Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Horror of the Crop-Top ~ Solved!


Crop tops, their name is enough to send chills down any modest fashionista’s spine. How, in the name of good honest modesty, are we supposed to adapt this trend for our wardrobe?

Well, hopefully I have solved this problem in a way that allows us to wear this trend, but still be modest!

Solution no.1: Wearing an under shirt.

Okay, so this is probably crossed all of your minds already, but let me go a little more in depth of what I think about this. When you pick an undershirt, it needs to strike a balance between loose and fitted so as to keep the “this is a shirt, not skin” message clear, while not looking too baggy. This can depend on the style of shirt and your comfort level. Personally, I try to meet the fitted/loose balance and choose a color that is not near my skin tone. (because I’m caucasian I usually stay away from white and beige colored undershirts)
I try to find a complimentary color to the crop top, or one that ties into the design of the shirt. For example, I have a blue crop top with a black bow on the chest; instead of trying to find a matching blue, I wore a black undershirt instead.


Solution no.2: Turn it into a peplum.

From what I know, the peplum came before the crop top, in this era that is. So, making your top into a peplum might be back tracking, but as you know I LOVE these things, so yeah, who cares about current trends.
Adding a peplum to your crop top can be difficult, because finding a similar fabric type and color can be enough to stress anyone, but I’m sure us fashion pioneers can handle it!
I would recommend using the same “color theory” as mentioned above. You can also add an under layer to your peplum to prevent showing skin when it’s a little breezy outside and your shirt just won’t stay down.
Below is my info-sketch (I’d call it an info-graphic, but it’s not that fancy) that illustrates what I’m talking about:



Solution no.3: Sew a permanent layer to the peplum.

This is probably the most practical, because of the coolness factor (I mean avoiding heat, hehe) and the fact the it won’t fly up in your face.
I would recommend doing this only to fitted crop tops, because I think it would look funny on looser ones, but I don’t know everything (shocking, right? ;-) )
Fabric and color choice are just, if not more, important here as it is in solution no.2. Try to choose fabric that is the same weight and type as the top that you are attaching it to. Also make sure that the fabric you’re choosing has some sort of give, or just make sure that you will be able to get in and out of your shirt.



Well there you have it. Three ways to turn the crop-top horror into something we can wear.

So what are your thoughts about crop-tops? Can they be turned modest, like suggested above, or will they always be in your no-no box?
Feel free to comment your ideas on how to make these tops modest; I’d love to know more!

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Old Sketches, Fresh Ideas.

Okay, so it's not Thursday yet, but I thought you would like to see some of my old sketches, drawings of my favorite clothes and some of my designs


 As you can see by the picture on the lower right, I love drawing costumes as well!

So did you like any of the designs? If so, which one would you like me to make?
Maybe if my life slows I can sew one of these. :)

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Repost: Vlog no.7

Thank you, Sophia, for letting me know that this vlog was not playing! As it turns out, it didn't upload to Youtube correctly. So here is Vlog no.7 re-uploaded and ready to be watched! 





If you can't watch it through my blog click this: What Should Be In ~ Vlog no.7
I've been having trouble with Youtube loading to this blog; if you cannot watch this video please let me know!




Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Overcoming the Awkward Open House Scene ~ Vlog no.8


In this Vlog I discuss some of the insecurities I have at open houses and how I am going to try to overcome them.


 

Have a great week! 

If you are having trouble viewing this video, please go to this link: What Should Be In ~ Vlog no.8 
If you still cannot see this video, please comment on this post to let me know!

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

My Passion for Modesty and Demure



I was interviewed about my business a few months ago by my sister.  This video voices some of my thoughts on modesty and my passion for my business.


So what makes you enthusiastic about modesty? 
And what are you passionate about?