If you love looking gorgeous on a budget and wearing fashionable and chic garments, sales are a fun way to achieve this goal. As fashion writer Jacqueline Curtis cleverly points out on MoneyCrashers.com, between seasonal sales and clearance sales “there’s really no reason you should have to pay full price for an article of clothing or accessory”. Unlike what was happening until a few years ago, when most cut-rate articles were just the leftovers of the past fads, nowadays you can easily come across a cut-price stylish jeans or snatch a nice sweater in a lovely shade, instead of just winding up with a twinset in some dubious hue or a pink sweater with frills on its sleeves. . Online stores have incredibly expanded the possibility to pick out stunning items at totally reasonable prices, which is very good of course, though it has the drawback of making the choice quite difficult. Therefore, some caution is mandatory, as the risk of a wardrobe chock-full of low-priced stuff that just adds clutter to your closet (and life) is always there. So let’s have a quick glimpse of a few tips to become the savviest shopper ever. One of the most important things to consider when buying discounted garments is to forget […]

Continuing on the subject of your perfect fitted jeans, in this post we will see which colors are the most suitable to achieve a flattering outcome, and which ones should conversely be avoided if you want to look slimmer and chic. The most versatile color is undoubtedly the classic medium blue wash, which aside from being timeless, also has another advantage, which is bound to this neutral hue—not too light, not too dark, not too colorful—that can be flawlessly paired with darker and lighter garments without creating those stark contrasts between upper and lower body, which are to be avoided if you want to obtain a slimmer, taller figure. . . Darker-colored jeans are helpful to smooth bulges while lengthening the silhouette. In order to achieve a stylish look, though, it’s better to opt for hues that have a slight variation in color (washed-black jeans or dark grey ones are nicer and more versatile than black-beyond-any-doubt ones). . When in doubt, stick to medium-wash jeans in classic shades (blue, black, and gray), which never go out of style and are very versatile also in medium-lighter shades (as in the picture below). . Don’t forget, though, that even if dark-washed jeans usually guarantee faultless results, you should avoid “cuffs” at the bottom […]

If you’re anything like me, you’d like to wear your signature jeans in any informal settings (and beyond). Jeans, aside from being one of the most versatile garments, are available in countless variations in fit, style, and color, which allows you to always find your perfect fitted pair. In this post and in the following one, we will see how to choose and wear these timeless garments making the most of your physical assets. When talking about jeans (and trousers in general), one of the most important things to keep in mind is that hemming your pants at the appropriate length is essential to achieve a taller-appearing figure. . As a line that visually breaks the figure, the hem is a key factor when it comes to enhancing your legs and your whole figure. If properly hemmed, your signature jeans can make you look chic, slim, and sophisticated; but the wrong hem can add unwanted extra pounds while making you look anything but classy. If you do not properly hem your trousers and leave them just wrapping around your legs like ivy, you could easily look more full-figured and your legs would only wind up looking shorter. There is an old Tuscan saying very appropriate to describe this outcome, and it says […]

Continuing on the subject of ankle boots, in this post we will see the most flattering pairings to achieve a chic (and slimming!) outcome. As encountered in the previous post, when wearing ankle boots it’s essential to pay attention to the proportions, and this is particularly true if your ankle boots stay in plain sight, because they can visually shorten your leg. Therefore, the garments you are wearing should be carefully picked out in order to obtain a chic and proportional outcome. . Firstly, consider that as for pairings with trousers, your pants must not be too wide, and they must be properly hemmed. A wide trouser that flutters at half-length is not only totally tasteless but also has a widening effect (as in the picture on the left). The pants must follow the leg line without being too wide or too tight. . If you love to pair ankle boots with skinny jeans, you may opt for booties with a narrow boot leg that ends just below the calf (as in the picture in the center). Conversely, ankle boots with a wide boot leg tend to enlarge your lower body and are therefore only suitable for those with very thin legs. . If you’re quite short-statured (like I am), pairing wide ankle […]

