April showers bring May flowers--and a host of style dilemmas. But never fear. Read on for three tips to get you through April's rainy days in style.
Tip 1: Wear Bright Colors
The easiest way to brighten up a cloudy day is wearing bright colors. Whether it's your umbrella, your rainboots, your jacket, or even your handbag, the bright color will make you (and your outfit) shine.
Tip 2: Go Bold with Pattern
A rainy day isn't the time to shy away from bold patterns (and colors). It's the time to boldly wear that blouse with the oversized polka dots, or the damask print top you have hanging in the back of your closet. Style tip? Wear only one pattern, especially if you're going bold. Pattern should help add visual texture to the outfit, but it shouldn't overwhelm it.
Tip 3: Choose a Statement Umbrella
Out with boring black! Choose an umbrella that makes a statement. For a chic look that goes with any outfit, I'm loving clear PVC umbrellas. They work with absoultely everything in your closet, and you can stand in the rain and see the raindrops falling straight on your umbrella. How cool is that?
Tip 1: Wear Bright Colors
The easiest way to brighten up a cloudy day is wearing bright colors. Whether it's your umbrella, your rainboots, your jacket, or even your handbag, the bright color will make you (and your outfit) shine.
Tip 2: Go Bold with Pattern
A rainy day isn't the time to shy away from bold patterns (and colors). It's the time to boldly wear that blouse with the oversized polka dots, or the damask print top you have hanging in the back of your closet. Style tip? Wear only one pattern, especially if you're going bold. Pattern should help add visual texture to the outfit, but it shouldn't overwhelm it.
Tip 3: Choose a Statement Umbrella
Out with boring black! Choose an umbrella that makes a statement. For a chic look that goes with any outfit, I'm loving clear PVC umbrellas. They work with absoultely everything in your closet, and you can stand in the rain and see the raindrops falling straight on your umbrella. How cool is that?
Fall Fashion Tips for Every Figure
What should you be adding to your closet this fall? The answer is simple: Only those clothes that work with your personal architecture -- not against it. Here's how to flatter eight common body types:
Small Bust
To flatter a small bust, flaunt the curves you have while suggesting the appearance of more volume. Flirty and fun, ruffles work wonders to add visual volume. But how do you choose the right ruffle for you? Match the size of the ruffle to the size of your frame. If you're petite, look for small to mid size ruffles, such as the miniature ones on tuxedo shirts. But if you're taller, feel free to experiment with larger ruffles.
Full Bust
With a full bust, your goal is to elongate your upper body while subtly showing off your curves. Make your torso and neck look as long as possible with the subtle vertical and diagonal lines of a wrap dress. The open neckline of the wrap dress helps to balance out your figure while showcasing your curves.
Heavy Arms
Look for tops with subtle vertical lines, such as seamlines or a deep V neckline to visually slim and elongate your arms and torso to balance out your arm width. Kimono sleeves are another great option; their length visually elongates the arm.
Tummy
Wear geometric prints to camouflage a tummy. Small patterns, in particular, have the tendency to keep the eye moving, preventing it from settling on a single spot. Geometric prints pair well with solid, bright colors. But you can score bonus points for pairing complementary patterns for a unique look.
Short-Waisted
If you're short-waisted, you have legs that are long in proportion to your torso. In order to balance out your figure, you want to visually extend the length of your torso. Luckily for you, the drop-waist dresses of the '20s were resurrected by design icon Marc Jacobs for fall. The drop waistline will visually lower your waistline, and the skirt will help redirect attention towards your mile-long legs.
Long-Waisted
Conversely, long-waisted women have legs that are short in proportion to their torso. Instead of lowering your waistline, you want to visually raise your waistline to create the illusion of longer legs. High-waisted pants - especially those with a slim leg - to the rescue! But beware - while high-waisted pants are great for the ultra-slim, they're more difficult to wear for the rest of us. Look for heavier fabrics in dark colors for maximum figure flattery.
No Waist
You can visually suggest a waistline with fitted tops and jackets with nipped-in waistlines, but accessories make the real difference. To create the illusion of a waistline, take advantage of this season's emphasis on belts. Thick belts, when worn around the hips, make your waist appear smaller and more defined by comparison.
Bottom-Heavy
To counter a bottom-heavy figure, elongate your figure while visually balancing your hips and shoulders. Boxy jackets, wide necklines, and wrap styles all work wonders. You can subtly show off your curves with a pair of wide-leg tailored pants.
Small Bust
To flatter a small bust, flaunt the curves you have while suggesting the appearance of more volume. Flirty and fun, ruffles work wonders to add visual volume. But how do you choose the right ruffle for you? Match the size of the ruffle to the size of your frame. If you're petite, look for small to mid size ruffles, such as the miniature ones on tuxedo shirts. But if you're taller, feel free to experiment with larger ruffles.
Full Bust
With a full bust, your goal is to elongate your upper body while subtly showing off your curves. Make your torso and neck look as long as possible with the subtle vertical and diagonal lines of a wrap dress. The open neckline of the wrap dress helps to balance out your figure while showcasing your curves.
Heavy Arms
Look for tops with subtle vertical lines, such as seamlines or a deep V neckline to visually slim and elongate your arms and torso to balance out your arm width. Kimono sleeves are another great option; their length visually elongates the arm.
Tummy
Wear geometric prints to camouflage a tummy. Small patterns, in particular, have the tendency to keep the eye moving, preventing it from settling on a single spot. Geometric prints pair well with solid, bright colors. But you can score bonus points for pairing complementary patterns for a unique look.
Short-Waisted
If you're short-waisted, you have legs that are long in proportion to your torso. In order to balance out your figure, you want to visually extend the length of your torso. Luckily for you, the drop-waist dresses of the '20s were resurrected by design icon Marc Jacobs for fall. The drop waistline will visually lower your waistline, and the skirt will help redirect attention towards your mile-long legs.
Long-Waisted
Conversely, long-waisted women have legs that are short in proportion to their torso. Instead of lowering your waistline, you want to visually raise your waistline to create the illusion of longer legs. High-waisted pants - especially those with a slim leg - to the rescue! But beware - while high-waisted pants are great for the ultra-slim, they're more difficult to wear for the rest of us. Look for heavier fabrics in dark colors for maximum figure flattery.
No Waist
You can visually suggest a waistline with fitted tops and jackets with nipped-in waistlines, but accessories make the real difference. To create the illusion of a waistline, take advantage of this season's emphasis on belts. Thick belts, when worn around the hips, make your waist appear smaller and more defined by comparison.
Bottom-Heavy
To counter a bottom-heavy figure, elongate your figure while visually balancing your hips and shoulders. Boxy jackets, wide necklines, and wrap styles all work wonders. You can subtly show off your curves with a pair of wide-leg tailored pants.
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