http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com After 1900, women's hats underwent a period of design known as "Edwardian," which accompanied the latest fashions of long skirts that fell to the feet of wearers. Just as the dresses flowed to the floor, hats of the time also aimed to swoop and encompass ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_206957_34.html 26th August 2007 Throughout the years, women's fashion and design has always been influenced by history, politics, and location. A woman's status and station in society also affected the types of clothing choices deemed acceptable or expected of her. When taking a look at... http://www.articlealley.com/article_205290_34.html 22nd August 2007 Women's clothing choices have been influenced throughout history for a variety of reasons. In some cases, of course, the factors are obvious, such as for warmth or protection. However, other more subtle factors also come into play. Some of these are discu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_203458_34.html 20th August 2007 When it comes to putting on the finishing touches of an outfit, many women rely on hats as unique additions to their wardrobe. Hats come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, allowing a woman to completely match her outfits, make a statement, or express her i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_202228_34.html 15th August 2007 Throughout history, a variety of outside influences and internal preferences have motivated women across the globe concerning their choices in clothing. While obvious factors, such as protection and warmth are some of the reasons why a woman puts on the a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_200747_34.html 13th August 2007 When making a dazzling first impression, the color of your clothes is an important aspect to consider regarding your overall appearance. Color has the power to capture the attention of people in a crowded room and send subliminal messages when you least e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_199665_34.html 09th August 2007 The hot summer sun has become more of a danger as years go by and more research is done. We already know that too much exposure to the rays of the sun can cause skin cancer in some. Using sunscreen has been one popular form of protecting your skin and we... http://www.articlealley.com/article_197494_23.html 06th August 2007 There are those that choose to wear hats and those that would not be seen in one ever. If you are the type that likes to match hats to your outfits know that there is a hat for every outfit that you choose to wear. No matter the occasion, a hat is out th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_195885_34.html 02nd August 2007 Much like the dress the skirt has come and gone out of fashion. Previous to the sixties, skirts were either short and showy or long and conservative. In recent years there have been a few additions to those two. Skirts provide freedom from pants for many ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_194365_34.html 30th July 2007 With the women's liberation movement many things changed. One of those changes was dresses and skirts. Women no longer wanted to feel bound by the dresses and skirts that they wore; nor did they want to have to wear the undergarments that would suck them ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_192981_34.html 26th July 2007 In today's fashion world shoes have to be more versatile than ever. Unless you stay home all the time, it's likely that you have to wear shoes of some sort every day. The designers of the fashion world have responded with shoes for every occasion; even fo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_191288_34.html 25th July 2007 Capri pants, better known as Pedal Pushers by the older generation, have been a hit in the last few years. Many women look forward to the warmer weather so that they can bring out those Capri pants again. In the way that short shorts have been such a hit ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_190296_34.html 24th July 2007 A Brief History of Hats At its simplest, a hat is any garment worn on the head, whether for practical purposes or for protection from sun, weather, or cold. Hats have been used in many ways throughout history. They have been ornamental, used to deno... http://www.articlealley.com/article_187935_34.html 23rd July 2007 Hat design is a lot more complicated than it looks. It requires three dimensional process, more like building a sculpture than most fashion design. When designing a hat for mass production, it's common to make a pre-production sample. This proto-hat ca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_184620_34.html 11th July 2007 While the hat is a familiar article of apparel, most of us don't know how they're made. The construction of a hat depends on what kind of hat it is. For instance, some hats are made as a generic blank, then blocked into shape with heat and steam. Other... http://www.articlealley.com/article_181153_34.html 01st July 2007 When it comes to one of the most popular forms of headgear, the hat is an item of clothing that is worn on top of the head. There are certain characteristics that set a hat aside from other kinds of headwear, such as a cap. Hats possess high crowns, a bri... http://www.articlealley.com/article_168347_34.html 01st June 2007 Depending on your budget, a hat that costs $40 may seem expensive, but in the world of fashion, some of the price tags placed on hats and other pieces of clothing are astounding. When browsing expensive hats, a simple selection may fetch hundreds of dolla... http://www.articlealley.com/article_165019_34.html 25th May 2007 While visiting your local hat shop you are bound to see many hat styles that you are unaware of. Fashions and styles are always changing; however some seem to stay around forever. Here's a quick review of some of the latest hat fashions as well as some ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_161514_34.html 21st May 2007 Every so often, an assortment of highly decorated and extremely unique hats takes to the streets or a venue to pay homage to the Red Hat Society, a social organization that accepts female members over the age of 50. The brainchild of Sue Ellen Cooper, the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_157713_28.html 10th May 2007 The Red Hat Society is a wonderful organization where women, usually over the age of 50, gather for fun, parties and a whole lot of camaraderie. Perhaps you've already heard the buzz and are thinking about becoming a member or starting a chapter in your ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_148586_28.html 18th April 2007 Some of you, at some point, may have noticed young ladies, under fifty, dressed in stunning pink hats and lavender clothing? If you have, then you have seen a Pink Hatter. The Pink Hatters are the younger members of the Red Hat Society. The Red Hat So... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138025_28.html 14th March 2007 Although the Red Hat society is sometimes referred to as “dis-organization” there is a hierarchy of structure among its chapters. Who are the Chapter Queens of the Red Hat Society and what do they do? Are there Co-Queens or Vice Queens and what if a ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135247_28.html 06th March 2007 Have you heard about the Red Hat Society? This is an organization for women who are 50 years of age or older. You can belong if you are younger but you then wear a pink hat instead of a red one. These women know how to have fun and live life to the f... http://www.articlealley.com/article_132167_28.html 27th February 2007