Fashion trend to try in 2016: Pleats

We would witness some new fashion trends very season. This year, I would introduce you to wok the pleated dresses into your wardrobe. Whether you are already a fan of pleated fashion or just deciding to try the pleated fashion, read this post!

While we have seen fashion invented and reinvented countless times through the years, pleats are a fashion faithful and their presence spans more than 200 years of fashion history. Pleats offer a classic touch to garments, and we find them particularly lovable due to the versatility they provide. Experience the versatility of a pleated dress that swirls, twirls, and flatters in all the right places. Discover pleats in the most unexpected places, such as gorgeous formal gowns and cool casual pieces. Practice spinning because pleats practically plead for a few well-timed pirouettes, just to show off a little.

If you have full hips and thighs, look for fit n flare shapes that have inverted pleats, or that have knife or crystal pleats down the middle. Avoid accordion, knife, and box pleats that begin at the waist. They tend to pull open, making the body look wider. If you have a tummy, choose bias pleats across the torso, an empire waist with crystal pleats, or an accordion A-line shift—all of which minimize midsection bumps. Pleats that begin at the fullest part of the midsection should be avoided since they highlight the stomach.

For those who have large bust, look no further than box pleats or bias pleats that are below the waist to balance the chest. Don’t wear shifts or trapeze cuts that hide the waist or straight pleats directly over the breasts add volume. If you have a straight figure, you’d better choose a defined-waist style with pleats running over the bust and hip areas to create the illusion of curviness. Plain bodices with an inverted pleat skirt would make your figure look squarish.

Dare to wear pleats to formal functions and fashionable events. Leave everyone else positively green with envy over the woman bold enough to show off in a fun formal frock. Consider a flared dress with a chic black and white print. Slip into silk, chiffon, or satin. Think about a lovely lace dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Become of the life of any party with a lighthearted piece. Make an entrance at the next cocktail party in a little black dress with charm to spare.

Some tips on wearing pleats:

1. Accordion pleats in a flowy fabric glide over hips without adding bulk.
2. Pleats act as a spotlight on your figure, drawing attention wherever they are. So, it’s best to avoid wearing them over areas you don’t want to accentuate.
3. With pleats, graphic geometric prints are more flattering than a floral or paisley motif.

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Embrace Caped Fashion This Prom Season

Dresses with cape details are big trends on the red carpet of Golden Globes 2016. Lots of celebrities embraced the caped fashion trend this year. Let’s have a look at these stunning caped styles. And find dress inspiration for formal occasions.

Jennifer Lopez is every part the star in a caped yellow gown with high slit by Giambattista Valli Couture and striking Jimmy Choo pumps.

Emilia Clarke channels 1950s elegance in a black gown with cape detail by Valentino and Jimmy Choo sandals.

Viola Davis embraces embellishment in a black dress with rhinestone details by Marchesa and satin Stuart Weitzman platforms.

Jada Pinkett-Smith is another fan of caped fashion in an emerald green gown by Atelier Versace. Her bold choice is complimented by Jimmy Choo sandals.

It’s all about metallic sequins for Regina King.

Cape dresses have been making a splash lately, thanks to the celebrities who have been embracing this chic trend in the past few years. This regal style isn’t just for celebrities. Since capes have been gaining in popularity, it’s now possible to find a caped dress for almost every budget. If you’ve been looking for the perfect dress to make you stand out at your prom party, look no further than the prom dress collection from BlackFive.

Bridesmaid dress trend to try: Mix and match

Spring and summer seasons are the best time for romantic wedding. If you are planning a spring or summer wedding, you should start your wedding apparel shopping now. For some absurd reason, shopping for bridesmaid’s dresses everyone will actually like remains of the most tedious aspects of wedding planning. It’s so hard to choose a dress that will satisfy everyone. The following are some bridesmaid dress shopping ideas.

Bridesmaids’ outfits evolved over the time just like bridal fashion. We’ve seen dozens of different trends popping up here and there in weddings from mismatched prints and colors to crop tops and skirts combos. Obviously, there will always be devotees of original and classic style, but if you’re open to new trends emerging in wedding fashion, you gonna really enjoy today’s post.

