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Play Up Your Best Assets

Flaunt Your Waist


Show off a defined midsection with color contrasts, waistline details, fabrics that glide over your frame, or a great belt.

TRY
Thin and thick belts both work to define your shape when cinched at your midriff over jackets, dresses or blouses. For strongest impact, sharper color contrasts between tops and bottoms work better than muted color combos.

AVOID
Unstructured dresses and tops (worn untucked), like A-lines, formless tunics, chunky knits, or baggy blouses, hide your figure.

CELEBRITY INSPIRATION
Kerry Washington and Salma Hayek

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