INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Off the shoulder dresses come in a mini cut, where they hit high at your thighs. This style is ideal if you want to wear the dress to a summer event or in a hot climate where you want to show off your legs. A mini cut is also a good option if you want to show off a fun pair of sandals or flats with the dress. Off the shoulder midi dresses will hit below your knees. The maxi cut will sit just above your ankles. These styles are great if you want the option of wearing the dress in the fall or winter, as your legs will be covered. You may opt for this style if you plan to wear the dress to different events at different times of the year. A maxi off the shoulder dress can also be a good way to stay cool and breezy at a summer event without having to show a lot of your legs. Some off the shoulder dresses will have a simple, clean line that goes from shoulder to shoulder. The dress will show off your shoulders, your chest, and your upper back. This look may be ideal if you prefer a clean, easy style that you can dress up or down. For example, you may have a dress with a simple edge at the shoulders so it sits flush against your shoulders. Or you may go for a dress with a raw edge that is still simple and plain. This style has ruffles or lace that runs along the edges of the off the shoulder portion of the dress. You may go for this style if you want a little something extra on the dress for more of a statement look.  For example, you may get a dress with ruffles along the edge of the shoulders and the bottom of the dress. Or you may opt for a dress with lace trim on the shoulders for a romantic look. If you tend to wear dresses or tops with ruffles or lace trim, you may gravitate to an off the shoulder dress that has these details. Off the shoulder dresses will come in bold graphics and prints in bright colors, which may be great for a summer wedding. You may also opt for a dress in a more understated pattern in neutral colors like gray, white, or silver for a statement look for a formal event.  For example, you may go for a pattern like vertical or horizontal stripes. Or you may try a floral pattern or a geometric pattern. Keep in mind an patterned off the shoulder dress may not be as versatile, as you may need to pair it with more understated accessories to keep your look polished and put together. If you’d prefer a dress you can wear with a variety of different accessories, you may go for one in a solid color like black, blue, or white. A solid color like red, purple, or green can also be a good option if you want something more bold that is still neutral. If you have a straight and narrow body shape and are tall, you can try wearing an off the shoulder dress that is more baggy and less form fitting. If you are petite or pear shaped, avoid the baggy fit and go for a more form fitting style instead that hits you at the knees or thighs. If you'd like to accentuate your upper body and draw the eye upward, go for an off the shoulder dress with detailing or ruffles on the shoulders.

SUMMARY: Go for a mini cut for a summertime option. Try a midi or maxi cut for a versatile option. Look for a dress with a plain off the shoulder cut for a classic look. Try a dress with ruffles or lace on the shoulders for a fun option. Choose a patterned fabric for a statement look. Go for a dress in a solid color for a neutral option. Pick a cut that suits your body type.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Make friends with someone who speaks Tamil and ask them to talk with you.  You can ask them to teach you words and check your dictionary against them.  They can even teach you grammar and culture! Although movies in Tamil are not as abundant as movies in Hindi (the product of the Indian film industry known as “Bollywood”), there are still plenty of movies available! Check out Netflix, YouTube, and your local video store. No matter what your taste, there’s probably a Tamil film to satisfy it: Poriyaalan is an action thriller, Appuchi Gramam is a sci-fi disaster epic, Burma is a comedy-noir about car heists, and Thegidi is a romance. Ideally, you can find a local group on the internet or a local message board. If there isn’t a Tamil group in your area, set one up! A conversation group will help you meet others who are interested in studying Tamil and learning more about the culture. Meetup.com is a common place to set up and find language groups, but you can also contact your local university or college, as they may have more resources. In larger cities, there are often Tamil cultural centers established to serve the local Tamil population. However, even in smaller towns there are often Indian cultural centers and events, so you might still be able to find someone who knows Tamil and is willing to share their knowledge with you. You’ll also learn a lot about their culture and customs. Once you’ve mastered the basics of Tamil, explore the world! Tamil is spoken widely in India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as within substantial immigrant groups in Canada, Germany, South Africa, and Indonesia. நல்ல அதிர்ஷ்டம் Nalla atirstam-- Good luck!

SUMMARY:
Find someone to chat with you. Watch Tamil films with English subtitles. Join (or start) a language group. Visit a cultural center. Travel to a country where they speak Tamil.