Women’s Clothes World

It’s now time to start thinking about adding simple summer dresses to your wardrobe!

They can be the perfect answer to a lot of your summer needs catering for the days, evenings out, parties, weddings …

Casual summer dresses allow you to look effortlessly stylish whilst you soak up the sun rays or are popping out to do some shopping. Many people like to wear white in summer but go with what you suit and the colours you like! Flat shoes like flip flops or sandals keep the style looking light and casual.

You can even take the casual look into evening by adding glam accessories and changing your footwear to sparkly flats or heels.

The strappy summer dress styles can act as a kaftan to cover up your swimwear. Maxi dresses are still big this year and the floaty styles are excellent for a breezy trendy look.

Do you need a dress for a summer wedding? Summer dresses can even look formal. Remember you don’t want to sit through the ceremony and reception looking like you’ve been working out so make sure you choose light materials.

Light weight fabric dresses are the best material to go for, stretch jersey styles make you warmer and can make a woman with the tiniest frame look unflattering and bigger than she is.

Dresses are very versatile, feminine and easy to wear. They save having to find something for the top and bottom half which can sometimes be a nightmare to try and mix and match.

We interrupt your regularly scheduled reading to bring you this important message. People from all over the UK have been reporting the sighting of… well it’s almost too impossible to believe. To protect my credibility, in case this is another scam like the whole Robbie Williams rejoining Take That story I ran with last year, I’m going to leave it up to the eyewitnesses to try to explain.

David from London - “I was on the field running laps for my morning warm-up and was just about to “Bend It” when this strange object appeared in the sky. It had been so long since I had seen it that I didn’t even recognise it at first.”

Van from Belfast - “I was walking out to my car to head to the studio when all of a sudden the sky lit up in front of me. It was so bright I had to squint. And the feeling… it was almost like a Warm Love washed over me.”

Sean from Edinburgh - “I heard a couple of the fellas talking about it down the pub but I thought they were just trying to wind me up. But sure enough the next morning when I went to go home there it was, staring me straight in the face. You didn’t have to be a 007 to realise what it was.”

Charlotte from Cardiff - “As soon as I woke up and looked out my window I knew for sure that I would be taking my two children Ruby and Dexter to the park that day. I mean you have to take advantage of the sun whenever you see it.”

That’s right, you read it here first. People all over the UK are reporting sightings of the SUN! And you know what that’s going to spark… sightings of beautiful summer dresses!

As previously reported, if you’re looking for this season’s hottest fashion trends including gorgeous summer dresses, oversized tops and multi-coloured leggings head to ChiaraFashion.co.uk! They are constantly searching the UK and the world for that matter to find the looks that every fashionista needs and desires. They are so ahead of the times that they know what you want to wear before you do!

Also for a limited time, they are offering free delivery in the UK on all orders over £50!

Show off your fashion sense this year with a summer dress from ChiaraFashion.co.uk – because girls love dresses.

Stocking up on cheap summer dresses does not necessarily mean looking cheap yourself. There are many great summer dress trends that are best enhanced with a couple of smart accessories. These trends will make any dress go from cute to chic. And the best part of this is that it will not hurt your wallet at all!

When summer rolls in the first thing on a girl’s mind is to stock up on her summer wardrobe. But instead of busting the bank and buying more than twenty pieces for this season, all you really need are a couple of cheap summer dresses and some really good accessories to mix and match. This entire project might not even go higher than a hundred dollars – and that’s for an entire wardrobe alone! Being a cheap girl is also being a smart girl – and one who is smart in terms of summer dress trends.

This fashion season, you can never go wrong by buying cheap summer dresses in basic cuts and colors which can be turned into several styles with the right summer dress trends. Hot off the charts and knee-length a-line dresses which are comfy and **** at the same time – as well as lingerie-type of dresses that lets you soak up the sun in the right places to get that perfect tan. For these dresses, you need to come up with a collection of necklaces, arm candy, belts, and even hair accessories.

