FASHION

10 REAL SIMPLE RULES FOR…

Flattering Your Figure

ANOTHER SIGN A BRA DOESN’T FIT PROPERLY? THE BAND SITS HIGHER IN THE BACK THAN IN THE FRONT.

1

Check that your bra is doing its job of lifting you up where you belong: Nipples should be exactly between your shoulders and elbows.

2

Keep prints in scale to your frame. The larger the person, the larger the pattern should be. The reverse is also true.

3

If you want to minimize a fuller bum, choose jean pockets that are large, straight, and spaced somewhat close together.

4

Look taller and trimmer by dressing monochromatically head to toe. (Yup, it works even with white.)

5

Go for a hemline that hits right above or right below the kneecap to make legs look their absolute best.

6

Embrace diagonals. Think wrap dresses, chevron prints, and asymmetrical hemlines. Wherever that downward-sloping angle lies will magically appear slimmer.

7

Flaunt your collarbone with an open neckline. Unlike cleavage, the clavicle is subtly sensuous and looks elegant on almost every woman.

8

Follow this color guideline to play up (or downplay) your figure: Wear lights and brights in the areas that you want to highlight; darks on the parts that you want to recede.

FOR KILLER LEGS, CHOOSE SHOES THAT HAVE POINTY OR ALMONDSHAPED TOES.

9

Use tailored silhouettes in structured fabrics—say, a wool blazeror a cotton A-line—as body armor to hide jiggly bits.

10

To create the illusion of never-ending legs, slip on heels that match your skin tone.

GIVE ’EM THE BOLD SHOULDER AND YOUR WAIST AND HIPS WILL SEEM NARROW IN COMPARISON.

FLATTERY TIPS FOR FULLER FIGURES Learn the rules for plus-size dressing at realsimple.com/ plusdressing.

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RS4GOOD GIVES BACK

In celebration of 15 years of "life made easier,” RS continues its core mission by partnering with a few iconic charities that are especially close to our hearts. Help us celebrate by supporting these organizations with us!

RS4GOOD, FOR YOU!

Be one of the first to post, volunteer, or donate $25 or more to a RS4GOOD partner and we will send you a limited-edition RS4GOOD T-shirt. Log onto RSLifestylers/RS4GOOD for more information and to donate.

ASPCA

Post a pic of the rescued animal in your life to inspire others to adopt a pet in need of a loving home and family. Real Simple will reward your efforts with one of our specialized prize packs!

GOD’S LOVE WE DELIVER

To raise awareness and funding for this very important organization that delivers nutritious meals to the seriously ill, Real Simple will host a benefit in NYC.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Real Simple believes in making life easier and more beautiful for everyone, which is why we will be collaborating on a few special projects to help those in need.

YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK

To honor the empowering mission of YWLN, Real Simple will be hosting a career and mentoring day at our off ices. We will also create a grant for the Class of 2015 and celebrate this cause at our fall Women & Success event.

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