Silhouette is everything. Acquaintances, long lost friends, strangers, look at yours and judge whether you are smart, current, and healthy based on it. The fashion silhouette is the overall shape of your body with clothing. It is fashion’s main ingredient. Modern silhouettes change like revolving doors. Many people think fashion is about weight, not true a change in silhouette can give the appearance of weight loss.
Modern silhouettes start off as trends and some become fashion “must haves”. Avoid looking like a clone by copying the shape (only) and adding accessories. One popular silhouette is the form-fitting pant, tall heals (flats, wedges, boots) and a tunic top that falls about mid to lower thigh. Once you know this you are ready to make the look your own. Grab some magazines and get to work, find 3 or 4 looks with matching silhouettes and you are on your way. Shop and try-on clothing until you get it right.
Fashionista’s are always ahead of the pack, wearing the latest trend by the time it becomes popular, she's moved on. But a fashion sage like me waits to see a trend translated for me. I ask myself does this style express my sensibility - of covering up the goodies? Does this look say I am too smart to be uncomfortable in my clothing? I don’t want my clothing saying “ Poor Old Cookie she don’t know she too old for this”. Updating your fashion is like updating your car. It allows you to run better and take advantage of the technology (lycra)and look modern. I encourage you to upgrade and drive a bangin’ silhouette.
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