Remember the days when wearing women'sslouchsocks was the fashion statement? Women did not just wear onepair.They wore them in multiple layers. Why stop with one colorwhen twoor three pairs of them look even more stylish. Wearingthese kindsof socks were a part of the 80s fashion statement.Women's slouch socks feature tops that easily stretches so thattheycan be worn in multiple layers and colors. Back then, it waspopularto match them with shirt tops. If someone wore a blue andwhite top,women would wear these socks in blue and white on thesame foot. Themore layers the better. Even when the temperaturestarts climbing, afashion statement takes priority overcomfort.For those that are even more daring, try three layers of socksindifferent colors. With three sock layers, one can get creativeandtry different sock color patterns. One foot could wear red,blue,and white socks. The other leg could sport blue, white, andredsocks.Want to take colored socks to another level? How about wearingtwocolors of socks - one on each leg. For instance, the left legwouldhave two pairs of black socks and the right leg would havetwopairs of white socks.Fashion comes in many styles. Next time when you feel like havingaretro look, bring back the old school 80s fashion statementwiththese socks. They can be worn with jeans, spandex, andevenskirts.Fashion has always been a method of expression of thementality,conceptions and perspectives that a certain society hason world.Clothes lines have always been influenced by economical,social andpolitical changes and historical events have played animportantworld in the field of fashion.Fashion styles, nevertheless, depend on people's taste. If we takeaglimpse back to a time in history we can get a better insight ofthestyle of clothes people use to wear back then.Women have always been spoiled by fashion trends, as they havebeenfrom the very beginning the target-customer for designers.Thereare so many things to be told about women fashion that wewouldneed years to manage to depict just part of it and stillmissingkey factors.If we take for example western European andAmericanwomen fashion, we can notice that every decade has broughtalongits own style that met the social climate of those days.In the 1930s, for example, women clothes were very feminine,withall the traits that such a label implied. They conveyed agenteeland ladylike appearance with the waistline curves that couldbeseen on the dresses design and foreheads hidden byclochehats.Later on, another important landmark in women;s fashiondevelopmentwas the fashion of the 60s. It was, no doubt, themostrevolutionary decade in living memory, with a sudden andradicalchange in public thinking. This shifting of track can bevery wellexplained by the historical events that occurred. TheVietnam Warconvinced people that it was time for them to turn theirback onimperialism which was considered aggressive and oppressive.Thenotion of love and peace were embraced with no restraints.Thecolors and patterns which started to be used by designers werenowbrighter and bolder than we would have seen a decadebefore.In the 80s, fashion styles continued to mirror the culture oftheday. Everything about fashion was bold and aggressive: theclothes,the perfume and the attitude, they were all expressions ofpowerheld by the powerful businesswomen at the time.These are only very few remarks done on women;s fashion, butstoriesmay be told forever and ever more, as ladies;fashion hasalways beenand always will be a hot topic among chiccircles.

