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It's no secret that the rules of proper attire can change with age. Plus, with the rising popularity of casual Friday, the rules can be confusing, especially at the office. By following a few...
If you are a man going to a '60s inspired party, this article will teach you how to look like you've warped back into that time period. The following will teach you how to make a 60's costume for...
Flower power, bell bottom jeans and Watergate! Take a trip back in time and make some cash for your child's school. A carnival with a '70s theme is a fun way to raise funds for the PTA or a school...
Heavy metal of the 1980s is defined by gender bending front men, screeching guitars and piercing vocals. The style was all about heavy makeup, big hair and tight jeans--for both men and women....
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Locate quality cross dressing clothing and accessories is a simple matter of covering a few basics. With the steps below, you'll be able to locate clothing, wigs, makeup and accessories that fit...
Many people prefer to hang a men's collared dress shirt. This is not always possible if there is a lack of closet space or when traveling. In these cases you can easily fold a men's collared dress...
Everyone develops a personal style that reflects personal tastes and makes a statement about who they are. Choosing a classic fashion style is a good way to avoid changing your style to give in to...
Many men's dress shirts come in no-pocket styles, but you can add pockets by recycling another men's dress shirt that is no longer in wearable condition. Often pockets show the least wear in dress...
Men's pants traditionally have two front pockets. Because the pockets get a lot of wear and tear, it's sometimes necessary to redo the front pockets. Or, if you're making a pair of men's pants,...
As a viable way to save money on clothing, home sewing is more or less popular depending on the current price of fabrics. If you shop around for specials and closeouts, you can still save money by...
A man's suit can say a lot about his personality. Unlike women's fashion, the room for experimentation can be somewhat limited. There seems to be much less tolerance in a suit for the tacky. In...
Polo shirts are a popular fashion choice for men, women and children alike. Fortunately, polo shirts made from cotton or a cotton-blend knit are machine-washable when soiled. Properly laundering...
Putting on a crisp white shirt can make you look great, but seeing an ugly, discolored ring in the collar calls for some stain removal action. Even people who take frequent showers and don't work...
Male denizens of the metropolitan landscape vary their day-to-day fashion trends as little as their country or suburban counterparts. "If something works, stick with it" is a traditional male...
A toddler's ears get cold quickly in the winter air. Making your child comfortable in the cold is important especially if you are playing outside for an extended time. Here are some things to look...
How to Tie A Tie
This is a detailed explanation about how to tie a tie. This e-how covers the most common knot known as the Windsor Knot. After seeing many of the other tie e-hows, I decided to make a e-how...
Filling Fabric in Fashion Design
Rendering a garment refers to filling the fabric. Learn about fashion and filling fabric in this free video from a fashion designer.
Pattern Masters in Fashion Design
The pattern master is a person who cuts garments before stitching. Learn about fashion and pattern masters in this free video from a fashion designer.
Drafting in Fashion Design
A sketch will show all of the variations on a design. Learn about fashion and clothing design drafting in this free video from a fashion designer.
Picking Fabrics in Fashion Design
It's important to have many fabric varieties to show a customer. Learn about fashion and fabric selection in this free video from a fashion designer.
Embroideries in Fashion Design
An embroidery is an embellishment that may need to be added to a clothing design. Learn about fashion and embroideries in this free video from a fashion designer.
Illustrating a Croque in Fashion Design
A ten or twelve-headed croque is used for fashion purposes. Learn about fashion and croques in this free video from a fashion designer.
Block Sketching in Fashion Design
Observe the movement of a person's body when doing block sketching. Learn about fashion and block printing in this free video from a fashion designer.
Sketching Clothing in Fashion Design
When drawing clothes, draw them to drape similarly to how they are worn. Learn about fashion and clothing design sketches in this free video from a fashion designer.
Themes in Fashion Design
Pick a theme and do research to find topics to work with. Learn about fashion and mood boards in this free video from a fashion designer.
Using Fashion Theme Books
When a customer asks for design ideas, it's nice to have a theme book. Learn about fashion and clothing theme books in this free video from a fashion designer.
What is Fashion?
Follow the current trends in clothing styles seen in day-to-day life. Learn about fashion and clothing silhouettes in this free video from a fashion designer.
Texture in Fashion Design
Discover what a customer wants when picking fabric textures. Learn about fashion and clothing textures in this free video from a fashion designer.
How to Remove Shoe Odor
Remove shoe odor by dampening a piece of paper towel with water, baking soda and vinegar and gently dabbing the paper inside of the shoes. Rub coffee beans wrapped inside a paper towel on shoes to...
How to Fold a Handkerchief
Fold a handkerchief by folding each corner of the handkerchief towards the center and leaving one corner out that will stick out from the suit pocket. Find handkerchiefs that are already folded...
How to Buy a Man's Dress Shirt
To buy a man's dress shirt, look for a shirt that will go together with a suit and tie, make sure it buttons at the neck, look for the right kind of stitching, and make sure it has a double cuff....
How to Buy the Right Tie for a Suit
Buying the right tie for a suit requires finding a tie that has some of the same family of colors that are in the suit and shirt. Avoid matching a tie to a suit color exactly. Choose a tie that is...
How to Choose a Basic Wardrobe for a Man
A basic wardrobe for a man should include a plain white shirt, a colored dress shirt, a regular t-shirt, a basic sweater in a neutral color and a basic pair of jeans. Find a good standard suit to...
Men's Suit Guide
When buying a men's suit, make sure the color of the suit will go with the color of the shirt and tie, find a suit that enhances the angles of the man's face, beware of the fit of the suit on the...
