, it does not mean that you are going to look like one. Stylish people usually say that the ‘working girl’ look (i.e. shoulder pads, loose trousers, etc.) is an old school way of doing fashion. I bet you will definitely agree with this one since we are now living in a modern world.

There are actually a lot of ways on how you can still achieve outfits that will make you look professional without pulling the nerdy, ‘working girl’ outfit. Try to be updated. Well, you have to know how to mix and match your clothes from your closet for you to pull off just the right corporate attire.

7.  Wearing flip-flops

 

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When it comes to wearing the appropriate attire, choosing what to wear from the top to bottom should be considered properly. Wearing flip-flops at work is outrightly forbidden.  If you are not comfortable wearing closed shoes, try wearing an open-toe shoes or sandals that have straps. In this way, your overall attire will still be decent to look at.

8. Tattoos and Piercings

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Choosing the right attire does not end up in choosing the right clothes. It also applies on how you present yourself, which should neat and clean. Wearing of visible tattoos and piercing at work is a sign of unprofessionalism. Although some of you here might consider these as an art, flaunting them at work is not necessary at all. If you have a tattoo, cover it with the appropriate attire when you are at work. Also, take your piercings off when you are at work.

We definitely understand that choosing the right office outfit is not that easy to do. There are certain things to consider before deciding what to wear at work. Despite the many outfits that you can choose from, know that each outfit must be worn at the right time and place. If you do not want to be a laughingstock, wear the desired and most appropriate office attire.

Finding Flattering Clothes for Your Body Type

Dressing up is fun. It makes you appear polished, neat, girly and trendy. However, no matter how hard we try, there are just some clothes that do not flatter our figure. Though we do try to make it work best to our advantage, we would all soon come to the conclusion that there are some clothes that don’t complement our body type. A reality is that no two women on earth have roughly the same shape. They might be in the same size, but never in the same shape. Such an understatement to compartmentalize body types into fat, normal and thin! Newsflash people, people are not manufactured in factories that we can categorize them into three extremely cookie-cutter body types.

 

People, particularly women, are built differently. Though men’s bodies are just as diverse as women’s, this article aims to focus on women solely. This is because between males and females, the latter gets more clothing options. As a result, women would have more variety in choosing what to wear and have a lot more fun in mixing and matching. It is a common knowledge that women all over the world have a lot more fun in dressing up much more than their male counterparts.

 

However, as fun as dressing up may seem, this can get rather disappointing and disheartening once you find the perfect dress only to find out it looks absolutely horrid on you. It is especially heartbreaking to discover that the dress you saved a lot of cash for turns out to be extremely unflattering to your figure. Not only do you have a dress which you would not be able to wear under any circumstances, but you have also managed to waste valuable monetary resources.

 

This article aims to eradicate that pressing predicament and help you keep a tighter hold on your buck. As though women may come in different shapes and sizes, there is always a dress appropriate for every shape as well as for every size. It is only a matter of finding out what size and shape your body is and selecting the suitable assortment of outfits for yourself. What this article would do is to help you select various apparel for the body type that you have. It also aims to tell you which type of clothes would work and the clothes that would not. Rounded, pear-shaped, hourglass, plump and etc., this article will surely help you find the perfect clothes that match you body and built.

 

For Pear Shaped Ladies

 

A body shaped like a pear has the characteristics of having a wider lower body than your upper body. In other words, you have wider hips than shoulders. Your bottom is also well rounded and your waist, well-defined. Perhaps your best assets would be your shoulders, your entire torso, and your flat stomach. A few notable celebrities who have pear shaped bodies are Eva Mendes, Kim Kardashian, Katherine Heigl and Jennifer Love-Hewitt. Your fashion goals should be to accentuate your waist and arms, give more volume to your shoulders and upper body and minimize or diminish your hips.

 

If you have a body shaped like a pear much like Katherine Heigl, then you would most likely want to minimize your lower half and draw the attention upward. So, the apparel which you should try are A-line skirts to camouflage your wide hips and pants skirts and dresses to balance your hips. Additionally, you can go for boat neck tops and square cowl necklines. You can also wear strapless dresses to show off your arms. Ruffles will complement your body type as well and so do jackets that hit right above the waist. As for your shoes, you would like to invest in footwear that are pointy-toed as this will give your legs the illusion of being long.

 

CARDINAL DON’T:  Do not wear clothing that would bring attention to the hips and thighs such as print skirts and cargo pants.