It has got to be said that vintage fashionisindeed a class and whole world apart. The charm and thrillofdressing in fashion of that era is unparalleled. The 1950 sawawhole new dawn and revolution of fashion. After World War II,men'sfashion took on a whole new meaning. Classic filmsprominentlypromoted the fashion that was the rage in that era.Young men withtheir skinny pants and flamboyant shirts all depictedthe image ofthe carefree youth and the men looked dapper in theirfinely andfashionably cut three piece suit. In present days thereare specialvintage stores that cater to fashion from the vintageera and avery popular amongst modern individuals.In the 50s, the businessmen were sharply dressed and veryimpeccablyturned out in their single breasted suit coats, thetrademark crispand finely starched whiter than white shirts,conservative printedties and wing-tipped shoes which have nevergone out of fashion overthe decades. For a casual day spent withfamily or on a holiday, theflamboyant and vividly colorfulHawaiian shirts were the popularchoice. The 50s also gave rise tothe preppie look where teensstarted to look and dress morecasually with collared shirts beneathloosely fitted cardigans. Thecrew or V shaped sweaters became astyle statement amongst theyouth. Fashion took on a newmomentum.Men were very dapper in their dressing and they wore sharplypleatedtrousers with their business suits. The chino pants becamea casualrage in the 1950s and were first worn by men who were inthemilitary in Europe and The United States of America. Soonafter,they became a huge hit with civilians. Chinos ere alsocalled khakisbecause of their color and were made from cottontwill. Blue jeanswere worn with their leg cuffs rolled up. Overthe decades thisfashion has continued to remain popular. Thisstyle was popularizedby world famous teen idols that wore jeansand made them a globalfashion trend.Jackets and coats were popularized during the 1950s bybusinessmenwho wore overcoats made from cashmere or wool. Men bothyoung andold wore zip-up jackets to enhance their casual wear. Theyoungergeneration wore chino jackets with emblems and varsityjackets madefrom leather with the initial of the school nameembossed on thebreast of the jacket. Sports award emblems and pinswere added tothe jacket depending on what and how many awards thewearerwon.In terms of footwear fashion too, the penny loafers became abigrage in the 1950s. The concept of slip-on shoes instead ofthecumbersome tie shoes gained immense popularity in this era.Thename penny loafers were derived from a pocket area on the topofthe shoe where a penny could be hidden. Shoes which resembledahorse saddle were also popularized during this time. They weremadeof hard leather and were tie shoes. Those men who werebusinessmenwore wing tipped leather tie shoes.The 1950s was an interesting decade, jammed between anotherWorldWar and a new, threatening age of nuclear power and atomicenergy.This period saw the roots sewn for the carefree generationof the60s, as the 'Beat generation' saw no hope and thus began torebelagainst social conventions.

Street fashion has become super popularinrecent years, especially with the emergence of personalbloggers.Some of the top fashion bloggers specialize in streetstyle and asa result, we've finally begun to open up new doors tohow theaverage, albeit stylish, person dresses around the world ona dailybasis. New York has always been a mecca of internationalflavorsall rolled into one, which makes it a perfect choice forexaminingjeans styles of the everyday fashionable.The Repeating StyleOf course skinny jeans aren't going anywhere anytime soon, butothertrends are quickly emerging to help keep the skinny stylefresh. Astyle long seen in Europe, especially on Italian men, isthestraight leg, narrow fit pants with the cuff rolled up showingoff abare ankle. To bring it to a colder New York setting, citydwellershave taken the classic style and swapped trousers forjeans in darkwashes and either rolled the jeans in the classicway, or simplybought jeans that were short enough to show theankle. With theweather in New York dramatically different thanmost parts of Italy,just about all fashion types showing up instreet style blogs had onsocks in various dark colors.How to Get ItSince the New York version is much more laid-back than theItalianone, it will also be easier to find and afford. Find a darkwashjean in a straight, narrow or skinny style, then decide onwhetherto have a natural hem that hits above the ankle or a rolledcuff.The rolled cuff will make the jeans more versatile, but acrisp hemalso sends a strong, distinct message. For the naturalhem, it'slikely a tailor will need to get involved. It's hardenough findingjeans that fit, let alone jeans that fit and have theexact hemlinewanted. For the rolled cuff, opt for normal lengthjeans, nothingtoo long, and roll them once or twice to let theankle "breathe."For chilly weather add in some stylish socks andfunky shoes.As fashion begins to go global thanks to all the streetfashionbloggers, it's becoming easier than ever to try out fashiontrendsfrom around the world. To keep it unique, tailor it to yourcity,style and climate for a cool, eclectic look. The globe'sthelimit.After swimming through countless street fashion sites and books,onething pops out. Amongst men, and especially Western Europeanmen, aslim fit pant or jeans rolled with a cuff is definitely thestyle.Popular with the "wise" crowd as well as the youth, thisjeans stylestands the test of time and showcases a keen eye towarddetail andfit.ItalyThe biggest population of men taking part in this trend seems tobethe Italians. Most street fashion sites focus on the hot spotsofRome and Milan, and both locations prove to be hotbeds ofchicstyle. In Italy, men of all ages wear a trouser style pant orjeanin a very straight, narrow fit then roll the cuff so it hitsjustabove the ankle, creating the look of intentional high-waters.Totop it all off they wear a great fitting blazer or sweater withatie and an incredible pair of, what else, Italian leathershoes.Socks are optional.ParisIn Paris the straight leg, rolled pants are around in abundance,yetslightly less than what is seen in Italy. Some men take avariationon the look and grab a pair of dark wash jeans in narrowfit, notquite skinny jeans but fitted, and roll the cuff justonce, but highup to create a 4-inch cuff that sits at the ankle orjust below.Still others partake in the Italian classic by rollingthe dark washjeans above the ankle.Be it Italy, France or seen sporadically throughout westernEurope,the straight leg, dark pant or jeans with a rolled cuffisdefinitely in style and has been for quite some time. Keepitclassic cool like the Italians and pair the style with asharpjacket and killer shoes. For urban cool, follow the footstepsofthe Parisians and keep it in a dark jean paired with a pea coatortrench and fitted boots.

