What Not to Wear Tips

One of my television shows is What Not to Wear. I always tell my husband to nominate me for the show. I do okay dressing, but there are definitely days Stacy and Clinton would shudder at what I am wearing. These are some of the tips for women I have picked up from watching the show (not that I always follow them). You can also go to their website to get tips for your particular body type.

• Don’t shop in the juniors department if you are not a teenager
• Don’t wear clothing with horizontal lines – it makes you appear larger than you are
• Skirts/dresses that come right to the knee are most flattering
• Don’t wear clothing with elastic or drawstring waistbands (hard one for me - I have a floral skirt w/elastic waistband that I love)
• Pick a shirt with some kind of embellishment that makes it look special
• Your accessories don’t have to match the colors of your clothing they just have to “go”
• Don’t buy cheap clothing, buy fewer pieces of quality clothing
• Don’t wear athletic shoes and clothing unless you are going to the gym
  
• No flip flops unless you are at the beach (another hard one for me)
• Tailor your clothing to fit you if you can’t find clothing that fits off the rack
• Pointed toe shoes and heels make your legs look longer
• Anything goes with a neutral (black, brown, navy, white, gray)
• Buy natural clothing fibers (cotton, wool, cashmere) - they breath better
• Buy a good bra
• Buy clothing that flatters your best features (if you are bottom heavy, wear a pattern that draws your attention up top)
• Create a waist (and curves) by choosing clothing that will do this (structured jacket, dress with band at the waist, etc.)
• Buy clothing for what size you are now (not what you hope to be)
• Save wearing your t-shirts for the gym, cleaning, and working in the yard