Platforms, frequently used by most of us in order to get some extra inches in height (or just because they’re more comfortable than classic heels), are indeed quite tricky if you want to get a flattering outcome. Not only they are not chic, but they can have a totally counterproductive effect on your figure (as you can clearly see in the picture below), making you look more robust despite the fact that they are usually worn to look taller and thus, hopefully, slimmer. . Even if this may sound surprising (and totally unfair!), instead of adding some inches in height, most platforms add them in width and are therefore only suitable for those of us who are already very tall (and not all of them, either), as height decreases heel-to-leg disproportion and camouflages the platform, making it look lower. If you have an average height, a thick platform just weighs down your legs. This is particularly true when talking about dark shoes, and about winter footwear. In summer, though, things can be different, as, when wearing sandals that leave the foo partially uncovered, the backfiring effect of the platform is less perceptible, and this is especially true when picking out colors similar to your skin tone. . Though, pay attention […]

This summer one of the main fashion trends are straw accessories, which is a very good thing as these lovely items not only can be entirely flattering, but they also can be bought for just a few bucks still delivering an impeccable and chic outcome. For all these reasons, straw accessories are perfect pieces to stock up on when shopping summer sales, thanks to the fact that they can be easily worn (and paired) even when they are not the latest trend. Furthermore, when you pick out straw articles in a color similar to your skin tone, they can also have the extra perk of making you look thinner, which makes them a timeless classic. . You can find straw articles in any range of price, from very cheap items to expensive ones. Talking from personal experience, I think that, as straw is a totally inexpensive material, it’s really not worth spending a high amount on these pieces. Also, consider that straw is quite susceptible to being damaged whatever its price, so it’s better to keep it on a budget. Conversely, choosing the proper design is essential if you want to get a polished and sophisticated outcome – and not just some average-trendy look. . As usual, it’s preferable to […]

Shorts, as seen in the previous post, in summer are suitable for all ages and body types and can be appropriate on several occasions. Plus, as every season there are new, appealing styles on display in stores, the choice in colors, designs, and patterns is practically limitless. . Though, in order to avoid being caught in the “fashion trap” only ending up with something totally unsuitable for your body type, some precaution is necessary, as well as a certain awareness of which styles are flattering, and which ones have quite an unsightly outcome. . If you want to look slimmer and thinner while enhancing the shape of your legs, an useful help comes from choosing the correct length of your shorts and Bermuda shorts. A mid-thigh length is usually the worst choice, as this does not help to make the legs looking longer. As you can clearly see in the pictures below, the mid-thigh pattern (on the left) can make your thighs look fuller while highlighting your knees, and your hips and legs look larger than they really are. . Conversely, with the “really short shorts” (on the right), the leg looks longer and the figure looks slimmer. The knee, even if uncovered, is not highlighted, and any imperfections can […]