Fashion is alive and well on the highstreetwith many classic and exciting haute couture fashiondesigners suchas Stella McCartney, as well as celebrities such asMadonna gettingin on the act and launching their own clothingranges to varyingdegrees of success! There has never been morechoice when it comesto high street fashions and with millions ofgarments andaccessories available, now is as good a time as ever toupdate yourwardrobe.But what high street fashions will you be attracted to, andwherewill you find them? This year there seems to be anabsoluteplethora of styles and looks available although there maybe some'must-haves'. Over winter the layered look has prevailed andisstill very much in vogue going into spring, although it isexpectedto give way to a simpler and much lighter look as soon asthetemperatures soar.As in recent years expect to show off your legs - either thebarelook with short skirts, leggings combined with longer tops, orforthe extremely daring the skimpiest of hot pants. You'll needtheshoes to go with all these looks too, and wedges are expected tobeessential footwear this summer. Canvas, slingback, round-toe,opentoe; they're all highly accessible in the high street.But, like all trends this year's high street fashions offer onlythetools, it is up to you to achieve your own unique look. Thesecretto looking good is to mix and match, buying a wide range ofgarmentsand accessories of varying prices, colours and styles froma rangeof stores. You can then mix it all up and volia! The realyou!Choice, as always, is massive in this year's selections. Takejeansfor example; flared, straight, boot cut, capri, cut-offs andhotpants are all featuring in the high street - and those are justthetight-fitting variety! Undoubtedly the trendiest items on thehighstreet this season will be high-waisted flares, paying yetmorehomage era. But don't be tempted unless you can carry it off,andfew can, as these jeans tend to make curvy girls look huge andthingirls akin to sticks; so be warned - it takes the right shapetomake it in these jeans.Of course, when it comes to high street fashions you need tostickto the rules when it comes to choosing clothes appropriate toyourbody type. And always trust your inner-self when it comestodeciding whether you look too old to wear a particular item; ifyouthink you are then you probably are!But, on the other hand DO dress out of your age group if youthinkit works! If you've still got fantastic legs at 55 then showthemoff in a suitable mini and don't feel you have to stash themawayin conservative trousers! Alternatively, if you are 25 andfancy achange then feel free to pull on the trouser suit! Themostimportant thing when it comes to fashion is to wear what looksbeston you!Style is synonymous with exotic looks that pop outmagnificently.Summer season is all about juggling with strikingcolors withhippie chic accessories. The current summer fashiontrends showcasethe hottest looks from the biggest names of theglobal fashionindustry. One can't resist the cuts and shadesbrilliantly matchedand crafted for a stunning summery look.Good news:Do you know that most of the designer outfits, bags, shoes canbewithin our reach? The diverse online shopping modes are freefromhassles. You just have to log in to capture thisexcitingexperience of discount shopping. It is time to revamp yourwardrobefor a summery gala.One thing to do before cracking is to spot the essentials ofadesired look. Indeed, when it comes to investing, better focusontimeless pieces: a coat with a beautiful cut, pumps, aglitterytop, a gorgeous leather bag plus bejeweled trinkets tocreate amagic spell.

