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How to Dress a Combination Body Type

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How to Dress a Combination Body Type

Here’s the thing about figuring out your body shape…it’s confusing! And the reason it’s confusing is that wait for it…drum roll…most of us are a combination of different body shapes! So I’m sure that cleared things right up for you (lol.) Let me explain. I’ll use myself as an example. I have wide shoulders and a wider than average torso. My bust is actually pretty small. (Thank goodness for push up bras!) But my back is wide. I figured the torso thing out by trial and error, not a tape measure and not a body shape calculator. I figured out [..] read more

3 Ways to Figure Out Your Body Shape

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3 Ways to Figure Out Your Body Shape

This might surprise you to hear, but I don’t ever use a measuring tape when I am helping my clients figure out their body types. With all of the body shape calculators and rules available to determine our body types, why wouldn’t I use them? There are actually quite a few reasons! First off, tape measures are scary! We’ve all heard somewhere in our lives that 36-24-36 are the perfect proportions, and when our measurements are nowhere near that…even if you are really happy with your body, seeing the “wrong” numbers can set off an alarm in your head. Next, [..] read more

Petite Dressing if You’re Long Waisted

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Petite Dressing if You’re Long Waisted

The fashion world deems you “petite: if you’re 5’4” or under. Keep in mind, “petite” only refers to length or height. Petite clothes come in all sizes! And petite women come in all shapes! But to get your clothes to fit, flatter and make you feel amazing, there’s another aspect to consider, your vertical balance. Vertical balance! What’s that? (You may be asking…) Vertical balance refers to whether you’re short waisted (or you have a short torso,) long waisted (your torso is long,) or your torso and legs are balanced. If you’re not sure, check out this post to determine [..] read more

How to Love and Highlight Your Assets

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Self-Care is such a buzz phrase these days. I’ll agree…it’s so important to take care of yourself and perhaps even more important love yourself just as much as others love you! (I thought Valentine’s Day was a perfect excuse to talk about love.) Recently I’ve heard so many women say, “It’s all about camouflage!” As a Denver image and wardrobe consultant and personal stylist, I couldn’t disagree more! Instead of simply focusing on camouflage, showing off and highlighting your assets can flatter and take you much further. What’s more, it’s a lovely form of self care! On that note, I [..] read more

5 Ways to Make Finding Pants a Breeze

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5 Ways to Make Finding Pants a Breeze

“I love to shop for pants!”…said NO ONE ever! Seriously, I ask my clients what their hardest item to shop for, and I haven’t actually counted, but I’d guess over 80% answer “pants.” And even if it’s your second or third hardest on your shopping list, you probaby still don’t love shopping for pants. Let’s face it…pants need to fit in lots of places: the hips, the seat, the rise, the waist, the legs and the length. Sheesh! I can’t think of another garment that has so my fit points. It’s a wonder we don’t all stick to skirts and [..] read more