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Want to hide your problem areas? Go tonal with one head-to-toe hue

Want to hide your problem areas? Go tonal with one head-to-toe hue That's right, wearing separates in matching hues and different silhouettes is not only instantly slimming, but it also shaves loads of time off of thinking about what to wear. And best of all, it also looks instantly chic! >>DISCOVER: Clothes that make you look thinner in seconds... Take a cue from Max Mara's three office and play ready options (above) as going for one hue doesn't mean skimping on style or appropriateness. Trust us, if done right, you won't look stuffy. The trick is to avoid sets; skirt suits and pantsuits especially. Sure you can still wear them, but make them look modern by separating them to downplay

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Shape Shifters: What to wear when your weight fluctuates

Help! My weight fluctuates! I have nothing to wear and too many clothes. Sounds familiar? Let's help this reader figure out what to buy + what to wear when your weight fluctuates. Derek Lam Asymmetrical Blouse Dear Sharon: I have a yo-yo  weight that regularly fluctuates so I have an overstuffed closet with little to wear that's the right size at the moment. I have clothes that are too large and clothes that are too small, but barely a thing that fits me right now. I don't want to throw out what's snug in hopes that it will soon look nice on me.  I struggle with finding flattering clothes that fit every day. How can I figure my wardrobe out?  I

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From Plus size to not, what to wear as you lose weight?

Dear Sharon: I have undergone weight loss surgery and am about half way to my goal; just over 50 pounds gone so far. I have always been a plus size gal and I find that I have no idea where to start with clothes shopping in smaller sizes. I don't know what looks good on me or where to begin. I don't want to spend a lot of money yet, but need a few things to see me through to the next stage. Any ideas or suggestions? (M.W. via Fashion Advice) RELATED: Stylist Advice- Plus Size Layering, Define A Focal Point  Can I give a HERE-HERE over here?! Mucho congrats on getting half way to your weight loss goal! You must be so proud of

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Stylist Advice: Do you want Sofia Veraga curves? Try these flare jeans tips

I'll Have What She's Having: Flare jeans that look chic and not mumsy like Sophia Vergara's do Sophia Vergara has been making a case for flare jeans over their skinny jeans sister as she's been spotted working her HABITUAL Hayworth Flare jeans all over town lately. I could probably guess it's because THE curvy one knows that the POWER of flare jeans worn the right way can work wonders on your figure. Here's how you can do some figure-balancing magic ... Sofia Vergara shops at ScoopNYC in her Habitual Hayworth flare jeans. Flare legs will balance your figure and either create the illusion of a curvier frame or put a super-curvy figure in proportion by what you wear on top.  A short jacket with some

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Pilates instructor needs fashion help to find a flattering fit: How to dress for an athletic frame

Let's help this Pilates instructor figure out what to wear to work to look chic and flatter her athletic build I have been a Pilates instructor for 15 years and constantly trying to find interesting and comfortable tops that flatter my figure and suit my almost Bohemian style. I'm 53 years old, 5'7', and weigh in at 155 pounds. I feel that tunic length tops work best on my figure, particularly ones that have rounded hems, long sleeves, and a boat neck or ballet neckline. I have a heck of timefinding these type of tops or even longer shirts with a shirttail hemline—it seems that they are always straight across the bottom. I just need tops that are long sleeved,

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Dress For Your Body Type: What is a flattering fit for large arms

Let's help this reader discover tops that flatter fuller arms  I have large upper arms and would like to know what kind, type, and style of shirt or blouse to wear that is flattering or draws the eye away from my full arms. With warm weather coming, I can't hide under sweaters anymore. I am 43, and not really overweight, small chested, but my arms are big. Thanks. (Colorado Springs, CO) >> DON'T MISS: Dress for Your Body Type Flattering Fit Fashion & Style Guide Guns vs girth, the upper arm dilemma! Whether your arms are large from bursting muscles, a little extra weight, not perfectly toned, or simply your basic body type finding the right style tops to flatter

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Wide Calf Boot Tips… How to zipper or stretch boots over wide calves

Wide Calf Boot Tips… How to zipper or stretch boots over wide calves I just bought this great pair of knee high wide calf boots, but I can't get the zipper to close over my calves. Is there any way to stretch them? Someone said Star Jones talked about a boot stretching device on The View. Please help I love these boots! (Marietta, GA) First question- why did you buy a pair of boots that you cannot zip? Were they super cheap? A bargain is only a bargain when the perceived deal is useful. I can identify with buying boots that are a tad snug in the fever of a shopping frenzy, but not being able to zip them -

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How to Appear Taller When You’re Petite With Short Legs

How to Appear Taller When You're Petite With Short Legs I am very short (4ft, 11inches) and have short legs. What can I wear to make myself look taller and long legged? (Nantwich, Cheshire, England) >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide It's not as difficult as it seems to create the appearance of height. When you're vertically challenged, the best way to look taller is to stick to a single color from head to toe, or monochromatic colors that blend well together. Once a color break is introduced, your body automatically becomes visually divided, and that will accentuate your petiteness. The trick to create the illusion of longer legs is to draw the eye upwards. Keep to well-fitting,

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Super Thin Women and Vanity Sizing, finding your correct size

SUPER-THIN WOMEN DROP OFF THE SIZE SCALES Well, I guess that depends on where you are shopping. The angel of fashion sure knows I certainly grumble in my dreams every time I only see size 2 leather pants dramatically reduced on a sale rack. In case someone missed the column that you are referring to, it was about Vanity Sizing. That's when some companies feel it is psychologically better for the consumer to wear a smaller size, so they downsize their sizes. Typically, in this 'be thin' society, a designer garment will be cut larger than a chain store garment, career-type clothes are usually cut fuller than ones in the contemporary department.... when you spend mucho money on clothing, the

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