FASHION GUIDELINES THAT APPLY TO EVERYONE

  • Black colors minimize a shape and make things appear smaller and slimmer

  • White and light colors maximize a shape to make it look bigger

  • The hourglass shape is the fashion ideal

  • Define a waist to create an hourglass shape on figures that aren’t hourglass

  • Small prints emphasize large shapes

  • Large prints emphasize small shapes

  • One color head to toe creates length

  • One color on top and a contrast color on the bottom cuts a shape in half visually

  • Too tight and too loose is always too wrong

  • Age appropriate dressing flatters whatever age you are

  • Curved lines in clothing styles flatter an average figure shape

  • Diagonal lines in clothing styles flatter a full figure shape

  • Horizontal lines in clothing styles flatter a tall, angular figure shape

  • Vertical lines in clothing styles flatter a short full figure shape

  • Fashion should be fun

  • Fashion should flatter

  • Don’t dress impulsively. Take your time and think about how you really look in that mirror

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  1. 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.

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