You Were Born This Way, So Work It!

Look fab every single day!  My philosophy is that life is too short to be a frump. We have a limited number of years on the planet and a fleeting amount of time to be glam.  Be a sexy, daring head turner now!  When you’re 97 no one is gonna care, but if you’re 27, 37 even 57 you want to look good--everyday.

There are two keys to this concept: accept and love the skin that you’re in, and dress to show off your best parts.  And, yes, you do have best parts.  Here are some tips will take you a long way into the fierce zone.

• Dress for the body that you’re in NOW.  You were born with a basic body type (hourglass, triangle, inverted triangle, diamond, and rectangle--more on this to follow), and you’ve got to celebrate and adorn it.  You can change your hair color, change your eye color, get lipo, but your basic body type doesn’t change!

• Buy clothes that make you feel like a rock star. You know, that outfit or article of clothing that makes you feel sexy, smart, and confident every time you put it on.  Buy things that always make you feel that way!

• Consider your lifestyle when making clothing choices.  Every diva does different things and your clothing choices should reflect that.  You probably don’t need a closet full of business attire if you’re a personal trainer.

• Buy clothes that are a good investment; buy the best quality you can afford.

• Step away from the “final sale” racks!  Those 90% markdowns hanging limply in a back corner at Macy’s are there for a reason--bad designs, outdated styles, uncomfortable fabrics, hideous colors…stop me if I‘m wrong.

• You can wear anything you want as long as it is proportioned to your body.  If it isn’t, get a good tailor or buddy up to a seamstress.

Ever wonder about your body type and how to play up your best features?  Keep reading--by the end of this post you’ll have the info you need to look simply amazing. 

Hourglass - perfectly proportioned as defined by the shoulder to hip ratio, with a well-defined waist.  However, no two hourglass figures are alike.  One could have a longer torso, a higher bustline, or a larger bust size.  If you’re an hourglass you want to show it off, but be sure that you don’t cut yourself in half with belts.  Proportion and balance are important for your frame.  You can look stunning in tailored pieces such as a fitted blazer with an A-line or pencil skirt. 

Triangle - also known as the pear shape. Upper body smaller than the bottom.  You can balance your figure by adding volume on top.  Think about a blouse with ruffles at the neck.  Add bold eye catching jewelry, or an ethnic print scarf.  (Just don’t do it all at once.)  And don’t shy away from skinny jeans!  Just pop on a gorgeous flowy tunic in a favorite print or color to reach your fabulousness.

Inverted Triangle - has wider shoulders, more ample bust, slimmer on bottom than on top.  Your friends probably envy your shoulder line and sexy cleavage.  Consider a little more volume on the bottom.  Patterns, light and bright colors on the bottom are also cool.  Rock a hot pink pleated skirt, or one in a zebra print. 

Diamond - may also be known as the apple shape.  A rounded figure with a fuller bust and mid-section--usually has great legs!  First thing you want to do is show off those limbs, so raise your skirt hem to the knee and buy some sexy heels.  If you want to look taller and slimmer, look for a monochromatic color scheme.  If you want to draw attention away from your belly, look for blouses and jackets that fall below it.

Rectangle - not as curvy, has a somewhat boyish shape.  Stock up on belts; you’re gonna look great in them!  You can also wear those sweet little form fitting jackets with details at the middle.  Check out wrap tops that tie at the waist; empire waists are also good bets.  Drawstring pants can also create volume at the hips, capris will show skin. 

It's easy to be glamorous once you accept that you're already pretty.  I hope that I've pushed you in that direction!  So, get busy and start working it!