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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
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February is here and you may not have started that workout plan you
promised yourself you would at the start of the year. Fashion to the
rescue! You may not have the svelte physique of a supermodel, but that
doesn’t mean you cant look long and lean as you strut your stuff
everyday. With just a few style adjustments and well placed accessories,
even everyday janes can elongate their figure for a sleek, lithe
silhouette. Read on to learn how to visually add inches to your height
and remove inches from your frame with a few minor adjustments to your
wardrobe.
Go Monochromatic. This is one of the most
popular ways to look lean. Wearing one color head to toe tricks the eye
into seeing one long line. Wearing separates in different colors divides
your frame which can make you appear bulky and shorter than you really
are. When wearing a monochromatic look, you can have fun by mixing
different textures. It’s also fine to add a pop of color into your look
with accessories, but make sure you wear them in areas you do not mind
drawing attention to. If wearing just one color head to toe bores you,
try wearing different shades of the same color which has a similar
slimming effect.
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Choose Bootleg Jeans. The fashion gods
have ousted skinny leg jeans, at least for the spring and heralded in
wider leg denim and trousers. Go middle of the road with bootleg jeans
and jeans with a slight flare, which tend to be flattering on many
different body types. Opt for a darker wash when choosing your perfect
pair of jeans. Darker washes not only look more modern, but are more
slimming than their lighter wash counterparts.
Wear Heels. Growing
up, my ultra feminine mother always scolded me for schlepping around
town in flip flops, touting the benefits of wearing legitimate shoes
with higher heels. Even a little heel adds length, so no need to teeter
atop sky high stilettos to appear taller. If you’re new to heels, opt
for a chunky heel with a platform sole or a wedge.
Opt for Open Necklines.
V-necks and deep scoop necks are by far the most flattering necklines
on virtually every body type because they visually elongate your frame.
They are especially flattering if you have a shorter neck that you would
like to appear longer. Another trick is accessorizing with long
necklaces. Long necklaces keep the eye moving up and down, making you
appear taller.
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Wear Clothes That Fit. Every trick in the
book will be pointless if you don’t wear clothes that are tailored for
your body. Let go of your obsession with the number on the tag and
remember it’s all about the fit. Wearing pieces that are too big add
bulk and wearing those that are too small highlights bulges and bumps
for a look that is just as unflattering. Princess seams and well placed
darts all work to create a tailored look that fits your specific body.
Creating a relationship with a great tailor is invaluable. Simply adding
darts to a skirt or blouse can take it from unflattering to stellar for
just a few bucks.
Tyrina Talks Fashion
is your weekly serving of fashion forecasting, trend reporting, figure
analysis and helpful fashion tips and tricks. Email Tyrina with your
fashion questions and photos at tyrinaalicia@hotmail.com. Visit www.primadonasales.com
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