Fashion is a great way to enjoy beautiful clothes and accessories and send a message with the way you dress but it can also be a useful tool for helping for enhancing your body’s perks and disguising your body’s imperfections. There are certain ways that you can dress to enhance your body without doing the diet and exercise and using visual trickery instead.

The first step is to determine your body shape. If you are an hourglass shape, you might be fuller on the top and bottom and slimmer at the waste. If you are a pear shape, you might be slimmer on the top and fuller on the bottom. If you are an apple shape, you might be fuller around the torso and have slimmer arms and legs. Once you’ve determined what your body shape is and where you could use help disguising your problem areas you can begin choosing outfits that compliment your shape.

One thing that can seem slimming is vertical stripes. Horizontal stripes draw the eye across the body and make the area appear larger, vertical stripes draw the eye upwards and add length to the body. Choose which area of your body you may wish to add additional length to, whether it’s your pants or your top, adding vertical stripes can make that area appear slimmer.

If you are a body type that needs additional help for your top half, try to avoid large flowing tops with no form. Choose a top that adds definition and shape to make your top seem shapely and well defined. Choosing the right top to compliment your shape can help you fix a problem area.

If you have shorter legs, try to choose a high heel shoe that extends your leg length and elongates your leg. A pointed toe can elongate your leg even while wearing jeans. These simple tips help fashion become functional for you.

Who says fashion is just for women? Whether you’re a man looking for fashion tips or a woman looking for a new fashion trend for the man in your life, this article is full of hot fashion tips especially designed for men.

Ties are a man’s number one accessory and they are constantly changing in fashion. The new trend in ties is the skinny tie. This new tie is a staple of stars like Justin Timberlake and if you want to look like the celebrities- invest in a skinny tie. Skinny ties can look great in any color and look best when tied in a simple, thin knot. To make an even bigger statement with your tie, choose a bold and solid color.

Another new trend in men’s fashion is the scarf. The scarf has officially crossed over from women’s wear to expand to men’s wear. A scarf doesn’t have to be feminine, new men’s scarves can be very masculine and make a bold, manly fashion statement. The trick is to find a scarf that is the perfect length, too long looks like just another winter accessory and too short can look like a feminine decoration but the right length will create the perfect fit. There are also certain ways to tie your scarf to make it look like the masculine statement that you are looking for.

Skinny jeans are another trend that is crossing over from women’s wear into men’s fashion. Though men’s skinny jeans should not be as tight as women’s but a straight legged, looser fitting skinny jean can look great on a man when paired with the right outfit. Wearing skinny jeans also puts a larger focus on the shoe so it’s important to remember to carefully choose what shoes you pair with your skinny jeans.

Fall fashion statements for 2011 are made through wearing sleek sophisticated clothing. These styles are empowering and very feminine. The colors are bold with exciting shoes and accessories. The new high heel leather shoes are created with a metallic tip to coordinate with the two tone metal colored watches that are hot. Be sure to grab a tailored vest and combine it with a fabric that drapes. If you prefer a jacket be sure it is ruffled and has a hood. When you consider a tote, think oversized.
Be a Polished Professional
The polished professional in the fall wears a blouse sporting capped sleeves paired up with wool trousers. Leather pumps and tailored jackets finish off the look. Keep jewelry to a minimum in the office. A couple of pieces will be enough. Earrings in a dew drop and a long pendant necklace will be great.
Girls Day Out
Going out with friends requires a casual look. This fall keep it sophisticated and sleek. If you can pull off skinny jeans and high slouch boots go for it! A floppy blouse or a sweater wrap looks great paired with these jeans and gives you room to relax. Put a tunic with gray or black jeans. Keep the boots with a heel and add lots of jewelry. A day out with the girls is the time to show off your fun costume jewelry.
A Date Night in Town
Going on a date means your outfit needs to be really put together. Make your outfit sexy with a single piece dress done in a corset style. The length should be just past the knee. A pashmina in a cashmere material and a open toe pump will finish off a romantic look. You will have sex appeal without putting it all out there.