 

For wedge shaped women

 

A wedge-shaped body, also known as the inverted triangle, is defined by a broad chest and wide shoulders (in large proportions) and narrow waist and hips. Your best asset is most notably your legs. Thus, your fashion ideals should be to emphasize your lower body while softening your shoulders and upper body. Popular actresses with this type of body are Teri Hatcher, Demi Moore, and Renee Zellwegger. Having a wedge-shaped body mean you want attention drawn downward of your body to the narrower parts such as your hips and your waist. To achieve this, you should wear bright bottoms, full skirts, wide leg pants. Do wear tops that call attention to your waistline. Your body will also look absolutely fabulous with high-waisted styles and clothes that create the illusion of a waist.

 

CARDINAL DON’T: Do not wear boat neckline and spaghetti strap tops.

 

For females with rectangular shapes

 

Females with rectangular body shapes have waists, hips and shoulder widths that are similar. They are usually on the slimmer side and have an athletic look. Their notable assets are their arms and legs. They also do not have to downplay any body features. They do, however, need to create curves and show off their slender arms and legs. Actresses with this body type are Natalie Portman, Hilary Swank, Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz.

 

Should you possess this type of body, you should invest in scoop necks and sweetheart tops in order to create curves. Additionally, wearing long jackets would give you a leaner look. Tops with collars and ruffles will add volume to your chest as well. Wearing a bra that will make you make the most of what you have is also a plus. Layering clothes will help you create dimensions. Hence, experiment with fun and colorful bottoms. Try to wear dresses with cinches on the sides.

 

CARDINAL DON’T: Do not wear something that overwhelms you.

 

For womenfolk with an hourglass frame

 

Women with this body shape boast sexy and alluring curves. Their shoulders and hips are similar in proportion and are accentuated by a tiny waist. Fashion goals for this type of body type should be to show off curves without exaggerating it too much. People in popular culture who have this body type are Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Salma Hayek and Beyonce.

 

If you have an hourglass body shape, wearing a good bra to showcase your bust is a good start. Wearing fitted dresses is also a good idea. Wearing a belt will help you draw attention to your hourglass shape. Moreover, wrap dresses, high-waisted skirts to show off hips, thin lightweight fabrics and skinny jeans and straight leg jeans work best for this body type.

 

CARDINAL DON’T: Do not hide your curves underneath baggy clothing. Show them off!

 

In essence, it does not really matter whether you have an hourglass body shape or a pear one, what matters is finding the perfect clothes that would complement your body type. You may invest in thousands of pesos in clothes that are in style and would still look frumpy in comparison to how you saw it worn by the model.

 

The key here is to accentuate your best features and downplay the rest. After all, when we are dressing up, don’t we all love to showcase our assets? So if you do, start finding the best clothes just for you!

 

Fall Season Is Out: Why Fall Is The Best Time To Switch On A New Look

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You may be wondering why you should care about how you look every time the seasons change. Well perhaps because there is a need to do so since your body cannot adapt to the weather changes you will be experiencing when the time comes. On this light, fall season has just arrived and wearing appropriate clothes is an excellent idea, aside from the fact that you can make it as an excuse to wear clothes fashionably. There are a lot of fall fashion clothes that you can choose from wholesale clothing outlets around the corner and it is a tempting feat to start with.

Every season is an opportunity to try something new and different. This often results to, if not, a change of opinion. Nevertheless, there are reasons why fall is the best time to switch on a new look because, why not?

Simple fashion tips:

 

You can experiment on what suits you

If you are the type who experiments a lot with clothes even if it means thrifting or buying wholesale street wear apparels, then it is a good move. You cannot only save yourself from the impulse of buying and shopping new ones; it can also spark the creativity within you. Moreover, by experimenting during the fall season (and also during the other seasons) can create lots of opportunities for you to know more ideas.

There are online sites that will help you experiment properly in aiming that certain fashionable look you wanted, like Pinterest and Tumblr, among others. By this, you can also create a blog wherein you can share your thoughts and DIY projects on fashion. This won’t only help you keep a memorabilia of your fall fashion ideas, but it might be of good use for others who were struggling to find ways on how to modify their daily dress ups.

 

You can choose a color

Fall is a season to mix and match different tones. You may play with the colors that will suit your mood; from your shirt, sweater, and scarf to your jeans and shoes! Choosing the colors should, however, complement with each other. During fall season, earth colors are safe to use, or if you sport a minimalist approach, then you can also do so as long as it turns out all right.

Choosing vibrant colors is also fine, but a suggestion would be using pastel tones so as not to kill the mood and to keep the “fall” vibe on balance.

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Try on different tops

Since you are on experimentation and switching to fall season wardrobe is also a fancy move to do, making the best out of the switch by trying on different tops, and matching them with some other elements such as cardigans or other accessories, will make your outfit more interesting. Safe tops like the normal, hip tees you can choose from wholesale tee shops won’t go wrong. V-neck tops are also appropriate for this kind of season since you can make do anything out of it.

