Do you know what not to wear?
I know a gal. She's a lot like most. She thinks most things aren't flattering on. She tends to wear too much of a good thing. And she has no clue what her actaul size is. Sound familiar? We'd had casual conversations regarding these concerns in the past. How she'd love to learn what looks best on her and how to bring out her best features.
So....I went to a clothing store armed with her guess on a size, a mental pic of the skirt she wanted to wear, and the event she planned to attend. I found a 3/4 sleeve black top with a triple strand of chain attached at the shoulder seams. I paired that with a hip length charcoal grey blazer adorned with industrial zippers and studded lapels. This was to coordinate with an ankle length white A-line skirt with large black floral print and selective black sequins. Edgy and sexy. I loved it.
After deliberations regarding the fit, (not surprised are we?) I went thru her jewellery box and selected several silver bangles and an alaskan diamond pendant and drop earring set. We agreed on sheer black hose and red heels for a pop of colour. Her makeup was a soft green shadow and black liquid liner to accentuate her beautiful hazel eyes and her hair was a soft 70's farrah flip.
Let me tell you, for the first time I saw a woman who was flaunting her curves, and loving it. She looked great. She got compliments. She wasn't trying to dress in a way that hid her body or distract you from noticing her shape. She was more real than she'd been in a long time. And I was so proud of her. She took a risk and took my advice and she rocked it.
