Will a godet-style skirt make me look taller?

Will a godet skirt make me look taller? I am a ballroom dancer (waltz & foxtrot) and am having a dress made. I don’t know whether to have the skirt made with godets or not. I am only 5 feet tall and the skirt will come to my ankles. A godet-style skirt has panels inserted…

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What can I wear to a 4 pm wedding at a camp?

What can I wear to a 4 pm wedding at a camp? The wedding is at the end of September, semi-formal at a camp and comfortable shoes are suggested due to tree roots and rocks. I am plus-size. Dark color pants paired with the same color dark color top would be slimming and look stylish…

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Are ankle-length dresses appropriate on a 5′ 3″ diva?

Are ankle-length dresses appropriate on a 5′ 3″ diva? I purchased a great Chiara Boni robe dress (petite) for a wedding. In the photo the model is wearing the dress about mid-calf. I am only 5’3” and the dress comes to the top of my ankles. Should I have it hemmed or is this longer…

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How can I downplay my hips?

When you want to downplay the hips you need to draw attention away from that area. Everyone’s shape is a little different but in general, focus attention on the upper body area. A flattering hairstyle and makeup are essential and a way to begin drawing attention upward. Choose fashions that flatter your figure/body type. Necklines…

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How can I find clothes that fit?

How can I find clothes that fit? I have a very small waist & nothing fits. Finding clothes that fit perfectly are a universal problem most women have.  However, a too-small waist is the kind of problem most of us would like to have. When there is a great difference in your measurements (for example…

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What styles of shirts work for inverted triangle body types?

What styles of shirts work for inverted triangle body types? I have a rectangle body shape, and so when I wear skirts I know to wear flared, flowy or belted types of skirts. But I cannot for the life of me find flattering tops to wear with them because I have quite broad shoulders and…

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What style tops can I wear to cover my upper arms?

Upper arms that are flabby are unattractive. They can be a big problem as you age or if you are over weight. Loose fitting sleeves are most flattering and longer length sleeves such as 3/4 length are great ways to cover up upper arms. Elbow length and puff sleeves (very on trend), kimono and long…

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What style of pants flatter large hips?

What style of pants flatter large hips? I am “hippie” 5’5″ with narrow shoulders, 135 pounds. What style of pants should I wear? Large hips give women a bottom-heavy look. They draw focus to the hip area. Straight-leg pants and pants with wide bottoms are very flattering on this figure type. Also, boot cut pants…

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Do I have an hourglass or pear shape body type?

Do I have an hourglass or pear shape body type?  I’m uncomfortable wearing a bodycon dress cuz of my big butt. An hourglass figure is near perfect. Shoulders and hips are around the same size with a defined waist that is 25% smaller than shoulders, hips, and bust measurements. A pear shape or triangle body…

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