Top Ten Ways to Enhance Your Image
1. Wear the clothes, don’t let them wear you. If something is over powering, your audience won’t hear the verbal because the non-verbal is so distracting.
2. Develop your own personal style. With the help of an image consultant, determine what looks good on you.
3. Know your body shape, i.e. hourglass, triangle, inverted triangle, rectangle.
4. Balance your proportions. If your top heavy, balance it with a flare bottom, etc.
5. Have a positive attitude – Affirm yourself in the mirror daily.
6. Know what colors look best on you. One size does not fit all.
7. Buy Classics, not so much trend. Fashion repeats itself, trends don’t.
8. Walk Confidently – it’s your best accessory.
9. Have an outfit for every occasion in your closet. Know what to wear and where it should be worn. You can’t wear jeans everywhere.
10. Be unique, have something that’s signature about you. Don’t wear exactly what’s on the mannequin and don’t copy your neighbor, co-worker or friend’s style, be distinctive.
And I leave you with a quote by a very unlikely fashion icon.
"Eat to please thyself, but dress to please others."—Benjamin Franklin
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Fashion Week 2008
Let’s face it, as fabulous as Fashion Week is, most folks can’t wear or fit in their budget the designer items on the runway. Because all shapes and sizes are still not represented on the runway, it’s tough even decided if something a model is wearing will fit your shape. So, may I suggest, watch the shows, look in magazines for ideas, but get what fits your shape and looks good on you and would represent your personal style.
While the Seasons are changing, this is also a great time to schedule a closet consultation. There should be three piles, give away, throw away and keep. (Give away - what no longer fits, or if you haven't worn it in two years, throw away anything worn or damaged in any way, keep what fits or that you'll some day use as vintage). And what you’re keeping should be organized in a particular manner, (more on this later).
Every woman should have staple items in their wardrobe collection, such as button-down white shirt, black skirt, dark (brown, blue, gray) slacks, cotton sweater (that can transition through seasons), a “simple chic” dress that you can dress up or dress down, wear to work or to the Warner to see a play. Also, don’t forget a nice-fitting pair of jeans, that don’t bunch, gap or sag, neither are they so tight that you can’t get two fingers in them.
When thinking of mixing and matching while shopping, each item in your closet should have the ability to be paired with at least three other items in your closet. This the mother of all mix & match. Maximize what you have by pairing it with other items and changing the look. Your comrades will never know. Case and point, I was at a show where the facilitator had on a basic black suit, but paired it with five different pair of shoes, five different shirts and various accessories, creating a myriad looks for different occasions. No one would know it was the same suit, even if worn five consecutive days.
Fabrics should be chosen primarily based on fit, durability and maintenance. However, one should always have a few pieces that can be worn in all seasons. There are various types of fabric, natural and otherwise that can assist you in achieving this goal.
Once you’ve had a wardrobe overall, each season you simply have to update it. Add a few pieces here and there. I highly recommend adding more classics and limiting your purchase of trendy items. That is unless you have a daughter who you think won’t be embarrassed to wear it two decades from now when it repeats. You do know fashion repeats itself, right? They just add a new name and a little twist, e.g. gauchos in the eighties are capris today. Bermuda shorts back then, walking shorts today.
So if you want to be a model or just look like June Cleaver, make this your Fashion Week. Or at least your “Image Week”. Me, personally, I liked I Love Lucy. I loved it when she would get dressed in hat, gloves and matching handbag, just to go to the butcher. To me, that was “Image” at it’s best!
Remember: Life is a fashion show, every where you walk is your runway, so work it. -LDR
While the Seasons are changing, this is also a great time to schedule a closet consultation. There should be three piles, give away, throw away and keep. (Give away - what no longer fits, or if you haven't worn it in two years, throw away anything worn or damaged in any way, keep what fits or that you'll some day use as vintage). And what you’re keeping should be organized in a particular manner, (more on this later).
Every woman should have staple items in their wardrobe collection, such as button-down white shirt, black skirt, dark (brown, blue, gray) slacks, cotton sweater (that can transition through seasons), a “simple chic” dress that you can dress up or dress down, wear to work or to the Warner to see a play. Also, don’t forget a nice-fitting pair of jeans, that don’t bunch, gap or sag, neither are they so tight that you can’t get two fingers in them.
