How to Dress Nicely After Watching "What Not To Wear"
"What Not To Wear" is a show on TLC that teaches about choosing the best styles to wear that flatter you. Stacy London and Clinton Kelly try to understand the character of the badly dressed person they're trying to help, and then dress that person in a way that makes a real statement. You'll get plenty of valuable fashion advice from watching the show. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pick bright colors. The show's team always talks about adding colors to boring wardrobes. Most of the participants have an obsession with black and dark colors in general -- usually the assumption is that these colors are slimming and flattering. However, picking brighter colors to wear with dark suits or wearing brightly colored dresses will make a huge statement and make you more radiant.
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Watch the length of your clothes. If your tops are looking like dresses, they won't flatter you. If your skirt or dress covers your heels or stretches to accommodate a person who is three times your size -- donate it.
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Choose straight-cut for your pants. Many women like high-waist or too-tight pants -- neither look good unless you are a Victoria's Secret model. Choosing straight-cut pants, or wide-leg if you are really curvy, will flatter you much more than any skinny jeans.
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Learn about layering. Often, people on the show have a simple top and jeans or shorts. Stacy and Clinton teach how to add layers -- a ruffled shirt under a well-tailored jacket or simple cardigan over a floral-patterned top will look wonderful on anyone.
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Accessorize. Even the best little black dress falls flat without accessories. Bracelets, belts, purses or earrings are items you can use to show off your character. If you are a vibrant person, you might want to pick brighter and more colorful accessories. If you are a shy person, you might need to choose accessories that make you feel comfortable.
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