Exercise Myths (don’t be fooled!)

I am one of those people that’s waiting for the day to find out that exercise is actually bad for you. Any justification will do! But, realistically that’s not going to happen, and I’ll jump on the exercise bandwagon sooner or later.  In the meantime, here are some exercise myths that are in fact true, errr.. false?!

 

BUSTED!! Fashion Myths

NEVER WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOR DAY… This may be one of the most famous fashion myths of all time. An extension of this rule states that you shouldn’t wear white before Memorial Day either. But why limit your color spectrum just because it’s cold outside? You’ll often find coats, sweaters and pants in “winter white,” which is perfectly acceptable to wear.

ALWAYS MATCH YOUR SHOES WITH YOUR BELT OR PURSE… This myth has pretty much gone by the wayside and really nobody bothers to adhere to it anymore. The fact is that there are just too many cute shoes out there to worry about finding a matching belt (or purse) to go with each. Shoes, belts and purses can be statement pieces in an outfit, and it could look a bit garish if you tried to match all of your accessories to a boldly colored pair of heels. And, most importantly, you wouldn’t want to forego buying that amazing pair of shoes just because there isn’t a belt to match.

SHORT WOMEN SHOULD NEVER WEAR LONG DRESSES… This myth is based on the idea that showing some leg — usually with a mini-dress or mini-skirt — helps to visually elongate your body. But that doesn’t mean that those on the short side need to forego long dresses. Long dresses, tea-length dresses — not to mention pencil skirts that reach down below the knees — can be a sophisticated look you won’t want to pass up because of your height.

SEQUINS ARE FOR EVENINGWEAR ONLY… Most people worry that wearing sparkle during the daytime may look like they never made it home the night before. And to be honest, it could seem that way if you were to overdo it – say, wearing a sequined mini-dress to a board meeting. Trust us: Wearing a blazer over a sequined dress will not tone it down. But there are some easy ways you can pull off the glitz in the daytime.

NEVER MIX AND MATCH PRINT… Vintage clothing has made a huge comeback, and as a result you’ll see a lot of people mixing prints and patterns. Stripes can be seen with paisleys; argyles can be seen with plaids — it seems there are no taboos when it comes to mixing and matching prints. Think of it as an intentional unintentional look — it looks haphazard, in a fashionable sort of way.

TALL WOMEN SHOULDN’T WEAR HIGH HEELS… Heels aren’t just about making you look taller — they make your legs look great, they add a little strut to your walk, and they class up just about any outfit. And with the wealth of great shoes in the world today, why limit your options just because you’re a tall drink of water? Plenty of tall women shun flats in favor of a great heel, and they shouldn’t. Sometimes the vertically gifted will compensate for the added height by stooping over a bit. Is that you? If so, remember not to slouch. If you don’t have a problem with your height, then nobody else will!

HORIZONTAL STRIPES MAKE YOU LOOK BIGGER… We’ve all heard this one. The myth here is that horizontal stripes draw the eye across the body, making you appear wider, and vertical stripes draw the eye up and down the body, making you appear longer and leaner.

DON’T WEAR GOLD AND SILVER TOGETHER… As we all know, there are two primary metallic colors in the world of jewelry — gold and silver. But if you have a gold wedding band, are you doomed to never wear a silver piece of jewelry again? That’s absurd!

NEVER WEAR BLACK WITH BLUE… Black and blue often get a bad rap because they can be so close in shade that it’s sometimes difficult to tell them apart, not to mention that wearing a black shirt with navy pants can come off looking a little drab. Here are a few tips for the right way to pair these two colors:

NEVER WEAR MORE THAN ONE BOLD COLOUR…Bold and bright colors make a statement, but can using more than one bold color in your outfit be too much? Not necessarily. Like mixing patterns and prints, mixing bold colors can be helped along with a little planning. Consider visually breaking up the standout shades with other muted hues — for instance, a bold top and a bright pair of shoes won’t look so jarring if you wear a neutral skirt to break up the color fields.