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What Not to Wear; Petite Plus Size Fashion Mistakes! 720p 30fps
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Jul 2, 2025
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Hello, fabulous ladies. Today, I'm
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diving into the most common style
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mistakes for petite plus-size women and
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more importantly, how to avoid them.
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These tips will help you look and feel
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your absolute best. Let's dive in, shall
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we?
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Today I want to talk about a style
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secret that's often overlooked. The
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power of shoes. Now when I say the power
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of shoes, I'm not necessarily telling
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you to slip into towering high heels.
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There's much more to this tip than that,
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and it can make all the difference for
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petite plus size women looking to
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elevate their style effortlessly.
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If you watched my last video on style
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tips for petite plus-size women, you'll
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remember I talked about the rule of
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thirds, which is a gamecher when it
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comes to dressing proportionately.
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Today, we'll take this same principle
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and apply it to a key area, pants and
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shoes to avoid some common mistakes.
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Let's start with the mistake. Wearing
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pants that hit at the wrong length and
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pairing them with the wrong footwear can
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make you appear shorter and break the
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flow of your silhouette. But here's how
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you can perfect the look using the rule
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of 2/3.
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Choose cropped pants that hit just above
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the ankle. This subtle adjustment is
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transformative because it shows a bit of
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skin, creating a break in the silhouette
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that makes your legs look longer. When
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paired with a slight width, like a
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straight or slightly widelegg cut, these
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pants skim over your thighs and calves,
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offering comfort while maintaining a
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flattering shape.
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Now, let's talk about shoes. A small
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block heel or kitten heel on boots is
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ideal. They add just the right amount of
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height without compromising comfort,
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helping petite frames appear taller and
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more elegant.
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Finally, balance the look with a fitted
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top. This not only avoids a boxy
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silhouette, but also highlights your
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curves beautifully, creating a clean and
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polished outfit that's both practical
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and chic.
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Remember, elegance is in the details,
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and paying attention to proportions and
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shoe choices can elevate your style from
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ordinary to extraordinary. Let's move to
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another key aspect of perfecting your
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petite plus-size style, matching your
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ankle boots to your bottoms. This small
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styling trick might seem simple, but
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it's incredibly effective in creating a
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cohesive, elongated look. Imagine you're
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wearing a pair of dark blue jeans. Now,
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pairing these jeans with black ankle
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boots may seem like a natural choice,
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but let's break it down and understand
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why this works and how to do it right.
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Dark colors close to each other, like
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navy and black, create a visual flow
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that minimizes any harsh breaks in your
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silhouette. For petite women, this
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continuous line is key to appearing
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taller and more proportionate. When your
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boots and jeans are close in tone, the
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eye naturally moves seamlessly down your
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outfit rather than stopping at the
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hemline.
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Now, let's talk about a lighter, more
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casual pairing. Light wash jeans and
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lighter colored boots. While darker
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tones create a sleek and sophisticated
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look, lighter tones can give you a
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fresh, airy vibe that's equally
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flattering when done right. For example,
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picture a pair of lightw wash jeans
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paired with taupe, beige, or even
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off-white ankle boots. The key here is
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to create harmony between the colors.
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Just like with darker tones, keeping the
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boots and jeans in a similar shade range
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ensures that your silhouette remains
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uninterrupted, helping you look taller
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and more proportionate. This approach
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not only refineses your style, but also
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ensures you feel confident and polished
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no matter the occasion. Remember, small
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tweaks like these are what elevate an
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outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.
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Let's start with one of the most
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important factors in achieving a
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polished look, fit. As a petite plus-siz
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woman, your proportions matter, and how
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clothes are cut can either enhance your
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shape or create unnecessary bulk. This
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brings me to a common style mistake I
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call the widening effect.
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a combination of clothing choices that
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unintentionally add visual width to your
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frame.
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For example, imagine pairing bell-bottom
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pants with a flowy top featuring flute
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sleeves, ruffles, or excessive volume.
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While these pieces can be trendy, they
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don't always work for every body type,
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especially if you carry most of your
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weight around your midsection. Why?
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Because the combination of a flared
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bottom and a wide loose- fitting top
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draws attention to your tummy area,
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making it the focal point rather than
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creating a balanced silhouette. Let's
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dig a little deeper with an example.
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Widelegg pants. Imagine three styles.
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The first option is cut with straighter
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hips and wider legs. If your hips are
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curvier, this fit can pull awkwardly
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across your hips, creating unflattering
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lines, while the wide legs might
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overwhelm your petite frame. The second
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option is tailored for curvier hips but
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features slimmer legs. This design
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strikes a better balance, enhancing your
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shape without adding unnecessary bulk.
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Even for petite plus-siz women with a
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pear-shaped figure, where the hips and
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thighs are naturally wider, bellbottom
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pants require caution. Their dramatic
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flare and length can visually shorten
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your legs, which isn't ideal for a
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petite frame. If you love the idea of
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flared pants or flowy tops, there are
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alternatives that work beautifully.
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High-waisted straightle pants are a
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fantastic choice. They provide a gentle
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flare or straight silhouette, creating a
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longer, leaner look while smoothing and
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defining the midsection.
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And for tops, opt for fitted or
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semi-fitted styles that hug your waist
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and balance your overall proportions
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without adding bulk. The key takeaway
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here is to find clothes that enhance
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your body rather than fight against it.
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Avoid combining overly voluminous pieces
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on the top and bottom and instead focus
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on balance and fit for a sleek, chic,
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and confident look.
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Ladies, let's talk about a common style
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mistake that can easily disrupt an
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otherwise fabulous look. A lack of color
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coordination. Wearing outfits in the
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same color family or going monochromatic
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is a styling trick that works wonders
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for our proportions. Why? Because it
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creates a clean, uninterrupted line that
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makes you look taller, slimmer, and more
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polished. Here's the secret. The most
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visually cohesive outfits typically
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feature at least two pieces in similar
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tones. And here's an empowering thought.
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If you've ever felt unsure about your
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outfit choices, know this. Monochromatic
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and tonal looks are your style safety
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net. They're timeless, flattering, and
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perfect for showcasing your elegance and
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confidence as a petite plus size woman.
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So, the next time you're putting
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together an outfit, try this. Pick one
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color family and build your look around
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it. Trust me, you'll feel and look
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effortlessly stunning.
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Ladies, remember this. Style isn't about
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fitting into a mold or following every
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trend. It's about embracing who you are
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and choosing clothes that celebrate your
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unique beauty. As a petite plus-siz
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woman, you have the power to create a
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wardrobe that makes you feel confident,
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chic, and effortlessly elegant at any
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age. Mistakes happen, and that's okay.
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The key is learning what works for you.
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From understanding the importance of fit
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to mastering color coordination and
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finding balance in your outfits,
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you deserve to look and feel your
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absolute best every single day. So, take
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these tips, have fun experimenting, and
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remember, you're not just dressing your
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body, you're expressing your fabulous
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self. Own it, love it, and shine
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brightly.
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Until next time, stay beautiful and
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