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Can you help me (56 years old) with some trendy yet age appropriate fashion advice?

I could really use some fashion tips! I'm 5'2", 115 lbs, "a fun" 56 years old and built more like a boy than a woman. I have a small bust, flat stomach, no waist and a flat backside. I do have nice shaped legs though. Can you help me some trendy yet age appropriate fashion advice? Thanks everso!

The Answer: You have a very youthful figure and it sounds like…

How do I find clothes that fit my body style 5’2” and 200 pounds?

How do I choose feminine clothing without dressing to girly, and how do I find clothes that fit my body style? I am a 24 year old mother of 2 boys 2 and under and having my children close together warped my body! I have a 38 c bust a size 16 to 20 waist depending on where my jeans sit and wide hips & a full bottom. I am 5'2" and I weigh almost 200 lbs. I currently wear all of my husbands t shirts because I don't own any feminine shirts. Plz help?

The Answer: It is very important to have the proper fitting under…

What type of clothing should a round 200 pound woman wear?

I have a question about what kind of clothes to look for when I'm so odd-shaped. I'm an average height, but 200 pounds. People say I don't look 200 pounds, and that's flattering. I think they think that because of my tiny bust (I don't need to wear a bra). I don't have a thin face, but I don't have a double chin. I don't have thin arms and I like to hide them as best I can. I have wide wrists and ankles, and I don't have shapely legs, so no mini skirts. I'm round, not curvy. so what sorts of clothing should I be looking for? Please don't suggest going to a gym. Thank you.

The Answer: Be sure you have proper fitting under garments first. When…

What style of clothes would look good on a 5’ tall, 120 pound woman?

What style of clothes would look good on me? I am 52 years old and I weigh 120 pounds. I am five feet tall.

The Answer: Choose simple / classic clothes and add interest to your…

I am obese and have cankles. I need help. What can I wear to a wedding?

I am obese and have cankles. I need help. What can I wear to a wedding?

The Answer: A temporary fix for a wedding is to go to…

What can I wear that will balance out my shape (large bust & small hips) and make me look “hot”?

I am going to my 40th class reunion this year. I have lost 90lbs and am slimmer than I was in late elementary school and through my life up to last year. I have brown hair, large bust and small bottom . I wear an XL tops and size 10 petite pants. What can I wear that will balance out my shape and make me look "hot"? The invitation says "casual" dress. Help!!! Thank you very much.

The Answer: Before you can begin putting your look together get a…

What is the best color top to wear with dark denim jeans?

What is the best color top to wear with dark denim jeans? I am 5 feet 1inches so like to look taller.

The Answer: Wearing monochromatic color (all one color or different shades of…

What styles can a big busted woman wear?

I'm 5ft 2 inches with 36dd boobs, not much of a waist, bit of a pot belly but very skinny legs. Id love to wear a dress but hate showing my legs. What styles should I wear?

The Answer: Before you look for a flattering dress get a bra…

What kind of jeans can I wear to cover up my belly and flatter my body shape?

I am a Native American mother of four. Genetics are not kind to most Native women when it comes to our rear-ends! I have no hips and no behind. I also, after four children, have a nice baby belly that never goes away no matter how I exercise and lose the weight. What kind of jeans can I wear to cover up my belly and flatter my body shape? This has always been a problem since I've had children.

The Answer: Look for straight leg and boot cut pants that help…

Can short girls wear high-waisted pants?

Can short girls wear high-waisted pants?

The Answer: // High waisted pants draw attention to your waist area…

What type of clothing should a person 5 foot 3 inches wear?

I'm only 5'3 and I don't know what clothes to wear. What type of clothes should I buy? Help please!

The Answer: The following are 5 general rules to follow if you…

What fashionable clothes will suit me best?

Greetings! I've been called "fashion less" all the time due to the fact that I only have a little knowledge about fashion. Please help me. smile I am just 14 years old, 5'0 in height, have brown skin. And I am a muslim. I should pick the clothes that are not to exposed. What fashionable clothes will suit me best?


The Answer: No one is an expert at anything at 14. The…

What can I wear out at night that covers a chest scar?

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: You have a number of options. Choose monochromatic color (one…

What to wear with a taupe color suit to a networking dinner?

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: // Taupe is a neutral color so you have a…

What can an over weight woman wear to a Friday night wedding?

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: // Choose a simple, tailored, dark, one color outfit and…
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