Dressing For Your Body

Tis the season to get your layer on. Winter is now giving way to spring which usually leads to erratic weather where one minute a tank top and shorts seems appropriate and the next you’re reaching for a big chunky sweater. The layered look has been popular for quite some time thanks to stars like Mary-Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie who seems to combat the ‘closet full of clothes and too much to wear’ issue by wearing everything they’ve got! Most of the time these ladies manage to make the whole just-rolled-out-of-bed-and-threw-a-bunch-of-stuff-on look work, but sometimes, they look like they’re drowning in a big sea of fabric. Both ladies are petite and as a result, need to exercise caution when piling on the layers.

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• layered look
• , rachel bilson
• , petites
• , style advice
• , sabrina newman
• , dressing for your body
• , layering for petites

Dressing to flatter a big bust is not a problem I have ever had to deal with. The same can’t be said of celebs like Jessica Simpson, whose father once famously nauseated us all by claiming: “she’s got double D’s, you can’t cover those suckers up!” Fortunately, Papa Joe was wrong, and there ARE ways to minimize and flatter big busts. 1. “For big chests, look for tops with shape. I have to wear things that go in at the waist or I can look pregnant.” - Jessica Simpson Style Tip: Look for tops that are tight at the waist and loose around the chest area- this style is a great way to minimize the waist and create the illusion of a smaller bust. The wrap-top is another great option - it minimizes the bust region, plus, you can adjust the tie to cinch the waist comfortably and avoid looking like you have a bun in the oven.

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• jessica simpson
• , sabrina newman
• , celebrity
• , celebrity style
• , style advice
• , jennifer hudson
• , style
• , america ferrera
• , fashion
• , dressing for your body

Yigal Azrouel Spring 2009 Runway Show

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• fashion amsterdam
• , dressing for your body
• , fashion designer
• , yigal
• , fashion show
• , designer dress
• , yigal azrouel spring 2009 runway show
• , spring 2009 collection
• , yigal azrouel
• , azrouel

Who hasn’t grappled with those ‘blah’ days when nothing seems to fit right or look good? Believe it or not, wearing something that will get you noticed is a great way to conceal those problem areas that you don’t want anyone to notice, who knew?! Graphic patterns are super hot this season- from florals, to graphic black and white patterns, to art-deco inspired, to every other type of pattern you could possibly imagine- so tracking down a ‘get noticed to not get noticed’ item couldn’t easier. Busy patterns forcing the eye to rove instead of honing in on one spot, hence camouflaging problem areas. A little tip to help you get it right is to remember that the taller you are the bigger prints you can wear.

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• graphic prints
• , fashion
• , style
• , print
• , style advice
• , sabrina newman
• , dressing for your body
• , instant slim down secret

It’s a tough craft to master, but once you learn how to dress for your body type, you will ALWAYS look chic and put together. It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing something that cost $5 or $500. While bodies obviously vary, there are some general rules and guidelines that apply to women of all shapes and sizes. Read on for five amazing tips that will help you become more realistic about what clothes can and can’t do for you, and hence, a smarter, happier shopper! 1. Swallow Your Pride, It’s Non-Fattening! Fit is the MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT when it come to shopping- not the trends, not if you think the color looks pretty, not if it’s on sale- it’s all about the FIT. And you know what? When you buy something that’s a size up from what you normally go for, you will look thinner.

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• shopping
• , nicky hilton
• , fashion advice
• , ashlee simpson
• , style advice
• , rachel bilson
• , sabrina newman
• , dressing for your body
• , jesica alba