Moreover, jackets, cardigans and the like can help keep the fashionable look for the fall season especially if you match it properly with your clothes.

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Use different scarf designs

Scarfs look best during fall. They are very handy to bring and can be used in lots of ways. During fall season, scarves are often used to cover up especially the neck part, to protect it from cold. Scarfs on the other hand, can be used as fashion elements to complete a ready-to-go look. Using different types of scarves and of different designs, they will add an astonishing touch up to your outfit depending on your style.

Simple outfits like plain shirts can be accentuated by scarfs and makes the get-up interesting to look at. You can wear the scarf in any loop you like, adding a texture and dynamics into your outfit. There are different types of scarves: from skinny silk textures to the bulky hand-knitted ones, etc. You will still look fabulous anyway.

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Sweater weather

Yes it’s sweater weather season, which makes it an excuse for many to feel cozy and cuddle up! Which also happens to be an advantage for people who are really fond of sweaters and are very much excited to wear their favorites sweaters on the appropriate time. Well, fall is one appropriate time to begin with, which is an entry to the winter season, and this season happens to become everyone’s favorite time of the year.

There are a lot of wholesale clothing stores who sell bulk sets of sweaters, that you can choose because of it’s variety. On that note, wearing sweaters can also be a fashion material. Trying on these items would mean making yourself open to possibilities and ideas.

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Wear your favorite boots

Boots are comfortable kicks you can wear during the fall season and it is exciting to learn how you would manage to pull off these gems with your outfit-of-the-day. There are different types of boots that you can try on: stacked type, dressy, the stiletto type, riding boot, and many more that you can choose from.

By keeping your feet warm and cozy from the weather outside with those killer boots you’ve got, you can match it up with your favorite jeans and accessorize it to even out the elements. You are good for your fall season experience!

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Layering is acceptable

Because it’s fall season, it is also an acceptable reason to layer your clothes! By doing so, make it an opportunity to try on new stuff and about the up and trending. Since it’s a habit to do this especially when the fall season comes in (and more during the winter time), dress yourself with fancy garments but make sure not to over do it. You can play with colors as long as they match and they go too showy.

 

Tips for yourself:

 

Be more confident with yourself

Show what you’ve got and be more confident to show it off. Knowing good fashion sense makes a person more confident and dashing because you know that you are doing it right.

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Being able to learn more new fashion trends

With the Internet’s help, there is no excuse for you not to learn more and to try different patterns. Make use of the technology and knowledge that is given to you and make sure that it’s worth it.

 

How about you? Do you have any ideas to share? The comment section is pretty welcome for your thoughts!

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How to Make Simple Fashion More Attractive for Women

How to Make Simple Fashion More Attractive for Women

Every one of us has different styles when it comes to fashion. But mind you that beyond simple outfits, we can achieve more sophisticated vogue. Embracing eye-catching forms for naive suits depends on our own approach. Thus, fashion is everywhere and you can have or practice it in your own without experts.

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Don’t throw away your ideas about fashions because it may lead you into your biggest expectation and desire for yourself. So in order to bring together your trends you can definitely clutch certain items from wholesale urban clothing store, and in any fashion store all over the place.

Now let’s breakdown simple ways to flaunt your charismatic flair turning it a well-   designed clothing. Below are the highlights on how to create elegance within your looks beyond your simplicity:

  1. Simple T-shirt will do!

Even usual short-sleeved casual top can be turned out into a stylish one when you generate your extra-ordinary ideas of designing it. But wait, before you puff your impressions, try to hint possible basis out of it. It could be a style coming from your favorite artist, trendy stuffs nowadays or much better if you create it with you exotic taste for fashion.

 

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Now who says that wearing a stylish shirt is a kind of boring? Perhaps everything that we wear is just about fashion. Let’s just say that in a magical way, your ordinary shirt can be turned out into an extra-ordinary one that is more appealing andinteresting.

 

  1. Show-off Denims a Fashionable one!

Sometimes wearing  typical jeans is quite wearisome. But take a look into somebody wearing it and situate yourself as you are them, would it be more interesting?

If you look at into the brilliant side of fashion, usual trousers can be transformed  into an interesting and modish design. A design where you can also inspire others to encompass your own view for fashions and imparting it to them.

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Jeans or Denims are one of the most powerful piece of clothing that you will ever own.

You can also check out some wholesale Antique Rivet jeans for women, which can stretch you more of an idea, what could be used.

