Tuesday, March 30, 2010

The new spring fashions are hitting the racks!

How are you gonna pull off those sassy, skimpy new finds? Cosmo has gave several ideas of how to trick the eye for a long, lean look --no matter what you're wearing.

--Start from the bottom. Underwear is 50% of battle and Cosmo suggests wearing "Skinny Britches" --a pair of lightweight bike shorts that will smooth out the hind quarters.

--Remember "The Girls." One of the worst offenders is VBB --visible bra band. This is when your brassiere is so tight it digs in your back. Get a professional fitting to find out what size you're supposed to wear. Smaller-chested ladies can ditch the underwire altogether and opt for a supportive, shaping tank top.

--Think of the other half. Wear something clean and simple on the bigger part of your body. If you're bottom-heavy, go for a dark, pencil skirt and doll up your look on top while bigger-busted ladies should stay neutral with a v-neck sweater or cardigan in a subtle color.

--Jeans are meant to be simple. Resist the urge to buy denim with logos on the back pockets, keep away from light, washed-out denim or anything too fancy. A dark wash with medium rise and bit of stretch are likely to the most flattering cut for any body type.

--Get Skinny Hair. The best fashion accessory is available at the beauty parlor and Cosmo suggests adding highlights or lowlights to your hair. The reason is that one block shade of color will --literally--weigh you down!

--Use Your Camera. Take pictures of different outfits and find the most flattering. Save these on your computer or print them out and hang the photos right on your closet.

--How to pose for pictures. Step out with your right foot, slightly turn your body, stick your neck out, hold your shoulders back and place your hand on your right hip for a model-worthy shot.

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