 DIY Fashion Makeover in 5 Days | |
| Day One: Fashion Basics | |
| | A Starting Point | |
 | from Cynthia Nellis Need a new look, but aren't sure where to start? Before a professional stylist starts a makeover, he or she is already armed with basic fashion knowledge. One of the most important fashion basics to remember is that almost any look is wearable on any figure if you tweak proportions. Take, for example, cropped pants. On a reed-thin, 5' 10" model they could be a bright print, skin tight and calf-hugging. On a size 10 woman under 5' 4", cropped pants are going to look better in an elongating solid neutral color like khaki, with a body-skimming fit that ends a few inches above the ankle. The same style on a size 18 woman who is about 5' 8" can be adjusted to include a slightly looser fit and a bolder feature like a large-scale print on a dark background. Confused? Don't be. Just remember that almost every runway style that you see can be adjusted to work for you, from miniskirts (make yours knee-length with tights if you want more coverage) to ponchos (wear with slim-fitting pants and keep the volume on the poncho to a minimum). Think about scaling hemlines, layers, fabric weights and colors to work with your figure. It's all about proportion! |
| A Starting Point | |
| Simple Style Rules | |
| Common sense guidelines for navigating style, like how to decide if you're too old for a style, how to update your wardrobe and what's acceptable for work. | |
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| Five Fashion Mistakes Most Women Make | |
| You would never dream of making an obvious fashion faux pas (Seamed hose with sandals? Never!) But even dedicated fashionistas sometimes run the risk of making style snafus. Find easy fixes now! | |
| Fashion FAQs | |
| Want to know if pantyhose and sandals are a Don't? Need packing tips or an opinion on going braless? Try this handy reference for frequently asked and answered questions. | |
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