Salwar Kameez 


started as an alternative dress form in Kashmir and Punjab, it has grown  in popularity all over India and in all the Muslim countries of the  world, especially with 

younger women. With Celebrities like Goldie hawn,  Sally field, Hillary Clinton, Jennifer Lopez and the La

te Princess  Diana adorning the 
Salwar Kameez at high profile events, this garment is the clearly the current flavour in the 

West.
Shalwar Kameezs  are pajama-like trousers gathered at the waist and ankles, worn  underneath a long, loose tunic known as a kameez. ::Some tips on Salwar  Kameez:: * The kameez should be a little longer in height. It makes you  look taller. If your height is around 5 feet 3 inches then your kameez  height should be around 47- 48 inches. * If you have broad shoulders  then avoid wearing puffed sleeves. * If you have fat arms and therefore  cannot 
wear sleeveless then go  in for sleeves of about 5 inches length. This will hide the flab on your  arms and your hands will look thinner. * Salwar Kameez can be worn in  many styles. Styles keep changing with Trends. Recently big bottoms were  in fashion and now short Kurtas Are back in vogue. * Chudidar looks  good on long kameezs or Kurtas. Avoid wearing them on short Kurtas.  Chinese collar (closed neck) makes you look tall, but avoid it if you  have broad shoulders. * Wear a Salwar Kameez around your naval area, as  it will pull in your stomach. * If you have the tie strings on your  side, it reduces the look of the paunch. * Tucks might be out of fashion  but they give a very good cut to the Kameez. * Avoid Organza or any  stiff cloth if you want to look slimmer. * Dark colours like maroon,  red, blue or brown look very good on dark women. Basic Tips on 
Salwar Kameez fashion  * Using colour to balance your body is a great idea. Wear light colours  where you re small and dark colours where larger. For example, if you  have large hips, wear dark skirts or pants and a light coloured blouse.  Wearing set-in sleeves with shoulder pads will help you to balance wide  hips. The shoulder pads will add to your shoulders therefore balancing  with your hips. * Don't choose clothes that are too tight. Clothes that  fit well will make you appear slimmer while tight clothes will only add  pounds. * Wear tops or dresses that have a scoop neckline with half or  long sleeves to hide heavy arms and draw attention to the face and neck.  * Clothes in solid colours with simple lines will make you appear  taller. * Always break in new shoes before wearing them out for a  special occasion. * Wear straight silhouettes in a solid colour to hide a  thick waist. * The skinner the stripe, the thinner you appear. * Don't  wear black on a hot day or at a wedding. * A straight cut skirt and full  leg pants will hide large thighs. * To appear shorter, jackets or tops  should fall below the hips. * To lengthen your legs wear slim, straight  leg pants. * To appear taller a




nd thinner, try a pinstripe suit. * Long  sleeves should hit just at the wrist bone. * When you are wearing a  white shirt, wear a bra close to your skin colour. * To hide wide hips,  try an a-line style dress. * Give a new updated look to an old blouse or  jacket by sewing on new buttons. * Pleats add pounds. If you want to  look larger through the hips, wear pleats. If you don't, avoid pleats!  · If clothes don't fit, have them altered. If they don't fit, they'll  remain in the closet. * One of the biggest trends for spring is denim.  You can find it in skirts, shorts, jeans, jackets, and shirts and even  kurtas. * These are the basics measurements you need to find your  correct bra size. With a measuring tape, measure around the torso at the  underarm level and 
under the breasts. If the number is odd, add one to  it. For example, if your measurement is 35, your bra size will be 36.  Next, measure around your bust at its fullest part. Subtract the bra  size from this number. * Pin a safety pin to the inside of your slacks  in case of an emergency. If a button comes off or the zipper breaks you  will be prepared. * Are your zippers sticking? Rub them with a lead  pencil and they will slide smoothly. When you buy an everyday item, try  to think of at least three things you already own that you can wear with  that item. * Choose your accessories wisely. Accessories can completely  change the look of an outfit. Women with larger hips should choose  jeans that are generously cut through the hips with a flared leg. * When  losing weight, don't wait to choose wardrobe pieces. Choose pieces that  will camouflage problem areas. 
MY FASHION ADVICE:  We gives you a brief idea of what goes with each type of body shape  Broad Shoulders Wide necklines, short sleeves and light fabrics help to  visually reduce broad shoulders Big Bust line Never wear V-necks and  scoop necks as they emphasise the chest size. High Necks work well,  combined with full sleeves they work even better. Small Bust line Empire  Basques, V-Necks and bulkier fabrics create an illusion of a fuller  bust line. Heavy Arms Always wear sleeves that are not fitted yet follow  the body line. Avoid heavy and thick fabrics. 
Heavy Hips  It is important not to wear fitted, short garments that emphasise your  hips. Instead wear moderately loose and longer lengths in thicker  fabrics to give a longer and leaner look Other Tips Rule.No.1 :  Accentuate your positives! When searching for clothes, look for sari  blouses or tops that enhance your facial features and chest area (but  not in a trashy way). Choose flattering colours for your skin tone and  accessories (jewellery and hair accessories) that direct a viewer's  attention away from those features that you are self-conscious about.  Rule.No.2 : Conceal the negatives! Avoid clothes that draw attention to  what you feel are your negative features. For instance, avoid clothing  that is too tight -- that will overemphasis your features such as tight  jeans or lycra tops, light coloured pants / skirts, especially if you  favour dark tops. A general rule to follow is the rule that your tops  should not be darker than your bottoms. Especially if you are well  endowed in the hip area. Another good rule is, at the very least, you  should match colours of tops and bottoms. If not, draw attention to the  upper waist area by wearing dark coloured (not necessarily black) pants /  skirts and vibrant coloured tops, with or without prints. Rule No. 3 :  Come out of hiding! Get rid of those clothes that make you feel the most  frumpy! Eliminate restricting sari blouses, and baggy pants and  T-shirts from your wardrobe! These things tend to draw attention to your  physical shape and only serve to make you feel more self-conscious. A  more open collared top, maybe a V-neck or a crew neck. Tops that reveal a  little shoulder, can make you feel 10 times better. It opens up the  area around your face, so that even without makeup, you can feel sexy.  If you must have something concealing your neck, try a scarf. Scarves  have a tendency to draw attention away from those negative spots and  allow others to focus on your beautiful smile. In fact, the shorter the  scarf (just slightly bigger than a handkerchief), the foxier you will  look and feel. Try sheer / print scarves...very soft and feminine. Rule  No. 4 : If it makes you feel frumpy...don't wear it! If you feel  self-conscious, you can't feel comfortable and much less, sexy. First of  all -- find a style you are comfortable with. If you wear 
Salwar Kamee  (which one admits are very comfortable), forget fabrics with writing,  etc., on them. Find fabrics with solid colours or with complimentary  patterns on them. The kameez should be




