Understated coolness
Jan 18, 2008
THE festive season is over and its effects are beginning to be evident on the weighing scale. We all want to start the New Year with a bang, on a high note, looking our best at all those parties and inevitable get-togethers.
By Suubi Njuki
THE festive season is over and its effects are beginning to be evident on the weighing scale. We all want to start the New Year with a bang, on a high note, looking our best at all those parties and inevitable get-togethers.
Well, while we shed the unwanted kilos, here are a few homemade looks that disguise what we want to hide and make the most of what we have.
A new look for the new you in the New Year!
The outfit:
A cool and collected elegant look to sail you through those impromptu New Year festivities. The blouse is free without being sloppy and the narrow leg trousers create the impression of a slim and svelte figure.
Tip:
The trapeze cut of this blouse whispers comfortable elegance and its V neck cut will flatter any woman by creating the impression of a long and graceful neck.
Fabric requirements:
Fabrics that are ideal for the blouse are chiffon, georgette, silk, satin, jersey and any other fluid fabrics.
2-2 ½ metres of double width fabric is needed for the blouse if it is not cut on the bias grain.
2-2½metres of a solid double width fabric is needed for the trouser (The taller and fuller the figure, the more the fabric required)
THE festive season is over and its effects are beginning to be evident on the weighing scale. We all want to start the New Year with a bang, on a high note, looking our best at all those parties and inevitable get-togethers.
Well, while we shed the unwanted kilos, here are a few homemade looks that disguise what we want to hide and make the most of what we have.
A new look for the new you in the New Year!
The outfit:
A cool and collected elegant look to sail you through those impromptu New Year festivities. The blouse is free without being sloppy and the narrow leg trousers create the impression of a slim and svelte figure.
Tip:
The trapeze cut of this blouse whispers comfortable elegance and its V neck cut will flatter any woman by creating the impression of a long and graceful neck.
Fabric requirements:
Fabrics that are ideal for the blouse are chiffon, georgette, silk, satin, jersey and any other fluid fabrics.
2-2 ½ metres of double width fabric is needed for the blouse if it is not cut on the bias grain.
2-2½metres of a solid double width fabric is needed for the trouser (The taller and fuller the figure, the more the fabric required)