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Style SOS: What are blazer alternatives that flatter my hourglass shape?
Unstructured blazers and sweaters seem to be popular workwear this season, but I don’t think they’re very flattering to my hourglass figure. What alternatives do you recommend? Sweaters and cardigans...
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Style SOS: How do I dress my new body shape after kids?
After 2 kids, I have much fuller hips and bust than I used to. How do I dress my new body? When you’ve been dressing one body type most of your life and then find that your body has gone and changed...
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Style SOS: What do you suggest for a plus size apple shape?
I’m a plus size apple shape. It’s so hard to find clothes! What do you suggest for my body type? You’ll find lots of suggestions for dressing your body type in the Personal Style Starter Kit for the...
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1 outfit, 3 ways: Casual Friday for the pear, apple, flute shapes
There’s no easier Casual Friday outfit in cooler weather than a T-shirt, cardigan and jeans. Choose the right garments and this outfit uniform flatters any body shape. Casual Friday outfit idea for...
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Day to night outfit idea for the flute shape
This day-to-night transition starts with the Casual Friday outfit idea for the flute shape and shows you how to swap a few key pieces to create a Date Night look. Because your figure is straighter...
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Style SOS: Dressing to define your waist
I’m plus size and thicker through the waist. How do I dress? Whether you’re plus size or petite, or even both, there are a few ways to define your waist to create a more hourglass shape. (Many of the...
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Tailoring for the top half: What’s worth the money (and what isn’t)
A reader wants to know about tailoring for the top half: I’ve embraced tailoring investment pieces and work wear (pants, skirts, suits, premium denim), but have never dipped my toe in on blouses,...
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How to know when your wardrobe is “done”
This reader has an interesting question about the process of building a clothing wardrobe: What are the signs that my wardrobe is basically “established” (as opposed to an overall in progress) and I...
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What does “flattering” mean, anyway? (And why should I care?)
A fundamental component of most style advice is about figure flattery—how to choose clothes and create outfits based on your body shape. Just Google “pear shape” or “apple shape,” for example, and...
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1 outfit, 3 body shapes: travel outfit ideas
Whether traveling by car, train or plane, I find a sleeveless top and longer shorts, combined with a top layer for occasional spots of high-intensity A/C, to be an easy travel outfit. Here’s how to...
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