All Bits... Quarantine

Hiya Babes! In the last few weeks, I stopped writing for a few reasons, one being the slow re-starting of ordinary life in my home country, Italy, and two being my departure to Spain. For the ones who do not know me, I work and live in Spain usually, and due to the coronavirus, I had to come before my starting work date to the place where I work… but I need to do quarantine. Yikes! I cannot do anything about it, apart from trusting the process and respect the law and rules of the country I traveled to.

This post is just to tell you all that I have many ideas in my head for you to read and take inspiration from, but I had problems with all my delivery packages and with time. I was just starting to go back to real life and trying to enjoy every moment as much as I could, planning some new posts and ideas to share with you when my boss from Spain called me saying I needed to come as soon as I could to be able to start working after quarantine. One week later, I am here. It was a crazy ride; I am not going to lie, but now I’m back to my place, and I have time to spare and to write to you.

Another thing I wanted to address is my Pinterest profile. I worked on it for a little while, and now I guessed it could be public and, of course, a real source of inspiration. You would find outfits for every type of body (man and woman). I’ll leave the link next to the Instagram and the Tik Tok (I might do something with Tik Tok too in the next few days, I find it fun and easy).

For the moment, that is it; pay attention to my Instagram profile for maybe a new post about your questions.

XOXO,

Anna

All Bits... Black Dress

How to style the same piece of clothing for 24 h

This week: Women’s Black Dress

Hiya Babes!

As I was talking to my friend Melanie a few weeks ago, my attention took a real fantasy turn. She was saying to me that she and I have some very different styles, which is so real. She is simple; she is less out there as I am. I am so forward because I take risks and this is because I love to play with clothes, colours, and it is totally okay like what you like. I am not here to talk about style; I am here to talk about fashion, about curves, forms, and to give advice that can be okay for somebody straightforward like me, or somebody with a more laid-back style like my dear friend. Fashion has so many different sides, and it is so difficult to find common ground about the style you and your girlfriends would go for.

I understood in all these years while playing with different clothing pieces, is that there are definitively two types of clothing: we can call them Basic and Statement pieces.

Statement pieces are the pieces in your outfit that generally are a little more different, peculiar, or bright and draw the most attention. It can be whatever piece of clothing, but it has to be different, at least a little from the rest of the outfit, and it depends on your style what you choose to draw attention to (also on your body type, as we said in a previous article).

Basic pieces, instead, are clothes that more or less everyone has and used as a simple but enchanting rotating pin for an outfit, day and night. Usually, basic pieces have no patterns, writings, or a crazy change of dimension on them. Plain and simple, and this is just because it is on you to style it as you want. You will probably have in your wardrobe for years these pieces of clothing, use on so many occasions, and never feel like throwing them away.

In today’s article, I will start to focus on one of women’s most common basic piece: the black dress. (Do not worry boys, I will provide some advice for you too).

I guess that at least 90% of you girls reading this have a black dress in your closet. It can be really short, or long, bodycon or with an A-line skirt, with or without sleeves, we almost all have one. The black dress is a basic piece, and of course, the style of yours does not matter, because you are the one who is going to create a unique outfit, even if I am going to give you advice on you to style it.

Have you ever thought about changing the other pieces of clothing around a basic piece, the outfit changes completely?

Well, my bits today will be about how to style a black dress in 24 h, in the daylight, and during the night-time.

Daytime

With your black dress, you want to add:

- A jeans jacket ( or shirt ) knotted around your waist

- Some necklaces around your neck

- Earrings (if you usually wear them and in balance with the necklaces)

- Your favorite pair of sneakers

- Your favorite shoulder bag

In my photo, the dress is an old one-shoulder dress from Alcott, the earrings I guess are from Stradivarius, and my necklaces are from Shein. My light washed jeans jacket was my dad's, and it is from the brand Rifle, and I customized it years ago. My sneakers are white Skechers, and finally, my shoulder bag is from Shein, my favourite shop online.

Night-time:

With your black dress, you want to add:

- A colourful ( or not) Blazer

- A belt around your waist to also close your blazer and accentuate your waist.

- Some heels

- A clutch

In my photo, the dress is the same, my blazer is from Stradivarius, and my belt, heels, and clutch are all from Shein (as you notice, I took off my shoulder bag’s rope from the other look).

Because I see you reading, if you arrive at this point, I have a challenge for you: put together your outfit with these elements (you can choose between daytime and night-time) and post it on your story on Instagram tagging @allbitsaniya. I make sure I will repost it.

Till next time,

Aniya

All Bits... Men Body Shapes

Hello! Since a lot of you liked my first post about body shapes, here I am again but with a Twist. Today I am going to talk about men's body types because I want my blog to be about giving you the best advice I can, being you a woman, or a man.

To be honest, before I started this project I did not know that much about men's fashion and men's body shapes, but I always focused on guys that can put together an outfit with style ( which to me is a subjective concept, and I will talk about it in the next posts).

Anyways, as I was saying, I did not know much, but I want to be able to help as many people as I can. I want to consider myself as a fashion fairy, like the one in Cinderella. You do not need any sparkle or fancy suit, as long as you feel okay with yourself. This article is going to teach you how to dress for your body type, but it does not have to be a strict rule to follow, my advice is here, and you can check them and take inspiration.

Before we get started, there are a couple of housekeeping rules. Your body type and shape should always take preference over fashion trends. Know your tailor on a first name basis. You should trust them like your best friend. Dress for the body you have NOW…do not put off wardrobe improvements for that 2-year diet plan you have been working on.

Learn to emphasize the best aspects of your build and divert attention away from your undesirable features.

TRIANGLE

If you have a triangle body shape, you have broader hips and smaller shoulders.

