Have It Your Way With Clothing To Order

What do Kelly Clarkson, Nicolette Sheridan, Kanye West, and Anna Nicole Smith have in common? They are part of a growing number of celebrities who have latched onto the latest Hollywood craze - customized clothing.

Designers have long been creating one-of-a-kind gowns for the red carpet, but this new trend brings the one-of-a-kind concept into the realm of casual wear. The stars are all about individuality, and they don’t want to miss the opportunity to stand out from the crowd with something they have created themselves. Everyone is into it - from Gene Simmons of Kiss fame to “It” girl, Ashanti.

Of course, stars aren’t the only ones who want to stand out and express who they are. Fashion has always been about making your own personal statement. “Your clothes give people the first impression of your personality and your values,” says Melanie Votaw, an online instructor for SelfHealingExpressions.com and the creator of “The Creative Impulse,” a lecture and meditation CD. “Fashion is a great outlet for your creativity,” she says.

Luckily, the business world is aware of this trend and has made it easy for everyone to create customized sportswear. With many different colors and designs to choose from, you can have them printed with anything you want for affordable prices.

No longer is a plain t-shirt your only option if you have a slogan that you want to show the world. Now, you can personalize any number of items with something as simple as your name or as complex as a four-line phrase. You can choose from cute colorful tops with long bell sleeves, tanks, one-shoulder and halter tops, hoodies, and more. Plus, there are numerous items for men and children available, including babies. You also have the option of choosing different graphics and fonts, as well as the color of your letters.

If you want to be a bit naughty, you can now customize sexy underwear with a personal message for your loved one. What better Valentine’s Day, anniversary, or wedding shower gift could there be? Think of it - a thong with the irresistible words “I love you, Bill” on the front or a pair of panties with your private joke or endearment scrawled across the back.

Baseball caps and knit hats can also be customized, as well as bags and sun visors. Schools and athletic clubs have been creating customized accessories for years, but the prices used to be so exorbitant that it wasn’t cost-effective unless you ordered a substantial number of items. Today, the printing of customized clothes and accessories costs much less, making it possible for one-of-a-kind pieces that only you will have. Of course, you can easily make several matching items for your peeps. Your high school group can show your loyalty to each other with your very own customized shirts, hats or bags. All of your club members can wear the club’s name proudly, or you can promote your business or political candidate by just walking through your community wearing your slogan. The possibilities are endless!

If you want to put your own stamp on your clothes but can’t get your creativity flowing, the companies who provide this customized service have ideas aplenty on their websites. You can take one of their phrases or use their ideas to spark your own. Here are some examples for women:

“Red hot soccer mom”
“No touching Matt’s girl”
“Desperate housewife”
“Brian’s wife - he just doesn’t know it yet”

For a man, how about “Brad’s best man (still available),” and for a baby, “Will cry for food”?

This is one trend where you can follow Hollywood, yet follow your own heart and mind at the same time. You can say whatever you want without having to open your mouth. Express yourself, express your love, and express your uniqueness with customized casual wear.

One such company that has a wide variety of custom t-shirts is Customizedgirl.com, but don’t let the name of the site fool you. They have designs for men, babies and children of all ages as well.

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