What’s good about wearing stylish jeans is that, it can be paired into any other shirts or blouses that made you cooler and simply gorgeous.

Take into a consideration that we are living in the modern world that it could be good if we start fashion trends in our own and through with that, we can also one of the reasons to influence the trends and styles of the next generation.

Whatever your body figure will be or specifically the shape of your legs, just be confident enough, yourself and inspire others with your looks. In short, show what you have that motivate others to do the same.

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” — Rachel Zoe

Try to imagine yourself wearing the above- mentioned fad from head to foot, what’s lack about your form?perchance I know it’s already in your mind! Yes you’re right!.. it’s the outer coverings for the feet.

  1. With Matching Foot-wear !

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In order to complete your fashion for the day and night, make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes of foot-wears.

Walking shoes should be lightweight and breathable. The protecting should be thickest in the heel and the shoe should be flexible enough to bend in your hands. There are a lot of styles also when it comes to wearing shoes but try to choose the good one that will fit to your attire that will make you realize that you are not just walking into a world of nothing but you are walking into the world of fashions.

Take note that you can also add on different accessories in order for you to look wee- fabulous and attractive in a simple manner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting Up a Fashion Business Without Acquiring Debts (Or Less)

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Creating a fashion business, among others, is a brilliant idea especially if you are passionate about creating a chain of excellent products for your consumers. However, any type of business would mean having enough capital to start up. Sometimes, it happens to become one of the initial hindrances in the process even though you have an idea brewing up in your mind. Say for example, you wanted to invest on having wholesale urban clothing or wholesale street wear business, it would take a lot of research and time for that, not mentioning the funds you need in general. These are just some of the technical factors you have to consider in creating your dream business.

 

What you need?

 

You would need to estimate the amount of money that you need to use in order to know what other things you could do in order to acquire enough funds. You might have some money saved but that might not be enough. This is not something to discourage you but these are important things to keep in mind. So as a suggestion, here are a few things to consider in creating that fashion business:

 

A physical store. Not mentioning the labor that you would need in order to construct your own building. This would also mean having to find the space perfect for your business. It is not an easy fete but you will get by once you know the things that are needs to be focused on.

 

The importance of having a physical store is for your customers to directly keep in touch with you and see your items if they like them or not. Nothing compares to buying clothes if you were able to try on them and check if they are a good match to you. As an entrepreneur, you would keep in mind your customer’s comfort as well.

 

An online alternative. Setting up an online alternative for your physical store is also a good option since most people are now hooked up to online shopping or would initially visit your website for immediate updates. This would also be a good move in order to gain followers.

 

By having a website, this would also be a good use in marketing your business. Meaning, you can attract more customers from your marketing collaterals and may save your company from the budget constraints that you might be facing once you have started the business.

 

Staff. No matter how small or big your business is, you would need manpower to oversee your business and at the same time, attend to your customer’s needs and requests.

 

Hire staffers who are honest and polite enough and have customer service ideals. Perhaps you can ask some friends who can help you with finding the right people to man your store. You don’t have to be at the store all the time that is why it is important to have trustworthy people to handle the business for you whenever you are not around.

 

Customers. They are the reason why you put up a business (aside from the fact that you wanted to venture on the fashion industry, share your knowledge and of course, earn money). Your clients are important in keeping up with your business’s life because without the, who would buy your products?

 

It is also important to satisfy your client’s needs, that is why proper customer service is a must. You also need to have loyal customers who will continue to patronize you, at the same time, help you survive the business despite the competition that you might be experiencing in the industry.

 

Got the gist? Therefore, in order for you to be able to survive the business and start it up with the funds that you have (or the ones you will still be acquiring), the abovementioned things are important. Just as important as how you are going to deal with them and turn them into realizations.

 

By knowing your needs, you would initially know what to do.

 

What to do?

 

Again, to make things work, you should know what you need. And if you have already jot down a list of your needs, you would not want to leave them hanging, right? You have to find ways on how to make things work. In short, doing things you ought to do to answer those needs.

 

Below are some suggested ways for you to be able to gain enough resources and would gain you enough funds or minimize the use of it.

 

Research. By researching, this would mean knowing your niche market. Research for demographics and other stats that would help you find ways on how you could upscale at the same time, save up from what should not be done. Since you are planning to have a fashion business, keep in mind that there are various markets that you will be stumbling upon with.

 

To make this easier for you, find a market that would suit to your specialty, say for example you are targeting professional hippies who wear street wear clothes. This would give you an idea of focusing on wholesale urban clothing, wholesale urban jackets, wholesale jeans, wholesale tees and the like.

