At the start of every season, the fashion experts on TV and in magazines tell us what the “must haves” are for us to add to our closets. Perhaps it is a white shirt, black dress, tan trench coat, and animal print shoes or belt.

Oh, wait! Isn’t that what seems to be recommended to women practically every year, even though tan is a very unflattering color on many women, including myself?

Black is harsh on some others, and white can make some people’s skin tone look ghostly. Spellcheck may have changed ghastly to ghostly, but there isn’t much of a difference, right?

These experts typically represent a manufacturer or retailer and are there to encourage shopping. Trend purchases are often behind many of those price tags I see hanging in women’s closets on unworn purchases.

Actually, there are a few women who can pull off almost any look, but that is their personal style, and they typically work in the fashion field. These women would never be labeled a fashion victim as they are all about being on-trend and are in the business of doing so.

But if you are an entrepreneur, executive, stay-at-home mom, lawyer, speaker, writer, decorator, artist, volunteer, fundraiser, etc., you want your unique talents, personality, creativity, and self-confidence to shine, not the metallic top the fashion stylist on TV claimed you simply MUST wear.

No, you do not have to wear or buy the latest trend to look current or fashionable. Not following the current fad is a style in itself and one that I employ.

This does not mean dressing like you did 20 years ago, even though you may be lucky enough to still fit in your closet’s archives. Nor does dressing to be stylish and in style mean wearing crop tops or thigh-high boots, just because they are the ‘must haves ‘ of the season.

Even worse, is how much older we can look when wearing an outfit based on the hottest trend, instead of what works best for her body, age, and lifestyle.

Remember those low-cut pants that caused men, small children, and us ladies to gasp when the wearer bent over? At least with a plumber, it is worth the offense as we want our leaky faucet fixed, but it’s not so endearing when a woman bends down so we can see the manufacturer label of her underwear…or more! 😬

STYLING TIP – The key to looking stylish and confident isn’t about following trends—it’s about wearing what truly flatters you and makes you feel great. Your style should reflect your unique personality and lifestyle, not someone else’s idea of what’s in vogue.

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And then she said:
“I used to feel frumpy and never knew what to wear, but now, when I wear the clothes Scarlett found for me, I feel confident, sexy, and, as per my friends, ”cute!” Now, I look forward to getting dressed in the morning!” – J.E
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Tips For Choosing The Best Neckline

Are You A V Or Round Neck?

The shape of your face is either complimented or somewhat insulted by the neckline you choose to wear.
I bet you heard that a V-neckline is universally flattering. I’m sorry to tell you, that no, a V-neckline is not flattering for every woman. Yes, it can make the neck look longer, and seemingly elongate your body, yet a V-neckline may not be right for you.

For instance, if you have a long face, then wear rounder necklines, to balance out your facial proportions.
A V-neck will make you feel and look like Big Bird if you have a very long neck. Wear a softer and rounder neckline, and you will look as graceful as a ballerina.

I once had a client who was so upset about her double chin, that she strongly considered getting cosmetic surgery to even out her proportions. She only saw her jawline as the trouble spot and was focused on it each time she looked at her reflection.

That was, until I showed her, in less than 30 seconds, how to visually reduce the appearance of her chin area, simply by changing her neckline. I gave her a V-neck top to put on, instead of a round neck, which by the way was practically all she had, and her mouth opened wide in amazement.

Her double chin seemed to have disappeared, as well as those lines that form around our necks as we age that resemble the rings in a tree stump. Lovely visual isn’t it?

The V-neck diminished her chin issue because her neckline was no longer drawing attention to the roundness of her face. This is a simple, quick, and inexpensive solution to stop you from pulling back the skin around your chin when you check yourself out in the mirror, and don’t deny that you do that.

Note: My clients learn which of the many available necklines and proportions are right for them, but if you follow the above advice you will be off to a good start on whether a v or round neck is best for you.

Bathing Suit Shopping Tips for
Battling the Bathing Suit Blues

The lazy, hazy days of summer are here, and nothing beats cooling off by dipping into the water or lying on the float.

All you need to do is pour yourself a cool drink and put on a bathing suit.

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Cue the music for “Jaws” when the young woman is swimming in the ocean, as the thought of finding and wearing a bathing suit may cause equal amounts of dread and fear, as well as some blood-curdling screams.

Finding a flattering bathing suit isn’t easy, but when you use my tips to get you back in the water, or at least be able to lie down on a lounge chair, you’ll find the process a bit less stressful.

✅ Do not try on suits that are the same size as your clothes. Don’t ask me why, but swimwear sizes do not correspond with clothing sizes. Women need to try one to two sizes up for a flattering and comfortable fit.

✅ Choose a suit in a color that compliments you. And FYI: Avoid white, especially if you plan on getting wet. White suits will always become see-through. 😳

✅ Highlight your smaller parts with lighter colors and camouflage your somewhat larger parts with darker colors. I use this trick to minimize what I consume at the all-you-can-eat buffet tables and the few too many Pina Coladas.

✅ Watch your back. Take a look and see if your back is billowing over the edge of your bathing suit. If it is, then go for a style that has a higher back so more of you is held in.

✅ Of course you wish you had a smaller waistline, so look for suits that have shirring at the middle. The fabric gathering is a great way to disguise muffin tops and tummy poufs.

✅ Tuck, lift and suck. Tuck, lift and suck. Repeat this mantra each time you put on your suit. Tuck in your breasts, lift up your rear so it is in the bathing suit versus hanging out around the edges, and suck in your stomach when you walk to or get up from your lounge chair.

✅ Never underestimate or abuse the power of the cover-up. A simple lightweight tank dress or oversized shirt is far more flattering than shorts and a t-shirt and fits so well with pool or beach surroundings.

An Afterthought: If the mere idea of wearing a bathing suit still causes you flashes of terror, I have heard Alaska is a lovely place to visit.