Shailaja's Query Answered

Delicate fabrics with stains need to be rushed to dry cleaners. For the ball pen mark on your outfit, you can soak the spot with eau-de-cologne. Rub it with a coarse dry cloth. Wash as normal. Soermetimes clothes worn over a longer period of time will smell of perspiration even after you have washed them. Soak such clothes in salt water solution for an hour or sponge the spots with a solution of half a cup white vinegar to one cup of water before washing. If the stains become old, they will become stubborn and it is difficult to remove them. The solution to this is to get the outfit dyed and renewed into a new shade preferrably the color of the stain.

Nithya's Querie Answered

Nobdy is perfect. We all know that even the models who walk the ramp have imperfect bodies or the problem of acne. But they all are trained to look good. In a similar manner, if we become aware of our shortcomings and our good features, we can try to highlight the best in us. Do not think you are fat instead call yourself as plus size. It is more sophisticated and elegant and also does not give the idea of a rolly polly person. When you respect and love yourself, others will naturally respect you. Like an echo, the thoughts reflect back and the Universe always says 'yes' to our thoughts.
When you wear clothes, opt for dark colors. Black is a slimming color. Since you are also tall, you can wear outfits with a break in color. Avoid wearing short kurtas and fabrics that will add bulk to your shape. Wear medium fitted clothes. If you have bulky arms, avoid wearing sleeveless tops and cap sleeves.

Saravana's Querie Answered

Designers must have an eye for the esthetic - a strong eye for color and details, sense of balance and proportion and an appreciation for beauty. Fashion designers need an excellent communication skill. Despite an advancement of the computer aided design technology in fashion, sketching ability remains an added advantage. A good portfolio - a collection of your best work - is very important as it is often a deciding factor in getting a good job.

Since you have completed your diploma in fashion merchandising and also been an assistant merchandiser in a company, the next step to go further is to get promoted to be a merchandiser and from thereon to be the senior merchandiser. For this, you need not study further, you gain experience as you work. As you move up the ladder, you will find yourself being promoted from a technical function to a management role. At this stage you can set up your own mini business or join one or two other merchandisers.

In addition to creativity, you need to have pattern making skills. This will enable you to give proper instructions to your team as to how the garment needs to be constructed. You can join a course in sketching and pattern making to gain more knowledge. All the best.

Mridula's querie answered

Height makes a person feel conscious where they stand. But, it should not be the criteria for an inferiority complex. No one is perfect. Hence accept your short comings. With regard to the clothes, you can wear vertical striped clothes. This will create an illusion of being tall. Wear monochromatic colors and avoid wearing a break in color. Universe has solutions to all situations, wear heeled footwear, to the height you can manage and walk tall. Hope this has put a smile on your face.