HowToDoThings.com Fashion & Costumes

How To Go Braless

Vanessa264 — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 23:15:00 -0500

Just go without a bra, right? Well, it's not quite that simple. Here are some tips on why you'd want to go braless in the first place and how to transition from your over-the-shoulder boulder-holder.

How To Know if You're a Metrosexual

Vanessa264 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:17:00 -0500

A metrosexual is a man who spends a certain amount of time and money on his lifestyle, specifically his appearance. Here are a few questions that will help you to ascertain whether or not you are, indeed, a metrosexual.

How To Build a Light Saber

Brian263 — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:31:44 -0500

Are you hoping to build “an elegant weapon, for a more civilized time”… and in just 10 minutes?!

How To Tie a Tie

Ken18 — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:24:00 -0600

Okay..... it's a miracle......you've managed to get an interview for that job you just know will jump-start your career. Step one is to dress appropriately; a coat and tie are a must (pants, shoes, shirt and socks, too, of course). Wearing a tie won't prevent you from imploding once you begin to speak, but at least you'll get off on the right foot.

Unfortunately, the trend to more "business casual" attire has produced a generation of young men who have no clue how to tie a necktie. This article will address this cultural void.

Please note, if your style is more "clip-on" or "cowboy" string tie, read no further. You have bigger problems than this article can resolve. The instructions below are for the GQ wannabe with the desire and manual dexterity to make a fashion statement.

How To Make Couples Halloween Costumes

Staff468 — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:33:00 -0600

Visualize this: A man and a woman each wear plain black pants. The left leg of one is tied to the right leg of the other, as in the game, "Three-Legged Race." Together they wear a giant oversized t-shirt that they've clearly had custom-made. The punch line is the t-shirt slogan: "Co-" reads one side; "Dependent" reads the other.

I saw this very Halloween costume once and in my mind it doesn't get any better than this-brilliant, inspired and conceptual. But hey, you can dress however you'd like come Halloween; it's the one holiday that really has a place for everyone. So if you're considering going en deux, here are some ideas to get you started:

How To Buy Calvin Klein Clothing and Accessories

Mon, 08 May 2006 20:15:00 -0500

When you think of designer fashion, you probably think of Calvin Klein. This brand, which began in 1968 as Calvin Klein Limited with a small but sophisticated line of men and women's coats, has blossomed into one of the most popular names in apparel and accessories today. What sets Calvin Klein's styles apart from those of other designers are the well cut, yet simple, pieces. The Calvin Klein name is perhaps best known for its line of jeans and its collection of underwear. But in fact, Calvin Klein also sells a wide range of women's and men's apparel, as well as accessories and home goods.

If you want to invest in some clothing pieces that blend classic lines with a very modern appeal, here are some things you should know:

How To Wear an Ascot

Vanessa264 — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:01:00 -0600

If I were a man, I would definitely wear an ascot. When it comes to formal wear, men's choices are so limited-why not set yourself apart by wearing an ascot? Here are a few tips to wearing your ascot well:

When to wear an ascot. Ascots are primarily worn with formal wear. Ascots are originally from England, where they were worn in the late nineteenth century. (Ascots are named after England's Royal Ascot racetrack.) The ascot is a derivative of the more formal cravat, worn by men in the earlier part of the nineteenth century. The cravat was both heavily starched and elaborately tied, unlike the ascot of today.

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How To Wear a Bustier

Vanessa264 — Tue, 08 May 2007 12:42:00 -0500

A bustier, sometimes also called a merry widow or long-line bra, is a garment that has been worn by women for centuries. A bustier fits tightly to the torso while strips of stiff material known as boning create structure that slims the waist and supports and enhances the bust. Here are a few tips to wearing a bustier well.

Get the correct cup size. The most important element of a bustier is the cup size. If the bra cup fits well, the rest of the bustier can be adjusted to fit your frame. A professional bra fitter can help you to fit a bustier much in the same way that you fit a bra. Remember that no matter how much you fall in love with a particular bustier, if the cup does not fit well when you buy it, the bustier will never fit you properly

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How To Look Ten Years Younger

Vanessa264 — Thu, 03 May 2007 23:26:00 -0500

Have you always received a lot of attention from men but you've noticed that the men who gawk at you now are, well, old? Or are you about to interview for a job with twenty-somethings and you want to look more like a contemporary than you do like their mother? Whatever your motivation, here are a few tips to looking ten years younger:

How To Buy Coco Chanel Clothing and Accessories

Carrie122 — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 15:14:00 -0500

Born in Saumur, France, in 1883, Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel became one of the driving forces towards comfort and sensibility in women's fashion. Famous for fragrance and the 'little black dress', Coco Chanel died in 1971, and now Karl Lagerfield is in charge of design for the House of Chanel.

Chanel clothing and accessories are a true investment in good taste and quality. Before you shop, learn a bit more about Coco and the Chanel fashion line right here.

Coco Chanel started out with a small shop where she designed hats to sell to the elite women of society. Though she was born to a poor family, she hooked up with a couple of well-to-do boyfriends who helped her get her start in the fashion business.
The name "Coco" comes from a nickname Chanel used during a brief stint as a cabaret singer.

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