Measurements and Fit for Shopping Online

Measurements and Fit for Shopping Online

Greetings and Happy Almost New Year! Earlier this month I blogged about style and fit. When shopping online one must have a good understanding of measurements. Following, I have provided you with some helpful information pertaining to your measurements. Hopefully, this will make your online treasure hunting easier as you look for fantastic new garments to add to your collection.

 Bust Measurement: Run a flexible measuring tape (easily found at a sewing store) under your arms, across your shoulder blades at back and around fullest part of your bust at front, while keeping your arms relaxed at sides and the measuring tape parallel with the floor. This would be your bust measurement.

 Waist Measurement: Natural waist usually occurs between the lowest part of the rib cage and high hip. When you bend to one side, you can find your natural waist indentation. Run the measuring tape around your natural waistline, keeping tape parallel with the floor. You can place one or two fingers between your body and the measuring tape for a more comfortable fit.

 Hip Measurement: Stand on a level surface with both your feet together. Measure around fullest part of your hips and bottom (this can be approximately 7”-9” below your waistline dependent upon body type, height, and torso). Keep the measuring tape parallel with the floor.

 Thigh Measurement: Stand with heels apart and measure around fullest part of thigh (approximately 1” below crotch). Keep the measuring tape parallel with the floor.

 Inseam Measurement: This is the measurement from the inside of the pant leg starting at the top (where the crotch is seamed together) and going to end of the pant leg at the hem. It is best to measure your favorite pairs of slacks or jeans to determine your preferred inseam measurements. If you are unsure what looks best on you, enlist the help of a garment expert to consult with you on the best style and fit for your body type.

 Inseam Things to Keep in Mind: You might want to consider what type of shoes (heel height and style) you will most often wear with your new slacks, pants, or jeans. This will impact the desired inseam length. Usually, pants or slacks which are too long for the wearer can be shortened by an alterations expert. However, short pants can rarely be extended, since the seam allowance at the hem is usually very small and the fabric has already been permanently creased.

 Front Rise Measurement: This is the measurement from the center front seam of the crotch (where all pieces of fabric come together at the top of the two leg seams), to the top of the waistband. This measurement determines if the slacks/pants/jeans are low rise, drop waist, natural waist, high waist, etc. By taking this measurement on you, you can compare your measurement to garments you are thinking about purchasing and estimate approximately where the waistband of the garment will be on you.

Leg Opening, Thighs, and Calves: The leg opening size typically helps identify the cut and style of the slacks/pants/jeans (straight leg, boot cut, flair, pencil, skinny). For best fit, you should determine the size of your calves or thighs. This can be done by measuring each individual leg. Run the measuring tape around widest point of calf muscle, keeping tape parallel with floor. Run measuring tape around widest part (usually mid point between upper hip and knee) of leg thigh.

Wishing You Great Style and Fit

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Men's Clothing Colours by Season

There are a lot of men who dress up in certain colours because it looks flattering, which I'm sure it does but they wear their clothes without realizing that they should choose these ideal colours to wear according to the season. When you coordinate your clothing by season, you bring about a sense of order in your style and look. Just like you wouldn't wear a pair of jeans to a wedding in the same way you should know what mens clothing colours to wear according to season. To break it down for you, below are some easy tips to choosing clothing colours by season.

Winter is a season to wear grey, mauve, white, brown and black. If you look at the colour palette these shades are more on the drab side. You could look at it as a "being in mourning" phase for lack of cheerful sunny weather outside. Though these colours seem plain they can look very attractive by pairing them in the right combination. Mens clothing during the winter should always be worn in a light dark combination. For example, a black sweater will look really nice over a pair of white jeans. You could also do it vice-versa with a white sweater over black jeans. The reason why you should choose light dark combinations for your clothing is because light colours make dark shades look richer while dark coloured clothing make your light colours look brighter. Light and dark colours make a perfect combination for winter outfits because they contrast so well.

Autumn calls for wearing the warmer shades of dark coloured clothing. What that means is they should be colours such as brown, green, blue, and black, but they should be the hues that are in between light and dark. Olive green, pumpkin orange, mustard yellow, navy blue are ideal shades of mens clothing to wear during the autumn season. These colours look best when paired with cream or grey colour tones. Corduroys are the most popular type of mens clothing to wear during autumn. They come in a range of ideal autumn colours and help keep you warm as the weather gets cooler.

Spring is a time to bring out the pastel colours. Light greens, blues, pinks and yellows are perfect shades of clothing for spring. These shades of clothing are best enhanced with crème or white hues. This is an ideal combination for both casual and formal mens clothing. Polo shirts are available in a range of pastel colours and are the perfect type of clothing to be worn in spring.

