Sighs, Seasonal Fashion Victims!
By Dolly Bulge

So, as I was wandering around those corridors, I realized something ... more fashion victims! I mean, there ARE those exceptions, where grandma gives you a sweater and then comes for a visit ... but some of those clothes I've seen everyday are No No's!!

1.
Fashion: First I've seen much tinsel and garland used - for belts, bracelets, necklaces, and boa type things.
Victims: Mostly those young girls, and all females trying to make a statement.
Good Uses: One good thing about tinsel - It DOES catch the eye. It gives a sort of flair that you don't want to miss.
Suggestion Uses: How about for all those girls, don't try to get people staring at all those little accessories! Tune it up a notch, and put it somewhere less eye catching. Try using tinsel as a ribbon to spruce up braids, try hanging it from a base to use as an earring!
Another Source: Try glitter and shimmery articles! Maybe some hair glitter, maybe a sequin belt, or maybe just a silky looking piece of leather for pants!

2.
Fashion: Tights and tutus - used to relax in. Question: Doesn't it itch?
Victims: Boys. Usually those ones who are just bored or the ones who take ballet watching all those tutus and tights.
Good Uses: Well, it depends. No neon pinks PLEASE! Those pale pinks are at least subtle, and make your face look a little rosier during the Christmas season!
Suggestion Uses: This ones tough.. Ballet lessons - a possible exception - hanging around afterwards in tights, NOT. Try wearing this as a Halloween costume. Maybe you could cut out some bands of the tights - Ties maybe, would work as a very nice elastic
Another Source: Try some nicely fit Calchiaro jeans. Calchiaro came out with a new feel to jeans that's like a tight-type material. Nice fit isn't bad during the winter, if you have those jeans baggy and low it looks like you might freeze. *brrrr* - not saying you need tight tight jeans, just not hanging down to your feet baggy.

3.
Fashion: PLAID PLAID PLAID!!
Victims: Everybody! From teachers, to prefects, to 1st years and newbies!!
Good Uses: Plaid is nice, with all the color and kind of crossing design. Plaid pants or a skirt is nice, but wearing all plaid is too bursting out. That's a tip - plaid is nice in spread out quantities. A small portion at a time is better.
Suggestion Uses: Try a red and green plaid scarf. Try a blue and green plaid shawl. Try Black and Blue plaid pants. Just not all of this together!
Another Source: Try a black and white striped top, or another pattern. Pattern goes with Plaid, and color goes with plaid. Even a simple white sweater with blue and green plaid pants works!!

All in all I have to say, this holiday season wasn't all that bad. I'm impressed! Keep up the good work!