Fashion 101
Renee Chantel the” Fashion Guru
and Diva”. A graduate from the Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting
were she studied extensive specialized training in Television Broadcasting
and Radio. Renee has use her extensive training with her fabulous
Fashion report on Live & Direct as well as a interned at WWZZ
104.1 and WKYS 93.9, were she worked in the promotion department and
morning show. Renee earned an Associated Degree in Communications.
Renee was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY; she arrived in the DC
area in 1995 ready the take city by storm with her wit and her NY
energy. Renee has a love for Fashion, Music and Entertainment. As
a child she read Vogue, Seventeen and every entertainment magazine
available. If you want to know what hot in Fashion, Music and Entertainment,
well Renee is your girl. Always the first to know what‘s what
and what is going on.
Renee would like to host and produce her own all access
entertainment show for young people and give back to the community.
She is a member of National Association of Black Female Executives
in Music and Entertainment.
Not Just Jeans Anymore
Choosing the Right Jean for Your Body Shape
Jeans are not just for bumming around the house with a t-shirt
or a quick run to the grocery store. A good a pair of jeans can be
one of the more versatile articles of clothing in your entire closet.
You can go from shopping with girlfriends, to a nice dinner with that
special someone, or even a cocktail party. But if they are the wrong
style for your body shape, you’ll look sloppy and dumpy instead
of sassy and stylish. How do you know which pair works for you? Simply
follow this guide, and you can’t go wrong.
Pear-Shape Yes ladies we all are very familiar
with this body type. That’s a small waist and a lot of hips
and bottom. To make your hips appear smaller stick to dark jeans.
Darker jeans will help minimize your lower half and a boot cut, flared
leg, or wide leg will proportion your figure. The key for jeans to
look the best, you should have a long hem line. Best
Jeans: Seven, Joe, DKNY, and Gap.
Tall and Slender Your goal is to give the illusion
of curves. To give the illusion of curves, wear cigarette jeans or
tapered jeans. Because they are closer to the calves they will make
your hips looks wider and give the illusion of curves. Your goal is
to stay away from anything too tight. Tight jeans will make your legs
look even skinnier. Also stay away from anything too loose because
it will not make your appearance look proportional. Hip-huggers and
relaxed fit jeans are acceptable. Best Jeans: Rock &
Republic, Paper Denim & Cloth, Levi’s and Habitual.
Petite Your major focus should be to elongate
your body. Choose jeans that are fitted. Jeans with a little stretch
in them and straight leg will be perfect. Low rise and hip huggers
are also okay. To give your legs an even longer appearance, have the
hemline hit the floor and wear heels. Stay away from wide legged jeans
because they will not improve your proportion. Best Jeans:
Banana Republic, True Religion, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Guess.
Boyish Figure This is someone with a rectangular
body shape; this body shape has the opposite problem as someone who
has a pear-shape. Go for skinny leg jeans. This would give the appearance
of wider hips and fuller backside. The boot cut are also flattering
without giving you the retro bell bottom look. Best Jeans:
Diesel and Gap Original Long and Lean.
Big Bottom AKA the Bootylicious sister. Watch
out for pockets! Pockets that are too small, high or close together,
or decorated can make a large bottom look even bigger. Also choosing
jeans that has no pockets at all will draw attention to the area.
The best jeans for you will be those that have wide long pockets that
rest wide and low on your bottom. Low rise jeans with a flared leg
will give you the illusion of a smaller behind and balance out your
shape. Best jeans: Joe Jeans Honey, Seven, DKNY, Gap
Boot cut, Lees, and Old Navy Dark Denim.
Tummy Trouble chose high-waisted jeans to help
create a smooth plain look over the entire stomach. Just be careful
not to have the jeans to above the belly button. While button-fly
or regular zip-up jeans are fine, don’t choose jeans that tie,
have pleats or an elastic waistband, or decorated in front. These
things will just bring attention to the belly bulge. Best
jeans: Gap, Levi, CK, and Citizens of Humanity.
Full Figured Women chose a traditional five
pocket style jean that isn’t too tight. This makes the jeans
fit without being too snug thus resulting in a slimmer, tall appearance.
A slight flare at the leg opening such as boot cut will also help
to make your leg look longer. Dark washes have a naturally slimming
effect so you should always opt for them rather than lighter washes.
Best jeans: Lane Bryant’s Seven 7 and “Julian”
Another option is if you want the ultimate perfect fit or the
Dream Jean as I like to call it, check out “Earnest
Cut & Sew” located in the fashion capital of
the world New York City. Earnest Cut & Sew will make your jean
that’s right custom made jeans. You tell them want you want
and they will do it. They customized every detail from studs and buttons
(e.g., skull-and-crossbones or 24K gold) to pockets (change the style,
add zippers) to texture, dark and light demin. Most important a tailor
takes your measurements. This whole process takes up to 2 weeks with
a lifetime warranty. Price ranges from $300.00 - $500.00. Expensive?
Yes. Worth it? Maybe, but you will have it for a lifetime.
Renee Cousins
Fashion correspondence for “Live & Direct”
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