When thinking of mixing and matching while shopping, each item in your closet should have the ability to be paired with at least three other items in your closet. This the mother of all mix & match. Maximize what you have by pairing it with other items and changing the look. Your comrades will never know. Case and point, I was at a show where the facilitator had on a basic black suit, but paired it with five different pair of shoes, five different shirts and various accessories, creating a myriad looks for different occasions. No one would know it was the same suit, even if worn five consecutive days.
Fabrics should be chosen primarily based on fit, durability and maintenance. However, one should always have a few pieces that can be worn in all seasons. There are various types of fabric, natural and otherwise that can assist you in achieving this goal.
Once you’ve had a wardrobe overall, each season you simply have to update it. Add a few pieces here and there. I highly recommend adding more classics and limiting your purchase of trendy items. That is unless you have a daughter who you think won’t be embarrassed to wear it two decades from now when it repeats. You do know fashion repeats itself, right? They just add a new name and a little twist, e.g. gauchos in the eighties are capris today. Bermuda shorts back then, walking shorts today.
So if you want to be a model or just look like June Cleaver, make this your Fashion Week. Or at least your “Image Week”. Me, personally, I liked I Love Lucy. I loved it when she would get dressed in hat, gloves and matching handbag, just to go to the butcher. To me, that was “Image” at it’s best!
Remember: Life is a fashion show, every where you walk is your runway, so work it. -LDR
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Illusion Dressing
Many people ask me about the "perfect" shape and allude to the perception that celebrities have the "perfect" body. Well, I'm going to let you in on a little secret, no one has the perfect body or perfect shape, it's all an illusion. What I mean by that is that they have a stylist that has identified their body shape e.g. pear, triangle, inverted triangle, rectangle or hour glass and adorn them with clothes that accentuate, hide, bolster certain body parts to give the illusion of a perfect body. You too can have that illusion.
The first step is knowing your body shape, and then secondly dressing accordingly. What shape you are depends on the correlation between the width of your shoulders, waist & hips. Whoever came out with that size "one size fits all" was well intended, however, sadly mistaken. Even if we are all 36, 24, 36 (what a winning hand), one may have a longer torso, or longer legs. We all have assets, most of us don't realize what they are because we focus on what we don't have or what we would like to change. Look at yourself in the mirror, from head to toe, list five of your assets. Go on, even if you're at work and you have to take a bathroom break....I'll wait. :o)
Now, I'm 100% certain that everyone has come up with at least five assets on your body. What we sometimes do is hide them. For example, men and women alike have told me that I have nice, shapely legs, what do I do? Cover them up 5 out of 7 days a week with slacks, because I absolutely love pant suits. So it's not that you don't have assets, it's more likely that you're covering them up. Become familiar with your body image and start dressing for your shape. Similar to snow flakes, no one is "exactly" alike another. Even if I'm a rectangle and you're a rectangle, there will still be subtle or obvious differences.
After you've learned your body shape and your assets, next is learning your style. All of this is a process, but these are some tips to get your started, since this is one of the main questions that I'm asked. Style is about personal preferences as well as what looks good on you. How many times have you seen something on someone and it looks adorable on them, but when you go to the store and try it on you look like an eggplant or squash? If I have learned anything over the years, it's "what not to wear". Because I'm petite and curvy, I cannot, I repeat, I cannot wear pleated skirts, it doesn't flatter, at all. I also have a client who is similarly shaped who cannot wear A-line skirts. So it depends on height, weight, shape and style.
Now, I'm going to add another element, S.H.E., (and this is not just for women). S.H.E. stands for Skin, Hair & Eye color. Another thing that helps develop your personal style is your skin, hair and eye color. With the understanding that two of those three things can be changed at the drop of some dye or the plop of a contact, know to take them all into consideration when selecting a garment. There is a science to color. To find out what shades and hues look best on you, of course you would have to have your personal color analysis done or as some folks say, have "your colors done".
There's so much we can talk about with respect to, illusion dressing, body shape, personal style, color analysis, fabric selection, and more to help make you look your personal best. Just remember, it's an individualized process, it is not wise to select everything on the mannequin and think it will look exactly the same on you, even if you think it's the "perfect" outfit. However, for starters, select a few pieces that compliment you body shape and skin, hair & eye color. Here are some examples, to conceal the tummy - choose an empire, baby doll or trapeze dress. You may want to stay away from knit or jersey fabrics. To create curves - wear belted dresses or a line skirts with fabric that clings. To hide your hips - halter style dresses work well. Wear a top top and flowing bottom. What you're doing is creating balance with your clothes if the top is larger than the bottom or vice versa. You can also, "adjust your bust", smaller busted women, look better with scooped or rounded necklines. Larger busted women look great in wrap tops or dresses and vertical lines instead of horizontal.