Many fashion-forward brides have elected to select a few flattering styles for their favorite ladies and have left them to settle on their preference from the bunch or have allowed their ‘maids to select their favorite style on their own, as long as they stick to the selected hue. Dress tones can range from the color palette of the wedding, to colorful floral patterns, or even a simple shade of ebony. This trend initially developed from brides desiring for their loved ones to feel great in their dress on the big day and be able to use it at a later date. Find tons of bridesmaid gowns at www.Blackfive.com.

The number of bridesmaids changed from wedding to wedding, but matching dresses was cue. An idea that suits both the bride and the bridesmaids is having the same color for all and using different styles. Something that’s gained more popularity is having everything mismatched. You can choose styles that show off your theme, and the girls can pick a dress they love. In your wedding, you can have as many or as few bridesmaids as you wish. After all, this is your big day and you call the shots. Your bridesmaids still have duties to fulfil, but luckily there is tons of help available to lend them a hand. In the end, it’s all about who you share your wedding with and who helps to make it memorable!

Your bridesmaids don’t have to look like clones from every other wedding. Dresses with open backs, glamorous fit-and-flare skirts and whimsical gauzy overlays are just a few ways to give your bridal party a fresh take. Long gone are the days of bridesmaid dresses your friends will only want to wear once. Now designers are opting for more modern, fashion-forward designs that mimic the gorgeous trends you see coming down the runway.

Because manufacturers are always adding and discontinuing dress styles it is recommended that you order your bridesmaid dresses as soon as you decide on a design. Different manufacturers have different schedules, but as a general rule you should order early enough to allow for alternations. At least a month in advance is shred thinking. When ordering, always try and order your dresses at once.

 

 

How to dress for white tie party

White Tie events do happen quite often in our life and there is a very specific way that you must dress when attending one of these events. Did you know what white tie is and wonder what to wear to a party with a white tie dress code? Read on.

White tie, also called full evening dress, is the most formal evening dress code in Western fashion. For men, it consists of a black tailcoat worn over a white starched shirt, marcella waistcoat and the eponymous white bow tie worn around a detachable collar. High-waist black trousers and patent leather shoes complete the outfit, although decorations can be worn and a top hat and white scarf are acceptable as accessories.  While women should wear full length evening dresses and, optionally, jewelry, tiaras, a small bag and evening gloves.

If you have been invited to a white tie event this will probably be one of the most formal events you will attend in your life. This means you finally have a reason to go ultra glamorous, so go for it! Apply these tips and you’ll get the perfect stunning look for a white tie party! The white tie dress code is one of the most formal dress codes there is and it’s only worn on very formal or ceremonial occasions like state dinners and formal evening weddings and balls. It is an evening dress code, this means that it can only be worn after 6 pm.

Dressing tips for women’s wear

Women are supposed to wear long evening gowns when they go to a white tie event. The color of your evening gown can be adjusted to the season you’re in. Silk and satin are the most common fabrics for an evening gown. Never choose for wool. Always wear a dress that flatters your body shape if you want to look at your best. About the accessories, you can wear a stole and gloves. Gloves are supposed to be white and long. You can keep the gloves on unless an older lady attends the event without gloves. wear a small evening bag that matches with the gown. What’s more, wear high heels in one color that best match your gown.

Dressing tips for men’s wear

Men should wear a black tailcoat jacket, a white waistcoat, a wing-tipped collared dress shirt, a self-tied white bow tie, and patent leather dress shoes. For a white tie event, a white or red carnation are very traditional, a rose can work as well but try to get a fresh flower, if that’s not feasible. White or off-white dinner jackets are not appropriate for white tie events. A white tie shirt should show one to three studs, not more. Also, wear a white or off white bow tie in silk or cotton pique. Notched lapels are too informal for a white tie event. Always make sure that your tailcoat has peaked lapels.

 

Besides, women should have their hair and makeup done by a professional. Men should also get their hair cut and styled by a professional. This is the best way to ensure that everyone will look their best.

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Color to try in 2016: Coral

Spring is coming! This season is all about bright colors! Don’t shy away from bright colors and embrace bright color combos. Coral is one of the most spectacular colors which have become fashionable in recent years. Many girls do not have any ideas on how to pair with orange dresses. In fact, it’s really simple to combine coral with the things you already have in your wardrobe.