Your best bet is to at first hit the flea market to look for vintage and cheap finds for your cheap summer dresses. If you spend some time looking for treasures in a patient manner, you are bound to find some great trinkets to go with your summer dress trend goal of looking glam. A brooch here, a sparkly bauble there – everything is cheap so don’t hesitate to stock up. Just be sure that you have an equal amount of baubles that will accessorize you during the day time (colorful and fun stuff) and the night time (think pearls and vintage costume jewelry type.

More accessory shopping will bring you to the beach side markets where your goal is to buy a few long strands of beads and shells. These strands should be long for them to go with your cheap summer dresses. Summer dress trends will show you that you can turn a strand into a multilayered necklace one day, and a nifty belt the next night! All you have to do is wrap it loosely around your neck as a necklace and then wrap it around your torso when you want it to function as a belt.

Of course, cheap summer dresses will also benefit from clunky wooden bangles that are all the range. Since summer dress trends usually come with a fun and free-spirited flavor, you can stock up on these dirt cheap wooden bangles found anywhere and everywhere. Take the fashion flair one notch higher by painting or decorating them yourself. Not only will you look fun and fashionable, but you will also have a grand old time jazzing up your own self!

It is said that a woman has three significant moments in her life: The day she was born, the day she gives birth, and her wedding day. With the first and second moments, sense of fashion and style is irrelevant. But with the third, looking and feeling your best is crucial! Unfortunately for most brides-to-be, the days leading up to the wedding can turn out to be some of the most stressful, and the end-result is far from perfect. However, it need not be so.

The most important aspect of the wedding is the bridal wear – the gown for the bride, dresses for the bridesmaid and mothers of the bride and groom, and the suits for the groom and bestmen. The number of fashion options available for wedding and bridal couture is endless, and the task of choosing the right styles can be daunting.

While off-the-shelf wedding dresses are often easy to find and purchase, the fit is rarely perfect. Therefore, the best advice for a bride-to-be is to have a dress tailor-made. Standard wedding dress materials include silk, chiffons, georgettes and laces (for accessories).

To look good is to feel good, and so the right match of material and style is important. d’Italia, a designer fabric store in Malvern, strongly recommends a visit to some top-end bridal boutiques to try on different styles before visiting the fabric store, for the following reasons:

•    to be sure that the style you had in mind does in fact suit your body shape

•    in case you might see some other styles you had not considered, which you should try on in case you end up liking them better

•    to compare the feel of different types of fabrics, such as soft, flowing crepe satins or stiffer, firmer dupion or duchess satins

•    to literally move - and we mean MOVE!- around in the styles to be sure you will be comfortable sitting, dancing, getting in and out of cars, etc…this is most important

•    to experience what it is like to wear different lengths of trains, as you may decide afterwards that you would prefer not to have one at all

•    to see what different shades of traditional bridal colours actually look like on your skin - such as white, silk white, ivory, champagne, oyster, etc.

d’Italia has in store the finest in bridal couture quality. It also has optional referral services to some of Australia’s best wedding couture seamstresses. Additionally, recommendations of best fit and styles are available in-store. For those stressed-out brides-to-be, visiting such a store is the best option available to obtain the perfect wedding dress.

d’Italia’s cloth comes directly from the same European manufacturers who supply to haute couture labels like Gucci, Armani and Escada. The available fabrics in-store are also perfect for the tailored creations for bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride dresses. Referrals to seamstresses who specialise in evening wear and dinner gowns are also an available option.

Women all over the world spend thousands of dollars every year on diets, weight-loss plans, and exercise programs. Up to 70% of the women in the world are not satisfied with their bodies, and the majority are desperate to shed kilos and look slimmer.

So why do millions of women want a body that less than 1% of the population can attain (and not without their fair share of starvation and exercise torture)? The answer is simple. Because that small minority of women who seem to have the “perfect figure” are models. Women who flaunt their bodies, wear the latest designer clothing, and show off millions of dollars worth of products as their career. Models simply look good because it is their job to do so. They are paid to be human clothes hangers.

For us ordinary women going about our daily grind in offices, homes and shops, looking good and feeling great should not be hard things to achieve. If models look good because of the clothes that they wear, then perhaps we should stop obsessing about that extra gram of fat, and start looking at how we can dress well, look good, and feel great.