 

You should have something unique. This may be quite a tad of difficulty because as we all know, the industry is so tight and the competition is so up to the scale. Yet there are still other variables that you can focus on. You may be selling wholesale street wear yet the items you sell are also one of a kind.

 

Online marketing can help you do this and doing excellent marketing strategies to prove that you have unique items at hand.

 

Ask feedback. Feedback is necessary to know if you are keeping up in the game. If you would need to push more or just to keep it steady. This would also mean that you need to know from people with experience how things should be.

 

Talk to experts. By doing so, it would help you save up much effort and money from doing strategies that can be done alternatively. Ask them things about dealing with money matters and how you could live up with the challenges.

 

Find Investors. Or business partners. If you are confident enough, you can ask some friends to invest in your company and perhaps, you can run the business hand in hand. This would also open up for more opportunities and ideas in expanding the business in the future.

 

Study the industry. Continue to study the trends and the updates involving the industry you are in. Be a game changer. Start to learn things by reading magazine, knowing what your competitors are into and how you could up keep with them. By doing so and by acing the game, it would not only save you from such efforts wasted but also, help you save up the money you should be using for other expenditures.

 

How about you? Do you have any ideas to share? The comment section is welcome for you!

Delighting Your Clients Through Proper Customer Relations

There are instances in your business where demands of clients should be prioritized. You may be dealing with a business in wholesale urban clothing and the like, it is important to keep in mind your clients’ needs. May it be managing their orders, making them as accurate as possible or by simply dealing with them with ease, patience and comfort. Truth be told, in a business, customer needs are the top most priority.

 

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Why do you need to excel with your customer relations?

 

It is important to excel in this field because of the following reasons:

 

  • Clients look for trustworthy retailers/suppliers.

 

Tell me if I’m wrong but if you buy yourself a pair of jeans, you would likely want to be assisted by those who are in the store and perhaps, give you some tidbits of what looks good or not. After all you are the customer. You buy clothes from them because you trust their brand and perhaps their service too.

 

To retailers and suppliers, it is your job to make your clients’ experience satisfying and fulfilling. This would not only mean keeping up with their demands but also letting them know how much you care for them by creating a valuable service and customer relations. Clients trust you because, from the first place, they know you can help them with their dilemmas.

 

  • Clients are keen with easy dealerships and processing.

 

For entrepreneurs, it is important to make ease at transactions with your clients. Dealing with client orders (especially those who are running online stores), it is important that you deal with your clients properly. They are not only paying for the trust that they have for you as a seller but also, they want proper service from you.

 

And as a resource, and perhaps, the solution to their problems, you must keep up with them and guide them every step of the way. From purchasing an item to payment terms; shipping, and of course, to the feedback part. It is important to know this portion because it is what runs your business too. As long as your client feedbacks are okay, for sure the business will also flourish.

 

  • Clients are stakeholders and they have a say with what you are.

 

Whenever a customer buys things from you or asks for your services, it is important to keep in mind that in way or another, they are your stakeholders. Why? It’s because of the client feedback. This means they have a say about how well your services are. With this, it is clear to say that they have an interest in your products and/or services. If they feel you are doing well with your services and that your products are all right, then it would be good points for you and your business because that would mean more customers and deals and collaborations to come.

 

  • Clients are brand influencers.

 

Take for example, when a customer comes into your retail store or visits your shop online, and buys merchandise from you, and they have been satisfied with what they got, eventually they will have the chance to recommend and endorse you and your store to their friends.

 

Much more effect would come if say for example, a known person gets your attention and likes your products too, and by chance would tweet or make a status out of it on their social media accounts. This would create fuss (and traffic to your site), which happens to become a result from the instant advert. This happens because of the impact that influenced a lot of people through social media and the like.

 

By knowing what matters, how should you relate to your customers?

 

This time, ask yourself: how to make that ‘customer relations’ a success? Perhaps there have been various insights that you have researched to enable this goal a notable success. And for the record, the following are the common facts about customers and ways a business must attain to serve the purpose of pursuing that dream that is customer relations.

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  • Anticipate Customer Needs

 

By anticipating your customers’ needs, it would mean being able to keep ahead of them. Research on what they will need according to what is trending and what their usual demands are. Anticipating is a key for a consistent customer satisfaction because without it, you would not know what to sell in the first place, right?

 

Putting up a business (say a fashion business) is not only about making and earning money for your self. It would also mean being able to help alleviate your customers’ simple (and often difficult) problems.