Coral cocktail dresses are getting into the thick of things lately. It is a very unique kind of dress that commands instant attention. Any woman who chooses to wear this type of dress will surely grab all guys’ interest at the party. If you are planning to wear a coral cocktail dress on any of the upcoming parties in 2016, then you need to follow these simple tips: 1. Go through the latest editions of fashion blogs and magazines and get the latest information about the trends in coral dresses. 2. Gather all the necessary accessories that you can use to complement your dress and give off that very charming look. 3. Get you dress only at reputable shops to ensure of the quality and the updated style of the dress.

A coral bridesmaid dress is definitely a dress for an outdoor wedding as it shouts the feel of adventure and it craves the breeze of fresh air that can only be found in an open setting. The soft and gentle peach like tinge to a coral dress best suits a wedding day in the sun as the natural light does wonders for the glow of the dress. The vibrant tone and feel of a coral bridesmaid dress is better used for an informal wedding ceremony with a few friends and members of the family, conjuring a more casual atmosphere and will make everyone at ease while partying with the newly wedded couple. Browse tons of coral bridesmaid gowns at www.Blackfive.com.

As coral dress complements your skin tone and complexion, don’t hide it under a thick layer of foundation and primer. With your coral dress, you have to add a glow to your face to emphasize your look. If you have a pale complexion, apply a golden apricot powder blush with hints of gold on the apples of your cheek. Pairing a coral dress with elaborate, dramatic eyes adds to the glamour. Smoky eyes with gold highlight work really well. For your lips, you can use a nude lipstick or a shimmery coral lipstick to play up the color more.

All you need to wear with a coral dress is a good pair of shoes. As with many other colors, coral dresses combine perfectly with shoes in nude or skin color. Brown shoes are also ideal to combine with a dress in coral color. In any of its shades and varieties you will get a perfect look for any occasion. Amongst the possibilities to combine with your coral dress is one loaded with flashes of light: golden shoes. And this combination is great, especially for evening outfits that will amaze everyone. Some say that black goes with everything, so we also include shoes in this color as an alternative to combine with a coral dress.

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How to wear brown dress tastefully

Usually, brown is composite color used in printing or painting. This color is made by combining red, black and yellow, or red, yellow and blue. In Europe and the United States, brown is the color most often associated with plainness, humility and rustic. Brown is surely a color that you should add to your closet.

When we think about stunning and innovative fashion, the color brown isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But, somewhere along the way, this very hue has become the must-have shade of the season. A little brown dress can be as versatile an addition to the wardrobe as a little black dress. Brown is surprisingly easy to match and coordinate with and a few different color combinations create an eye-popping outfit for work or dress occasions. Brown comes in a staggering variety of shades, from barely brown beige to almost-black dark brown, and everything in between.

Brown looks surprisingly sophisticated when paired with a variety of other colors. Brown is a great replacement for black. Almost everyone looks good in brown. It sets off most skin hues and flatters hair and eye colors. Brown is a fun color to coordinate with and allows you to bring underused colors back out of the closet. Here are some ideas on how to wear brown dress.

Perhaps the easiest way to match a brown dress with shoes is to choose different shades of brown. If your dress is a chocolate brown, select a tan shoe, while if your dress is a lighter shade, you should go for a deep brown. Avoid wearing matching browns. Try pairing your brown dress with a light pink shoe if you want a fun retro look. To get a bold contrasting accent, pair your brown dress with a bright yellow. If your brown dress is short, using black shoes.

It can be challenging to figure out what type of jewelry best compliments dresses in this pretty hue. Brown can have warm or cool undertones, and these can strongly influence your options when it comes to jewelry. Hold a red scarf and a blue scarf next to your brown dress. If your dress looks gorgeous with red, it’s probably a warm tone. Conversely, if it looks great with blue, you have a cool shade of brown. For cool brown dress, pair it with silver, white gold, or platinum for metals. Warm browns have undertones of red, orange, yellow, and pink, and they look fantastic with jewelry that mirrors these tones. Choose hoop earrings, simple chains, and other metals in yellow gold, rose gold, and copper tones.

Brown dress can look absolutely stunning if it is worn in the right wedding location. A brown bridesmaid dress is best suited to a wedding that is set in an old fashioned church with a lot of wood trimmings and finishes, or a garden full of trees as it totally accentuates the place and it can easily blend with the beautiful surroundings that is ready to highlight the bride for the day.  View tons of brown bridesmaid dresses at Blackfive.com.