I have a plus-size client who always look magnificent, you know why? Because she wears what fits her and what looks best on her body shape and size. She doesn't wear things that are too tight, nor does she wear big boxy clothes that hides her assets. She compliments her bust and her curves and creates an illusion of the perfect body. Remember, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't flatter, and that's if it's too big or too small.
We're embarking on a change of season, so this is the perfect time to embark on a new or updated image. You can shop at a discount store or go couture, the designer doesn't matter (albeit some designers design for certain body types and their garments may work for you), the key is knowing your body shape and size along with the other things we discussed and "do you".
The first step is knowing your body shape, and then secondly dressing accordingly. What shape you are depends on the correlation between the width of your shoulders, waist & hips. Whoever came out with that size "one size fits all" was well intended, however, sadly mistaken. Even if we are all 36, 24, 36 (what a winning hand), one may have a longer torso, or longer legs. We all have assets, most of us don't realize what they are because we focus on what we don't have or what we would like to change. Look at yourself in the mirror, from head to toe, list five of your assets. Go on, even if you're at work and you have to take a bathroom break....I'll wait. :o)
Now, I'm 100% certain that everyone has come up with at least five assets on your body. What we sometimes do is hide them. For example, men and women alike have told me that I have nice, shapely legs, what do I do? Cover them up 5 out of 7 days a week with slacks, because I absolutely love pant suits. So it's not that you don't have assets, it's more likely that you're covering them up. Become familiar with your body image and start dressing for your shape. Similar to snow flakes, no one is "exactly" alike another. Even if I'm a rectangle and you're a rectangle, there will still be subtle or obvious differences.
After you've learned your body shape and your assets, next is learning your style. All of this is a process, but these are some tips to get your started, since this is one of the main questions that I'm asked. Style is about personal preferences as well as what looks good on you. How many times have you seen something on someone and it looks adorable on them, but when you go to the store and try it on you look like an eggplant or squash? If I have learned anything over the years, it's "what not to wear". Because I'm petite and curvy, I cannot, I repeat, I cannot wear pleated skirts, it doesn't flatter, at all. I also have a client who is similarly shaped who cannot wear A-line skirts. So it depends on height, weight, shape and style.
Now, I'm going to add another element, S.H.E., (and this is not just for women). S.H.E. stands for Skin, Hair & Eye color. Another thing that helps develop your personal style is your skin, hair and eye color. With the understanding that two of those three things can be changed at the drop of some dye or the plop of a contact, know to take them all into consideration when selecting a garment. There is a science to color. To find out what shades and hues look best on you, of course you would have to have your personal color analysis done or as some folks say, have "your colors done".
There's so much we can talk about with respect to, illusion dressing, body shape, personal style, color analysis, fabric selection, and more to help make you look your personal best. Just remember, it's an individualized process, it is not wise to select everything on the mannequin and think it will look exactly the same on you, even if you think it's the "perfect" outfit. However, for starters, select a few pieces that compliment you body shape and skin, hair & eye color. Here are some examples, to conceal the tummy - choose an empire, baby doll or trapeze dress. You may want to stay away from knit or jersey fabrics. To create curves - wear belted dresses or a line skirts with fabric that clings. To hide your hips - halter style dresses work well. Wear a top top and flowing bottom. What you're doing is creating balance with your clothes if the top is larger than the bottom or vice versa. You can also, "adjust your bust", smaller busted women, look better with scooped or rounded necklines. Larger busted women look great in wrap tops or dresses and vertical lines instead of horizontal.
I have a plus-size client who always look magnificent, you know why? Because she wears what fits her and what looks best on her body shape and size. She doesn't wear things that are too tight, nor does she wear big boxy clothes that hides her assets. She compliments her bust and her curves and creates an illusion of the perfect body. Remember, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't flatter, and that's if it's too big or too small.
We're embarking on a change of season, so this is the perfect time to embark on a new or updated image. You can shop at a discount store or go couture, the designer doesn't matter (albeit some designers design for certain body types and their garments may work for you), the key is knowing your body shape and size along with the other things we discussed and "do you".
