New year glamour
Jan 11, 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 the make the most of what we have.
A new look for the new you in the New Year!
The outfit:
An up-scale outfit in a dramatic colour for a posh event that will create the right impression and draw attention to the right areas…seems like a dream, but in this outfit dreams merge into reality!
Tip:
Cowl necklines are flattering to all figures. They are multi-purpose in that they disguise a thick waist, a rounded tummy, a small bust and a big bust (when worn with the right bra)
The length of this outfit is a plus since it also draws attention away from the torso to the legs. (which generally stay unchanged after the festive season)
Fabric requirements:
Soft and fluid fabrics are ideal for this outfit for example chiffon, georgette, linen, silk and satin.
2-2 ½ metres of double width fabric is needed for the dress. (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 the make the most of what we have.
A new look for the new you in the New Year!
The outfit:
An up-scale outfit in a dramatic colour for a posh event that will create the right impression and draw attention to the right areas…seems like a dream, but in this outfit dreams merge into reality!
Tip:
Cowl necklines are flattering to all figures. They are multi-purpose in that they disguise a thick waist, a rounded tummy, a small bust and a big bust (when worn with the right bra)
The length of this outfit is a plus since it also draws attention away from the torso to the legs. (which generally stay unchanged after the festive season)
Fabric requirements:
Soft and fluid fabrics are ideal for this outfit for example chiffon, georgette, linen, silk and satin.
2-2 ½ metres of double width fabric is needed for the dress. (The taller and fuller the figure, the more the fabric required)