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MUST-DO’S OF STYLE There are sooooo many rules to know and abide by but, you don’t have to live by all of them. They are great “to know” because they allow you to see your closet building in a new light. Here are six rules I love!
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Aim for balance: mix masculine with feminine. A full skirt in a heavier textile, or menswearinspired wool trousers offset with a silky, feminine top. Build around your shoes: costume designer Lyn Paolo says every outfit should be built from the bottom up because they determine your stance, posture, silhouette, etc. Accessories are the glue: great clothes are great but accessories are the finishing touch to your look. Don’t skimp! Bigger can slenderize: voluminous pieces can actually minimize. The easiest way to slenderize hips is by wearing a full skirt… Hueing adds sophistication: it’s the best way to do monochromatic. Do lighter on top to draw attention and darker hues on the bottom Define your waist: no matter what’s going on in the midsection, a slightly wide belt cinches the waist and creates shape Blueprint for Style LLC b-styled by blueprint Style Club Savvy Sophisticates