 

How to finish your prom look

Buying a flattering prom dress is important for every teenage girl. But, knowing how to finish off the prom look with the perfect accessories is more important. You need to consider lots of things like what jewelry pieces to pair with your gown, which kind of nail color to wear and so on. The following are some guides on how to finish your prom look perfectly.

Nails to wear with different dress color

With a white dress, go for a classic, or fun look with a bright red or coral color. If you’re wearing a dark, neutral color like black, navy, or gray, try cream opaques. You can also layer sheer metallics with a dark crème for a cool affect.  Offset your pretty pastel dress with a bold, creamy color. If you are planning a floral dress, then you don’t want to be to ‘cute-sy’ in other areas like make up and nails. Offset the softness and sweetness of a floral dress with a dramatic, high-octane color like a vampy blackish-burgundy. With a pink/peachy dress, wear something fun and unique like a blue or green that coordinates with jewelry or matches eye makeup to modernize the look.  For jewel toned dresses (emerald, purple, sapphire), metallic hues that play into the dress work really well.

Prom shoes to wear with different dress

Neutral colors are important to have in your shoe closet. Nude pumps are a great staple to have since they go with almost everything, and they elongate your legs. They will perfectly pair with a dress that contains busy prints or embellishments. Colors on the opposite end of the color wheel are complementary colors. The pairing of these colors is unexpected and fun. One of the most challenging dresses to match is one with a busy print. An ideal option would be to match your shoes to one of the colors in the print.

Jewelry to wear with prom dress

If your dress is glitter-free, simply choose your sparks of choice. If your dress has metallic details or embellishments, always opt for jewelry of the same sheen. As a rule, gold really makes jewel and earth tones pop, while silver complements pastels. The choice of earrings pretty much depends on hairstyle and details around top of your gown. If the dress comes with heavy embroideries around shoulder and neck area, you need to choose earrings in smaller and more delicate side. Usually, there are two types of necklaces to compose you prom glamour, the most delicate choker style or maxi collars with rhinestones and glitter. One thing for sure when wearing necklace with a gown, is paying attention to the details of your dress. If your gown is highly decorated around the bust, leave it clear without any additional jewelry on the neck area, because you don’t want to take away from the dress itself when it has the ability to shine on its own in the first place.

Choose a prom clutch

Carry a clutch if you plan on wearing bracelets, because most wristlets have straps so pretty they should be considered jewelry. A clutch or an evening bag is proved to be the right option for prom. It does not need to have large capacity to hold all the belongings, yet some necessary items for prom such as prom tickets, phone, keys, lipstick, hairpins as well as tissue should be able to find their place. A bag with strap or handle would be the ideal choice for those people who like carrying it along with themselves to parties.

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Wear high neck dress for your party this holiday season

Wish to look sexy on a party? Perhaps, most women would think of a V-neck or sweetheart gown. But too revealing dresses are not flattering for cold days. In fact, you may opt for a high neck style. A high neck gown can show of your feminine charm and elegance at the same time as long as you have chosen the right style and accessorized it properly.

High neck dresses are always seasonally welcome. Just because the neck is a bit more covered up doesn’t mean that your dress has to be a drag. With various cuts, textures, and colors, mock-neck dresses are the perfect addition to any wardrobe looking for a refresh. High neck dresses are modern, yet elegant. It doesn’t matter what body type you have, you should be able to find a high neck dress that flatters you. The only body type that doesn’t look appealing with high necks is the inverted triangle or V-Shape. Choose a high neck wedding gown for your 2016 wedding at Blackfive.com.

We’re loving this year’s trend for high neck dresses. High necks come in various styles, from flattering slash neck styles to high funnel neck styles. This can be a tricky style to master.  The funnel neck combines elegance and style with a subtle statement look. This higher neckline calls for a hairstyle that’s mainly up to give the full dramatic effect. For slash and illusion necklines, keep the hair quite simple and classic. For high neck dresses with detailing, try a high bun or top knot to really make sure your hair stays out of the way.

Turtle necklines are great for cold, wintery days. Turtlenecks are already heavy on the neck due to the fabric of the dress. The best choice for this neckline is either longer necklaces that drop from the cleavage or below bust level or a pair of statement earrings and no necklace. And a simple crew neck dress can be jazzed up with layered necklaces that sit on the same level of the collar. Boat necklines accentuate the straight line between the shoulders, so statement long matinee necklaces are the best choice for this style. A dress with a cowl neckline can be flattering enough on its own and accessorizing it with a necklace risks destroying the stunning effect of the fabric’s soft curve lines. A high-neck halter dress is a stunning style on its own, so avoid wearing a necklace with this style and simply settle for chandelier, dangle or statement earrings.

