Wardrobe choices can trim off 10 ... 15 ... even 20 visual pounds - INSTANTLY!  Scroll down to see what a difference these tips can make. Try these tricks to look your slimmest today:      * Wear a "column of color" - one color head to toe.      * Add a contrasting over-layer bodice - OPEN - so the eye continues to follow the column underneath      * A scarf tied at the center front adds another slimming vertical line.  A long necklace might have a similar effect.      * Color-tone hosiery to the hemline and the shoe to avoid hard horizontal color breaks.      * A shoe with a 2" heel lifts and shapes the lower leg.      * Shoes with a lower vamp expose more of the foot, for a longer-legged look.      * Body-shaping pantyhose smooth out any "lumps and bumps" on your lower body.      * A spandex-blend camisole (worn over or instead-of a bra) minimize any back bulges.      * Be sure your bra provides enough support - the full point of your bust should rest no lower than halfway between your sternal notch and your navel.

* With any unstructured bodice or sweater, try adding a removable foam shoulder pad to balance any extra fullness in your hips, tummy, bust or upper arm.      * Try pushing up your sleeves -it moves the eye upward away from your hips.      * Add a little lift to your hairstyle to create a taller profile.      * Brighten your makeup slightly to draw more focus to your face and away from any figure concerns.      * Add statement earrings - at least the size of a dime - to further anchor attention near your face.      * Keep fabrics soft and drapable, but not clingy.      * Use darker,duller colors on parts of your body you'd like to minimize.      * Use brighter, lighter colors on other areas to create a visual balance.      * For information on camouflaging specific figure challenges, see the LOOKING GOOD book or enroll in one of our all-day Style School sessions.

Nancy Nix-Rice  -  1512 Ann Ave  -  St. Louis MO  -  63122  -  314-803-4445  NancyNRice@hotmail.com

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