Let's Get Feeling Fabulous!!

Clothing styles to lift your spirits and visually trim the body so you can feel fabulous this summer! Take a look at these styles and read my comments to learn my stylist secrets of utilizing pattern, design, and color to visually slim and elongate the body, and/or to add curves where needed, and to camouflage any "figure challenge" areas such as a tummy or heavy/untoned upper arms.

Tummy Busting Styles

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A great stylist strategy to minimize a tummy is to blouse your top over your skirt or pants-you determine the amount of "blousing" that looks good on you. Then, wear a darker bottom, such as this dark skirt, as dark colors minimize, so in this outfit, the eye goes to her top and not her tummy and hips.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A wrap and a tie waist can hide a bit of tummy and yet be elongating and slimming

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    The drape of the fabric can make or break your look. This top would be flattering and hide a bit of extra tummy

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A top with some flow down and below the bustline such as this one can be flattering to all, especially if you want to hide a few extra pounds

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A strategically placed peplum can hide an extra bit of tummy.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A wrap top with ruching such as this one can hide an extra bit of tummy and still be oh so stylish.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A high placed waistline like this one, placed just under the bustline, can camouflage a tummy.

Great Looking Arms-(even if you are not a workout queen)

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    Sheer Sleeves can be a great way to stay cool, feel summery while still covering your arms if you don't want to bare them.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A great camouflage for upper arms

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A great flutter sleeve

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A flutter sleeve such as this one is a great way to hide an upper arm-the diagonal it creates is also flattering on everyone.

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    A short sleeve that is not tight, but flows over the arms will look great on most arms

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  • Pat on Jul 14, 2020

    This blouse has great kimono sleeves which can work well for a heavlier upper arm, and the layered hem will also be flattering on most figures

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  • Pat on Jul 14, 2020

    This is a beautuful piece that is on sale currently. It is great for a heavier or not so firm upper arm and/or tummy

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  • Pat on Jul 14, 2020

    This top is great for slimming a heavier upper arm, but also, tops that have a tank with a flowy overpiece such as this one are always great for hiding a little extra weight in the tummy.

Slimming (and adding curves) with Color and Design

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    The solid band of color and the wrap waist of this dress would be flattering on almost every figure.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    Even a bright color can visually slim if it creates a band of color such as this cape dress.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    This fit and flare dress is perfect if you want to add the illusion of curves in the hip area-especially great for the "V" figure and Rectangle figure.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    although the coloring of this dress is ombre, it still creates and interesting column of color to elongate and slim the figure.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    Even white can elongate the figure especially when a high placed focal point such as this zipper neckline is present.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    The diagonal lines of this maxi dress draw the eye upwards to the focal point of the neckline, which is also created by diagonal lines, which are very slimming and elongate the neck.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    The elongation effect is especially strong if there is a strong "focal point", such as this neckline, which draws the eye upward, visually elongating the body.

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    A band of color from top to bottom will cause the eye to look up and visually elongate your figure, making you look taller and thinner.

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    A great complex print

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    A floral but also a complex print

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    Another complex print

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    This is a floral print but also complex, as the eye does'nt stop at any one point, making it a slimming print

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    Beautiful vertical and diagonal stripes to slim and elongate. this waistline is also good if you have a bit of a tummy

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    Vertical pleats can also elongate the figure visually.

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    One large block of color alwasy causes the eye to move up the body, visually elongating. In addition, this dress creates the illusion of an hourglass figure with the tie waist.

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    Vertical stripes slim and elongate

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Vertical stripes work wonders on elongating. Best if the fit is not tight on the bottom half for maximum slimming and elongating

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    The veritcal stripes on this hsirt dress will elongate the figure and the color is universally flattering.

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    The design of this dress adds visual curves which makes it great for all figures, but especially the rectangle shaped body.

Fun and Flirty Prints to Lift the Soul

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  • Pat on Aug 11, 2020

    Wonderful nature print!

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    Artistry Light Up lip gloss in Pink Nude- a great summertime staple

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    Sandals from my insta and Facebook post

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    This is the hat on my social post!

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    Tiny flowers and the color of the ocean instantly lift our mood

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    Add some excitement to your day weith these beauties

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  • Pat on Jul 24, 2020

    A great animal print sandal is essentially a neutral that works with so many styles!

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    what a fun print -comes in 3 color combos!

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    Beautiful greens of nature!

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  • Pat on Jul 16, 2020

    This is selling out fast! I would prefer if with a thinner belt in black or white- a rope belt would be cute as well!

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Love this color combination for summer!

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Great aninal print neutral to calm and soothe

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This navy and white number is a steal at $30!

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Polka dots always make me smile:)

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Liven up your navy's with this Chico's layering piece!

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Wear this as a bathing suit cover up or a stylish layering peice with jeans and a white tank.

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This kimono style cardigan comes in all sizes from XXS to 3x

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Loving this whimsical geomatirc print kimono. This would be best for those with smaller shoulders such as the triangle body. It could also work for the hourglass

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This stunning number is a steal at $29-Available in 1X only...don't delay!

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    Tie dye is alwasy fun and this color reminds us of the deep blue ocean at night

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This floral and polka dot number will suit most body shapes and has a universally flattering length

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This is a fun artsy print with a flattering waistline and neckline

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This is a great nature print that also would be great if you have a litle extra weight in the tummy area as the higher waist would camouflage that area.

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    This is a great floral print for thoe with warm or soft coloring. It is also great is you have long legs as the band at the bottom visually shortens the body.

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  • Pat on Jul 15, 2020

    A great nature inspired print to lift the soul. Great flowy style if you have gained a few pounds or have lost some tone.