Traditional Pakistani bridal dresses are amustfor Pakistani brides. Otherwise she does not appear to begettingmarried. This is a life changing day for her. She will wantto lookelegant and beautiful. Some affluent families go to thepoint ofbuying very expensive dresses. This could be designed byaprofessional Pakistani fashion designer. But a graceful dresscanbe bought at a reasonable price. This is also a part of theexpenseand should be taken into consideration for a Pakistaniweddingday.For a groom the wedding dress is not that expensive. He wearsachuridar pajama and kurta or shervani. Churidar is a tightfittingsort of a salwar. This is mostly made of silk which is ahighquality fabric. He may also wears a topee on his head. Thegroommay look simple but the dresses are colorful. SomePakistaniweddings are getting westernized now. The males havestartedwearing trousers and jackets.Brides are expected to keep their faces hidden in a veil.Someprefer to wear a burkah. Still they look beautiful andcolorful.Both brides and grooms look elegant on their wedding. Theyare heroand heroine of the day. They wear lot of make ups. Weddingday isvery memorable for both bride and the groom. They remember itforthe rest of their life. Pakistani wedding dresses are becomingveryexpensive now days. Rich families wear lot of gold, diamondsandother jewellery. Girls wear expensive lehnga. This may cost totheamount of thousands of rupees. Pakistani lengha is rich withgoldembroidery. Red is the most popular color. Some prefer towearghagra choli. Friends of the bride also look very beautifulintheir colorful Pakistani suits.Pakistani wedding dresses are woven in different fabrics. Itcouldbe silk, cotton, zari, georgette, or crape material. They havealot of embroidery work done on them. This may be mirror, beadandcutwork. Pakistani shaadi as they would say it in Urdu isverydifferent from other cultural marriages. The unique colorsanddesigns stand out the most as traditional western mix, to createanexotic blend for the guests to see. This also includes theeyecatching art of henna or mehndi.. This is where originalfloralpatterns are painted on the bride's hand and feet.Pakistani fashion and bridal wear designers have far to gobeforethey reach the goal of internationally acclaimed bestdesigners.Many creative and innovative Pakistani designers arecreating morethan waves today in the scene of the fashionindustryworldwide.Many of them started haut-e-couture bridal fashion housesthatproduce masterpieces in the range of bridal outfits likelehngacholi and sherwani. The designers acclaim internationalrecognitionas ethnic designers as well as cosmopolitan mainstreamdesigners toattract every man or woman. Pakistan is a country ofrichtraditions and the designers born in this country haveimaginationthat takes shape with their zest to sparkle the world offashionand design.The bridal wear designers do every possible effort to pleasethecustomers by creating the perfect outfit with mesmerizingcolorsthey are looking for. For a Pakistani bride, traditional redis thecolor of her outfit. The groom prefers subtle shades andwhiteusually for his sherwani or kurta etc. Other colors likeshades ofblue and green are also in use for a fashion statement.Thedesigner chooses vibrant colors to spread the embellishmentsandsequins. They offer customization services that includedesigns,shapes, sizes, patterns, color, embroideryandembellishments.In order to meet the both tastes of traditional and modernoutfitsfor the bride and groom, they present a vivaciouscollection. Thewestern influence makes a designer to yearn forcreating a bridalline with marvelous fusion of eastern and westerncultures. Theinnovative designers, skilled workers, qualitycontrollers addsignificance to the bridal outfits.