 

  • Be On Their Shoes

 

Always place yourself in their shoes. This goes hand in hand with anticipating what your clients’ needs are. You may ask questions like, “What can help them improve their lives?” or to be specific (if you are a fashion brand), “What new can I offer my customers?” Think about your competitors too, you can’t control them if they will find more options. In fact, your customers have the say which is which, but if you know what to offer and what would benefit them from choosing you instead of your competitors, then that is a good start.

 

  • Take A Good Look To What They’re Buying

 

This would not entirely mean stalking, but make it to a point that you will know what they are interested in. One example of this is when the ‘selfie’ trend boomed. It gave an opportunity for a lot of sellers to take on what their customers want. And so the ‘selfie stick’ emerged. This was a very huge craze as it fits the lifestyle of the many especially that smartphones are hip right now.

 

From the example, it is important to learn what they are into and perhaps, another idea from what they have right now will emerge. Be innovative and always make your collection interesting.

 

Creating a feedback or survey would also help to know what they want to expect from you and what they can buy from you since there is already the notion of trust in your relationship.

 

  • Understand Their Demands

 

By this, it would mean making an effort to get into the core of their needs. Understanding would not only mean keeping up with them, but also accepting their requests, which can be beneficial to everyone.

 

Going beyond your limits is also something your customers would be amazed to know about you. This would make the relationship with your customers more intact because simply, they are happy and satisfied customers.

 

  • Learn With Them

 

A business has its own set of ways to learn and acquire knowledge and techniques. But what makes it more interesting is that when a business is open to new ideas from their customers. Suggestions are often keys to attaining this goal. Learning from and with your customers is somewhat a healthy practice because it shows that you are a transparent and open-minded business.

 

However, in a business, there are criticisms that may arise yet make these as opportunities for you to grasp what they are trying to tell you. Make this an advantage for you to improve and never forget thanking them for letting you know. After that and if you have called to their suggestions, perhaps they will be able to see the improvements and ideas that came from them for the betterment of your business.

Reasons for Buying Wholesale Deréon Products

Hollywood seems to be an elusive dream. Thanks to celebrities who are launching their own clothing lines, getting closer the stars doesn’t seem so elusive at all. In 2004, Beyoncé Knowles, together with her mother Tina Knowles, launched the House of Deréon, a ready-to-wear line that combines “sidewalk and catwalk” and holds the tagline ‘Couture.Kick.Soul.’ ‘Couture’ is for Tina, who is a stylist. ‘Kick’ is for Beyoncé while ‘Soul’ is for Agnéz, Beyoncé’s maternal grandmother.

Why buy wholesale Deréon products

Deréon items are widely available online. However, it is very difficult to discern which ones are original and which are not. For one, you can buy original Deréons from its website. In this case, however, Deréon’s websites are down, so those who want to buy the items may have to do a deep search to find what they are looking for more so if you are looking for wholesale Deréon products.

Good thing there are many wholesalers who stock their warehouses with these Beyoncé-designed products. Whether it’d be tees, bottoms, dresses, jackets, shoes and handbags or even plus sizes, buying them in bulk is always easy on your pocket. For instance, wholesalers are selling Deréon plus size hooded bubble jackets with faux fur for only $58 instead of $110 which is the original price. That’s a whopping 42% discount!

While the items are low-priced, Deréon products are manufactured at high standards. Think of it this way: would Beyoncé and her sister, Solange, carry low-quality, poorly-designed handbags or totes? Not! The head-to-toe products are above the industry quality standards they collectively give ‘urban chic’ a new definition.

Not to mention, wholesale clothes are usually transported from the factory or warehouse to the shipping destination. They won’t look stale or weathered when you get your hands on them. The difference in quality is evident on first glimpse and when you touch the item for the first time. Remember, whatever you are buying, you must not sacrifice the quality in lieu with quantity or worse, price. That’s the #1 rule.

Deréon products are one of the most commonly faked urban clothing brands. You’ll know a pair of shoes is fake when it doesn’t bear the House of Deréon Clothing logo. It is easy to spot the brand’s fleur de lis logo which is often embroidered, embossed or flanked onto the product. House of Deréon also uses the agu logo from time to time. The emphasis is on buying from certified wholesalers who are only selling authentic product and not replicas or knockoffs. Why buy Deréon items with inferior quality at low-cost rates when you can buy the original items at same low prices? It doesn’t make sense.

Take advantage of the low prices because lower prices could mean more items for you. Wholesale Deréon shirts, for instance, are sold at $54 per pack. Each pack contains six t-shirts in different colors. Each shirt actually costs $18. Imagine how much you can save and possibly earn if you buy several pre-packed shirts and resell them at a slightly lower price than its original price. The sales potential of Deréon products is very high with Beyoncé at the helm. Indeed, you’d get more bang for your buck, purchasing various items at the same clothing budget than otherwise.

