Have you ever said to yourself, “I can’t wear that, because…”, or “I could wear that but… “. Or have you worn “that” anyway but you felt awkward the entire time? Yep, me too! Maybe it was the styling? I still sometimes do “off” days where in my head something works and then I catch myself in a mirror. Let’s face it, that’s not vanity it’s you giving yourself permission to feel your best because you’re projecting with a look that resonates.
But what if you think you can’t wear something for whatever reason when actually you really could? Something you wanted a lot? Well, let’s take a look at these jeans. I’ve styled several clients in these with totally different body shapes and they all looked really amazing!
1. If the jeans come cut for straight and curvy bodies select which best works for you. If they don’t look at the images online or the jeans in a brick & mortar. Are they designed to be slightly rounder in places, or do they have a lot of stretch? You will have some play here. Select one that most matches your body,
2. If they don’t then try on sizes you don’t usually wear and see if doing that makes it work for you. If you need to go a size larger and have them altered, it’s easier that way. Remember alterations aren’t a couture fit, aka you can’t alter something a size up or down, it won’t look right. They are great for nips, tucks, and adding in some ease all in areas that will make those jeans better mimic your body. Or check that they have enough stretch to skim the curves without suffocating you.
3. Styling- For jeans like these that have a lot of embellishments and are highly textured I’d push back a little in other places. You know, balance it out. I’m not saying you can’t wear a tight T just to balance it. Think textured crop tops, tight T with a jacket that has padding, lots of stitching, or add some vintage pins that are oversized.
4. Shirts – There’s lots of texture and volume for Fall 24 so get a silky blouse with some pleating or puff sleeves. There are lots of bows out here so maybe a choker with one-kind of like a bow tie but not. With Fall 24 in mind…
5. Shoes – I see a lot of super skinny jeans with stiletto heels and unless you want to look like you’re teetering on pick-up-sticks add some push back here too. Yes, you can wear super high heels but take a look at these, see how the heel has a thicker shape? Push back. If you’re going more casual wear your favorite combat boot but keep them up to the ankle. Heading out with the girls? Try a suede shoe with a square heel for a fun, sexy look.
I’m so, so excited!! I’ve been designing and building an online store for my website and I’m happy to almost be there. You’ll see clothing supporting USA made, shoes, accessories, and lifestyle! Pillows, candles, and whatever else I see that’s cool!
Recently I had the good fortune to work with an amazing person who always has a gorgeous smile for you! Her style is a nice mix of bohemian with eclectic touches and I’m always admiring how she puts her look together.
For this opening event, where she would give several tours, she wanted an approachable but professional look. Even though pulling a look together is no problem for her it was the little, extras for sparkle and to project a sense of authority.
We started with pieces from her wardrobe, I really love the colors together and l love her sense of adventure with it! To keep the focus on her face, I pulled her blouse down, tucked it into her waistband, and then had her lift her arms streamlining her upper body, creating a longer torso. Next, I tweaked her collar creating a stronger line of focus on her face.
There are other ways to achieve the same goal, it depends on you and the pieces you want to work with.
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