The 1960's was a decade that broke barriersinterms of fashion, especially for women.When purchasing vintage clothes, you are automatically buying intoapiece of fashion history, but when buying vintage clothes fromtheswinging sixties, you really are buying a piece of historythatmoulded the fashion industry from then in.The sixties is a decade of fashion that had so many trendsthatbegan in the era, that when buying vintage there is so muchchoiceit's hard to pick.In the beginning of the decade Jackie Kennedy was still wearingthefamous skirt and trouser suits and pillbox hats, a trendthatwithstood nearly 7 years of season changes, so style wassomewhatconservative. However all that changed when Mary Quant, aWelshdesigner and British fashion icon developed the mini skirtandencouraged women to hike up their hemlines. The majorityofminiskirts or mini dresses had geometric patterns, some oftenwithbell sleeves and/or polo necks.The 'space' look was also an integral part of fashion cultureandbelieve it or not, people donned goggles paired with go gobootsand clothes made from PVC or sequins. All these looks werepairedwith big hair, false eyelashes and pale lipstick.As the era moved on so did the culture and the fashion, withthehippy trend becoming huge psychedelic patterns wereeverywhere.Bandanas were paired with bell bottom jeans and paisleyprints andthe emphasis on having hair as high as the sky wasn't asimportantas in previous years.However, probably one of the most significant trends to everemergeinto fashion, mainly for men, was the mod style. Theimportance ofthis new way of dressing is integral to fashion todayand isprobably one of the main reason why 1960's vintage fashion issosought after in today's day and age, given the fact that menlikePaul Weller still make it 'cool' to embody the style.The mod style personified British fashion of the era and verymuchmoulded a new lifestyle as well as dress code. Consisting oftighttrousers, anoraks, shirts and ties, the key to pulling it offwascombining a smart, gentlemanly look with a small amount ofgrungeto give an edge. The look was ultimately unisex and the womenworesimilar clothes and had short cropped hair.This style has become something of a timeless classic, which inturncreates a need for vintage originals. The whole scene reeks ofthecool element that vintage brings and having a fundamental partofthe first release of these fashions seems to be part of theprocessif you want to be a fully fledged mod.Vintage fashion from the sixties is not for the faint hearted,andwearers have to be brave enough to make a statement withtheirclothes. When choosing a trend to bring back to life fromthesixties it is important to pick the right one, the styles aresoiconic that it can sometimes look like fancy dress, the keythingwith 1960s vintage clothes is to blend it so it looks kitsch,notcliché.For a lot of men, fashion is a non- existent factor when it comestoclothing. A man can simply put on a T shirt and jeans and getabouthalf of their work throughout the day. When working inaprofessional environment, men generally wear a shirt anddresspants, sometimes coupled with a coat. Suits are quite commonaswell, but what most men don't realize is that the fashion worldisrapidly evolving around them. Understanding what goes bestwithwhat is very important for an average person who wants to makesurethat they aren't referred to as a 'fashion disaster' behindtheirbacks. Here are three of the most important fashion tipsformen:

While considered by many as daring,outlandishand provocative, Japanese fashion has come a long wayfrom beingjust about kimonos and school uniforms. Their eye-poppingandflamboyant outfits have largely been influenced by Japan'shugeunderground club scene. Tokya and Osaka is where JapaneseStreetFashion is at its best. By adopting a mixture of currentandtraditional trends along with foreign and local labels,Japaneseyouth have created their own unique blend of fashion.Japanese street fashion has a variety of trends and styles.Youthwere more elaborate in their dressing patterns and make-up.Brightcolours, eccentric patterns, hand-made garments, heavyjewellery,mixing and matching jeans and tank tops with traditionalwear likekimonos, is their way of making statements about theirculturalinfluences and way of life. Lolita, Kogal, Cosplay, Ganguroaresome of the most sought after styles that Japanese youth displayonthe streets.Lolita is a style with many subcultures, such as Punk Lolita,wherechains, beads, lace and wristbands are popular accessoriesalongwith pink and peach colour prints. Gothic Lolita focuses onstylesemerging from the Victorian age such as dark colours,blackmake-up, heavy brooches, and ribbons.The Ganguro art of dressing is similar to North Americanyouthtrying to replicate tanned and blonde celebrities and models.Thelook consists of light or dark tanned bodies, bleached ordyedhair, summer dresses and platforms. Their exaggerated looksandoutfits, is their attempt at westernizingthemselvesdramatically.The Kogal style is where young Japanese women display theirwealththrough various tastes in music and fashion. Wealthy parentsoftensupport young girls who are into this style. They keepthemselvesup-to-date with Japan's ever-growing mobile technology.They adornthemselves with big boots, skirts pinned very high,dramaticmake-up and the latest in American fashion brands. Many seethegrowth of Gothic Lolita to be a reaction to the materialismdesirethat emerges with the Kogal trend.Costume Play, shortened to Cosplay is a trend where dressingofcharacters from manga, anime, fantasy movies and videogamesisencouraged.Japan’s street fashion scene is famous around the globe foritsever-changing face - from over-the-top cute and colorful toextremedarkness, from haute couture to hardcore sneaker heads, fromstylesinspired by ancient fairy tales to looks from thecyberfuture.While there are other places in Japan where street fashionalsothrives, Harajuku is the undisputed heart and soul of theJapanesestreet fashion scene. To understand the state of Japanesestreetfashion in 2016, we need to take a look at the current stateofHarajuku.The general feeling on the streets of Harajuku over the last yearisthat big changes are coming to the neighborhood. Many peopleareoptimistic, some are not. Time will tell what the future holds,butfor now here are 10 things that you need to know about the stateofJapanese street fashion in 2016.