Just because they are sold wholesale doesn’t mean you cannot access all House of Deréon’s products including the bags, shoes and jewelries. You can choose and purchase from the clothing line’s entire collection or stock and have them shipped directly to your door even from a wholesaler. If the wholesaler has it, you can order it instantly.

Like other urban clothing lines, Deréon has to remain competitive. Even wholesales are kept up-to-date by stocking new arrivals. With House of Deréon, buying an entire wardrobe at really low prices is possible. For example, options for jeans are varied. There are stonewashed, blue, white, black, brown, darker hues in cropped Bermuda, Capri, boot cut and straight leg styles. There are also high tops, heels and boots you can pack your wardrobe with.

Perhaps, the goodness of buying wholesale Deréon is sitting back and letting the order come to you. You can expect the items on your mailbox in a few days. In fact, some wholesalers are implementing same-day shipping policy. Depending on where you live, you can expect your order in 2-3 days. Just make sure that the wholesaler is shipping in your country and that you have all the requirements to make the transaction as smooth as possible.

A word of caution for resellers

While at it, beware of some wholesalers that tag their dresses, handbags and shoes for sale as Deréon when in fact they are just using the brand name to make a sale. Some wholesalers even put their supply ability (i.e. 1,000 pieces per day) that only indicates they are making replicas. Deréons are manufactured outside the US, but these are only available in the US and European market. So, make sure that you are buying from legit wholesalers so you’d know you are buying authentic Deréons.

WHOLESALE URBAN CLOTHING

With summer now being so devouring and heating up, most people are now pushing for more comfortable and easy-to-move-around clothes. Retail clothing stores are now stocking up on wholesale urban clothing like tees, tank tops, shortsto cater to their customers’ need. Items are easy to be on sale since it is a classic demand when summer comes in.

 

Shorts are totally in during this time because they can go easy with anything. Either you go to the beach, do some skateboarding or just hangout with your friends at the neighborhood, shorts are apparent easy-to-wear outfits. Tees can also be worn alongside the comfy shorts that you have. At Seven Wholesale, you can choose a variety of wholesale urban clothing brands that are totally in style and are very much affordable. We only cater to you the best wholesale manufactured brands with excellent quality.

 

Seven Wholesale is one online store based in USA that boasts of a range of wholesale urban clothing for men and women. Stocking some of the most distinguished brands around the global market like wholesale Antique Rivet jeans, wholesale Zoo York apparels and many more.

 

If you are sporting a look that would be something that you can pull off, chances are, you will be able to find these through wholesale items. There are quick finds that you can easily catch when you just go over them. There are various items to see, from jeans to tees, from shorts to shoes.

 

And with the weather that is currently on going right now, it is sure fun that you can find amazing bargains on wholesale products on summer outfits, which are in demand right now. You cannot only find apparels, but also merchandises. There are also different designs to choose from, depending on the personality that you have and the styling approach that you are achieving.

 

Skirts and dresses are showing much attention right now especially to teens that are following certain styles from celebrities. Floral, vintage and boho chic dresses are some of the usual trends emerging and are still on the run. These are commonly in demand so it is an advantage for wholesalers to stock this kind of clothing materials.

 

Jackets are also often on sale in bulk especially for sporty individuals who are into jogging and getting themselves fit.  Different choices of wholesale brands are in store for you to choose from. T-shirts and polo shirts, among other very common and easy to wear outfits, are the best selling apparels. These garbs are the most sought for items ranging from different sizes and artistic designs. And these clothes would never go out of style because it can be worn anytime of the day, with or without accessories. You can either match it with your favorite jeans, or top it off with a blazer to make you look fabulous.

 

Going wholesale can never go wrong especially if you are a buyer who is more of into bulk buying. This makes it easier for businessmen such as retailers who are deemed inclined to marketing such kinds of products.

 

Clothes are very easy to market especially if you are catering to a group that is willing to buy for the sake of fashion. Of course, it would also mean that you’re items are worth buying. And it is a must that you purchase your wholesale urban clothing itemsfrom trusted sources with outstanding quality and from manufacturers who produce excellent products.

 

Knowing that the fashion age that most of us are a part of practically revolves around ‘change’ and strives for goodness makes it a standard for unique quality of products. Ranging from women dresses and clothing patterns that are available from different brands, it is evident that emerging fashion outlets and brands are coming up which signifies novelty.

 

Several emerging styles are now often seen first online, among different fashion blogs, or even online stores. Oftentimes, these products are even stocked predominantly especially for people who are planning to make a retail business.

