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The kind of place you work, the type of people you work with and your job specification all determine what kind of work clothing you should acquire. If you work in a corporate environment then you'll need to dress very professional, but if you work outdoors like for a construction company then casual wears are the most suitable. As you're plan shopping for cloth to wear at work, here are very useful tips you should take along with you.

Comply with regulations - For one reason or the other companies and organizations make certain regulations about dress codes and they expect every employee to comply with it. Know about such regulations and ensure that the cloth you're buying don't in anyway contradict with regulations. It is better to obey than to try to impress.

Must be appropriate - Your cloth should be appropriate for the kind of job that you're doing. It doesn't make sense if you're looking smart for work that requires that you quickly and smartly move your arms and legs regularly. At the same time you cannot be wearing casuals to a place where you're expected to look smart and impressive. Your clothing should allow you to do your work effectively without issues.

Protective clothing - Certain professions like electrician, technician and construction work carry so much risk and safety issues. If you work in such areas then you need to make use of protective clothing that will either reduce or eliminate the possibilities of injuries while you're on active duty. Safety clothing you could wear includes helmets, gloves and survival suites. Wearing protective clothing also ensure that you obey very important workplace safety standards.

Avoid exposing your body - This is especially important for the ladies. As much as your employees would love to see you dressed in a sexy and attractive way, they'll also appreciate if you don't expose your body. Purchase clothing that will completely cover your stomach and a considerable part of your upper legs. Make sure your clothing is not too tight to prevent you from properly buttoning up your shirt and keep bra straps hidden under your cloth. Do not wear transparent clothing that will attract unnecessary attention in the work place.

Outdoor workers - If you work regularly in the outdoors like road builders, delivery person e.t.c then you'll need to buy special work clothing like waterproof jackets and visibility clothing to keep and dry and make you more visible respectively, when you're on duty.

Foot wear - Wearing the right footwear to work is not just stylish but safe. Footwear also depends on company regulations as some may forbid workers wearing high heels, unless you work with a media or entertainment firm. You can wear loafers, pumps, sandals and boot as long as it goes with your attire.

Don't forget the extras - Oh yes the extras are also very important in enhancing your looks in the workplace. Office workers and sports trainers would need bags, technicians will requires belts that will allow them hang their tools and people working outdoors will need gloves and socks to keep the cold away.

We have noticed a lot of style going on at the Olympics in London over the past 2 weeks - one thing that stuck out and why not since it is a grand occasion for you was Dee Dee Trotter (No PUN - she runs!)

We wrote about some cool trends in hats for men 2012 and thought we should quickly blog some stylish hats for women this year too, especially since it could be an indian summer after all.

From Harvey Nash and via the house of Mellissa Odabash this cowboy number elle raffia cowboy hat will match a great deal of outfits and is likely to last you a few years. You can also take it to the Caribbean or Lanzagrotte for winter. If you are hitting Ibiza it is equally hip chic and bohemian.

If you really want a hat that sucks in eyes and speaks with authority and thus ONLY for the grand occasion as you will no doubt otherwise be over dressed is this one from PHILIP TREACY Its not cheap as you would expect at - £1,725, 020 7730 3992.

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Have you ever taken time to think about the history of swimsuits? Well, most likely, no. You would be surprised to know that they have a huge history that has witnessed radical changes over the years. For instance, in classical antiquity, bathing and swimming was done nude. This is completely unthinkable today. This change points to how much swimsuits and their use has changed.

Some cultures allowed people to swim naked. Over the years, undergarments such as loin cloths became the acceptable dressing for swimming purposes. Men swum nude and those who did not like it that way, stripped to their underwear. It took until the 19th century for a law to be passed that prohibited nude swimming. Cities were free to establish their own laws on the matter. Men's swimming suits became common in the 1870s. The men's swimsuit was a fitting wool garment that had long sleeves similar to long underwear.

