Designers and stylists never run out of fresh ideas. Each year we are offered something creative and innovative.

　　设计师和造型师永远都不会缺少新创意。每年他们都会为我们提供新颖又有创意的设计。

　　What was considered to be fashionable 20 years ago nowadays might look rather awkward. However, people feel like returning back in time and wearing something that was in fashion many years ago. Whichever style you opt for, look through the following myths that should no longer believed in.

　　20年前被认定为时尚的事物如今可能看上去十分难看。然而，人们愿意适时地回到过去，穿上多年前流行的服装样式。不论你选择哪种风格，都要看看下面这些不应再相信的说法。

　　1. Gold and Silver Can't Be Worn Together.

　　1、金色和银色不能被搭配在一起。

　　Gold-silver combination is really very popular at present. Do not avoid such jewelry – simply commit to the look and pick the right item. It will add some playfulness to your whole outlook.

　　如今，金银组合真的非常流行。不用回避这类珠宝，可以简单地看看并选择合适的那件。这会为你的整体面貌增添些许趣味性。

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　　2. Horizontal Stripes Will Make You Look Shorter and Wider.

　　2、横条纹会让你看上去更矮更胖。

　　Who hasn’t heard this statement? Well, sometimes rules change. Nowadays designers disagree with this myth and claim that you can look wonderful in an outfit with horizontal stripes on.

　　谁没听说过这样的说法?好吧，有时候规则是会变的。如今设计师们就不同意这种说法，他们认为，穿上横纹服装，你会看上去很美妙。

　　3. High Heels Shouldn't Be Worn by Tall Women.

　　3、高个女子不应该穿高跟鞋。

　　It does not matter how tall you are. If your wish is to wear heels, then simply do it. High heels make your legs look wonderful; they change your walk for the better. What you need is not a pair of flat shoes but self-confidence.

　　你多高都没关系。如果你想穿高跟鞋，那就穿吧。高跟鞋会让你的腿看上去更美;而且高跟鞋会让你的走姿变得更文雅。你所需要的不是一双平底鞋，而是自信。

　　4. Not Only Eveningwear Can Glitter and Sparkle.

　　不是只有晚礼服才能艳丽夺目。

　　There is no need to worry– you will never look ridiculous if there is some subtle glitter and sparkle. The secret is to do it in moderation. Overdoing it is what you should avoid for sure. A sparkling item can refresh your whole looks.

　　即使你的衣服上有一些光彩夺目的精巧小饰物，你也没必要担心，你绝不会看上去可笑的。秘诀就是要适度。当然你应该避免极端。一枚闪闪发光的小饰物会使你的整体面貌变得清爽。

　　5. Long Dresses Should Never Be Worn by Short Women.

　　5、矮个子的女士不应该穿长裙。

　　Regardless your height, you can look gorgeous in a long dress. The myth has made us believe that short women should opt for outfits that show their legs. The truth is that short women can look outstanding in a long pencil skirt or a dress that reaches down below the knees.

　　无论你有多高，穿上长裙都会让你看上去美丽动人。谣言让我们以为矮个子的女士应选择露腿的服装。事实上，矮个子的女士穿上长款铅笔裙或过膝长裙看上去会十分出众。

　　6. More than One Bold Color at a Time.

　　6、同时搭配不止一种醒目的颜色。

　　Is it alright to wear more than one bold color at a time? Our answer is: Yes. It is. Bright colors can be muted with other hues. Besides, you can combine prints and patters. Just learn to make a little planning.

　　可以同时搭配不止一种醒目的颜色吗?我们的答案是：当然可以。和其他颜色搭配在一起，亮丽的颜色会变得柔和。而且，你可以把印花和图案结合在一起。只要学会做点规划就好。

　　7. Belts, Gloves and Purses Should Match.

　　7、腰带、手套和钱包应该搭配起来。

　　There is no need to always match your footwear with gloves, purses or belts. If such items are matched, they will only make you look more mature, official and strict. Try not to match your belts and purses and you will look younger and more carefree.

　　没必要总是把鞋子同手套、钱包或腰带搭配起来。如果这些物件被搭配在一起，就会使你看上去更成熟、正式且严格。尽量不要把腰带和钱包搭配起来，这样你会看上去更年轻且更无忧无虑。

（编辑：何莹莹）