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One of the most troublesome aspects of women's clothes shopping that most females encounter is not that there is not enough variety, but that nothing seems to look good on them. The clothes might be too tight in one area and too loose in another or the dress may fit perfectly but it may make you look, for want of a better phrase, frumpy. Although you may not want to stand out from the crowd and be a modern fashionista, you do not want to blend in either and finding the right clothes to help you do this can be particularly frustrating. Fortunately, there is an answer and it is extremely easy to understand. The most important piece of information that a female can possess when shopping for womens clothes is knowing what type of body shape they are. Although the television celebrities Trinny and Susannah explained in October 2007 to the Daily Mail newspaper that they believed there were 12 individual body shapes, it is widely accepted that there are simply four primary shapes and understanding which one you are can make shopping for womens clothes a whole lot easier. 1. Banana. According to a study of 6,000 women by the North Carolina State University in 2005, this is by far the most common body shape, with 46 percent of those studied having a banana body shape. A woman who has a banana body shape will not have any major accentuations, with the majority of their weight being on their stomach, bum and chest. 2. Pear. Big on the bottom and small on top, this is another common body size, with a fifth of those women studied by North Carolina State University having a pear body shape. Wide hips and large legs feature in a pear body shape, which can cause some problems when looking for trousers. The upper body, however, most women would die for, as they feature a comfortably sized bust and toned arms. 3. Apple. The main features of a woman with an apple body shape are the opposite of a pear body shape as they are generally big on top and slim on bottom. The majority of the weight a woman with an apple body shape gains is noticeable on their face, chest and stomach, whilst their legs tend to stay relatively slim. 4. Hourglass. The fourth body shape (which is actually the least popular, according to the North Carolina State University, contrary to popular belief) is the one that many women aspire to have and features a big bust, slim waist, large hips and surrounding area and slim legs (although the thighs can be large, on occasion). This information may seem useless when first looking at it, as although you may believe that, for example, you are an apple shape, you are unsure about what clothes suit you. The solution is simple and you should look for women's clothes that detract from what would be considered your weaker points (your stomach, in the case of an apple shape) and that accentuate your positive points (your bust and ankles, for an apple body shape). True Religion Womens Johnny Natural Super T Omaha
When we leave home and venture out into the wide world, many challenges await us. We learn all about the joys and tribulations of washing machines and cooking for ourselves, for example, and we definitely learn about grocery budgets, rent and the need for balance. If you've had a mother or father who graciously ironed your clothes for you, however, one of the most difficult things to come to terms with is that you now have to do it for yourself. At first it looks easy--how tough can it be to rub a piece of hot metal over a shirt?--but then you discover that in fact it's an art form that appears to have skipped a generation, and you're all out at sea trying to figure out how to get yourself to work without looking like you slept in your work clothes. Despair no longer, friends, because this article will give you all the advice you need to have your office attire looking crisp, clean and wrinkle-free!Getting StartedFirstly, it's important to fill your iron with distilled water rather than water straight out of the tap. The reason for this is that tap water contains minerals that can be harsh and cause build-up and rust on your iron, which could in turn damage your garments. Another thing to remember is to wait until your iron is hot enough before you start. Many modern irons will have a light that indicates when it is hot enough so be patient--otherwise you'll end up having to iron clothes twice, anyway! It's crucial to look at the ironing instructions on the tag of your clothing to make sure you don't end up with a disaster zone front and centre of your new shirt! Also, check what fabric your garment is made of and set the temperature on the iron accordingly- most models will have different settings for different types of fabric.IroningMake sure the ironing board is set at the correct height so that you're comfortable and able to properly maneuver. Don't try and iron both sides of the material at once--where possible, stretch the piece of clothing over the ironing board so that you're only ironing the one layer of fabric. The reason for this is that if you try to iron more than one layer the bottom layer can often become wrinkled without you realising. Keep the iron moving at an even pace, and never leave the iron face-down without keeping it moving, as this will burn your clothes. For particularly difficult wrinkles and creases, use the steam function (usually a button on the top of the iron) which will give you the extra power needed.Cleaning and MaintenanceTaking care of your iron won't just ensure that it lasts a long time, it will also protect your clothing from being damaged or ruined as a result of a faulty or dirty iron. A good idea for cleaning your iron is to fill the water reservoir to halfway with white vinegar. Run the iron and iron an old towel until the vinegar has run out, and you'll find that the acidity of the vinegar has cleared out the vents in your iron. Once you're finished run another load of water through in order to get rid of the vinegar smell before you iron your other clothes.Funnily enough, we fastidiously read the 'how-to' instructions on everything from our refrigerators to our electric toothbrushes, but when it comes to ironing, a lot of us just wing it, remaining frustrated for years until we hit our stride. Developing a technique that works is easy when you have the basic information, so get going now and enjoy wrinkle-free clothes forever! True Religion Womens Billy Reclaimed W Crystal Hardware Rough River