If you want to achieve a more elongated silhouette, heels alone are not enough to acgethieve a lengthening outcome. Even if this can sound surprising, heels can even backfire, due to the fact that, though they add inches to your height, they may create an extra breakpoint that can reduce the visual length of your legs, and this is particularly true when it comes to shoes in metallic shades. Therefore, if we want to get a slimming and lengthening result, it’s essential to identify the most appropriate patterns. Generally speaking, minimal styles (such as low-vamp stilettos or strappy sandals) guarantee the most flattering outcome. As for the design of the heel itself, the perfect option is a slightly curved heel placed centrally under the heel of your foot, as in the picture below. . Consider that any disproportion in the heel design or a style that is not suitable for your body type can visually enlarge your legs, whereas a well-chosen shoe can elongate your silhouette even if it has little or no heel (as it’s the case of the article below). . For a faultless choice, consider also the following: For a slimming and lengthening effect, low-vamp patterns and minimal designs are preferable since they leave your feet as […]

When it comes to making your legs look more elongated, the choice of the most suitable footwear is essential as, even with high-heeled shoes, the wrong article can add unpleasant extra pounds to your lower body while weighing down your figure. This is particularly true when it comes to items in metallic shades, which have been all the rage for some time now. Metallic tones can visually lengthen your legs or, conversely, make your lower half look shorter. Therefore, an appropriate choice is always essential. . As you surely know, when talking about heels (and shoes in general), their color and finish are key features to consider, if you want to achieve a result that is fashionable and flattering at the same time. Generally speaking, the secret to getting a trendy and elongating outcome lies in sticking to shades and materials that do not excessively contrast with your skin tone. Therefore, even if this can sound surprising, you will usually pull off a faultless outcome as long as you give preference to golden hues, avoiding silver ones. . This is due to the fact that, even if some consider silver far less flashy than gold, this is just not the case. Golden and copper shades in the most appropriate tone […]

Dear charming friends, here we go! We’ve been working hard in the past months, and now we’re glad to introduce you to our new unmissable manual available on Amazon in Kindle Edition (the paperback will follow shortly). The title is appealing, and so is the content: Flattering Fashion is the perfect handbook for those who want to put together in minutes impeccable and trendy outfits that enhance your figure while gifting you with unique style. The key to looking fashionable is something different than just wearing trendy items. Being stylish and attractive is instead related to the ability to make wise use of trends, turning fashion to your advantage instead of merely accepting it, and in this enjoyable manual, you’ll learn how. . . As you may know, in my previous style manuals (Wardrobe Essentials for a Woman of Charme and 101 Ways to Look Slimmer and Taller in particular) the attention was mainly on those staple pieces that allow a figure-lengthening outcome – basic items that you should always have in your closet and that produce put-together, flattering outfits no matter the trends. The truth, though, is that in your closet—as well as in stores—there are also pieces from the latest fashion that, even if they are anything but staples, are […]

As encountered in the previous post, skirts are an excellent way to pull off faultless and flattering results if you want to spice up your look or to wear something really striking. As a matter of fact, we could say that – differently from what happens for most garments – there is really no need to have in your closet such a thing as a “staple skirt”. A straight, simple article in some neutral color is just one of the most boring (and less flattering) things one could imagine, and it will always look dumb no matter the pairings. Rather we can say that a skirt needs to have your signature staple garments all around (as in the picture below) in order to deliver its sophisticated and feminine vibe while boosting all its flattering potential. . Generally speaking, straight patterns are seldom the best option to flatter your figure, as they frequently can make you look bulkier. A formfitting pencil skirt usually requires a perfectly proportional figure and a toned body, as it highlights any fault (also those that you don’t have), and the same goes for knit (or jersey) tube skirts like that in the picture below, even if from time to time they happen to be back in fashion. […]

Skirts are one of the easiest garments to make use of when you want to have fun with trendy patterns, prints, and colors in quite a foolproof way. Thanks to the fact that they lie far from your face, the color issue, that’s frequently tricky for most garments, is instantly bypassed, while the wearability issue, which often arises when it comes to pants and trousers, is generally lower. In this post and in the following one, we will go over the most flattering styles that allow you to embrace the latest trends while at the same time boosting your figure, so as to pull off an outcome that will look eye-catching in a very sophisticated way. . The first thing to consider when shopping for new items is that, interestingly enough, patterns and colors that are frequently considered as staples are usually the less appropriate choice, if you want to flatter your figure. If a printed or bold colored skirt in some unusual fabric can liven up your look (and style), flattering your silhouette while making the most of your assets, the same can’t be said of a plain, black tube skirt – which is very good news indeed, as it means that, with skirts, you can have fun with […]