In the cooler months, ankle boots are one of the most widespread shoe options. They are worn by women of all sizes and ages and paired with all kinds of garments, though—contrary to the common opinion—they are not always suitable for all body types. Sure, in a hypothetical world where we all have the legs of Gisele or Kate Moss, any combination with ankle boots and a garment randomly picked out from the wardrobe would indeed be quite good looking. The reality, though, is a bit different: most of us have legs that are quite dissimilar to those of the top models, so the outcome is seldom the same because, when it comes to making your legs look longer and leaner, ankle boots are not always the most flattering choice. Their purchase requires attention, and so do their pairings. . In this post, therefore, we will see some useful tips to pick out your perfect ankle boots—those that enhances your figure while working with everything from your signature straight or skinny jeans to classic trousers. And in the next post, we will see the most flattering pairings – those that allow getting a visually thinner silhouette. To start with, don’t forget that if you want to achieve a polished and […]

Here we go! Our newest book is now available on Amazon in Kindle Edition and Paperback (Color Edition and Black & White Edition). The title is appealing, and so is the content: Wardrobe Essentials for a Woman of Charme is the perfect handbook for a stylish and chic look, an unmissable book for those who want to get impeccable, slimming outfits that enhance your physical assets and your inner style! . The manual is enriched with pictures that clearly show the DOs and the DON’Ts to choose those statement pieces that never go out of style and look good on you—baseline staples you should stock up on for your personal capsule wardrobe. You’ll find precious tips to visually slim your silhouette and to pick out quality versatile staples you can dress up or down depending on where you need to be. You will learn how to save time when picking out your daily outfit, how to achieve a stylish outcome without spending a fortune, and how to declutter you closet—and your whole life—all while cultivating fine-tuned, flawless taste. . In short, you will find suggestions you can incorporate into your style today, helping you obtain a faultless, chic, and impeccable look, thus boosting your allure and self-esteem. Download your free sample on Amazon […]

Continuing on the subject of checks and tartan – which are at the top of the trends this season – let’s see some practical hints to achieve a faultless result with these trendy yet timeless articles. . Truth is that these prints, which – as explained in the previous post – can flatter your figure in a very stylish way, if not properly chosen and paired can indeed have the opposite outcome, enlarging your figure and making it look anything but chic. The secret to getting an impeccable result is quite simple, and lies in the pattern of the chosen garment, which means that some tartan/check garments can look good on you whatever your body shape. And others just can’t. The first thing to remember is that to achieve flattering results, the garment should preferably be straight and have a clean, simple cut, otherwise it would easily make you look shorter and bulkier (not to mention the “I’m-wearing-a-blanket” effect). This is particularly true when talking about trousers. Printed trousers are usually not the easier choice if you want to look taller or slimmer; nevertheless, surprisingly enough, tartan/checks are one of the most versatile and flattering prints, and can indeed be totally wearable – with entirely satisfying results – if you pay due attention […]

Checks and tartan are one of the latest trends this season, which is a very good thing because this allows you to take advantage of this trend which – if properly chosen and paired – can be very helpful to flatter your silhouette and to elevate your style in an easygoing way. In this post and in the next one we will see some tricks to achieve an impeccable outcome which furthermore may help you to slim your figure while adding a stylish and polished touch to your outfit. . First of all, don’t forget that checks and tartan, being a print that certainly does not go unnoticed, require a certain attention in their use. This means that – to play it safe and achieve a chic outcome – when you’re wearing something checkered, any other garment you are wearing should be as clean and simple as possible. (pairing a checkered print to any other print could be done, yes, but this requires an impeccable taste and a meticulous care in any detail, so it may not be the quickest option when you’re rushing out early in the morning). . Take just one tartan garment, and it will be quite easy to pair it with the rest of your outfit in a […]

A nice scarf, aside from being unquestionably a helpful item in the cooler months, surprisingly enough can also flatter your figure in multiple ways, making you look slimmer and adding a few inches to your height. If you would like to look taller and/or more slender, a well-chosen scarf which has the same color of your pants (or shoes) may elongate your figure, creating a long, vertical line that slims your silhouette while adding a polished touch to your outfit, as you can see from the comparison between the images below. . A scarf can have a visual effect quite similar to a low neckline, working double to stretch your figure: (1) It’s very suitable to elongate your silhouette because it visually reduces the length of your bust making your legs look comparatively longer; (2) A scarf adds verticality to your figure, visually extending the legs. As you can see in the pictures below, adding a scarf in a color that contrasts with that of your outerwear allows to achieve a faultless result even with a not-so-easy-to-wear garment as a short duvet jacket, which otherwise would add volume to your figure making your whole body appear bulkier. Be aware, though, that for an impeccable outcome you should pair this ensemble with close-fitting […]