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Work-at-home Image
Many times on a Saturday, I'm asked "where are you going"? And I say, to run errands. Then the comment is usually, "dressed like that"? My reply is that the teller at the bank, the cashier at the grocery store, the counter clerk at the post office and cleaners and the folks at the mall have eyes and noses too. Where am I going with this? While I don't put on my Sunday best or my power suit to run errands on Saturday, I will spritz my favorite perfume and don a cute pair of stiletto sandals in the summer or boots in the winter. Even if you wear jeans, you can dress them up with a cute blouse, accessorize with jewelry and/or a cute pair of shoes.
When I attended etiquette/modeling school in NY years ago, I'll never forget "Mrs. Wellington", (yes she was as stately as her name). who reminded us to present a positive image at all times. Gum should only be chewed in private, you never want to look like a cow, you never know who is watching. And even waiting for the bus or train or standing in line at the grocery store, be cognizant of your posture and the position of your feet--whether they're at 12:00, or one is at 2:00, or 10:00. From that I learned and my motto is "Life is a fashion show, every where you walk is your runway".
For stay at home moms and others who work from home. Unless you are a personal trainer, there's no reason why you should wear sweats daily (an even if you are, have fun with it, get matching sneakers for your tank top or shirt you wear under the jacket). Find a nice-fitting pair of jeans, get several cute, I mean really cute blouses to go with them. Also, purchase several pair of casual slacks and at least one skirt. Always put on some kind of make-up, whether you're a lipstick kind of girl, eyeliner, blush or the full made up face. It adds color to your natural radiance. Even if you only go out the house to drop the kids off, take them to the bus stop or pick-up the newspaper or mail. Dress like your best friend from high school or college is coming over. You wouldn't pull those wrinkled khakis out of the laundry basket and pull them on, would you? Always present yourself as you want to be perceived. Folks you encounter should not be able to tell whether you work from home or in corporate America.
Every time I hear someone say, you can work from home in your pajamas, I cringe. You can, but it's not appropriate (yes even in the privacy of your own home). For many of us, our attire dictates our attitude. If you don't think this is accurate then why do you come out of the suit or dress and put on some more "comfortable" clothes as soon as you get home from church, work, or a business meeting. You feel like, aah, now I can relax-but remember many times when you relax your body, you also relax your mind. So even if you work at home, there should be a certain business sense about what your doing. You shouldn't give someone else's business a better image than you give your own.
I recall when I worked with the federal government, towards the end of my tenure, I worked from home two days a week. I would arise when the alarm clock sounded, shower and get dressed like I was going to work (except the jacket). Why? It made me feel like I was taking care of business. Again, you don't have to look like you have a meeting with the CEO in five minutes, but it should be something that you could easily dress up or dress down. What if a client or potential client says, I have a great deal for you, but only if I can see you in the next 15 minutes? You should be ready at all times. And even if this never happened. Always, always look and feel your best, it is proven that there is a direct correlation between how you look and how you feel. Give yourself something to smile about. Let your husband or children come in one day and say, where have you been? Or where are you going? Just tell them, I've proven my point, Image is everything!
When I attended etiquette/modeling school in NY years ago, I'll never forget "Mrs. Wellington", (yes she was as stately as her name). who reminded us to present a positive image at all times. Gum should only be chewed in private, you never want to look like a cow, you never know who is watching. And even waiting for the bus or train or standing in line at the grocery store, be cognizant of your posture and the position of your feet--whether they're at 12:00, or one is at 2:00, or 10:00. From that I learned and my motto is "Life is a fashion show, every where you walk is your runway".
For stay at home moms and others who work from home. Unless you are a personal trainer, there's no reason why you should wear sweats daily (an even if you are, have fun with it, get matching sneakers for your tank top or shirt you wear under the jacket). Find a nice-fitting pair of jeans, get several cute, I mean really cute blouses to go with them. Also, purchase several pair of casual slacks and at least one skirt. Always put on some kind of make-up, whether you're a lipstick kind of girl, eyeliner, blush or the full made up face. It adds color to your natural radiance. Even if you only go out the house to drop the kids off, take them to the bus stop or pick-up the newspaper or mail. Dress like your best friend from high school or college is coming over. You wouldn't pull those wrinkled khakis out of the laundry basket and pull them on, would you? Always present yourself as you want to be perceived. Folks you encounter should not be able to tell whether you work from home or in corporate America.
