FASHION GUIDELINES THAT APPLY TO EVERYONE
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Black colors minimize a shape and make things appear smaller and slimmer
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White and light colors maximize a shape to make it look bigger
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The hourglass shape is the fashion ideal
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Define a waist to create an hourglass shape on figures that aren’t hourglass
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Small prints emphasize large shapes
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Large prints emphasize small shapes
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One color head to toe creates length
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One color on top and a contrast color on the bottom cuts a shape in half visually
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Too tight and too loose is always too wrong
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Age appropriate dressing flatters whatever age you are
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Curved lines in clothing styles flatter an average figure shape
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Diagonal lines in clothing styles flatter a full figure shape
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Horizontal lines in clothing styles flatter a tall, angular figure shape
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Vertical lines in clothing styles flatter a short full figure shape
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Fashion should be fun
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Fashion should flatter
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Don’t dress impulsively. Take your time and think about how you really look in that mirror
The floral trend still continues from previous years with printed pants, mini-dresses, skirts, and everything else retailers can put a flower on. Florals are all about having fun with fashion and embracing the joy and romance of summer.