Seasonal fashion

Archive for January, 2010

With autumn in clear view: – yet with summer not quite over yet – shopping for clothes can be a bit confusing at this time of year. If you opt for summer fashion items – much of which already is or will soon go on sale – you’re not likely to get too much more wear out of them.Yet it seems a little too early to be picking up autumn pieces. So what’s a fashion-conscious man to do? Relax; there is a way to ease into autumn fashion, pairing specific fashion pieces with a transitional method of wearing them.

To begin, remember that you’re going for an “in-between” look and feel with regard to seasons. You’ll want your items to be warm enough for cooling temperatures, yet not so warm that you’re sweating in them. You also don’t want to look overdone in the coming season’s fashion trends. Instead, you’ll want to gradually ease into them.Start by opting for cotton cashmere knits, long-sleeve polos, and lightweight cardigans instead of heavier jackets. Colourful jumpers and blazers are also in for the coming season – so it’s a great idea to include a few in your transitional wardrobe. And light shirts with slimmed-down collars – as well as tanks – are great for wearing underneath blazers, jumpers, cardigans and polos. All of these items are lightweight enough for the current season, yet can work well together for autumn fashion.

Another point to consider is how you’ll wear your transitional items. On their own, some pieces might not be quite warm enough for dropping temperatures. But if you layer items together, you’ll get the desired warmth and the convenience of shedding layers if it gets too warm. What’s more, you’ll benefit from a layered “transitional look”, which is always a fashion plus at this time of year.

Introduction

Seasonal merchandising refers to the process of merchandising that is the management of products and stocks according to the seasonal trends or fashions prevailing in the market. Seasonal merchandising is fast becoming the mantra in the Indian retail scenario.Seasonal merchandising has its own benefits as well as limitations. The following points analyze the concept as a whole:

Accurate forecasting

In order to generate more sales through seasonal forecasting, it is necessary to be able to forecast the market trends accurately. You should have a fair idea of what is in demand in the international market and in other markets in your country. A trend might be very popular in one country, but it might not have the potential to dominate the national market. You should have the ability to determine which trend is just a passing fad and which one is likely to become popular and manage your stocks accordingly. A wrong forecast can lead your firm to great troubles.

Timeliness

Timeliness is the key to successful seasonal merchandising. While deciding to stock a particular product, you should ensure that you are not bringing in a trend earlier than its time. At the same time, you also need to ensure that you are not stocking an outdated item. You have an added advantage over other retailers if you are able to spot a trend and be the first to stock it in your store.

Customer base

While undertaking seasonal merchandising, you should have a fair idea of what customers each type of seasonal product would attract. Sometimes, products that are in fashion may attract only a specific class of customers, while some other products might attract a large number of customers. This gives an idea of how much of the product should be stocked and situations like overstocking and understocking can be avoided.

Managing risks

You should have well-planned strategies for risk management in order to make seasonal merchandising successful. In case overstocking happens, you should take into account ways for stock clearance, discounts and exploring other potential markets. Some retailers have well-defined sections such as core products and seasonal products. Core products are the basic or classic products offered by the retailer, while seasonal products are those that are currently in fashion.

There are countless women shoes colors and style for semi-casual occasions. And most of women think they must have them all. Don’t worry, that’s perfectly normal. But actually there are types and colors of shoes you must have for some important occasions. Here are some tips to make it easier for you.

Branded shoes are not always come out as the best choice. Nice shoes is not depends on the brand or the price, it depends on how you match the occasion and the clothes you wear. So don’t be always focus on the brand. Low heel black pump is perfect for those occasions when strapped sandals are inappropriate or even to refined, like for an early dinner or business meeting. Try to combine it with neutral colors, not white. These comfortable women’s shoes are essential for every woman. Or you can choose semi-casual flat women’s shoe. It looks well with jeans, but also classy enough to wear with dress pants.

Another “must have” in women’s shoes is black high heeled dress shoes. A classy black high heel shoe is a definite necessity for every woman’s shoe collection. But try to not overdo it on the straps or any other high patterned combination. Just be confidence with the colors combination and stick to the basic color. But there are some dresses out now that black just doesn’t go with. For those, wear the metallic pumps to cover.

The craze for high heel shoes will never decline. Women love to wear high heels. It gives them a lot of confidence and they feel great. Men too love to watch women with heels on. The picture of a lady wearing heels and swaying her hips when she walks is a sight that men love to watch.

It also adds to the ego of a woman to be admired so visibly by the men. The love of high heel shoes can make a woman spend a fortune over designer wear. Her love for these shoes has made manufacturers invent more and more innovative styles to match the current trends. You can see different colors and various categories of high heels in the market.

History of high heels:

The history of the shoes dates back to the 17th century. It was first used as a tool to help Egyptian butchers to walk over the blood spilled from the animals after killing them. It was also used by horse riders to help them from slipping while riding. But the modern day high heel shoes came into fashion when Catherine de` Medici, the short little wife of the Duke of Orleans, wanted to improve her stature. She wanted to add a few more inches to her height. But she got the ball rolling and more and more women were enamored by the need to look taller. This heralded the trend of wearing high heel shoes.

The decline of the heels:

The high heels lost their popularity during the time of the French revolution in the 1700`s. It again came into fashion a century later and stayed in contention till the early twentieth century. It was overtaken by the flat-soled shoes which dominated the fashion world for some years after that. The high heels were then back with a bang with the Louis heels. And the heels have continued to be an important part of women`s fashion till date. Nowadays, the apparel is also being designed to suit the wearing of high heel shoes.