Good clothing is made of fabric that is natural and comfortable against the skin. Good clothing consists of designs and styles that complement your body shape and your skin tone. Good clothing often needs to be tailored and not bought off the shelf.

The latest designs in the haute couture world can be copied and custom-made to suit your own looks and body shape. It is not necessary to spend thousands of dollars to purchase a piece of clothing that a model wore, just for the sake of trying to look like her. It is important for a woman to recognise the positive points of her own body, and tailor-make clothing that complements that.

d’Italia, a designer fabric store in Melbourne, recommends that women find designs that interest them, and then ask for advice on the best types of fabric that could utilise the style and complement her own body. d’Italia has in store a range of all-natural Italian silk and French lace that has been used by some of Australia’s best dressmakers, to create unique designs for women of all ages, sizes and shapes. The shop also offers an optional referral service to seamstresses.

Call d’Italia for an appointment today to discuss how you can tailor-make a dress, suit or gown that best complements your body. d’Italia is located at 61, Glenferrie Road, Malvern (Melbourne, Australia). For appointments, call 03-9509 4633.

We spend the whole year looking forward to the summer, and when it does come, we find ourselves with nothing suitable to wear. Then we rush to the shops, buy the first thing we see, and then the weather changes! So we are out and about, with plans and invitations, and nothing suitable to wear yet again.

Well, in this article, we aim to help you avoid such situations. Firstly, plan ahead. Don’t buy things that don’t look like you or that look neither versatile nor likely to go with later fashion seasons. Secondly, TRY TO REMAIN CALM. Not every sale you pass it offering you things that you will look better in than you do in your current outfits, especially once the colour fades a bit or it starts to catch lint.

Instead, focus on the material a dress is made out of – will it still be as good when the temperature changes? - and the quality of the finishing – are there bits of thread hanging off it? and does the sewing look like it was done by a blind robot?

Try to wear matching colours, colours that also match the season, in cuts that suit the occasion, and materials that will keep you at the optimum temperature. Get a cardigan you can wrap around yourself, on top of your cotton dress, in case you are still at a party when night falls. This way when you get cold, you already have a change of clothes on you. Everyone is into layering. Shrugs, cardigans and wraps keep you warm in case the barmy british summer turns against you. These are key to outfit building and making your summer dress more versatile so you can wear it to different occasions and really get value for money out of it

Keep in mind that dark colours are for the winter months, because they absorb all the sunlight, so choose a bright and colourful outfit, or a colourful cardigan to go with a black or dark coloured cotton dress.

If you travel, consider choosing a crinkle finish Cotton Dress so that you won’t need to panic if you need something to wear when you have only just arrived and opened your suitcase. They are amazingly adaptable and offer a quick change of clothes.

Cotton is great for a hot day, so as soon as the weather forecasts get optimistic for warm weather, get your cotton dresses ready and choose a cut level that suits where you are going to be. If you are going to anything that permits a casual look, think cotton for a good fit that doesn’t remind you that you are wearing it and allows you to enjoy the day without worrying about your clothes.

Linen offers a shinier and often classier impression – this is what to wear if you want to make a bit of a splash – if you want to look and feel like someone special or someone who wants to make a special occasion out of an evening.

If you are going to be at a garden party, picnic or other on-the-lawn event, make sure you wear a sleeveless top that shows off your shoulders. Keep sunscreen and something that keeps you warm and dry handy in case it gets cloudy, windy or rainy. Remember that wearing a dress in a vibrant colour makes you look bright and cheerful, which makes others respond to you in a bright and cheerful way, which can’t be bad.

Before you set out to start shopping for evening dresses, you should first know what color, length, style of dress you want. What is more important is that we determine if the dress that you want to buy is appropriate for the occasion and formality of the event of the evening.

The most popular choice is the little black dress which is a must have for every wardrobe. It can be worn for every event, occasion and season, dressed down or formal.

If you are looking for a cotton, light and airy, summer dress to make you look hot but not overdoing it at outdoor parties like a holiday vacation or an upcoming barbeque party, then you can go for a halter neck style or a maxi dress.

If you have a prom/ball or formal dinner to go to, and you have decided that you want an elegant and classy dress but is very unique also, then you have a long list of choices for you such as strapless, backless, long to knee length, corset, etc. And the trendy look of defined waistlines and displayed shoulders is very girly and flattering to almost all body shapes.

