Fashion Tips & Tricks

One of the most important aspects of dressing correctly is getting the basics right. You may not have £2,000 to spend on a new wardrobe, but there are small touches that you can adopt to make sure that you look your best.

Bras and boob enhancers
Always wear a bra that fits you properly, a good bra will lift the boobs and give definition to the waist. It is fine to show off your bra straps under spaghetti strapped tops and dresses, as long as the bra is pretty. Flat-chested women, whose nipples show when they are wearing tops without a bra, should put plasters over their nipples or put foundation on them. Wear 'chicken fillets' to fill out a top if you have small boobs. Always make sure your bra and knickers are lighter or the same colour as the clothes you're wearing.

Knickers
Wear flesh-coloured underwear under white clothes or any outfit that is vaguely see-through. If a skirt is see-through, but not figure-hugging, opt for big, flesh-coloured knickers rather than a thong. If you have bad cellulite on your bum, avoid g-strings at all costs if you are wearing thin fabrics.

Jewellery and accessories
If you've got a large chest and are embarrassed to show off too much flesh in a v-necked top, wear a large necklace to cover the area. Never wear a scarf or necklace over the top of a roll-neck jumper. Don't wear long pendants that nestle in your cleavage if you have big boobs. If you have a double chin or your face is chubby, opt for longer earrings. If you have a short neck, avoid large, choker-style necklaces.

Shoes
Don't wear delicate, strappy heels if you have thick ankles. Trousers and jeans should fall to the bottom of the heel. Don't wear black shoes with light-coloured clothing unless the sandals are extremely dainty. Black shoes shouldn't be worn with brightly-coloured clothes as they cheapen the colours. Black shoes look best with darker colours. If you have thick ankles, avoid flat, ballerina-style shoes and ankle straps which cut across the ankle. Avoid thin, teetering heels if you have skinny legs; the heels will look like they're going to snap under the weight of your body, which appear heavier than your legs. If you are pear-shaped, avoid dainty kitten heels.

Important basics
Neon and fluorescent colours should only be worn by people with olive-skin. Either show off your boobs or your bum, never both in one outfit. Only wear shiny fabrics and bright colours on areas that you are sure can stand up to being in the limelight. Wear trousers that are on the larger side rather than too tight; trousers that appear to strain at the seams will make you look fat.

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