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Unbasic black, for when basic black just isn’t enough. (From M Clothing in Larkspur.)
dressing totally sexy from head to foot—20 percent goes a long way. So try one of these: 1. Find the curves! Find one part of your body to highlight in clothes that follow the curves of your waist, bust or hips. 2. Bare some skin. Let’s see those great legs by wearing a short skirt. Or let us see your bare neck and decollete in a scoop-neck top or dress. Add a long linky necklace that cascades down your trunk. 3. Individual pieces that could be great are red high heels or pretty chandelier earrings. Expressing Strength and Confidence 1. Look for strong statements in necklaces that don’t have moving parts. Chandelier earrings are not for you. You could wear a medium-sized hoop earring. 2. Sturdy fabrics are better than flowy ones. If fabrics like cotton or linen have a lot of body to them, all the better. 3. Neutral colors like beige, black, white and gray are good choices. How about a white button up shirt with slim pants worn with a strong chain necklace. Express your Fun and Flirty side 1. The stores are filled with items that have ruffles on them. Find a ruffle-something that you like! 2. You’re a great person to mix vintage cardigans with jeans and heels. Or put on a flowy floral print top and belt it with a thin
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metallic belt. 3. Jewelry with movement can be fun on you, just not too bulky. Choose a cross-body bag that is medium-sized and make it a fun color like coral, aqua or even white. No black or brown for you. Express your Adventurous side 1. Are you a world traveler? Go for the safari prints or camouflage prints. Military details or sailor stripes are good for you. Hint at the places you’ve been. 2. Tribal jewelry and tribal print scarves are so popular right now. You’re not a polka dot person, so bring out the wild side. 3. Wedge sandals are better for you than heels or loafers. Express your Warm and Inviting nature 1. Color is such a tool for you! Check out spicy colors like turmeric, cinnamon, chile pepper, ginger and nutmeg. 2. Seek out touchable fabrics to put into your outfit. These are fabrics that make someone want to reach out and feel the texture. This can be accomplished with soft sweaters and blended fabrics in items that are not tight-fitting. 3. Use jewelry pieces that have warm metal detailing. A handbag could have brass fittings and whip stitching. Belt buckles should be interesting (inviting!). Bangles could adorn your arm in warm ivory, pesto green and copper. Expressing Creativity 1. Go for oversized bold jewelry. Do one grand necklace and let that be the main focus. It could be colorful, have moving parts or you could wear multiple strands of chains in mixed metals. No single gold chains for you! 2. If black is your favorite color, make your pieces stand out by thinking “unbasic black.” You’re creative, so find the black top that is asymmetrical or has fabric interest. Wear different textures of black in the same outfit. 3. Mixing colors together is great for you. How about hot pink and dove gray; turquoise and jade green; wine and curry. Now get dressed and go out and enjoy the compliments! ✹
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