If you want something less formal, then you can just go with what dress is considered at the latest trend, which is forever changing all throughout the season.

As you have noticed, you have a lot of options available to you. Go check out what the red carpet celebrities are wearing to find an inspiration.

How To Make a Dress

Dressmaking is not an easy task. Creating a fashionable piece of clothing requires skill, fashion intuition and a genuine desire for quality, style and uniqueness. d’Italia Exclusive Designer Fabric has been providing the dressmaking and fashion industry with high quality, genuine pure silk fabric for years. The store has a dressmaker referral system which is an optional add-on to any fabric purchased in the store. d’Italia’s affiliates in Australia’s dressmaking industry is of the highest calibre, and most of them specialise in the type of dresses and gowns made.

Here are some tips:

Q: Are your optional dressmakers/seamstresses/tailors/couturiers good and are they expensive?

A: All members of our team of experts available on a referral basis are of an excellent standard, and we are extremely confident in their quality of work and expertise. Not only to we scrutinise them for fundamentals such as the quality of their work, we also expect them to be able to design and to communicate well with customers, in a professional manner. We monitor our customers’ feedback on their work and professionalism regularly, as approximately 95% of our regular customers employ their services on an ongoing basis. Remember, many of our regular customers come to us to have most of their wardrobe made to fit, as they have trouble finding suitable clothing off-the-rack. This involves a significant outlay on the cost of our quality fabric. These customers rely on our referrals, and as such our reputation is on the line in a indirect sense. This is why we must have ultimate confidence in the expertise of our referral team! Considering their work is of the highest standard, their prices are surprisingly reasonable and very much affordable. Due to an exclusive arrangement whereby d’Italia refers all customers them, these ladies deliberately work from their own professional studios (so there are no overheads here at d’Italia), so their fees are maintained at a very much lower rate than other quality seamstresses in Melbourne who are either on a salary or operating from a shop front.

Fees charged include the initial consultation, pattern-making, calico mock-ups (where necessary), at least 2 to 3 fittings, and the final finishing.

Q: Do customers need to know exactly what style they want before meeting with a dressmaker, and do they need to provide a pattern?

A: Not at all – our dressmakers’ experience makes them an excellent source for suggestions. Customers only need have a basic idea of what they are after, as the dressmakers’ studios have many fashion books and pictures to help with ideas, plus they all store images of past creations on their computers. It is usual for them to sketch designs until you both come to a mutual understanding of exactly what will be created. Our dressmakers make their own patterns, regardless of whether they are making something from a sketch, from a photo or copying an existing garment - so it is completely unnecessary to take patterns to them.

What we stress to customers is that a design is often best left to develop. It is easy for us to calculate know how much fabric is required for a basic design, which will qualify you for a referral to a dressmaker. After the making of the garment has commenced, there are many stages where the design can be tweeked along the way - so you will end up with a completely unique and individual design, custom-made for you! Although this requires a fair amount of faith in the dressmaker’s talents, it is often the most creative way to make something amazing. After having “settled in” with a seamstress by having had a number of garments made by her in the past, many regular customers eventually trust their dressmaker to help them create styles individually for them. A personal relationship develops between customer and dressmaker - one based on trust and understanding

Simple Fashion Tips for Summer

With the hot, sizzling season of summer starting to show its rays in Australia, fashion trends and styles are changing. Party invitations are out, and festivities will soon be in full-force. Of course, with any festive occasion comes the need for more clothing! Pretty summer dresses and evening gowns, beach frocks and lighter blouses are the necessary wardrobe additions. But the key is not to blend into mediocrity by buying another off-the-shelf piece of clothing.

Here are some simple fashion tips to look fantastic, feel great, and stand out in style:

1)    Looking fantastic.

The latest seasonal designer fabric from Europe has arrived at d’Italia Exclusive Designer Fabric store in Melbourne. This pretty shop, which imports all its material direct from European fashion couture houses, is certainly prepared for the latest fashion trends. Bright floral patterns and summer colours are in fashion, with an extensive range of pure silk options for all types of dresses and gowns.

