Incorporating Wide leg pants into your arsenal

It’s time to try out the wide leg pants if you haven’t. Boot-cut jeans and bell bottoms have been having their way for months now. Wide leg pants are following closely. Skinny pants have held the court for a long time. It’s time for a fresh touch.

Here are a few tips on how to pull them off nicely:

Wide leg/flare pants can be leg lengthening especially for petite ladies when they fit well at the top. You might as well add a pair of heels.

High waisted ones are also lengthening and may help cover up muffin top and hold your tummy in, as well as create an illusion of an hourglass figure.

Pair with a crop top or slim fitted top/shirt to create a nice silhouette.

Wide legged pants that flare out from under the hips downwards are great for pear shaped ladies as they help balance out their shape- Pear shaped ladies have a smaller upper torso compared to their lower body. Ensure there are no side pockets as they would add extra bulk.

Wide legged pants that are wide all over are good for tall women. Short or fuller women would have to be careful with this style, so they don’t appear bigger.

To make you appear even taller, buy them in vertical stripes.

You may also pair them with loose tops but cinch in your waist with a belt for a good definition.

Do you know you body shape?

It’s important that you do.

Do you have short legs, long legs, muffin tops, large bust, wide waist, small hips, flabby arms, well defined waist, short upper body……?

Knowing your body type will help you choose your pieces wisely and style them to suit your body.

Have a great week guys!

Muaah!!

Thanks for stopping by….

YS: Ogunrinde Olayemi

CREDIT: Tounaj, Stella Jadore, Priscilla, CasseyBassey, Instafashion.....

TRENDS: The Double Breasted Man- Statement!

…An Elegant and Charismatic alternative to the Single breasted suit.

The double breasted suit/Jacket is a unique statement, not known to many but should be recognized by all.

I was going through my picture archives and I noticed a lot of young guys are beginning to embrace this relatively retro style and bringing on modern twists to it. I am a fan!

A classic double breasted suit is usually a 6 on 2 button design (6 total buttons with 2 working buttons).

There is also the 6 on 1 style (6 total buttons with only the last button being active).

Asides these, other modifications exist.

There is the 4 on 1 design (one functioning button out of four).

There is the 4 on 2 design (two functioning buttons out of four).

There is the 5 on 1 design (one functioning button out of five).

You can have as many as 8 buttons.

A peak lapel is usually found on double breasted suits or jackets.

Wearing this suit in a classic cut and fabric is statement enough, hence, the need to keep it simple. You would probably have to go minimal with your accessories when dealing with a double breasted suit or jacket. It’s not the time to wear your tie bar, lapel pin, pocket square, tie all at once… save one! If you must, choose your colors wisely.

Tailoring is key. It just has to fit you right.

Make it modern with color and prints.

I think this style works well with slim guys because it adds a little bit of bulk and dimension to the torso. 

I also love it on guys with broad chest, especially when the cut cinches the waist and slightly flares out.

Looking for a way to add a little different to your wardrobe?  Get one in a neutral color for starters.

You can totally rock it to work. I suggest you make it your ‘I want to look different today’ option, not your everyday option.

More pictures to inspire you….

So who’s ready to join the Double breasted wagon? Yeah, I see you right there…and you over there!                       

As a lady, can you rock? Sure!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Thanks for stopping by.

YS: Ogunrinde Olayemi

CREDIT: Adebayo, SirUti, Loluesq, Black Lapel, Articles of Style, The Trend Spotter, Real Men, Real Style, Parisian gentleman.

NATTY NAILS- nails that inspire!

Nail art…anyone?

Well, I've got both hands flying in the air.

Quoting Prabal Gurung,

“Nails are like the period at the end of a sentence.”

I totally agree…do you?

While I must confess that I do not get my nails fixed all the time, they are either polished or simply in great condition (neat!). Often times, I just wanna do something different with my nails…not the plain ‘usuals’. That’s where nail art comes in. Beautifully polished or fixed nails are just a simple way to add extra fun detail to your ensemble.

Do you love nail art or do you want to try something different? Then let these pictures guide you.

Which is your fave?