How Do You Soften Leather Shoes?
Soften leather shoes by keeping wooden shoe sizers in the shoes when they are not being worn in order to stretch out the leather. Consider putting a damp paper towel inside of a leather shoe to...
How to Choose the Right Shoes
To choose the right shoes, match the shoes to the formality of the clothing, find flat-fronted shoes for suits, and pick out square-toed shoes for slacks or jeans. Find men's shoes that are...
Different Ways to Tie a Tie
One basic way to tie a tie is to wrap the tie around itself twice, push it under, bring it out and put it on the top. Pull down the front and back of the tie to get it straight. Find out how...
Tips on Polishing Shoes
Polish shoes by getting different colors of shoe polish, using a plain cotton cloth, dabbing a little polish on the cloth and buffing any scratches or scuffs out of the shoes. Use the shoe polish...
How to Measure a Man's Chest
To measure a man's chest, wrap the tape measure around the largest part of the chest, and combine that measurement with measurement from over the arm. Avoid pulling the tape measure tight when...
What Is Tailoring?
Tailoring is the alteration of a garment so that clothes will fit the largest part of the body. Find out how tailoring can be done by any professional seamstress with information from the owner of...
How Do I Measure My Waist?
Measure your waist for pants by determining where pants are worn and using a tape measure wrapped around the waist. Squeeze the tape measure slightly when measuring waist size, and consider other...
Men's Leather Hats
Men's leather hats are a lot more durable than basic cloth and generally come in all of the same styles as regular caps. Try on leather hats, such as aviator caps or leather baseball caps, with...
How Do I Measure My Inseam?
To measure your pants inseam, measure the length from the crotch of the pants to the bottom of the leg, or measure the outer seam and subtract 10 inches. Use a tape measure to measure the inseam...
Vintage Style Men's Hats
Vintage style men's hats are becoming more fashionable and include short brim fedoras, bowler hats and pinch top men's fedoras with a wide brim. Find a men's vintage hat with help from the owner...
Men's Vintage Brim Hats
Men's vintage brim hats have a brim that is stiffer than a normal cap and include bowler hats, Godfather hats and fedora hats. Find a vintage men's hat with a stiff brim using advice from the...
How to Wear Cuff Links
To wear cuff links for a French cuff shirt, unfold the cuff, put the cuff link in, fold the cuff down, and stick the cuff link through all four holes. Keep the cuffs of a tuxedo shirt in place by...
How to Find a Flattering Winter Coat
Finding a flattering men's winter coat will depend on the occasion; choose a dress coat that fits over a suit jack, a leather jacket that is waist length and a casual jacket that is long and...
How to Wear Shirt Stays
Shirt stays are worn with men's collar shirts in order to keep the collar from flying away. Find out how to slide the shirt stay into the collar with instructions from the owner of a men's fashion...
Off the Shoulder Necklines in Fashion Design
An off the shoulder top or dress starts with a simple fashion design swooping from the very outsides of the shoulders. Learn to draw off the shoulder necklines for fashion illustration in this...
Drawstring Necklines in Fashion Design
Drawstring necklines are popular in hoodies or sweatshirts with hoods. Learn to draw drawstring necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Asymmetrical Necklines in Fashion Design
Asymmetric necklines do not have bilateral symmetry, meaning the right is not a mirror image of the left. Learn to draw asymmetrical necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design...
Funnel Necklines in Fashion Design
A funnel neckline resembles a turtleneck but without the slouch, having seams to bring the fabric together. Learn to draw funnel necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Gathered Necklines in Fashion Design
Draw gathered necklines like broader, lower funnel necks with seams gathering the fabric together at the top. Learn to draw gathered necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design...
One Shoulder Necklines in Fashion Design
Design a one shoulder neckline that rests over one shoulder and crosses the chest to the underarm. Learn to draw one shoulder necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Camisole Necklines in Fashion Design
A camisole is a short sleeveless garment or negligee jacket with a flat neckline and slim straps. Learn to draw camisole necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Scoop Necklines in Fashion Design
A scoop neckline can be high or low and is just a mid-shoulder to mid-shoulder swoop along the illustration. Learn to draw scoop necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Slash Necklines in Fashion Design
A slash neckline is a basic neck style with a cut or slash down the front of any length. Learn to draw slash necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Strapless Necklines in Fashion Design
To draw a strapless neckline, place a slight arc beneath the arms and across the bust of your illustration. Learn to draw strapless necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design...
Sweetheart Necklines in Fashion Design
A sweetheart neckline resembles the top curves of a heart and hangs below the collar bones. Learn to draw sweetheart necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Keyhole Necklines in Fashion Design
The keyhole neckline is a small opening below usually a basic neckline that works in front or back. Learn to draw keyhole necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Square Necklines in Fashion Design
Drawing a square neckline is as easy as putting corners on a low neck style. Learn to draw square necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Drawing V-Necks in Fashion Design
The V-neck is a classic neckline in T-shirts and dresses. Learn to draw V-shaped necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
U-Shaped Necklines in Fashion Design
A low, U-shaped neckline is a simple fashion element, including the basic scoop neck. Learn to draw u shaped necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Boat Necklines in Fashion Design
The boat neckline or neck style goes from mid-shoulder to mid-shoulder just below the neck. Learn to draw boat necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design video.
Front & Back Necklines in Fashion Design
Draw the neckline of a fashion illustration as though in three dimensions, wrapping the front and back. Learn to draw front and back necklines for fashion illustration in this free fashion design...