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Hi, I'm a 21 year old female. As a child I had numerous operations which left me with a big scar in the middle of by chest. What can I wear that
will hide this when I want to wear a dress on a night out? I am short and have an athletic build.
The Answer: What can I wear out at night that covers a chest scar?
I'm a size 24, fair skinned, bright red hair, work in the legal field. I purchased a taupe pant suit to wear to a networking dinner. What color should my blouse, shoes and handbag be? Are peep-toe pumps appropriate? Thank you.
The Answer: What to wear with a taupe color suit to a networking dinner?
I am 45 years old and I will be going to a Friday night wedding with my boyfriend. His ex wife will be there and that will be the first time I meet her. I am a little overweight. I'm trying to lose some weight before the event. I am 5'2 with dark hair and I'm over 150. Can anyone help me on what to wear?
The Answer: What can an over weight woman wear to a Friday night wedding?
My 21 yr old daughter struggles to buy tops that are age appropriate but fit her 38DD chest. Most girls her age can buy in the junior department but nothing fits her there. XL sizes are too big in the shoulders and waist since she's not heavy just 15 lbs overweight. She is exercising and eating better during her college break because she knows losing weight will reduce her bust size but she'll still need advice buying tops once that happens. Thank you.
The Answer: How can I minimize a large bust?
I'm 5'4", 120 lbs and 17 yrs old. I have dark brown eyes, freckles and auburn hair with blond highlights. I'm a Canadian girl. My waist size various. I usually wear clothing sized 2 or 4. I don't know what kind of summer dress would be best suited for my height and size? I hope you can help.
The Answer: What kind of summer dress would be best suited for a 5’4”, 120lbs, 17 year old?
Hi there, this site is great!!!! I'm needing to sort out my winter wardrobe and I'm "fashion deaf". I have no idea what to buy, what looks good etc. I have a pear shaped body and am tall and battle to choose clothes. I end up with a wardrobe that is mismatched and of no use to me. Any tips would be great, I dont even know what color suits me to start building a wardrobe. How can you tell?
The Answer: What type of clothing and colors should I choose for a pear shape figure?
I'm a 4"9 tall, slim, 40 year old mother. Am I too old to wear "jeanie" pants (tapered at the ankle and pretty loose) made of a linen fabric in khaki color?
The Answer: Can a 4’9” tall, slim, 40 year old wear “jeanie” (harem) pants?
I was 340lbs and I am now 258lbs (smile). I still have a really big belly, I am a VERY apple shape. Because I was so big I had a lot of health problems. One of them being that I got an infection on my legs which has left stains on my legs. I am going out tonight for the first time in a REALLY long time (dancing of all things). I'm super excited.. but really wanted to look nice. I really wanted to wear a dress but I don't think I can because I'm very insecure about my legs. I really don't like jeans because I have NO hips & NOOO butt!!! I'm really stuck =(. Do you have any advice for me???
The Answer: What can a large woman wear out dancing and look nice?
I am invited to an all white party in June. I am a size 20 and I don't know what I can wear in white that won't make me look like a whale. I'm heaviest in my butt and belly, but great face, bust and legs. Do you have any suggestions?
The Answer: What can a size 20 woman wear to an all white party?
l was looking at buying the sass & bide animal print skinny jeans.I am a petite mum of 40, and slim with a short build. Do you think l can wear these jeans casual? If yes, what should l wear with them? Can l wear knee length boots in winter? ? Do you think these jeans would be a waste of money? Am l better off buying plain jeans?
The Answer: Am l better off buying plain jeans?
I have a black ankle length skirt that has a Latin flair. Very fitted from hip to knee and light gathering at the knee to the ankle. It has sheer black material that is lined with cotton from the hip to knee and then left sheer to the ankle. It is a voile type of fabric with a few hot pink and green flowers embroidered at the hip area. I am a size 6 top with broad shoulders and large upper arms so I do not go sleeveless or cap sleeves. I am a size 2-4 skirt (5'3" tall). What type of top should I wear?
The Answer: How can I minimize wide shoulders?
I am a young minded 52 year old woman. I am 5 feet tall and 145 lbs. The majority of my adult life I was around 115 lbs which suited my medium build frame. I am a free spirit, girly and tend to like frilly, flouncy, flowery and funky clothes, but in reality I have no idea what I should be wearing. I am bottom heavy, short legs, round or heart shaped face. Whenever I watch fashion shows, I rarely like the choices they end up saying suit the person. What should I do?
The Answer: What should I wear (5 Feet tall 145 pounds)? Any suggestions??
I am attending my best friends wedding in July as her maid of honor. She has chosen the colors royal blue and lavender. I'm a plus size girl so I am having a hard time finding something the right color and fit. I don't want to show off my arms or shoulders and most of the dresses I have found are all sleeveless or they don't match her color scheme. Please Help.
The Answer: How can I find a plus size and flattering maid of honor dress?
I am in the process of trying to lose weight and inches but in the meantime how do I dress to play down my breasts and to hide a tummy?
The Answer: How do I dress to play down my breasts and to hide a tummy?
For years I have struggled with the waist of my pants rolling down after sitting or bending over. I have had high rise, low rise, medium rise, tight pants, loose pants. It never bothered me so much until now that I have had two children and I'm not as thin and tight as I used to be. I am so embarrassed every time I have to stand up and pull my pants back up and over my leftover baby belly. Is there something I can do?
The Answer: Is there something I can do to cover my belly if my pants roll down when I sit down or stand up ?
I am 5'2" tall with big hips and a large chest...I look best in boot cut jeans but skinny jeans are all the rage... should I stick to the boot cut? The boot cut style slim my
hips or could I pull off a specific skinny jean?
The Answer: I am 5’2” tall with big hips and a large chest should I wear boot cut or skinny jeans?
I have belly fat and need to find a collared top to wear with my jeans. Any suggestions would be appreciated . I especially like white shirt types.
The Answer: What type of collared top should I wear with my jeans to cover belly fat?
Can a busty girl wear a strapless dress?
The Answer: Can a busty girl wear a strapless dress?
I have a question regarding pencil skirts. I have a small gut and no butt! So when I try on pencil skirts, they flair out in the back like a teepee! I don't like "A" line skirts because they make my hips look too big. The one feature I love about me is my legs! I have great legs but no idea what type of skirt to wear!
The Answer: What style skirt should I wear?
My legs are not pretty and I don't look good in short skirts or even knee length skirts. Are black slacks OK to wear to dress up party? Are long skirts still in style?
The Answer: Are black slacks OK to wear to dress up party? Are long skirts still in style?
I am 49 years old in pretty good shape but with a rather small bust. I am planning a seduction of my boyfriend when we go away this weekend. He knows about it and is very excited about it. I plan on going into the bar and 'picking him up'. I want to wear something sexy and revealing and since we will be among complete strangers I feel I can be a little bold. I was thinking of wearing something very low cut. I am just concerned about not having a large enough bust to carry it off. Do you have some suggestions?
The Answer: How can small busted women dress to increase their sex appeal?
I am planning to go to a birthday party and planning to get dressed up. I want to wear a black pencil skirt, and find super sexy cool heels... but I'm at a loss as to what type of top and what color (I'm really thinking of doing my accessories in a fun color like red, or bright purple) to wear. I'm not a small girl, about a size 16 with a large chest. What type of top should I wear, and how should I wear it to look sexy, without looking trampy?
The Answer: What type of top, what color and how should I wear the top to look sexy without looking trampy?
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