Every time I hear someone say, you can work from home in your pajamas, I cringe. You can, but it's not appropriate (yes even in the privacy of your own home). For many of us, our attire dictates our attitude. If you don't think this is accurate then why do you come out of the suit or dress and put on some more "comfortable" clothes as soon as you get home from church, work, or a business meeting. You feel like, aah, now I can relax-but remember many times when you relax your body, you also relax your mind. So even if you work at home, there should be a certain business sense about what your doing. You shouldn't give someone else's business a better image than you give your own.
I recall when I worked with the federal government, towards the end of my tenure, I worked from home two days a week. I would arise when the alarm clock sounded, shower and get dressed like I was going to work (except the jacket). Why? It made me feel like I was taking care of business. Again, you don't have to look like you have a meeting with the CEO in five minutes, but it should be something that you could easily dress up or dress down. What if a client or potential client says, I have a great deal for you, but only if I can see you in the next 15 minutes? You should be ready at all times. And even if this never happened. Always, always look and feel your best, it is proven that there is a direct correlation between how you look and how you feel. Give yourself something to smile about. Let your husband or children come in one day and say, where have you been? Or where are you going? Just tell them, I've proven my point, Image is everything!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Image Consulting at it's best!
So many people ask me, "what is image consulting"? or "what does an image consultant do"? The easy answer is, have you ever watched the show "What not to wear"? When they answer yes, I tell them, that is one component of my consulting firm. In a nutshell, Adiva Image Consulting can make the following happen for any individual or business:
Assist you in:
1. Making more money - image is everything
2. Speed up promotion and/or productivity - presentation is key
3. Become more comfortable in your skin - or second skin (clothes make the (wo)man.
4. Increase enjoyment - in your business dealings and personal life
5. Make you feel confident - beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what is your image saying?
6. Avoid harsh criticism - avoid fashion faux pas
7. Make them concentrate on your skills - not your ill fitted attire
8. Business etiquette - what to do when someone hands you their business card
These are just some of the categories in which Adiva Image Consulting can assist you. Look and feel great. Get noticed, Get that promotion, stay under the fashion police radar.
Do you need someone to talk to the youth in your life about preparing for success? Pass go and e-mail ldean66@yahoo.com
Until next time, enhance your image/brighten your future.
Assist you in:
1. Making more money - image is everything
2. Speed up promotion and/or productivity - presentation is key
3. Become more comfortable in your skin - or second skin (clothes make the (wo)man.
4. Increase enjoyment - in your business dealings and personal life
5. Make you feel confident - beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what is your image saying?
6. Avoid harsh criticism - avoid fashion faux pas
7. Make them concentrate on your skills - not your ill fitted attire
8. Business etiquette - what to do when someone hands you their business card
These are just some of the categories in which Adiva Image Consulting can assist you. Look and feel great. Get noticed, Get that promotion, stay under the fashion police radar.
Do you need someone to talk to the youth in your life about preparing for success? Pass go and e-mail ldean66@yahoo.com
Until next time, enhance your image/brighten your future.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
3 L's for an Image Makeover
Adiva Image Consulting - helps you with the 3L's
Look & feel great
Lead by example
Long-lasting/far reaching results
3 L's for Image Makeover
Look & feel great - our attire shows how we feel about ourselves. Do you take pride in your appearance?
Lead by example - if you are a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur, a manager or want to be one, you have to look the part you want to feel. If you're a stay-at-home mom, there's nothing wrong with throwing on some basic casual slacks and a short jacket to make yourself feel like you're taking care of business. Rearing a child and running errands, is very much taking care of business.
Long lasting/far reaching results - once you know the image you want to project, i.e. confidence, secure, and your the best colors on you. Every time you shop, you'll have confidence that you're creating an award winning image, just being your unique self.
Look & feel great
Lead by example
Long-lasting/far reaching results
3 L's for Image Makeover
Look & feel great - our attire shows how we feel about ourselves. Do you take pride in your appearance?
Lead by example - if you are a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur, a manager or want to be one, you have to look the part you want to feel. If you're a stay-at-home mom, there's nothing wrong with throwing on some basic casual slacks and a short jacket to make yourself feel like you're taking care of business. Rearing a child and running errands, is very much taking care of business.
Long lasting/far reaching results - once you know the image you want to project, i.e. confidence, secure, and your the best colors on you. Every time you shop, you'll have confidence that you're creating an award winning image, just being your unique self.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
What not to Wear
Greetings:
I absolutely love Springtime, however, as fashion/image goes, it's a love/hate season for me. Why? I'm glad that you asked. Because some of us have not quite let winter go and some of us are rushing summer. The following suggestions can be used for Spring and Fall since they occur during both seasons. Please, please, please do not mix seasons,
If you have on Uggs, you should have on a tank top.
