Have you ever had those days when everything you try on looks terrible? It’s likely that some of that is in your mind, but there are some simple things that you can do to ensure that you look great in whatever outfit you choose:
Get Your Clothes Altered
Clothing sizes aren’t perfect. Although you might fit into one size of a certain item of clothing better than all of the other sizes, it doesn’t mean that it really ‘fits’ you just right. To get the most out of your clothes it’s well worth getting them altered so that they fit you in the most flattering way.
Some of the most effective alterations you can make are:
- Shorten a shirt or add a shirttail hem. If your shirt is too long this can overwhelm a petite frame and make you look sloppy.
- Take in a shirt at the side seams if it’s too boxy so that it fits you better. Side seam alterations are relatively simple for a tailor so shouldn’t cost you too much.
- Take up a shoulder seam or shorten your straps. If you have a short torso you may find that garments hang down at the sides and show your bra, taking up the shoulder seam or shortening the straps is a great way to remedy this.
- Hem your pants or jeans, this will not only stop them from scuffing on the floor but will allow them to fall in a clean line as the designer intended.
- Add some darts to improve the fit of the top of a dress.
- Slim down a sleeve and it will make a world of difference to how a top looks on you because it will fit properly rather than swamping you.
- Taper trouser legs, again to make the trousers better fit your body shape.
- Replace terrible zippers, especially ‘invisible’ zippers which nearly always get caught on the fabric. Choose a zipper that adds something to the garment.
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Wear The Right Bra
Wearing the right bra for an outfit can almost infinitely improve how it looks! Consider whether you want to show a hint of a lacy bra, or if you want a smooth and seamless bra that will be invisible underneath your outfit. It’s also important to ensure that your bra is the right size to ensure that you aren’t creating any lumps and bumps that don’t need to be there!
Smile
A winning smile will mean that you look great in any outfit, so flash those pearlies! If you’re self-conscious about smiling then it’s definitely something that’s worth addressing with your dentist, because smiling not only makes you look better but you’ll feel better too.
If, for example, you feel self-conscious because you feel that you have a ‘gummy’ smile then improving your smile through gum contouring could be an option for you, so that you can have the smile you’ve always wanted.
Style Your Hair
It doesn’t have to be a massive process, but taking a few minutes in the morning to purposefully style your hair can work wonders and pull your whole outfit together.
Add Some Height
Everyone looks better in heels! Not only will you be taller, but your calf muscles will really pop! If you aren’t used to heels try some low kitten heels, they really will make all the difference.
Coordinate Your Tights and Shoes
If you ensure that your tights and shoes are the same color, this will have the effect of elongating you so that you look tall and elegant.
Accessorize
This is where you get the opportunity to add your personality to an outfit. Add a splash of color with a scarf, or try a statement necklace.