Creating balance and shape with your clothes is a crucial consideration for you.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Tailored patterned blazers: Wear checked blazers and fitted waistcoats with solid trousers. The mix of prints and solid colors will create the illusion of shape and take the focus away from the larger waist.

Vertical stripes: This pattern creates a streamlined effect that elongates and slims down the upper body.

Jackets with structured shoulders: Slouchy shoulders on jackets (bomber jackets, for instance) will exaggerate your already sloping shoulder line. Structured shoulders square off your frame.

Brighter color panels: Patterns and detailing across the chest and shoulders help to broaden the narrow upper torso. Wear jumpers and crew neck t-shirt with lighter color panels across the chest but a slimming darker color around the mid-section.

THE BIG NOS:

Fitted polo shirts and roll necks: Both these styles tend to make the neck and shoulders appear slender while accentuating any roundness in the waist.

Bold belts and patterns: will only draw attention to the width of your waist.

Skinny fits and extreme tapers: Narrowing trousers draw the eye of an observer to the center of your body. Swap them for full and straight leg fits that add proportion to your silhouette.

INVERTED TRIANGLE

The shape is a big triangle with the base at the shoulders and the point at the belly button. Your well-developed chest and shoulders are significantly broader in comparison to your waist and hips.

Your goal should be to show off your toned and fit body.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Horizontal stripes: Especially from the chest down, to broaden your comparatively narrow waist.

Slim-fit shirts: You can wear shirts to show off your incredibly fit body, but remember to size up.

Slim cotton polo shirt: With a spandex mix will allow stretch across a broad set of shoulders and chest while creating a fitting look around the waist.

Regular V-neck T-shirts: The collar shape has a narrowing influence on your chest and draws the eye down and away from the broadest part of your torso.

Straight-leg trousers and jeans: Skinny jeans will accentuate your chicken legs. Slim-fit pants will do just fine. Wearing patterned pants, camo shorts, or checked trousers distracts from your large upper body.

Trousers with more significant seat drop: Athletes have the common problem of finding pants that are roomy around the groin area. Look for a more substantial drop measurement between the waistband and the crotch seam.

Jackets: Slim-fit jackets that follow the natural line of your silhouette, with a more significant difference between the broadness of your torso and waist are the best for you.

THE BIG NOS:

Structured tailoring: Suit jackets and blazers with shoulder padding and broad, especially peak lapels, will emphasize your substantial upper body.

Prints, patterns, and scoop necklines: Any kind of detail, especially around the shoulders, will focus attention on your full-frame and throw your body out of proportion.

RECTANGLE

Men with a rectangular body shape usually have a tall and thin frame. Their shoulders are roughly the same width as their waist and hips.

Creating a nipped-in silhouette across the middle of the body is your goal.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Horizontal stripes: Especially across your upper torso, as they will add width to your frame, are the ones for you.

Structured tailoring: the perfect fit for you is structured blazers and suit jackets that add size to your shoulders and that fit more on your back.

Layered looks: A button-down shirt and crew neck jumper is a great pairing that will add instant dimension to your frame.

Prints, color pops, and detailing: Pops of brighter colors up top and details will expand the dimensions of your otherwise slim frame.

THE BIG NOS:

Double-breasted jackets: Tailoring cut in the shape of a rectangle does little to nothing for the rectangle-shaped body.

Pleats and lapels: the trouser line accompanies the ensemble of the suit but does not characterize it too much.

Vertical Stripes: Vertical lines run parallel to your body shape and reinforce a straight image.

OVAL

In a bigger person, the center of the torso is wider than the shoulders and hips. The rest of the build tends to reflect this as well, with shorter, broader limbs that widen at their midpoints.

Keep it simple and dark. Solid colors are always right.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Trousers: The trouser waist should always be comfortably loose, never belted so tight that it pinches and wrinkles.

Suspenders: Suspenders (or Braces) are your best friend. Wear them whenever you get the opportunity. They hold the trouser front out slightly, letting it fall in a smooth front past the crotch. You do not want the belly sagging down in front of the belt or trouser waist.

Pleats: will help the pants widen when you sit, adding a bit of comfort for men with large thighs and bottoms.

Shirts: A good fit is crucial in avoiding either a too fitted or a full shirt. A wider collar spread works well for broad men, especially when the neck and face are broad as well.

Jackets: Dark, single-breasted, and only slightly tapered are the keys to a good jacket for big men. A sharp taper at the waist is going to be hard to button and will stretch over the stomach. Just a hint of an inward bend right around the buttons is all that you need. The jacket gives the torso a frame, essentially putting it between two narrow lines, making it a worthwhile addition to almost any outfit.

Neckties: something decently wide and, more importantly, long enough to reach the belt will work.

THE BIG NOS

Bow ties: can be an excellent way to avoid a tie that drapes over the bulge of the stomach.

Tight fit in the torso: and trying to squeeze into tight clothing is the worst choice of all — it does nothing but emphasize the body’s dimension.

TRAPEZOID

You have broad shoulders, a wide chest, and a narrow waist.

Highlight your athletic body shape is slim and fitted clothes is your goal.

BITS IN CLOTHING FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

Trousers: Stylistically, most colors and patterns should work just fine with your build. Cuffs and pleats are up to personal taste.

Shirts: Vertical stripes will make you appear a little taller. Checks and plaids add a horizontal dimension, so pick which one you need based on your height.

Jackets: A blazer or suit jacket tapers your waist, making your stomach seem slimmer, and your shoulders appear broader. Wear it buttoned with a single button at the waist for maximum effect.

Neckties: Stick to a standard length (the tip should be right around your belt buckle) and average width.

THE BIG NOS:

Trousers: Avoid baggy trousers and clothes in general.

Neckties: Short, skinny, fat, or otherwise oddly sized ties throw off the balance of your torso.

Your body type and shape should always take priority over fashion trends.