As a woman, it is much easier to dressintrendy fashions. Entire stores are dedicated to the low-costyetfashionable pieces that women crave. We can buy cute,inexpensiveclothes in bulk, wear these discount pieces about adozen times andthen throw them out once the hems start fraying, thethin fabricstarts tearing and the buttons start popping off.Women's fashionmagazines will show images of gorgeous models on therunway wearingthe next big thing right next to an article thatdemonstratesstep-by-step how to create this runway look for underfifty bucks.Women's fashion trends come and go in the blink of aneye, but withcelebrity gossip rags, fashion magazines galore anddepartmentstores hawking these reasonably priced looks, it is easyfor mostwomen to keep up. Now, men's fashion...well, that's acompletelydifferent beast!Consider this during your next department store visit: whilethewomen's department can take up an entire two floors, themen'sdepartment is usually tucked away in the back corner of one ofthefloors, taking up minimal space. I can remember several timesgoingshopping with my metro sexual husband and wondering why hewouldtake so long finding one outfit while I could find no lessthan adozen in under thirty minutes. After all, the men'sdepartment wasminuscule compared to the multitude of racks in thewomen'sdepartment I had to climb through. And, yet, this isprecisely whyit is so difficult for men to find that perfect outfitfor acertain occasion. Men's fashion is a lot more stable thanwomen'sever-changing fashion, which is not to say that a Flock ofSeagullshaircut would go over as well today as it did in the 80s,but youget my point. Men's clothing includes several more classicpiecesthat can withstand the test of time, like the white oxfordshirt,the white t-shirt and a classic pair of blue jeans.If you are one of those men who would rather avoid socialscenesaltogether than go shopping for an outfit to fit theoccasion, readon for some tips on pieces you should have in yourcloset forcasual wear. For most men, casual wear consists of an oldt-shirt,cargo shorts and flip-flops. Sure, this is a great outfitto wearwhen mowing the lawn or staying indoors to get drunk andplayGuitar Hero all night with a bunch of guy friends, but wearetalking about kicking standards up...way up. For instance,whatwould you say is a great outfit to wear for a first date or totheoffice on a casual day? however, if you think of at least threeofthe following casual pieces.Slim-fit and/or straight-leg jeans - Oh, it used to be all abouttheboot leg jean back in the glory of our college years! We wouldcutand fray the bottom of our jeans with the occasional rebelthrowingcaution to the wind and going full bell bottom. Thesedays, however,slim is in. Slim-fit, straight-legged jeans arecasual enough towear when going out for drinks with the guys, butthey can just aseasily be paired with a great button shirt andblazer to get youthrough that first nerve-wracking date. Darkerrinses are an easybet; avoid acid-washed jeans unless you happento have a timemachine set for the 1980s...or you want to remaindateless for therest of eternity.White oxford button-down shirt - Talk about a classic thatnevergoes out of style. The white oxford shirt is comparable toawoman's "little black dress." All men need to have at least oneofthese in their closet for both formal and casual wear. Be surethisshirt is tailored for your body. One of the worst fashionmistakesmen make is to wear a button-down shirt that is toobulky(oversized button-down shirts make a man appear frumpy andplump)or one that is too tight (if you can't close the neckbutton,that's your first clue to go up a size...and, no, you cannothidethis with a tie). The white oxford can take you through allseasonsand can be worn under a sweater, blazer or alone paired withkhakisor jeans.