 

And as the trend in online shopping becomes rampant nowadays, it has become a worldwide movement that not only almost every buyer is opting for but also for sellers who want their products to be marketed. It is a good strategy for businessmen because online marketing has been making a major role in the industry.

 

Numerous websites are now specializing on discounted labeled items, which make it more enticing for buyers because of the price difference it gets compared to the ones sold on retail stores.Although there is also comfort that comes with buying items online, a challenge for online stores is to make their services more genuine and trustworthy so that customers will be coming back.

 

With this at hand, many products can be found in just a few clicks just at the comfort of your homes! And there are a lot of reasons why online shopping is an advantage especially for wholesalers who are looking for cheap and authentic items just like what Seven Wholesale offers you. Go and discover genuine finds and have the best shopping experience!

WHOLESALE TSHIRTS

How creative can your T-shirt get?

 

Loads of apparels have been trending these days, not mentioning the number of new emerging brands that quietly appear from nowhere. And because of the demand for various fashion items, comes wholesaling. Wholesale T-shirts, among a few of the many categories that would fall under wholesale, are the usual items that, by hook or by crook, would sell out.

 

T-shirts are one of the usual and often overrated fashion pieces one may be in a possession of. You may even have a handful of those since you were young, and up to now, you still have those in your closet. Yet, you find them very useful especially on most of your casual routines.

 

As comfy as they may seem, t-shirts are very easy to find. And you can wear them anytime. Whether you go on a summer vacation, a trip to the beach, watching your favorite band on concerts, or just chilling around the neighborhood, t-shirts are one of the trusty outfits you can wear. Not mentioning how it can also set a trend if you happen to be too creative.

 

From its origin, t-shirts are made of light, inexpensive fabric and were easy to clean. During the Spanish-America war, the U.S. Navy began using them as undergarments, which was noted to be the earliest t-shirt dated.

 

It became then a stand-alone, outerwear garment, and a couple of which being worn often by boys while doing chores or playing outside. It then eventually became as a general-purpose casual clothing wear. Versions such as crew neck and V-neck shirts were then available in many designs and fabric types.

 

When it comes to fashion, there is a wide range of choices that you can go with just a t-shirt. It may be customized, hand-painted, dyed or sewn. But you can always go for shopping out well-designed items among wholesale T-shirts stores. With this in mind, you can still personalize a look and make it fashionable. It matters on how creative you can go with just a plain white shirt.

 

As they were known as originally worn as undershirts, these garments are now frequently worn as the only piece of clothing on the top half of the body, other than possibly a brassiere for women, or rarely, a vest.

 

T-shirts also have become a medium for self-expression and advertising, with any imaginable combination of words, art and photographs, which is promptly done up to now.

 

With it making a casual affair of sorts, fashion houses and designers have shifted to maximizing t-shirt production by adding a taste of what the current trend is. There came a time that t-shirts were better-looking if they were ripped or torn, or even cut. Different groups of people have different approaches to t-shirt styling and it happens until now.

 

The emergence of street and urban wear is just an example that there is a community that thrives to uphold a certain kind of fashion statement. Street wears as what is known, stemmed out from the streets that includes a lifestyle of surfing or skateboarding. Urban wear on the other hand, emerged from the culture of hip-hop. Both appear to appeal to the young and the artist that have influenced the audience.

 

As the years gone by, the use of t-shirts as a medium for a fashion statement to flourish is still on up to now. And up to date, different fashion approaches have developed into distinct style combined with individuality.

 

Knowing that this has become a norm also emerged more t-shirt manufacturers. There happened to be a lot of t-shirt brands that eventually began to occur. Businesses have been thriving sporadically as the trend and the demands of the society increased. Wholesale t-shirt brands are now everywhere, making the clothing industry booming.

 

Production has been constant, and different styles have been introduced. Not only catering to men and women but also to different age groups that are normally in need of something to wear. Teens, kids and some other groups are also part of the market, albeit the fashion statement. Wholesale t-shirt businesses are now conquering not only to benefit those trend-setters, but also everyone.

 

Moreover, t-shirts are fashion pieces that both men and women can enjoy; in anyway they want to use it. There are T-shirts that are comfortably worn tight or some people want it to hang loose. It actually depends on one’s fashion preference, whether you are inclined to hipster, rock and roll or hip-hop fashion statements, it does not matter. But it could get cooler if there is something interesting about your t-shirt that anyone would want to stare at it and ask you where you got it.

 

The use of social media and living in the computer age has also helped spread the idea of branding one’s own creativity and style. Emerging styles, trends and themes of different seasons keeps designers, shoppers, bloggers and the rest of the world up on their toes.