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Check Measurements for Women & Girls

To ensure the best fit for women and girls, you’ll need to measure the bust, waist, and hips.

Bust: With your arms at your side, place the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms. Make sure that the tape measure remains parallel to the floor.

Waist: While standing, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline. Keep the tape comfortably loose.

Hips: While standing with your feet together, wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your body between your waist and your knees. This is approximately 8 inches below your waist. Make sure that the tape measure remains parallel to the floor.

Inseam: Measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the leg.

July 8th, 2008 Posted by ChicHERE | Styling Tips | no comments

Check Measurements for Men & Boys

To ensure the best fit for men and boys, you’ll need to measure the neck, arm/sleeve, chest, waist, and inseam.

Neck: Measure the circumference of your neck just above the base and around your Adam’s apple. Place two fingers between your neck and the tape measure.

Arm/Sleeve: With your arm bent slightly, put your hand on your hip. Start the tape measure at the center of the back of your neck. Run the tape measure across the top of your shoulder, down to the elbow, and then to your wrist.

Chest: Standing with your arms at your side, place the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under your arms. Ensure that the tape measure remains parallel to the ground. Place two fingers between the tape measure and your body.

Waist: While standing, wrap the tape measure around your natural waistline. Keep the tape comfortably loose.

Inseam: Lay out flat a pair of pants that fit you well. Using a measuring tape, measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the pant along the seam.

July 7th, 2008 Posted by ChicHERE | Styling Tips | no comments

Spot the Designer: Tips and Tricks

It is important to be sure you are educated about mens fashions and designer clothes if you are going to spend the money on them. This will help you make sure you are getting the real deal when you make your purchase and ensure that you get everything that you are expecting. When you buy a designer piece of clothing you expect the finest quality fabric, and expert cut and something that is worth every penny. These factors are what make up a designer label, so you should be sure that what you are buying is authentic. Although it is smartest to educate yourself on the subject, there are a few tricks and tips that will help you differentiate between a designer product and a factory produced alternative.

It is so crucial to pay very close attention to the name on the label when you are shopping for a designer dress suit or any other type of designer clothing. Many companies will try to fool the buyer by only changing one letter in the name, so that with a quick glance it appears to be the name of a famous designer. This is one of the most commonly used tactics to increase sales for an unknown clothing company. It is best to consult the printed price tag on the item because this is the easiest way to notice a small difference in the name. Also, by law they must print all of the information correctly and honestly as a part of the sellers law.

Research a store before you decide which one to patronize. Buying mens designer clothing is a very big commitment because it is so expensive. This is why it is so important to know a little something about a store before choosing where you want to spend your money. It is good to pick a store that has been around for some time or has a very good reputation. Check out their return policy and pay close attention to their customer service; the employees should help you not overwhelm you with trying to make a sale. If you take the time to educate yourself and pick the perfect store to spend your hard earned money, you can be sure that you are making a wise investment. When you pick a great store you can also expect the staff members to be knowledgeable and able to help you make great decisions about what fashion clothes to buy. You are making investment in clothing, so you should expect to be treated with loyalty and honesty.

June 18th, 2008 Posted by ChicHERE | Styling Tips | no comments

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