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A color to wear all the year round: Royal blue

If you ask me which color is flattering for all seasons, I would tell you royal blue. This elegant blue shade can add a touch of elegance to your look in seconds. Want to be the focus of the crowd at the party? Wear royal blue!

Royal blue is wonderfully adaptable and provides a more vibrant alternative, .This intense, classic and elegant shade of blue always catch an eye. Which means you can always combine it with black and white patterns. Practically, the Royal blue can provide endless possibilities that flatter all skin tones, which gives us another reason to adore her majesty. There is a lot of power in royal blue so make sure your own coloring can stand up to the bold shade or else it may steal the show!

Royal blue is such a magic color that will get you beaming in no time and is a real day-to-night allrounder. Looking for the perfect piece to wear to a wedding this season and unsure of which color to pick? Again you will not go wrong with royal blue. Royal blue pieces will give a refreshing touch and should be worn with similar shades. The degree to which you want to embrace royal blue will likely depend on your environment as well as your inclination. For some women, a new bracelet will be enough, while others won’t be satisfied until they’re in a royal blue dress.

Shoes are one of the first accessories we need to go with our royal blue dress. In general you can wear nude or skin color, black, gold or silver shoes with blue clothes. In the latter cases, make sure they are not too bright and flashy. About your bags, choose it based on the occasion.  If it’s for a ceremony or formal event, opt for a small handbag. For something more casual, you can choose a big and bold bag.

I personally think silver looks the best with royal blue. When wearing gold with blue the gold can tend to look more like a brassy color. Silver usually brings out someone’s skin tone too! It depends on what type of shoes you want. If you are going for sandals, I would say just a simple silver piece but if you want flats, I would say get silver one with a bow or maybe sparkles.

Lipstick is as important as other piece of accessories as it enhances beauty features and completes the outfit. Choosing a right color of lip shade that goes the best with your dress can be quite puzzling. Trick is to always go for a color that best fits the attire and flatters your skin tone. Royal blue is a bold color and has cool undertones. To match a lipstick with a royal blue dress you can choose from neutral to dark shade depending upon your skin color and makeup on other facets.

Love this tips? Also read here please: Royal/ Ice Blue Bridesmaid Dress .

 

Wear red dress at your Christmas party

Christmas is approaching! Get ready for the coming Christmas party? Green and red colors are two very festive colors for holiday season. Wearing red and green during the holiday season is quite popular. Red dresses are definitely your first choices for various holiday parties. The following are some ideas on how to rock the red dress trend during this holiday season.

Red color is especially good for women with a warm skin tone.  Even if you have a cooler skin tone, you can still wear this color and look amazing. There are many ways to wear red. You can wear red in a subtle way by wearing a red accessory or you can make a bolder statement with the color. The easiest way is to buy a red dress.

When wearing red, you’ll have to be more cautious of what lip shade of red you’ll be wearing. Typically, your lips should match your dress pretty closely so the red undertones don’t clash. If you have light complexion, you can try lipstick in red with a vibrancy that brings out the best in every pucker. For girls who have medium complexion, opt for red lipstick with orange-y undertones. And cherry red lipstick is perfect for girls who have darker skin.

Once you’ve picked out the appropriate red hue for your skin tone and preference, you are left with one last important task before your outfit is complete: choosing the right jewelry to complement your dress! Perhaps the most popular jewelry to pair with a red dress is yellow gold jewelry. Both red and gold colors exude a warm tone and have a natural and attractive look to them when paired together. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the crisp and polished look of white gold can also be a great pairing with a red dress. Diamonds and pearls are extremely versatile and neutral, and can easily be worked into any red ensemble.

Red dresses are one of the most elegant and sexy kinds of dresses you can wear. It’s important to make the right choice so that you attain the perfect look and make your red dress look its best. One of the most classic choices to combine with a red dress is black shoe. A nude color, skin or buff color will also be a perfect match for a red dress. My absolute favorite footwear match for a red dress is a metallic gold shoe. This is one of the best color shoes to wear when pairing with a gown for a formal or cocktail occasion. Furthermore, it’s also very common to wear red dresses with white shoes, especially if the dress has some white detail.

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