When picking out your perfectly fitted jeans or pants, the choice of the appropriate length is an essential feature, as wearing trousers that are not the right length for your figure can weight down your figure – and style. If the hem is at the right height, your legs will look longer and leaner, whereas improperly hemmed trousers not only enlarge your whole figure, they also are the opposite of chic. Yet, it is also true that every season, there are new, different dictates for hems and lengths, which can make the choice quite tricky. To make the most appropriate choice, always consider that, as far as hems are concerned, trends are just the last thing to consider. If you look slim and chic with your fitted trousers hemmed at the ankle, it’s nonsense to wear cropped jeans just because they happen to be in fashion. Though this may not coincide with the current trend, this is not your concern: your goal should not be to achieve an up-to-the-minute-but-totally-unflattering look, but a style that will always look trendy, stylish, and chic while at the same time enhancing your silhouette. . That said, choosing the most suitable length for your trousers is especially important in winter, as your lower leg is the only part […]

As mentioned in the previous post, well-chosen outerwear not only allow you to look chic no matter the temperature, it’s also a useful tool to looking thinner while flattering your figure. This is particularly true for coats that have a belt, as it’s the case of the classic trench. Heavy fabrics can easily add volume to your whole body, making you look bulkier and—let’s admit it—anything but chic. Conversely, if you wear a coat with a belt, this not only has the priceless perk of shaping your figure, it also gives you a more sophisticated appearance as well. . When your outerwear is tightened at the waist by a belt, you achieve a more sophisticated appearance, making your waist and your whole figure look comparatively thinner and balancing out any extra volume caused by the heavy or quilted fabric. Interestingly enough, this trick works with all sizes and weights. Even if you think you have a few extra pounds around your waist, the eye only perceives the hourglass figure created by the belt, thus creating a chic, feminine, and expensive-looking result. Another perk of belted overcoats is that, usually, the belt is positioned slightly higher than your real waist, which makes your legs look longer, thus slimming your silhouette. Here are […]