Fashion Tabu

Know your measurements before you shop. Not only will it cut down the time you spend trying on clothes, it will help you choose outfits that fit your body perfectly.

The taller you are, the longer your kurtha length can be.

All fashionistas who love to keep themselves abreast with the latest trends but do not know how to adapt these trends into their wardrobe, need to take assistance from a personal shopper.

Fall in love with magazine spreads but be self assured enough to realize when something is just not for us.

 The elderly look for quality clothes that will last them for longer periods of time while the youth just look for a shorter term because they are aware that trends change at the drop of a hat.

Jewellery is the simplest way to add colour and sparkle to an outfit.

Always go for clothes that make you feel confident and strong, yet relaxed, comfortable and stylish.

Know your measurements before you shop. Not only will it cut down the time you spend trying on clothes, it will help you choose outfits that fit your body perfectly.

 Shop solo. You'll be able to concentrate more on hunting down exactly what you're looking for. You'll save a lot of time while you're at it too.

The neckline is the part that shows off your pretty face, so be sure to get it right.

Avoid flashy or noisy jewellery in the office, it attracts too much attention.

 If your leather bag has a scrape or cut, use a permanent marker in the colour of the bag and colour it from inside so that it is not seen easily.

A quality iron is an absolute must to ensure you don't damage your clothes. 

 Dressing for your size doesn't just mean nixing clothes that are too tight from your wardrobe. It also means you shouldn't wear clothes that are too baggy. Both will make you look frumpy.

Instead of wearing a petticoat, dress your sari on a churidaar.

Selecting clothing for elderly women requires attention to comfort, movement and easy care.

Each one of us is gifted with a birth colour which goes well with our personality. It reflects our attitude, behaviour and the way in which we express ourselves. We are born with our colour personality.

You can protect your clothes from the under arm stain by using cotton under arm shields.  Alternatively you can leave the clothes to air before storing them inside.

To stop a tear from getting bigger on your socks, apply some hair spray on it. This will make the edges coarse and it will not tear further.

A handbag immediately distracts attention and then reveals the size of the person carrying it. Make a careful choice.

Blue and green are intellectual colours. Brown and burgundy are comfortable colours. Pink is the colour of love. The most powerful colour is white. The second most powerful colour is black

To judge if a fabric is 100% cotton, burn the fibre, cotton does not shrink away from flame. It burns quickly with a bright yellow flame.

Sometimes stickers are difficult to remove from shoes. Use a hair dryer for a minute and the sticker will peel off.

Though different stains demand different remedies, white vinegar can almost attack all stains like ink, coffee, grease or sweat.