If you have on a sweater, you shouldn't have on flip-flops.
If you have on sandals, no pantyhose, (don't believe the "sandal foot" hype on the package)
If you have on pantyhose, you shouldn't have on sandals
Shower shoes should be worn in the shower (enough said)
If you have on white thick socks, you shouldn't have on anything other than sneakers.
Ladies - our hosiery should never be darker than our shoes. If you have black and white shoes, your hosiery should be flesh-tone or light or white.
If it doesn't fit, quit it...because it doesn't flatter.
Fact: According to a study done by the University of Connecticut, first impressions turn out to be 67% accurate. Make a good First Impression w/your Image.
Cheers to you being your personal best !
I absolutely love Springtime, however, as fashion/image goes, it's a love/hate season for me. Why? I'm glad that you asked. Because some of us have not quite let winter go and some of us are rushing summer. The following suggestions can be used for Spring and Fall since they occur during both seasons. Please, please, please do not mix seasons,
If you have on Uggs, you should have on a tank top.
If you have on a sweater, you shouldn't have on flip-flops.
If you have on sandals, no pantyhose, (don't believe the "sandal foot" hype on the package)
If you have on pantyhose, you shouldn't have on sandals
Shower shoes should be worn in the shower (enough said)
If you have on white thick socks, you shouldn't have on anything other than sneakers.
Ladies - our hosiery should never be darker than our shoes. If you have black and white shoes, your hosiery should be flesh-tone or light or white.
If it doesn't fit, quit it...because it doesn't flatter.
Fact: According to a study done by the University of Connecticut, first impressions turn out to be 67% accurate. Make a good First Impression w/your Image.
Cheers to you being your personal best !
Thursday, April 3, 2008
If it doesn't Flatter...
....Welcome back!
A little hiatus was in order, nonetheless, I'm back with new ideas and creativity.
The title for today's blog came about when I was standing in line at the bank today. Actually, while I was yet on the street on my way to the bank, I stopped to make a phone call and instead of going in the wrong direction I stood there while the call was answered. Coming down the street was a very attractive woman. However, her choice of attire took away from her image. She had very, very thick legs all one size from the thigh down, not shapely at all. She had on a mini dress and a mini trench coat, boots and no hosiery. It was not a good look for her. Low and behold, I get to the bank and who is at the counter the beautiful woman with the poor choice in clothes. All I could think is....that's not very flattering to her. The perfect body is an illusion, it's all in what you wear and how you wear it. Your choices in clothes should be for your body type. There's no such thing as one size fit all. I'm not saying that she shouldn't show her legs at all, but with the (almost) knee high boots and the mini, it brought attention directly to an area that was unflattering because of what she was wearing. On another day in different attire, someone would say that she had nice legs, however, what she was wearing today, unfortunately wasn't flattering at all. If it doesn't flatter, Image does matter!
Coming attractions, What not to Wear! Accessorize and Legs, legs, legs.
Stylish regards,
Adiva Image Consulting
A little hiatus was in order, nonetheless, I'm back with new ideas and creativity.
The title for today's blog came about when I was standing in line at the bank today. Actually, while I was yet on the street on my way to the bank, I stopped to make a phone call and instead of going in the wrong direction I stood there while the call was answered. Coming down the street was a very attractive woman. However, her choice of attire took away from her image. She had very, very thick legs all one size from the thigh down, not shapely at all. She had on a mini dress and a mini trench coat, boots and no hosiery. It was not a good look for her. Low and behold, I get to the bank and who is at the counter the beautiful woman with the poor choice in clothes. All I could think is....that's not very flattering to her. The perfect body is an illusion, it's all in what you wear and how you wear it. Your choices in clothes should be for your body type. There's no such thing as one size fit all. I'm not saying that she shouldn't show her legs at all, but with the (almost) knee high boots and the mini, it brought attention directly to an area that was unflattering because of what she was wearing. On another day in different attire, someone would say that she had nice legs, however, what she was wearing today, unfortunately wasn't flattering at all. If it doesn't flatter, Image does matter!
Coming attractions, What not to Wear! Accessorize and Legs, legs, legs.
Stylish regards,
Adiva Image Consulting
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