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I remember when it was a fashion faux pas that no self-respecting girl would dare break. Shirts, blouses, tee shirts, sweaters and all tops for that matter were supposed to, by virtue of the laws of fashion and common decency, meet the tops of pants, skirts and shorts. If they did not then uh oh you were wearing a piece of clothing that was more befitting of your younger sister or a younger friend. In this case it appeared that the girl in question was guilty of a serious fashion crime and the girl was wearing a size too small (or two sizes too small) if this staunch requirement was not met. This just would not have been okay in the eyes of the fashion critics back in the 1970s and 1980s and even in the 1990s.

But today in the 2000s it is a different story. Things have changed in the world of fashion and are we ladies pleased to be reaping the benefits or not? The rules regarding fashion conduct have relaxed and today fashion is more comfortable and more individual. Belly baring styles are so in, in, in and I love it! We are now free to bare our midriff area and wear low-rise casual pants and jeans that fit snugly and comfortably around the hips, regardless of the size of the body of the woman. If you are teensy tinny girlfriend you can wear belly-baring styles but so can women who are of more of a medium to larger build. Use your own discretion but remember that too much skin is never in. Do not go in for a downright naked look but instead a suggestive, sexy look. Tight fitting pants were very in back in the 1980s but keep in mind that you can wear pants that are low cut but they do not have to be skintight. Skintight clothing does not allow the skin to breathe and this can breed plenty of health problems, everything from disrupting circulation to promoting yeast infections.

The same works for the top half of our bodies ladies. Those cute little tight fitting tops we adore wearing no longer have to be a certain length to keep the fashion critics away but there again you do not want to look as if you left part of your wardrobe behind either. Tight is one thing but busting out of tops (no pun intended) is not terribly appealing. Fitted is nice but when shopping do not buy one, two or three sizes too small for you or you are likely to wish you had not when you put on the clothing. And remember you still need to move about comfortably in your clothing not to mention what happens after you eat a meal. Let us not even go there.

All in all this fashion tidbit is incredible news for us ladies and so liberating and progressive. Go ahead and be bold, if you dare. Let your fashion sense show in whatever way you desire it to. Do not let feelings of shyness and timidity prevent you from wearing that red tank top that looks strikingly like a camisole and those oh so sexy low-rise jeans with that denim or satin jacket and those killer black boots for a night out on the town with the girls filled with fun, excitement and drama, drama, drama! It is all good! Paint the town red ladies and enjoy it in style!

We can easily and simply look put together without having to cave into rigid fashion rules. The new millennium brought us a new way of looking at how we view fashion and the old ways are out and new ways have been ushered in. Why not? Have fun with your wardrobe because that is what fashion is all about after all. Find creative ways to liven it up a bit.

Do not by all means, be afraid to show a little skin! (Note that I said a little skin). If you have got it then show it off is my own personal fashion motto. Remember not to go overboard of course. Your aim is to be stylish, and comfortable while still looking like a class act. Never lose your ladylike appeal and decide to go for a trashy look with your chosen ensemble.

Once you have dressed for an event ask yourself the all important question which is- do you feel good about what you are wearing? I mean, really good or not? If you can answer yes to this question then you are definitely on the right track fashion wise. I congratulate you girlfriend. Just think about it if you will. If you look good then this will contribute to feeling good, and looking great. Am I right or am I right? I am sure that you can agree with this logic.

To sum up, there is exciting news on the fashion front ladies. Rigid, outdated codes of the proper way for women to dress are out of style. Totally out of the door. Today there is a trend towards the more relaxed and liberated look for women- femininely appealing but with an edge that is all about style and doing your own thing, expressing your true self through the way you dress is what I like to call it.

Looking great and feeling great is very in fashion and so are relaxed, easygoing clothes for the girl who has ten million other things on her mind. I cannot stress it enough girlfriend- do not worry yourself about your wardrobe. Seriously do not. I have just given you the heads up to enjoy how you dress. You are on the right track all ready. Trust me. Now get out there and do some shopping because I know after reading this that you are just dying to make a trip to the mall! Go forth and enjoy your shopping experience!