 long enough to cover those  'trouble spots'. When choosing a style, they should not be constricting  or too clingy. There should still be room to breathe, although not too  baggy. Rule No. 5 : Take your time and take a friend When shopping, take  the time to try on clothes before you leave the store. Take a friend  along who can be objective in helping you find clothes to compliment  your shape. If 'sexy' or 'foxy' is what you're looking for, why not  bring your spouse along? Put on a little fashion show in the changing  booth area for your significant other. Who said shopping should not be  fun for your other half. An understanding and loving partner will be  supportive and may aid you in finding outfits (party clothes, lingerie)  that you feel comfortable in and that you both find sexy. Once  again...be honest with yourself. If it makes you feel frumpy, don't buy  it! Don't waste your valuable fashion money, and valuable closet space  on clothes that you wear once and then never again. Take your time. Keep  in mind, no matter what your size, clothing should be functional, yet  comfortable. Your clothes should compliment you. Don't be afraid to  experiment a little...a print here, a little bright colour  there...Pastels look good on just about anyone. They give your shape a  softer look, regardless of your size. You don't have to look frumpy  anymore! Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable, but accentuate  your positives and conceal your negatives. TheHeer on Fashion Flaws You  will be considered beautiful not only by your features but by the way  you dresses, by the way you present yourself, by your confidence and  your style. If you have mastered all these then you have a very lethal  combination and you will be able to rule the world by your beauty and  charm. However we often make certain fashion mistakes which though  according to us doesn't matter but infect these mistakes affect your  sense of fashion and style immensely. Wearing the Wrong Colours This is  one of the biggest fashion mistakes that you can commit. Just remember  one thing that all colours don't suit your skin tone. The colour that  looks great on your colleague or the actress you saw in the soap might  not look great on you. Infact it might look the contrary. Therefore you  have to learn to recognise which colour suits you and also the  profession to which you are associated. Experiment with different  colours and stick with the palettes that look best on you, regardless of  what's hot and happening. Don't waste your money on clothes that make  you look pale and ugly. Inapt makeup Proper Makeup is an important  aspect of fashion. For every occasion you require an appropriate makeup  i.e., light for day, heavier for evening, sheer for sports etc. You wear  different clothes for different activities in you life; similarly your  makeup should change as per occasion. Rundown foot wears You will look  complete only if you are dressed appropriately from top to bottom.  Therefore even your shoes should be appropriate for the occasion and  should go with your dress. Don't wear shabby, unpolished and rundown  shoes. Polish them regularly. Use a felt tip marker on scuffs, and put a  piece of soft carpet under your feet when you drive. And most  importantly, invest in a good pair if you're going to wear them every  day. Spend on your shoes that will give you comfort and will look great  on you. Dont Wear a size too small If it doesn't fit, don't wear it.  Squeezing into a size that is too tight for you may feed your vanity,  but it will make you appear overfed to everyone else. If the
 dress you are wearing is not comfortable  and you cant sit or walk properly then it is not going to make you feel  beautiful at all and you are definitely not going to look your best.  Then why put yourself through that kind of torture? Find clothes that  fit or have them tailored to fit and look your best. Visible bra lines  Make sure your bra fits you properly. It is very embarrassing if your  bra's show or it rides up in the back. Similarly get bra's that fit you  properly. If your breasts sag then it's very clear that you are not  using proper bra and it's time to seek professional help. Slips that  show The next fashion mistake will be letting your slip show from under  your skirt. Don't use the same slip for all dresses coz it might not be  proper for all. Buy slips in several lengths and replace them once the  elastic wears. For the most discreet linings, buy slips in the colours  you wear most often, like black, navy, beige, and white. Smelling awful  There are some people who smell terrible despite using good perfumes.  Drink plenty of water and eat lots of fresh fruits and green salads. Buy  deodorant that works with your body. You may have to try a few to find  the best one for you, and you may need to change every now and again if  your chemistry changes, like after having a baby, starting new  medication, going through menopause, or the like. Broken nails, chipped  polish Manicure is a must. Keep your nails clean and evenly trimmed.  Always have clippers and a nail file in your purse and desk at work for  emergencies. If you're in a business environment

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