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     Before we dive into pants, I have a few quick notes about skirts and dresses for you:
     Straight dresses (column-shaped) will not at all look good on you: they will cling to your middle and make it very prominent. Details at the waistline are also things to run from, as they will draw the eye toward your middle. Skirts with pleats? Same thing.
     On to pants--
     Never wear tight pants, be they skinny jeans, tapered-leg pants, or whatever. Also don't wear pants with high waists. Pick "natural" waisted pants. These will not bring as much attention to your stomach. Also do NOT wear elastic-waisted pants. Pants with elastic waistbands (like the kind on many pajama pants and sweatpants) cause the fabric to gather up to your waist, and makes you look much heavier than you are. The best cut of pants for you is flare or bootcut.

     And that is all I have on pants for you. Next post is on accessories, and the one after that will touch on--- movies!

The Perfect Pear, Part the First

     So you've discovered that you are a pear, and you're wondering what to wear. (Rhyming unintentional.) Generally speaking, you look best in clothes that emphasize your bust, and not your hips. For instance, wide-legged, bootcut, and flare are the best pant cuts for you. This is because they take attention away from your hips. What you really do not want to wear are tapered pants and especially skinny jeans. (I honestly don't think skinny jeans are very flattering on anyone; can't say that I think they're terribly modest, either, as they are pretty much thick, footless tights. This is especially true for girls with larger hips.)

      Here are some examples of pants that would flatter a pear-shaped lady:

     As far as blouses go, look for ones that are colorful, or have lots of detail. Do NOT, I repeat, NOT wear anything baggy. If you wear a shirt or a dress that's too big or baggy up top, you will look shapeless. Because you are small, you can also wear shirts that have ruffles on the bodice. Puffed sleeves, and other full sleeve styles are also a good idea for you.

(No, I don't endorse every single of these necklines. Then again, that's what tank tops are for.)

     Anyway, I think I've talked enough for now. Don't want to leave you with a super-long post, so I'll finish up my discussion on pears next time. :-)

     Ultimately, the best way to determine whether or not you should wear a given item is to try it on. There are always exceptions to the rules.

Staples-R-Us, Part 1

     Today we are dealing with staples: things every girl should have.
     As far as clothes go, every girl needs to have multitaskers, pieces that go with just about everything. Here's a list; notice the pattern...

     1. Skirts
                 A. Denim
                 B. Khaki
                 C. Black
     2. Pants
               A. Jeans
               B. Khaki
               C. Black dress pants
    3. Tops
               A. White blouse
               B. Coat (NOT a snow jacket, an actual coat)
               C. Black, white, beige, or grey layering sweater or cardigan
    4. Shoes
               A. Black dress shoes
               B. Sneakers
               C. White, off-white, or beige dress sandals or shoes
               D. Brown or tan semi-dressy sandals

     As you can see, there is a good deal of black, white, and tan. These three colors are almost guaranteed to go with anything you wear, thus giving you more outfit options for less money. (And that's always a good thing. :-) )  All these items are essential for the average modern lady. Having these creates a base for a great and versatile wardrobe.