Fall is right around the corner and all of the fashion mags are full of great fall styles and trends. This weekend as I flipped through one of my favorite fashion mags I was struck by an article called “Fall Trends to Try.” I turned the pages with excitement and anticipation of all the great new things in store for fall. My excitement dwindled as I turned to a page that said “Try Pleated Pants.” For the record I will say that pleated pants have their place in the fashion world, but for most of us everyday fashionistas pleated pants are a trend we don’t need to try.
At least once a week during a closet edit I explain to clients why the pleated pant does not work for their body shape. Most pleated pants are accompanied by a tapered leg, which is even worse, but I digress. Pleats add fullness and volume to the front of a pant, therefore adding fullness and volume to you! Don’t be fooled by the pleated pant as a cover up for a mid-section you want to hide. Remember that pleats will just draw attention to the spot you want to camouflage.
This season stand strong against the allure of the pleated pant trend. Pick trends that compliment your personal style and can be incorporated into the wardrobe you already own.
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5 Tips & Tricks About Bras
1. Give your bra a rest. Wearing your bra more than two days in a row wears out the support elastic. A day of rest will give it a chance to recover its memory.
2. When you purchase your bra it should fit snuggly on the loosest hook. As the bra ages you can tighten it using the remaining hooks to maintain the original fit.
3. Get fitted at least once a year. Breast size fluctuates due to many factors like age, weight gain/loss, and pregnancy.
4. Try your bras on before you purchase them. Bras are like clothing, every brand will fit a little differently.
5. Quality vs. quantity pays off.
New Bra, Now What?
Now that you have a new bra, use your clothing to accentuate your chest in the most flattering way.
1. If you have a large chest use a v-neck to visually separate “the girls,” making you appear slimmer.
2. Halter tops are a small chest’s best friend. The angle of the halter flatters a small chest and gives you an opportunity to show off sexy shoulders.
3. Just say no to thick stripes and ribbing across your chest. A large chest makes the stripes and ribbing look more like ocean waves.
4. Choose clothing that conceals your bra straps.
5. Use fitted jackets to create and show off a waistline giving you a defined hourglass shape.
Do you ever wonder how you can be more eco-friendly with your clothing? Check out these 5 easy ways to Reduce, Resuse, Restyle
5 Ways to Reduce, Reuse, Restyle
1. Edit your closet and discover how to wear what you already have more.
2. Restyle what you already own.
3. Shop and sell at consignment stores.
4. Donate your edited clothing to Dress for Success.
5. Host a Style Party with a clothing swap.
Example of an old jacket restyled into something new and fabulous!
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