jeudi 6 novembre 2014

The Appeal Of Tunic Style Dresses

By Etta Bowen


Tunics have been worn for centuries, with the basic shape surviving whilst style, color and fabrics changed over time. Women today consider tunic style dresses as a wardrobe staple and have many ways to dress them up or down with the use of the right accessories. They can be successfully worn by women of all ages and shapes too, as long as the styles, colors and patterns are carefully selected to compliment their body.

Tunics come in many different types and selection should be made to suit body shape. Someone with an hourglass figure can wear one which fits more tightly whereas someone who is apple shaped may need a looser one to conceal a tummy. An A-style item will help to disguise larger hips and thighs whilst a tightly clinging one cinched with a belt may help to give the impression of curves on a straight figure.

There are also a wide choice of fabrics available. Most of these are light in weight and comfortable to wear. Cotton is always popular and is suited to more casual activities. Silk is an elegant choice for evening wear and looks glamorous when combined with special accessories. Linen is another option that feels cool and looks classy. A jersey knit looks good on a straight figure, giving the appearance of curves.

Some lengths are also more flattering than others when it comes to body types and height. A length that is just above the knee is most common. However, tall people are able to wear longer styles and a shorter version can be unflattering. A short person, on the other hand, may be overwhelmed by one that is too long.

Patterns and colors also have an impact on the look. Bold floral designs look better on taller, thinner people while geometric patterns can help to disguise flaws like larger hips. Smaller patterns look better on shorter women. Pattern and color should also be selected according to the occasion. Darker colors look better at night and for more formal wear.

The proper accessories can do a great deal to give this garment more versatility. The color, size and style of pendants or necklaces instantly transform its appearance. Other types of accessories that can change the look are belts, shoes, and handbags. The only shoes that do not look good with these garments are athletic shoes.

Layering has become extremely popular and people are layering all sorts of garments together. These dresses can also be very effectively used this way by teaming them up with skinny jeans or leggings. They are less successfully worn over skirts and wearing them with baggy pants usually makes them very unflattering.

These garments are versatile enough to be worn during the day, at night, to the office and as evening wear. Most women can find ways to wear them successfully, no matter what their age or body type. Careful selection of style, pattern and color according to body type ensures success. These items can be bought from many stores today, including those found online. With the wide selection available at these stores, it helps to filter a selection and this can be done by making choices such as brand, color, size or price.




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