Summer is an open invitation to take the sunniest warmest Mens clothing colours from out of your wardrobe. Red, orange, yellow are all popular colours to wear during the summer. These colours look fresh and exciting and can be worn with any combination of colours. Now that you have an in-depth idea of the colours of mens clothing to wear during which season you can coordinate your outfits accordingly. Knowing what hues you're supposed to wear during each season, you will also have an organized method of shopping for your mens clothing.

Essential Mens Clothing to Pack For a Summer Break

So you've planned that perfect getaway to a tropical destination this summer. Far away from your stressful daily routine so you can relax and have some much needed fun. In order for your summer break to go splendidly you need to make sure you are carrying the proper mens clothing. Doing so could make the difference between a horrible vacation and the experience of a lifetime. Below are some tips and suggestions to picking the right kind of mens clothing for a tropical summer vacation.

Most men feel very comfortable wearing shorts. Shorts are also the most preferred choice of swim wear. When it comes down to choosing Mens clothing for a summer vacation it is important to choose fabrics that are light and quick drying. Board shorts are a popular style because they can be worn for swimming or just walking around. They are available in a variety of designs and a range of exciting colors. This is the type of mens clothing that can be worn with any type of casual shirt. The preferred combination of style is to wear a bright pair of board shorts with a plain t-shirt. White shirts go best with this type of mens clothing.

Polo shirts are another essential item of clothing to pack for a summer vacation. Polo shirts are favored over other styles of shirts because the knitted fabric allows your skin to breathe and be well ventilated in hot tropical weather conditions. The knitted fabric also absorbs excess moisture. It is a good idea to select light colored polo shirts for a summer vacation so that the suns rays are reflected away from the body. This process allows you to keep cool on the hottest of days. Athletes wear this type of mens clothing because of these qualities. No other shirt can absorb sweat so efficiently and keep the body cool. If you are planning to spend most of your vacation days on the beach and out in the sun this type of mens clothing is a must have. Many people prefer popping the collar up on a polo shirt to avoid sun burn. You can prevent sun burn on your shoulders and the back of the neck by popping the collar up.

Cargo pants are one of the most comfortable types of pants for men. They have a lot of pockets perfect for holding a variety of travel items you need on hand. This type of clothing is not too bulky and can keep you warm on an unexpected cool day during your vacation. Cargo pants can be worn with any type of shirt available. Tan, white, grey, and light blue are ideal colors for cargo pants on a summer vacation. There are also matching cargo vests available which can be put together with cargo pants to create a great outfit. After reading through the essential types of mens clothing to pack on a summer tropical vacation you can shop accordingly before your trip. You will know which type of mens clothing you should pack and what to avoid so you can experience an enjoyable summer break.


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Wearing Your Cargo Shorts Right by Mixing and Matching With Your Favorite Items From Head to Toe

There are mens cargo shorts and women’s cargo shorts everywhere. You can find them in apparel stores and online shops in different fabrics, designs that can be matched with different accessories. The comfort and style of the cargo shorts magnet men and women of different ages.

How to wear your cargo shorts

Some think that you can not go wrong wearing these but it can be a fashion disaster when you wear them wrong. Whether you are going for a camo, khaki, or denim, here are some reminders so you will look great on your cargo shorts.

Wear them right – Make sure that you get a pair of cargo shorts that fit you right. It should rest on your hip bones. Wear them a bit high and you will make your upper body really short and make you appear as if you do not have a waist.

Right length – without any pun intended, the shorts can make you look shorter if not worn right. You have to make sure that the shorts end a few inches above your knees.

Complete the Look – Don’t forget to wear a belt when you go out. A leather belt can highlight the look of the loose casual wear. Sash or fabric belt will also give you that nice relax image.

Women’s baggy shorts – You can pair it up with your everyday heels or wedge to dress it up a bit. A nice relax top can match the classy look.

Men’s baggy grunge shorts – Guys can combo the shorts with some form fitting shirt or a grunge, comfy shirt. You can class it up a bit with a golf shirt or a button-up top. It really depends on the image you want to project.

If you want to know more about the latest trend you can flip the pages of fashion magazines. Try to imitate the pictures you will see and perfect your khakis get up. You will also see the different brands and give you an idea of the best thing that you can grab from the shelves of your favorite stores.

Aside from checking out these shorts, you can also check men and women’s accessories that go well with your style. You can scan for some bags, jewelries, hats or caps that will highlight your personality.

Remember that cargo shorts are a very simple yet stylish item that you need to have in your wardrobe. Some may not like it but who can go wrong with the style, function, and the attitude that you can have when wearing your favorite pair.

By Jim Davies


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