It doesn’t come as a surprise that the jeans in your closet do not all fit you the same way. Some may be form-fitting in the lower legs but the waist and thigh area has an allowance larger than you would fancy. Others might be the other way round: the waist may fit your belly ...
You should never be able to slide your entire hand into the back of the waistband of your jeans. If you can, this means that the waistband is too loose and can look baggy or make your waist look wider. However, you should be able to fit one or two fingers down the back of your w...
Boxy styles won’t do you any favors as they will actually make you look larger than you are, and they will hide your lovely waistline. The most flattering shapes for you will be those which either go in at the waist which are tailored, or which are belted at the waist. You could al...
Measuring your waist circumference can give you an indication of how much belly fat you have. But being in good health doesn’t mean you need to get too wrapped up in numbers. Taking note of how your favorite pair of jeans fits can also indicate whether anything has changed. How important...
Besides the tub, the sento also has a separate area to shower off dirt before bathing. The sento may also be a waterproof room to make cleaning it easier. The benjo is usually a tiny space and could contain either a modern bidet-style toilet or a squat toilet. Japanese kitchens are ...
Large pockets can make a garment appear smaller and vice versa. For example, a jacket with large patch pockets can make the waist appear smaller. Add Visual Interest Pockets with contrasting colors, patterns, or unique shapes can serve as a focal point of your outfit. For example, a dress ...
My jeans are not available anymore, but they are Democracy found at Nordstrom Rack last year. Shop the Outfit: Top: Amazon (exact–wearing size S) Pants: Nordstrom (similar) Sandals: Nordstrom (similar) I hope those tips help you make outfits with basic pieces look good this summer and be...
Tips:If you’d also like tomake holes in some of your jeans to create a distressed look, you might want to try to do that first. If you have a problem on your first try, then use that same pair to create your shorts afterwards!
One of the tricky things about dressing if you have a large bust is that you can look larger than you really are if your top drapes from your chest. Instead, define your waist. Thepoplin dress(below) has a cut out at the top of your back so the emphasis will be on your back rathe...
The combination of these two things can make or break your ensemble because what flatters one body style may look all wrong on another. And then, of course, there's a matter of finding the right size -- one that doesn't gap in the waist or fit too snugly in the hips. The problem...