2)    Feeling great

Having a dress or gown tailor-made is not for the mediocre. It has been often said that to look good is to feel good. But beyond that, having the right materials on your body definitely will go a long way with individual comfort and ease of movement. Having a pure material as the base of a tailor-made dress or gown is vital for the extra comfort when wearing. Especially when highly intricate gowns are made, the highest quality material can make a huge difference.

3)    Standing out in style

Be unique. It’s as simple as that! Tailor-made dresses mean that you can take your favourite designs and tweak them to your own style, body shape, and preference. Dressmakers are usually more than happy to work with you to ensure a dress that is made to enhance the body and to accentuate the figure. Beyond that, choosing a quality, fashionable type of material with stylish patterns will ensure you stand out at any party or summer gathering!

d’Italia’s cloth comes directly from the same European manufacturers who supply to haute couture labels like Gucci, Armani and Escada. The available fabrics in-store are also perfect for bridal gowns and bridesmadids dresses. Referrals to seamstresses who specialise in evening wear and dinner gowns are also an available option.

Ujena Swimwear has the perfect look for any summer destination. Ujena’s exclusive swim wear, bikini, and clothing line features **** swimsuits both comfortable and high quality that are only available from Ujena. From bikinis to one-piece swimsuits, tops and shorts to thongs and g-strings all Ujena apparel exhibits fashion, style and comfortable fabric. Stylish and sophisticated, **** and adventurous, there’s a different look for every occasion.

Ujena Bathing Suits and Swimwear

Ujena’s designs and fabrics are high quality and made in California, USA. Ujena’s sleek, cutting edge swimwear is available in hundreds of popular styles: bikinis, Brazilian, thongs, tongas, g-strings, triangle, halter and one piece. The Pink Chocolate Bikini is a silky tie bikini that sits low at the hips and is adjustable everywhere for maximum comfort. For a more bold statement, the Wildcat or Retro Floral Bikini will draw many glances. Soft cotton Sunset Stripes fabric. Splash into summer with the Rainbow Sherbet Bikini. This little bikini with halter top will highlight your bust while the lower cut full coverage bottom slims your waist and trims your rear. Order any size top and bottom. Ujena has hundreds of options for the stylish and adventurous, including exotic prints, sheer pieces, sporty and lingerie.

Ujena Dresses

Add a little brilliance to any summer wardrobe with Ujena’s line of all-occasion dresses. From classic sundresses to sophisticated formal; all dresses are designed in the bold yet comfortable Ujena style. The Foxy Floral Dress is comfort/casual, ideal for a day of shopping or dinner by the beach. Need something more formal? The Martini Dress is a sophisticated, low-cut piece that looks “form fitting” but designed for maximum control and comfort. It’s the ideal dinner dress for a romantic night on the town. Get “dressed” with Ujena’s popular collection; a smart combination of function and design.

Ujena Intimates

Beach wear the Ujena way. These sleek, sheer accessories are great for beach cover-ups or intimate eveningwear. The airy, white Grecian Goddess is an ethereal “beach dress” that also works well as a nightshirt. The **** Little Dress is both simple and sexy; a sheer, black number that works well as a cover-up or exotic lingerie. For intimate statements that linger; Ujena intimates.

Ujena Activewear

Actively seeking fun? Ujena’s practical, but no less adventurous, line of sporty accessories come ready for action. Whether jogging by the beach, playing volleyball or mastering yoga, these comfortable, flexible pieces offer unparalleled support. The Ribbed Workout Set is a versatile halter top and mini short combo ideal for any outdoor workout. Ujena activewear is a combination of both sets and individual pieces.

Ujena Casual Wear

A colorful, **** line of accessories, Ujena’s casual collection is a mix of sporty, evening and party wear. The Black Low Rider Pant is a bold stretch Poly/Lycra pant that sits low on the waist and is boot cut. Its versatile design and unique fit make it the perfect accessory for party or loungewear. The Slick Racer Halter is a sleek halter/jumpsuit made of rubberized fabric. Eye-catching appeal and a soft fit make it a smart choice for summer outings. Ujena’s casual collection features these and dozens of other eclectic styles and pieces.