It’s the Fourth of July! Which means friends, family, parties, and fun! Why not consider breaking out some new looks for Fourth of July weekend? With all the get-togethers, it is the perfect time to look fabulous and be noticed for your patriotism and great style! We tend to overlook July 4 as a holiday to get dolled up for, leaning more towards a bathing suit and towel around your waist as your garb of choice, which makes this holiday a great time to stand out from the crowd.

Of course. looks involving red, white or blue are essential, and those colors in either solids or polka dots or stripes can be super cute. Even something as basic as a white top, denim shorts (blue jeans – an American fashion legend), and sexy red pumps can really draw attention. Cowboy boots can be very sexy and, of course, as all-American as they are, very appropriate. You can accessorize with a basic dress by using flowery hair pins or a red, white, or blue scarf, a denim vest or some fancy star-shaped earrings. Another idea is to think nautical. Most nautical-themed outfits come with an American flare already built-in. If you feel you are lacking in the red, white, and blue color options in your clothing, check out what belts and totes you may have that could perfectly complete your outfit.

While it is preferable to stay away from tacky graphic tees and American flag embroidered hot pants, and to try and stay a little casual to beat the heat and stay comfortable all day, there are so many ways to get creative with everything you already have to be hotter than a July day and more stunning than any fireworks show. read more

Stripes are fun, and they’re back — and we are all asking ourselves the same question: “horizontal stripes? NO WAY.” But, here’s a super fun little slide show showing some clean and ladylike horizontal stripes that are actually both fun and flattering. Check it out! Especially the shoes.

A big thanks to all those who attended The Underfashion Club Wine Tasting and Networking party!

Wine was tasted, cheese was eaten and fun times were had all around! For those that missed it, fear not! There’s always next year — and in the meantime, check out the video and pictures from Wednesday night’s event! read more

The Underfashion Club helps you get over hump day! You (and a friend) are invited to join us on Wednesday, June 16th for Wine Tasting and Networking at the Quality House! (see map) =&0=& =&1=&

June 16th Wine Tasting

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Just in case you needed extra incentive, this year’s spring and summer fashions will definitely have you making your way to the closest gym. Super short is back in, and those hemlines are creeping up shorter than ever! Hot pants and the like are back in action!

Click on the link below to get all the details, tips, rules for wearing and styles via Fashionising.com! read more

What’s the most underestimated and overlooked fashion accessory? 

Your nails! read more

It’s that time of year again! (No, not just Spring)
It’s Sample Sale Season! That’s right ladies, gents and the like, we have stumbled upon that wonderful section in the year that designer stores all over the city hold those amazing opportunities to catch the best deals on designer clothing and accessories. While we’ll be covering and announcing these wonderful little gems as they come up throughout the season, here is a list of the upcoming ones for the month of May. (Check the calendar we’ve included below or click the link at the bottom of this post for more!) Haven’t bought your Mom a Mother’s Day gift yet? Take her sample sale shopping!

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So if you took us up on our Swimsuit Buying Tips from our last post, you’ve found your perfect suit and you’re (almost — weather providing) ready to wear it to the beach. After a few weeks, those great bright colors start to fade out, those little ball-shaped pieces of fluff start to appear and you can feel the lycra-spandex blends slowly slipping away from the places it should cling to.

Wait! What happened?! I just bought this suit!

The likeliest culprit was — well, you. A little bit of simple bathing suit care can go a long long way. The main offenders here are salt, sun, hot tubs, sun lotion, and chlorine. The material that allows you to achieve that great stretch and comfort in your suit, Lycra, is more fragile than most wearers are aware of. It’s easily worn down by chlorine and chemicals and abrasive surfaces like concrete patios can tear the fabric. Hot water is the first step to stretching the elastic and once it hits the perilous environment of your washing machine, consider it destroyed. While you can’t avoid most of these elemental wears and tears, a little bit of Swimsuit TLC can help prolong the life of your bathing costume. read more

Uh oh! It’s that time again – Women around the country will soon be scurrying about to Department Store racks performing the arduous but necessary task of the one and only: Swimsuit Shopping. Buying a swimsuit is a necessity that most women dread, but curb your fears, ladies. We, at the Underfashion Club will help you move and wade through the countless options of swimwear and help you learn how to choose the perfect cut and style for your body type – plus some tips too. Now, onto the proverbial question – How do I choose a swimsuit style??

Provided that you are in the 1% of super slim cellulite-less Americans that half of the swimsuits seem to be made for, you have quite the plethora of swimsuit options. Of course, most of us (over half of Americans are considered overweight) don’t ‘fit’ into that category – but fear not! There are plenty of ways to play up your strong points and best assets. When purchasing a suit, take the time to consider the different styles and features available so you can decide what’s right for your specific needs. read more

Women’s swimwear care

While it’s fun to buy a new bathing suit every spring, you may want yours to last longer — especially once you’ve found a swimsuit that you really love! If you wear your swimsuit in the pool, make sure you rinse it out as soon as possible after your swim because chlorine can wear down the material in your women’s swimwear quickly. When you need to wash your swimsuit, hand wash it in cool water with a gentle detergent. Allow it to hang dry in the shade or indoors — never in the direct sunlight. When your swimsuit starts to lose it shape and sag, it’s time to give it the boot and start shopping for a replacement.