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What clothing items should you splurge on?

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Natalie Tincher is the Owner and Principal Style Strategist of BU Style. Since 2010, Natalie has specialized in personal styling to reflect clients’ individuality, confidence, and comfort. In 2019, she was named the Global Head of Styling for Bloomberg Television. Natalie is certified in Image Consulting through the Fashion Institute of Technology. She regularly shares her expertise with corporate groups at major financial institutions, media companies, and news outlets including: Time Out New York, Refinery 29, and NBC News.

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What should I wear if I am fat?

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Just wear what you look and feel great in. If you feel you are heavier, then wearing vertical striped clothing or darker clothing will help. Love yourself.

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Can I wear a skirt for picture day if I am on my period and my knees are a bit brown?

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Sure. Just know to always be comfortable when you're on your period. You don't want to wear something short and feel uncomfortable.

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What are some nice and affordable brands?

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H&M is good and it's very basic clothes, like a plain black t-shirt or something like that. It's very affordable and they last for a long time. There are many different kinds of styles such as goth, preppy and classy, so there is clothes there for everyone.

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What should I wear to a pizza party?

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Wear something casual that you are comfortable in, like a t-shirt and jeans or leggings, maybe with boots and your favorite accessory. You can always check with your friends to see what they are going to wear.

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What is a good formal outfit for a short female with severe lordosis?

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You should try finding something that you can wear every day to protect your spine no matter what clothes you wear. That way, when shopping for clothes you wont have to worry about your lordosis. Try a formal dress, some pearl jewelry, high heels, and maybe a blazer. If high heels don't work for you, try heeled boots.

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What type of material is best?

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It depends on what you love, but often natural fabrics or a blend of natural and synthetic fabrics work best.

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What should I wear to a Christmas party?

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Choose something bright and colorful with a tiny accent accessory. If it's cold, wear a wool jumper, jeans/leggings, boots, and maybe some earrings. If the cold isn't an issue, you could wear a skirt or short dress (red is a good choice), plain top, and a leather jacket if you have one.

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Should I wear black or grey?

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Wear whatever you are comfortable in.

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What should I wear for a party?

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Wear what makes you feel good! If you're not sure how everyone else will be dressed, call the hostess to ask how casual or formal it will be.

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How do I dress when I'm tall and have long legs?

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Wear high-waisted shorts, leggings, and ankle boots. Shapeless dresses fit long legs well. Also, leggings and tunic tops can be a good go-to outfit. High-waisted skinny jeans and t-shirts will be comfortable and make you look good.

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What stores are good for tweens like me that have good clothes?

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Zara Women’s Clothing, Zara Girls/Tween up to 14; Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Girl – Juniors; River Island Girls, Tween and Teen; Boden, Mini Boden Girls/Tween/Teen 9-16 Years ; ASOS Teen, Junior; TopShop Teen, Junior; and Children’s Salon – (online, Girls to 14).

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I don't like wearing jeans and tight clothes, but I then don't have much of a variety to wear. What should I do?

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Maybe you could try some shorts or a skirt. Old Navy is very affordable and has a lot of options, as well as Target.

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What if I am looking for a particular clothing item and just can't find it?

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I have found that thrift shops and rummage sales are great places to find what I cannot get in retail stores. Retail stores follow fashion trends, and I seem to find myself wanting to buy a particular something when it just isn't in style. Another option is to try sewing the item yourself. Or, if you can afford it, you can hire someone else to make the item for you.

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What if I'm broad and big-busted with no waistline and smaller on the bottom and legs, but tall?

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Wear full skirts. A lot of cloth added to your figure will even it out a bit.

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How should I dress if my lower waist is heavier?

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Try wearing high-waisted jeans that lift your lower waist. Make sure it's a perfect fit. If they're too tight you'll get a muffin top, too loose and they won't lift properly.

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My wardrobe is basically all black. What can I do? I have olive-colored skin and I want to wear different colors.

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You can pair a colorful scarf with an all black outfit. You could also add chunky statement necklaces (depending on how plain your shirt is). You can also purchase some new more colorful clothes if you want to expand your wardrobe a little. Dark shades of purple, red, and orange all look good on people with olive-toned skin.

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I have long legs and wide hips,but I am short. What jeans will help me?

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Skinny jeans, possibly high waisted, would be good. Those looks best with just plain t-shirts, but can be used in a more formal setting, paired with a nice blouse.

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How do I know if I need to wear makeup to a party? How do I pick what outfit accessories to wear?

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You could always ask other people who are going to the party if they are wearing makeup. But if you don't like makeup, don't feel like you have to wear it. With accessories, try to find something that pops if you have a more neutral outfit and you want accessories to be the focus. Wear less or smaller accessories with a colorful outfit.

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I have a lot of pimples, and I'm short and fat. What should I wear if I want to be comfortable?

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Wear what ever you feel comfortable in. I'm the same as you, and I usually wear skinny jeans or leggings and a t-shirt. I don't care what people think about me because I'm confident. You shouldn't care what people think either, because everybody's beautiful in their own way. Wear whatever makes you feel good!

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What should I wear if I'm skinny?

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Wear whatever you'd like.

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My legs are skinny and so is my waist. My arms are a bit bigger on the top than the bottom. What clothes should I choose?

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Wear a plain cute regular shirt and some skinny jeans or if you want them to be a little less plain you can wear some ripped jeans with a patterned kind of shirt!

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Is it true that black clothes make someone look thinner?

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Black clothes don't exactly make a person look thinner. What they do is they de- emphasize certain areas of your body, making them less noticeable. To look thinner, wear a black shirt with vertical stripped lines that are not too baggy nor too fit to the skin. Don't wear bright colored shirts that grabs the eye. Choose dark colored outfits, like black, brown, dark green, navy blue, etc.

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I love pastel colours and clothing. My wardrobe is out of colour and not my “style”, they’re also quite childish. How do I have a full glow up without looking weird?

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Try not to go overboard with colors and accessories. For example, maybe a pastel top and a white bottom. An accessory will look nice as well. Maybe try avoiding pastel everything like pastel shirt, bottom, shoes, and accessories all being pastel.

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How do I dress when I'm very short?

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Try the methods in Dress when You Are Short .

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Should I be wearing full-length clothes if my arms and legs aren't waxed?

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It's completely your choice; wear whatever makes you feel confident, and don't let the opinions of others influence your choices!

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I have brown skin with a straight body shape. Which color should I prefer, and can you suggest some clothing for me?

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Printed or plain dark green looks very cool on brown skin. Even sky blue, white or pastels look good, too. For a straight body type, you can break the monotony by opting for two-piece outfits like pants and skirts. Overalls can also look good if you are lean and tall. Try to avoid plain clothes so your straight body structure doesn't catch much attention. Opt for tops and dresses that have a flair or a statement cut that draws attention.

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Can I wear a dress to an office as everyday wear?

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Yes, there are patterns of dresses that are formal or even semi-formal that could be worn at an office. You may have to avoid dramatic colors, very tight dresses and extreme prints. Often, a subtle navy, beige, white, black and such colors work. Take care of the cut, as it should not be revealing.

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How do I know what to dress like?

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Dress for where you are going, like school, the office, or work. For school, jeans would be fine, something formal for the office, although it depends on where you work, too. Remember to dress for your figure, be confident, and love yourself!

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How do I pick the right clothing for me?

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Try a few different styles and see which one looks best on you. To make sure that it looks good, ask friends and family!

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