Fashion Simplified: Black

“It isn't a matter of black is beautiful as much as it is white is not all that's beautiful” ~ Bill Cosby

Why fashion-industry types always choose to wear black? Is it because it’s slimming, it’s attractive and it’s a lot easier to wear than most of the clothes? What about when it comes to accessories? Is black still the best option most of the time?

A quick glance at my shoe rack made me realize that 80 percent of my shoes are black. I opened my closet and it revealed a diverse set of bags in different colors. But the bags that I usually carry to work or to professional gatherings are black. Should I say that black is the queen color of fashion?

And then I dream of adding another black to my shoe rack and another black to my bag collection. But mind you, that is just a dream. Black Peep-Toe Plateau Pumps by Fendi is a dazzling and luxurious black in leather. It would defeat the best black boots that I have. I would gladly change my Romance from Paris bluish black large bag that I always carry to work to give it a rest after four years of service by this Black All over Studded Bag. But I honestly doubt I would ever make this dream come true. You girls check their prices to know why.


But some more colorful and more daring shoes have become so trendy actually that they are the new black.

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Therefore "the new black" refers to something so widespread that it rivals the popularity of the colour black.

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Fashion Dictionary Made Easy: A-line skirt vs. Flared Skirt

Which is an A-line skirt? A or B?

♥A-line skirt – comes in many variations; fits snugly at the waist, hugs the hips and thighs and flares out to a full skirt usually below the knee resembling letter A.

Who fits to wear?
Since A-line skirt comes in many variations, specific style of this type works for a particular body type. For example, a plain A-line skirt that flares down below the knee is not very flattering for thin, narrow-hipped women or those with a smaller rear. But women, who seek to make their too wide hips appear smaller, find answer through A-line skirts.

Some varied A-line skirts do work for most body type. Refer here for a thorough discussion.

♥Flared skirt – is a skirt that is fitted at the waist and flares out in an A-line or tulip shape at the hem but with extra flares that swing and swish.

Who fits to wear?
Let me just quote this. Recommended if you are tall and heavy on the hips: petite women tend to look overwhelmed in this skirt style

p.s. Are you curious where to get the same flared skirt that Taylor Swift was seen wearing? I know where!

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A-line skirt and flared skirt both resemble letter A; other than the latter having more extra flare.

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Fashion Dictionary Made Easy: Capri pants vs. Bermuda shorts

Which set are Capri pants? A or B?

♥Capri pants ("capris") are a style of pants designed to end mid-calf or just below the calf otherwise known as long shorts or three-quarters.

♥Bermuda shorts are a type of short trousers around one inch above the knee otherwise known as walking shorts or dress shorts.

Both Capri pants and Bermuda shorts are widely worn as semi-casual attire by both men and women during warm weather.

Capri pants were my favorites during my university days. I’d always wear them with sketchers or tennis shoes, mid-riff shirt and accessorize them with a big JanSport backpack. But we didn’t call them Capri pants. We called them pedal pants or three-fourths.

Bermuda shorts became my favorites when I started working and especially after I moved to this country where the temperature is much hotter. I love to wear them most of the times with tennis shoes and occasionally with boots or stilettos.

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Capri pants end at mid-calf or just below the calf. Bermuda shorts end around one inch above the knee.

Fashion Dictionary Made Easy: The Birth

When I first plunged into fashion blogging my fashion lingo was very limited. There were only two things that aided me – the heart for writing and the passion for fashion. But they weren’t adequate. I was not confident in writing; words were very scarce. For several times I wanted to quit, but I’m glad I didn’t. From simply posting my daily outfits I recreated my blog by writing about fashion trends that I’ve spotted and that I deemed attention worthy.

But I wanted to write fashion articles that make sense. Therefore I need more knowledge about fashion and how things work in the industry. This is a great challenge for a fashion outsider like me whose world evolves only around numbers and a bit of literature.

The first big step into achieving the goal is the purchase of a Fashion Writer eGuide – Breaking Into and Succeeding as a Fashion Writer. You bet I’m serious. Haha!

But I’d like to make this challenge a fun endeavor. I decided to work on improving my fashion lingo first. And as I do so, I’d like to share what I’m learning to you, my dear readers.

Fashion Dictionary Made Easy would simplify fashion lingos that are unfamiliar to fashion outsiders like me. We'll use a combination of words and graphics in defining each vocabulary.

Join me on my journey to fashion writing. Fashion Dictionary Made Easy: Capri pants vs. Bermuda shorts.