Vertical stripes are considered one of the most effective ways to look thinner, due to the elongating effect that vertical, thin lines should have, but frequently, this is just not the case. The common wisdom that vertical lines would always elongate your figure—while horizontal stripes would enlarge it—is often a fake. Unexpectedly enough, the truth is quite the opposite. In many cases, garments with vertical lines work nicely mostly for skinny silhouettes, whereas if you have any bulk around your figure (even if almost imperceptible), vertical stripes easily may wind up highlighting it. Therefore, if you want to wear vertical stripes, it is necessary to pay some attention in order to achieve a chic and slender outcome. . Consider that: Items with vertical prints usually assure a lovely outcome only when the stripes remain straight up, which means that they work nicely for soft, wide garments that do not come too close to the body: a wide striped shirt worn open, for instance, is just perfect, and the same goes for a wide sleeveless blouse (as in the picture below). . You can achieve a nice effect also when vertical stripes are not too visible. If the contrast is minimum (as in the picture below), any possible drawback due to […]

Heels are undoubtedly a go-to for most women – even the tallest ones. They make us feel feminine, attractive, and sensual in a go. They transform the way we move. And they can also be found on a budget. Though, heels alone are not enough to make our legs look longer and leaner. Even if this can sound surprising, they can also be totally backfiring, due to the fact that high heels, though they add inches to your height, may create an extra breakpoint that can reduce the visual length of your lower leg. Therefore, getting some extra inches in height does NOT necessarily mean that we can get a slimming and flattering outcome. And, though it’s absolutely unfair, this is particularly true if you’re shorter than average, as, with inappropriate shoes, the heel can seem longer than your calf. A heel that’s too high will make your legs look shorter by contrast, so if you want a harmonious and chic effect, it’s smarter to wear a lower heel. . Moreover, any disproportion in the design of the heel (or a style that is not suitable for your body type) can make your legs look shorter and bulkier. Therefore, some attention is always mandatory in order to pick out the […]