After the break due to the sanitary emergency, fashion is again on the go with new, appealing styles. During Milan fashion week, which took place a few days ago, we’ve spotted new trends that, besides being very appealing, are definitely flattering as well, thus providing an extra tool to enhance your figure while elongating your silhouette in the most fashionable of ways. I’m speaking in particular of some emerging brands that were presented on September 27th during the fashion show organized by Andrew Sardelli and Marco Rosselli in the unique setting of the “Liberty Room”, a few steps away from the Duomo. These brands not only create top-quality, Italian-made fashion pieces that are trendy while remaining timeless, but they produce them in a variation of stylish yet flattering patterns, allowing fine-tuning your style (and mood) to what looks best on you. . I personally loved any single detail of the SS 2021 collection presented by Los Sclavo – especially the gorgeous dresses you can see above and below, whose pattern plays a perfect balance between long and short, thus allowing a very proportional outcome that’s incredibly flattering for most figures. . With summer dresses, the length issue is a quite tricky one. A short dress can be helpful to lengthen […]

Vertical stripes are considered one of the most effective ways to look thinner, due to the elongating effect that vertical, thin lines should have, but frequently, this is just not the case. The common wisdom that vertical lines would always elongate your figure—while horizontal stripes would enlarge it—is often a fake. Unexpectedly enough, the truth is quite the opposite. In many cases, garments with vertical lines work nicely mostly for skinny silhouettes, whereas if you have any bulk around your figure (even if almost imperceptible), vertical stripes easily may wind up highlighting it. Therefore, if you want to wear vertical stripes, it is necessary to pay some attention in order to achieve a chic and slender outcome. . Consider that: Items with vertical prints usually assure a lovely outcome only when the stripes remain straight up, which means that they work nicely for soft, wide garments that do not come too close to the body: a wide striped shirt worn open, for instance, is just perfect, and the same goes for a wide sleeveless blouse (as in the picture below). . You can achieve a nice effect also when vertical stripes are not too visible. If the contrast is minimum (as in the picture below), any possible drawback due to […]

Heels are undoubtedly a go-to for most women – even the tallest ones. They make us feel feminine, attractive, and sensual in a go. They transform the way we move. And they can also be found on a budget. Though, heels alone are not enough to make our legs look longer and leaner. Even if this can sound surprising, they can also be totally backfiring, due to the fact that high heels, though they add inches to your height, may create an extra breakpoint that can reduce the visual length of your lower leg. Therefore, getting some extra inches in height does NOT necessarily mean that we can get a slimming and flattering outcome. And, though it’s absolutely unfair, this is particularly true if you’re shorter than average, as, with inappropriate shoes, the heel can seem longer than your calf. A heel that’s too high will make your legs look shorter by contrast, so if you want a harmonious and chic effect, it’s smarter to wear a lower heel. . Moreover, any disproportion in the design of the heel (or a style that is not suitable for your body type) can make your legs look shorter and bulkier. Therefore, some attention is always mandatory in order to pick out the […]

Tailored suits are one of the latest trends this year. Blazers, cigarette pants, and vests are just everywhere: in magazines, shops, commercials. Some attention, though, is mandatory if you want to achieve an impeccable outcome adding a sophisticated yet sensual touch to a formal look. . One of the first things to consider when it comes to tailored suits – and, in general, garments that are kind of masculine – is proportion, as this is the key to looking polished and put together. There is a fine line between a formal blazer that’s just perfect for your figure and an extremely oversized one. This can be just the latest trend, sure, but it won’t make you look classy nor elegant – let alone attractive. . Therefore, keep in mind that extreme styles should always be avoided and that any excess in the upper part should always be balanced with a minimal choice in the lower part (and vice versa). Here are some tips to achieve a faultless result: Dad-style blazers, which now are totally fashionable, are not the best option if you want to look thinner. Plus, if they are not properly paired, they can give you a dowdy appearance. If you can’t help buying one, always pair it with pants […]