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PANTY HOSE
COLOUR SOCKS
Pantyhose is a sheer, close-fitting legwear, covering a girl’s body from the waist
Who would have thought a time would come when men would be very
to the feet. It appeared in the 1960s, and was a great replacement for stock-
interested in colours to even incorporate it in their outfits? Well, that
ings. It is a hot fashion item now and something I would love to see African
time is now and men are rocking colours, particularly the colour socks.
women wear more often than the regular tights or leggings.
Bright purple, red, orange, yellow, Kelly green, turquoise, and royal blue
Pantyhose helps you to:
are huge right now. Also light blue, light pink, and lilac fit the mood for
1.
Look attractive
most guys. You say socks, I say colours, dear men, enjoy the colours..
2.
Ease chafing between the thighs, foot and the footwear
3.
Keep the legs and feet warm
4.
Hide blemishes, bruises, scars, hair, or varicose veins
Like it or not, this 1960’s urban fashion piece is hot as can be now. Try it and
up your style.
CROP TOP
When I first heard that crop top was coming back into
style, I put my gym shoes on and initiated a work out
session, so I can rock this trend. But for those who
don’t have flat abs, don’t panic. When worn correctly,
SUSPENDERS
crop tops can be cute and quite becoming. Especially
Suspenders are fabric or leather straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers, the straps may be elastic or an
if you follow some ground rules.
attachment. Another name for suspenders is garter belt. They are as old as the year 1820 and have undergone several
DO: Rock crop tops with high-waist bottoms.
changes since. Screen icon Larry King is one suspender wearing dude and has continually made bold statements with
DONT: Wear crop tops with low-rise bottoms.
this aged yet modern fashion piece. Suspender trousers can also be used for a modern day androgynous look, creating a
DO: Find the right crop top for your body.
soft blend of Micheal Jackson and Chris Brown. With a suspender, a waist belt is not needed to complete the outfit.
DON’T: Bras are not crop tops. They’re just not.
Enough said.
DO: Wear crop tops to the beach, dinner with your
boyfriend, or a night out on the town.
DON’T: Wear crop tops to work.
DO: Be confident while wearing the crop top.
TURBAN
The retro look is the new cool and so is the
LOAFERS
turban. The Turban became famous through
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhs,
“Loafer” as this low lace-shoe is called, is a must-have for
who wore it specifically to care for the hair,
any fashion forward man now. The loafer first appeared
promote equality, and preserve the Sikh
in fashion in mid-1930, but has greatly increased in
identity.
popularity. It is now worn for a casual look with variants
in cut, design and colours. It creates a classic yet refined
Turban is used as a head covering by many
look for the male who wants to wow admiring ladies.
cultures and religions around the world. But
Though originally men’s shoes, some loafers are also worn
the Turban is gaining grounds as a fashion
by women.
piece, as women now wear it with various
outfits. Suits, jackets, jeans and casual outfits
are used to pull off a trendy yet chic look with
the Turban. Try one for yourself. The choice of
colours is totally yours.
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