Help Me to Help You – Styling Tips

Wouldn’t you just love to approach some people on the street and give them an immediate make-over?!  In the summer months dressing for comfort is quite popular and leads to things like Crocs with sweatpants (or whatever really), oddly colored and ill-fitting Capri pants, and daisy dukes clinging to the derrieres of undesirables.  So in the spirit of bad dressers here are a couple of folks who could certainly use a little help in the styling department.  Just remember the key to looking chic and put together is dressing for your body type and dressing in items that make you feel good.  For instance, just because short denim cut-offs are de rigour doesn’t mean every Tom, Dick, and Harry should throw them on…

Let’s discuss this look featured to the right.  Unfortunately I see this type of outfit played out over and over again.  The worst part about it though is that this fashion-challenged individual probably thinks that this  is sexy.  “It’s not.”  First, bike shorts are reserved for a bike, recumbent, regular, or otherwise or for a day at the gym, exercising outside, OR a day relaxing at your house.  Second, this polka-dot nightmare of a top with strange cut-outs is simply unflattering.  The busy pattern does nothing to compliment and only makes the eyes cross.  Third, metallic, flat, Mary Janes are way to “school-girl’ish” for this disjointed look, not to mention the gold completely clashes with EVERYTHING.  While metallic can typically be thrown on with “whatever”,here it’s just not working.  If I were to do a make-over for this gal, I would start by throwing out everything that she has on (OK, keep the shorts for your work-outs).  Next, I would choose items that play up her best features.  In this instance, I would show off her legs that are shapely and attractive from the knee down.  That said, a dress or skirt is an order.  Also, I would avoid busy patterns on her upper half and instead go for a monochromatic look.  The easiest look – a black or other solid color wrap dress with 3/4 sleeves that cover up the upper arm will make a world of difference.  Heels are required and will elongate the entire look making her stand up taller and make her legs appear longer and even more attractive.

It’s not just the everyday looks that are unappealing, when some ladies step out at night (or for their wedding as is the case to the left) they tend to over-do it a bit.  Before I even touch upon the actual dress, I need to comment on the overall styling – this includes hair, make-up, and accessories… Number 1. over-tanning is unnatural and doesn’t look good.  Number 2. skip squared-off fake talons painted “French-style” with in-your-face white tips – NOT elegant (contrary to popular belief) Number 3. Too much make-up. Smoky eyes are great for a nightime soiree but a bit too garish for a bride.  Number 4. The earrings are WAY too big and clash with the “gown”  While I am a fan of large jewelry one must ensure that they don’t compete with the ensemble. Number 5.  Too much hair.  I enjoy curls and bounce but the long locks are just another distraction to the overall look.  A chic chingon would have been a better option.   THE DRESS – eek.  In my humble opinion there is entirely too much boob-action and the pink crystal details are just, well, ugly.  In contrast, the dress featured right is a much better option – elegant, pretty, and stylish.  Hair and make-up are natural – with loose tausled waves versus gelled curly-q’s featured above.  It’s really not hard to be chic and stylish – just remember to dress for your figure and you’ll always hit a home run!

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