Fashion designers.......”When you exclude a race of people from your fashion shows because of your ignorance of what you think and view as beautiful......and indeed you have that right as they are your designs.........don't expect Women of Color to purchase your clothing. When you don't employ Women of Color to walk your runways....in a sense......you have just loudly shouted to them as well as to the world......that “Black Women Aren't Beautiful Enough.” This type of behavior results in feelings of inadequacy and inferiority among the few Black Models that are in existence; which also spills over into their personal lives resulting in low self-esteem and shattered confidence. No one in this world -including fashion designers- is qualified to cast judgment.

The fashion industry wants to make this particular statement true:

The truth is this: “Black Women are very exotic, sensual, beautiful and sexy; which results in feelings of intimidation from those who are responsible for a Black Model's success in the industry. The fashion industry thrives on purposely smashing Black Models self-esteem and confidence as a way of feeling powerful, which is really a feeling of ignorant false self-confidence. Note to Fashion Designers:

Wardrobe Basics For Women

by

Monica M. Burns

Every Woman should have in her Wardrobe the following: Five (5) Professional/Business Suits (2 Black Suits, 1 Navy, 1 Dark Brown, 1Grey), A Wonderful and Sexy Black Dress, Nice & Flattering Fitting Jeans (at least three pairs), Three pairs of quality High-Heels with at least one pair being higher than three (3) inches, A pair of Platform Shoes, A pair of Wedged Heels, Four Handbags (Black, Brown, White, and Straw), An Assortment of Accessories that wears well with any outfit, and An Attitude to go with it all.

Most Women these days try to play it safe when dressing for work, play, and in between. And why? In the workplace, Executive Level Women want to be taken seriously by her colleagues and her subordinates, so she maintains a conservative way of dressing, which in turn eliminates all body flattering, attention grabbing suits from her Wardrobe. A Business Suit can be worn to flatter the body type by trying the following: Make sure the suit is of high quality material and is tailored to fit your particular body type well. To command attention when you are entering the Boardroom, try wearing a Black Suit with a nice White Shirt with Collars, leave at least the first button on your Suit Jacket open for appeal and top it off with Black High-Heels. The colors Black & White makes for a very strong presence when worn together. If you are wearing a Skirt Suit, it is too long if it touches your ankles and too short if it turns into underwear when you are sitting. Opt for a skirt that is mid-length, at least 23 inches from waist to hem. You will still look Professional and Authoritative, while also projecting Sensuality. For dates, showing a little skin doesn’t make you appear easy or desperate. You want to look sexy and you should. If you are in a daring mood, try wearing a nice form-fitting short dress and high leg elongating heels. If that’s too much for you, try wearing perfect fitting jeans with a cute Blazer or Silky Embroidered Tank. The bottom line......”Wear What’s Comfortable For You!”

There are so many fun and sexy outfits out there to choose from, and there are many stores that offer quality, inexpensive clothing for all occasions. Take a journey to the unfamiliar and see where it takes you. Try wearing an outfit that you wouldn’t never in a million years thought you could pull off. All eyes will be on you! Feel your Confidence soar. When you are Confident in your appearance and image, it shows.

Monica Burns-Capers

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