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Grant Eckert's Articles in Fashion Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Upcoming Fashion Trends among Golf and Tennis When most people think of fashion trends, they think of the runway, not the fairway or the tennis court. But if you've been watching the US Open or Wimbledon, you may have noticed a more stylish manner of play. From Venus Williams to Tiger Woods, everyone is looking to change their game by changing the way they dress. Is it helping them play better? Only you can decide. It's certainly making the play more enjoyable to watch. Summer 2007 - Fashion Styles for the Active Woman If you're more active during the summer months, who can blame you? With the more favorable weather and more vacation time, you're certain to find more ways to fill your hours during the summer than at any other time of year. But when the sunshine is calling you to get outside, do you have the right clothes to wear? To make sure that your activities are never hampered by your clothing, here are some ideas for the active woman. How Clothes Truly Help Shape Identity and Confidence As the old saying goes, "It's the clothes that make the man (or the woman)." But is this really true? Fashion magazines want us to believe it, clothing stores want us to believe it, and designers want us to believe it. While we might simply think that this idea of clothes creating confidence in ourselves is simply a marketing ploy, perhaps it isn't. According to psychological studies, it seems that our perception of our selves can be affected by the way we dress. Here's what you need to know. A Primer of Women's Golf Fashion - Staying Comfortable on the Course Golfing is a sport that requires long hours on the greens and the fairways in order to play all eighteen holes. But that also means that you need to be dressed in something that can last long hours, in various weather conditions, while still allowing you to swing through each stroke of the course. To help you look good and also play well, here are some golf fashion tips that you can keep in mind when you're gearing up for the game. Sophisticated Clothing Ideas for the Summer There are only a few people who don't love summer. The warm weather and pleasant breezes make all kinds of fun outdoor activities possible. If there is one complaint about the high temperatures though, it's trying to find a way to wear great looking clothes that are cool and comfortable, but still look sophisticated. The good news is for the upcoming hot months, there are several options to looking good while beating the heat. History of the Ladies Polo Shirt For many women, where their clothing comes from is not nearly as important as what it looks like when they put it on. But knowing where your favorite t-shirt or polo shirt first originated can give a better sense of how this piece of clothing might fit into your wardrobe. The ladies polo shirt, for example, actually has its roots in sports and athletic activities played by men - and of course, this tradition has continued to endure over the centuries, finally assimilating into women's style. 3 Tips for Selecting the Right Color for Your Outfit As if figuring out the cut and style of your clothes wasn't hard enough, obviously you have to also decide on what color to wear. You can decide to make it easy and always wear all black, but that's boring and not always appropriate. The whole situation can leave a shopper wondering and worrying about the season's color trends, what matches their complexion and the appropriate color choice for the occasion. Why Microfiber is Great for Apparel When it comes to choosing fabrics for your clothing, there are several things to determine. One of the first is to pick appropriate options for the climate. Summer and winter obviously bring about different clothing needs. Another thing to consider is what the article of clothing is going to be used for. You can get by with more casual pieces and fabrics for weekends and off time than you can for the work place. Women's Activewear and What's Hot for Summer 2007 Summer, those lazy, crazy days or not. Summer is the time to become active, to take part in all those sports and activities you don’t have time for or don’t feel like doing during the winter months. Summer 2007 has some killer outfits for you to wear. In fact, you have your choice of clothing designed as activewear or activewear designs incorporated into designer fashion Ladies Suits - Three Things to Consider in Finding the Right One A suit, an article of clothing consisting of several parts: A type of coat called a jacket, a pair of trousers or skirt and, possibly a vest or waistcoat. There are men's suits and women's or ladies' suits. Lately, however, the distinction is less structured as women take the suit and make it their own. Ladies Golf Apparel - How to Be Comfortable on the Course If you wish to be comfortable on the golf course, you will need to consider functional clothing. This does not mean you need to abandon style and the stylish movement. It means, however, your focus should be what is comfortable for you to wear and helps you achieve your goals on the course. There is no sense in being dressed in vogue if you cannot hit the golf ball off the tee or if you feel extremely uncomfortable. Similarly, you may not feel completely comfortable dressed like an escapee from a past century. So, as you can see, it all depends upon what you believe is comfortable. Looking Stylish and Sophisticated in Capri Pants Capri pants or "capris" are a specific style of pants designed for women to wear in warm weather. Calculated to show off the ankles and calves, traditionally, they end mid-calf or just below. More recently, Capri pants are ending just beneath the knee in some designs. From White Dresses to Printed Scrubs the Evolution of Nursing Uniforms The origin of nursing uniforms is uncertain. One proposal considers the convents as the source. Nuns were the original nurses. As a result, their somber black and white outfits inspired the plain clothing worn by successive caregivers. Another suggestion looks, instead, to Florence Nightingale. She dictated the outfits for her nurses serving in the Crimean War. They wore gray tweed dresses featuring long sleeves and ample skirts. Womens Fashion - Whats Sophisticated and Whats Hot Spring is in the air. Can summer be far behind? But, what to wear, what to wear? Do not be alarmed. There are oodles of fantastic trends this spring and summer, a veritable tidal wave, when it comes to fashion. No matter what your taste, you are sure to find the perfect trend this year. Why the Polo Shirt has Made a Comeback Within Ladies' Fashion The polo shirt is not a new fashion creation. It first appeared as part of the fashion scene in the late 1800s. Oddly enough, and fittingly so, polo shirts were first described as such in reports on polo players. Male Polo players of the Hurlingham Polo Club actually wore them in Buenos Aires in 1893. This makes the Polo shirt, possibly, as one author suggests, the first true sports shirt. Ladies Tennis Fashions Tennis fashions have changed dramatically over the centuries since women first started to play the game. In the beginning, long, cumbersome outfits graced the courts. They slowed down freedom of movement and restricted the ability to play the game in accordance to its intention. Then, the incomparable French champion, Suzanne Lenglen, ranked number one in the world in both 1925 and 1926 changed tennis fashions forever. A Quick Primer on Ladies' Golf Fashions If you have taken up golf recently you will notice a change is happening on the links. While many private clubs continue to insist on conservative attire, women golfers are beginning to change their look whenever possible. Some critics say it is about time. Until recently, women's golf apparel consisted mainly of boxy polos and ill-fitting shorts. Golf and women's fashion for too long has been considered an oxymoron.	Publish for Free Sign Up For Free Learn More Please Support Our Sponsors Authors and Writers Submit Articles Submission Guidelines Link to Us Member Login U Publish Store Publishers Article RSS Feeds Link to Us Contact Us More Link to Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service Submission Guidelines Popular Articles Article Aids We Recommend SubmitYourArticle iSnare Article Marketer Published.com Article Directories Word Count Utility Search U Publish by: Title Author Keyword

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