Top 5 Summer Style Sins
Posted: Friday, April 04, 2008
by Deborah Boland
Boland Productions Inc.
With the warm weather here you're probably feeling relaxed and casual and it's easy to get sloppy and let your summer style slide. Are YOU guilty of any of these top 5 Summer Style Sins?
1. Capri pants with socks running shoes
Capris are a cute sassy way to show off your lower legs. While they do tend to make your leg look a little shorter because they stop at the calf, they can be balanced out by wearing a lovely kitten heel sandal or low wedge in the same color as your capris. Beware of wearing capris with socks and running shoes! This is a lethal combination that makes you look short, fat and frumpy. If you need practicality and comfort, then try a cushioned flip-flop with your capris or wear shorts instead with running shoes for sporty look.
Comfortable, fun, but keep your crocks at home. Crocs were originally garden shoes and we think that's where they need to stay. Consider them appropriate summer dressing for around the garden, the pool, the seaside or cottage, but don't wear them out grocery shopping or to a movie or anywhere else. These brightly colored, rubber shoes are a fad and scream childish. Do you really want to look like a kid when you are a grown woman?
3. Nude hose with sandals
If you are want to wear open toed shoes and are tempted to wear even the sheerest of hose with them, stop right there. Remember, nothing look tackier than his fashion faux pas. Many women are hesitant to use self tanners because they are worried about having orange legs, but they have come a long way, give the subtlest of results and complete your summer style.
4. Short Shorts
Who wears short shorts? Not women after 40, unless you've been digging things out of your teenage daughters closet to wear. Short shorts (especially cut off jean shorts) that let it all hang out are tacky and cheap summer dressing outside of your own backyard. Save them for sun tanning and try an above the knee cotton skirt or walking short for going out.
5. Visible Pockets
One of the freshest looks for summer is a pair of crisp white pants the epitome of summer style. But beware if those pants come with big visible pockets. That's all anyone will notice! When shopping for a new white pant, take note if the pockets are taking center stage. Especially those made with lightweight or sheer fabric make sure to take the time to have the pockets taken out by a professional seamstress for a much cleaner look .
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