FALL 2009 STYLE GUIDE – The Dress

The little black dress is back for this season and is an essential piece for every wardrobe provided that your color palette consists of black … if not, make sure you have a dress in your closet which is your “black”. When in doubt, match your eye color for key wardrobe items … then have your colors done by a color professional so you can ensure any color you add to your wardrobe enhances and does not overpower.
NOTE: Not everyone can wear black.

A 5 Element look at you style Stragety for 2009.

The elemental style personality of WATER dresses to be unique.
– see the irregular hemline and chunky necklace

The elemental style personality of WOOD dresses to be active.
– this dress has a front zipper adding a touch of athletic styling

The elemental style personality of FIRE dress to be noticed.
– body-conscious, sparkle and lots of skin … attention getting!

The elemental style personality of EARTH dresses to be practical.
– square shape, texture

The elemental style personality of METAL dresses to be elegant.
– dainty bows, ruffles and spaghetti straps

Tips for selecting a “Dress with Success“

• know your body type – I keep it simple, look at your shoulder to hip ratio: are you a tear drop, a long column, an inverted triangle, a square, or an hourglass?
• for core wardrobe items match your hair and/or eye color – use your body colors as a guide
• invest in getting your colors done by a trained color professional

Wear the proper shapewear – this makes all the difference, the product I recommend and wear is Lipo in a Box