Females mostly bathed in spas; often nude. They started abandoning nudity in the 1670s, many years before men. As a matter of fact, laws banning women from nude swimming existed over a century before the one for men was established. Starting at around 1700, ladies wore bathing gowns. They were long dresses made of opaque fabric so that they would not become transparent when wet. Weights were also attached at the hem so that the dress would not rise up in the water.

The 19th century saw the emergence of women's two-piece suits. The two-piece clothing consisted of a gown from the shoulders to the knees as well as a set of trousers that had leggings up to the ankles. The men's swimsuit remained unchanged for a century or so.
The 20th century saw modern changes for the swimsuit such as the rise to popularity of the one-piece swimming suit. Annette Kellerman, an Australian swimmer, played a critical path in this. After being arrested in the US for indecent dressing in her swimsuit, she came up with her line of one-piece bathing suits which she marketed. This came to be known as "the Annette Kellerman".

This form-fitting type of swimsuit proved popular despite initial opposition from some quarters. With time, it started shrinking. Arms were exposed as well as legs up to mid-thigh. The neck was also exposed and nothing was covered up to the bosom. With the advancement of technology and new fabrics, an astounding variety of more comfortable swimwear emerged.

Cover Photo Nao Isobe
Everyone of us at least once came across a term wedding hijacking. This not so popular term is in a need of a brief explanation in order to be comprehensive to those who were lucky not to be involved in it or not to have witness one. In words, wedding hijacking means that a wedding will be subjected to different unpleasant situation usually created by the people you know, but sometimes by the people you have never seen before in your life, that are not intentionally planned, at least not consciously, and that will surely happen if one doesn’t choose wisely the organization team, the wedding venue, the designer, the food. That being said, it is important to take a closer look at those situations, in other words, to get an answer to a question: who are those people and what kind of situations can distract the attention from the wedding? I went to this beautiful wedding venue in Sydney only to find a bride crying. This is why?

Photo KristaHeffernan Instagram

Bridesmaid fashion obstacle

How to indulge every bridesmaid’s dress choice? Some people are lucky and don’t have any problems with it. Others are not. The answer to this obstacle is simple: just try to choose something that will be suitable than to force anybody to wear something not comfortable with. Think about it this way: you will have a special treatment at her wedding also.

Children's comprehension of the wedding day

It is not unusual that some choose not to invite kids to their wedding because they are kids at the end of the day and can cause a hijaking. Children go to a wedding assuming they play and perhaps get to eat cake- it feels like a party! And that is the truth because playing is their way of learning about life. One should always have that in mind regarding children. Imagine a situation where your future family refuses to come to your wedding because you decided not to invite children? There is always a solution that can indulge everybody. If you decide to have a garden wedding the children would be thrilled. On the other hand, since it is not recommended to insult VIPs or the business partners, the babysitter can become an honorary member of a “rescue team“. This extra expense is definitely worthy.

Long distance relatives you have never seen

If you have a huge family it’s a blessing, but it is also a problem considering guests list. In today's world one cannot achieve to maintain family links with everybody, but that’s not the problem, the problem involves the parents who tend to add every single person from your huge family to the guest list. This almost instantly lead to the question of the budget. On the other hand, if the budget is not the issue, the problem can be of a more personal dimension. Maybe one just doesn’t want “strangers” on their wedding. A very rational and serious talk with parents long before the wedding is more than a good option to resolve this unpleasantness. After all, parents are just trying to help and that should always be understood.

Create a gift for someone you love

Since digital photography overtook the old 35mm film format more and more people have found themselves delving deeper into the world of self-publishing and photography. Today, it is possible to go out and take literally thousands of pictures on a digital camera, bring it back home, transfer the photos onto a laptop or home computer, and then set about editing and formatting for a self-published coffee table or smaller photo books. For some, choosing to publish and print online is a way of getting high quality photo books to relatives and friends, while others see it as a way of selling their work. Either way, printing the photo book online is a sure way of getting your work out to the public.