Wing-tip dress shoes- A wing-tip shoe has a brogue cap that comes to a point at the centre on the top side, curving back and down on its sides. In the US, many associate this shoe with Ronald Reagan. These shoes are generally available in brown and black.

Oxford dress shoes- This is the most popular type of men’s dress shoes. This is the shoe that comes to mind the most, when discussing or thinking of dress shoes and formal footwear. The Oxford has a rounded toe and closed lacing. While inidividual tastes vary, most believe these look best in black.

Loafer and monk strap dress shoe- These are mostly preferred for formal occasions, but they can be worn for business occasions also. Loafers usually have a metal buckle, making them snazzy office-wear. For a more fun and casual, yet stylish look, you can opt for tassel loafers.

The white buck dress shoe- These are actually oxfords with a difference. These look amazing with the seersucker suit and also go well with summer clothing.

I am meeting up with my ultra trendy sister who works just off Oxford Street and therefore lives, eats and breathes fashion. My sister is younger than me but seems to have out grown me in the trend stakes. She always seems to pop into the high street and come out with armfuls of beautiful clothes that make her look like a real trend setter. My sister offers to help me shop but all day I have a sense of dread in the pit of my stomach. I know that although she can find great buys, I follow her into the same shop and the outfits that are suppose to be on trend just don’t look great on me. After some of my shopping trips with my sister, Oxfam has ended up with a sizeable donation of clothes!

Although we are sisters and are therefore from the same gene pool, our body shapes couldn’t be more different. She is tall and slim while I am petite and curvy. Gone are the days when we could share and swap clothes. Women come in all shapes and sizes, so understanding your own personal body shape is key.

I needed to find out about my body. Fashion magazines are not helpful in that department for someone with my body shape. They always feature tall slim models which can get tiresome as the way clothes hang on these models won’t be the same as on me. Why don’t models have boobs and hips so I can see what the clothes will look like on someone like me? My questions about myself were answered when I went for a Personal Style day with my House of Colour consultant. The things she taught me about my body shape are so much more useful than anything I’ve ever seen in a magazine or even on the makeover shows on TV. It was a revelation to learn about my ‘oblong with curves’ figure and to find out what cuts and styles of clothing suited me. The day also taught me how to express my personality in clothes I wear. It felt great to understand what was really ME!

For me one of the best things was finding out about the Fashion Update which I could get from my consultant. Not only did this give me information on the trends for the season, it told me how to wear the trends for my clothing personality. Hurray at last, comprehensive information on how I can wear fashion trends for my body shape!

Unlike magazines, the Fashion Update didn’t try to fob me off and say I can wear everything, it told me what trends are appropriate for me. It takes trends for the season from the catwalks and shows you how you can adapt the ideas for your own clothing personality. Not all the trends that season were right for me but I had a much better idea on what to look for to highlight the best of my figure and what would make me look on trend in a way I would feel comfortable in. All of a sudden I am just as trendy as my sister. – Result! We might not shop for the same styles or in the same shops but I now know why a style on her doesn’t look good on me and there are some styles she cannot wear that look great on me!

As I board the train I think I might text my sister and change our plans to just catching up over a cappuccino (and maybe shoe shopping!) The next fashion update is due soon so I think I’ll wait for that, then I’ll know which trends will be right for me!

Have a look at an example of our Fashion update to see how it help you with your Fashion Dilemmas

If you want the fashion related shows on DISH Network, then you can quickly get to know the current fashion trends. There is no need to flipping through the glam fashion magazines for long hours just to find the fashion trends that are in vogue right now. You can now have a great time watching the TV shows and keep yourself informed and updated. Not just the apparels, the fashion related shows bring you the shoe, accessory and jewelry fashions as well. Just tune into your favorite program and get ready to have an informed idea about the current fashion trends.

The fashion related programs on DISH Network brings you close to the fashion updates and also offer you a sneak peek into the fashion world. On different shows on FTV you can get to see the best designer labels and their offerings for different seasons. The shows also take you to the ramps of the popular fashion capitals of the world including Tokyo, Moscow, London, Paris, Madrid and New York. In these ramps you can see works of your favorite designers. We understand that it is not always possible for people to opt for the designer clothing. But you can at least try to fake the look with the cheap available options.

The fashion related shows also help you to know about different accessories available in the market. Watching the fashion programs you can get to know about the jewelry trends. You can also get to see the latest handbags from Louis Vuitton. This can help you fake the upmarket look. Watching the satellite TV fashion programs you can know whether the accessories you bought in the previous year are still in fashion or not.

Even if you do not have plans for splurging on clothes and accessories to look and feel fashionable, you can still watch these satellite TV shows and make the necessary amendments in your closet to get a chic look for yourself. For example – you can rave up a white t-shirt or top with a colorful silk scarf or colorful bids. Both of these items are inexpensive but can bring a lot of drama to your look. Similarly, a chunky piece of bangle or jewelry can give your dress that extra zing and make you look fabulous without changing much in your closet. This way you can get the fashionable look for less and maintain that as well.