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Flattering Necklines - Tip of the Day!

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topSome of the most universally flattering necklines – sweetheart, strapless, and one-shouldered – work for anyone because they are sexy but don't reveal too much. They also draw attention upward to the shoulders, décolletage and face; the few places that don't need Spanx to look good!

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Flatter Your Figure - Lingerie for All Ladies

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lingerieOkay, before we even get started, we have to say that the most important thing you need when wearing lingerie is confidence. Whether you're a size 2 or a size 18, it doesn't matter what you're wearing if you're uncomfortable in it -- in the famous words of RuPaul, you'd better work it, girl!

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Flatter Your Figure - Perfect Looks for Pear Shapes

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cardiganDuring the winter months, many of us put on a couple of extra pounds. Between the holidays and the way those thick, creamy soups warm us up on cold winter nights, gaining an inch or two is practically inevitable. And raise your hand if those inches always (always!) end up on your hips and thighs.

Well, no worries. If you're a little (or, even a lot) pear shaped, there are plenty of ways you can dress in order to flatter it. Check out the gallery for tips!

Flatter Your Figure - The Best Belted Dress for Your Body

Filed under: Dresses, Flatter Your Figure

Belted DressAdding a belt to a dress is a quick, easy, and fashionable way to change the silhouette. It's also a good way to introduce different colors and textures. And, anything that offers that much bang for our buck in the world of fashion is a big winner with us!

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Flatter Your Figure - Hot Holiday Looks on a Budget

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holiday dressWe don't know about you, but there's something about this festive time of year that makes us want to look just a bit better than normal. Maybe it's because we're trying to hide the couple of pounds we're still trying to work off from Thanksgiving, or maybe it's because we're inspired by all the beautiful decorations everywhere. Whatever the reason, it means we're on the lookout for great new looks (at a bargain).

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Flatter Your Figure - Fab Frocks That Hide the Holiday Pounds

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Nordstrom holiday dressMost of us will gain a pound (or several) over the holiday season. Between parties with diet-unfriendly drinks and deliciously decadent treats, shopping days where the only running going on is the running of errands, and the baking of goodies for friends and neighbors (with subsequent licking of batter and sampling of cookies), some of your go-to cocktail attire might be a little more snug than sexy. It's true -- it happens to even the best of us.

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Flatter Your Figure - Sweaters for all shapes

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red sweaterIn some parts of the country, it's turning pleasantly cool, while in other areas, it's just flat out freezing. And while the cold weather might not bode well for those killer peep toe stilettos (unless you're very, very brave and have an uncanny knack for balancing on icy sidewalks), there is a warm, fuzzy lining -- you get to wear sweaters!

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Flatter Your Figure - Sexy boots to fit your big calves

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Who doesn't love a tall, sexy boot in the fall? It's a great way to add a little edge to an otherwise simple outfit, and when added to an already sexy outfit ... well, just watch the heads turn as you walk by! But, finding the right boot can be tough, especially if you have bigger calves.

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Flatter Your Figure - Halloween Costumes to Show Your Shape

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Plenty of women use Halloween as an excuse to dress a lot sexier than they normally would dare. Why go as a cat when you can go as a Sexy Kitten? Why dress as a mummy when you can go as the Lusty Undead?

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Flatter Your Figure - Fall looks for top heavy ladies

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If you're top heavy -- we mean truly top heavy, not just a little busty -- you probably already know how important it is to try to make your body look proportional, which can be hard with the heavy fabrics and boxy cuts of some fall fashions. The last thing in the world you want to do is add bulk to your upper half, right? You don't want to look like you're about to tip over!

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Flatter Your Figure - Finding your perfect jeans

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans, Flatter Your Figure

When you think of the different body types out there, and then consider the number of styles of jeans on the market, it's no wonder that finding the perfect pair of jeans for your specific body can be overwhelming, to say the least. And then, when you factor in not only fit, but also age and event appropriateness (a 30- or 40-year-old woman should probably wear a different style than a 16-year-old girl), it just gets more confusing.

Fortunately, Redbook did some dutiful denim research and found some jeans for everybody and every body. They found styles to flatter all kinds of figures, so whether your big booty needs a boost or your rear is a bit wider than you'd like, there's a jean for you.

Check out the gallery to see what kinds of jeans will work for your body type, but regardless of your shape, keep in mind the following rules:

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Flatter Your Figure: Tips for Dressing Thin

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If you're looking to lose 10 pounds instantly, the easiest (and safest) way to do so is with your clothes. Regardless of what your problem area is, the right clothes can help you to look thinner, curvier, or more proportional -- whatever it is you need.

We have several tips, courtesy of Ladies Home Journal, that will help you look thinner instantly, so if you've got a big day coming up (special date, big presentation, first day back at school), use these tips to get a quick boost of confidence. You'll look fabulous, we promise!

Flatter Your Figure: 5 ways to make the most of a curvy figure

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If you have a curvy figure, it's entirely likely that there are some days you wake up wishing you had a skinny, straight body. We can guarantee you that there's another girl somewhere with the opposite body type wishing she had some more curves -- the grass is always greener in somebody else's closet. However, we think it's really important to appreciate what you have, and that means learning to make the most of it.

Sometimes making the most of it will mean pulling attention away from a certain body part, and sometimes it means bringing the eye to a particular body part. These tips will help you figure out how to do both, with style.

Flatter Your Figure: Best Tank Tops by Body Type

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When the temperatures rise, we want our wardrobe to be hot, too. However, some of the summer styles shown on models and mannequins aren't exactly the most flattering for all body types.

This can make shopping for a sweet summer tank top difficult -- how can you figure out which style will best flatter you? We've got a few suggestions for the best tank tops for your body type. Check out the gallery to find out what you should be wearing!

Flatter Your Figure: Elongating a Short Torso

Filed under: Clothing, Swimwear and Lingerie, Jeans, Dresses, Flatter Your Figure


Most of us have things about our bodies we'd like to change -- you know, the grass is always greener anywhere but here, right? One of the important things to keep in mind when we're figuring out how to best disguise our least favorite body part is that there are other body parts that we do like, and so instead of just disguising, we want to look at how to draw attention elsewhere.

If your problem is a short torso, chances are that you have fairly long legs. While you don't want to wear teeny-tiny shorts around all the time to show off how long they are, keep them in mind while you shop, and don't be afraid to flaunt what you have. However, we have a few tips to help you keep your body looking proportional -- check out what we have to say in the gallery!

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    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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