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Comparing Rural Areas to Big Cities for Fashion Business Locations

New York City view from Empire State Building, and a country scene with horse riders, views from fashion business regions

These photos have one thing in common. I took them both on working days as an apparel patternmaker. The upper photo is from the Empire State Building looking toward south Manhattan in New York City, in view of a couture design room where I worked. The lower photo was taken from a front window of my home in the rural Western United States, just steps away from my home office where I am starting a business publishing patterns after having gained experience with other companies in various sizes of communities.

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Warm swimsuits for winter lap swimming

Submitted by Fashion Belle on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 23:14

NeoSport XSPAN tops and XPS Steam Spring Wetsuit

Side benefits of wearing a swimsuit with added coverage for modesty, such as the many featured in our modest swimsuit shopping reviews, include UV protection and warmth. These positives are usually countered by drag in the water, depending on how loosely the modest swim style fits. This winter, a new need has emerged for me, that of warmth in addition to modesty and performance in a swimsuit. The indoor pool in which I swim is kept at 84 degrees Fahrenheit year round, which is perfect for most people, yet a little cooler than I personally prefer, especially on winter days like today when the outside temperature is at freezing.

Making Strapless Dresses Modest with T-Shirts

Chiffon strapless dress worn with a t-shirt, Women's Wear Daily photo, September 5, 2006

Images from Women's Wear Daily, September 5, 2006. Some women exist, usually in the teen age range, who claim to prefer modesty yet are distressed over not being able to wear the strapless styles that cover the floors of juniors' stores and bridal salons. For these girls, offering options for modesty with strapless dresses is better than leaving them succumb to immature decisions of choosing strapless dresses worn with no alterations to conform to society's concept of style rather than the value of modesty.