Spring fashion: Seven most flattering looks
Decorative details like ruching create curves
Under $100: Moon dress, $59, The Bay. Bracelet, $50, Banana Republic.
Nothing is more slimming than head-to-toe black or nautical navy
Earrings, $169, Thomas Sabo. Top, $295, skirt, $325, both Pink Tartan.
Look for full skirts with flaw-hiding pleats, and define your waist with a belt
Marc by Marc Jacobs top, $245, Holt Renfrew. Skirt, $265, Nougat London . Under $100: Belt, $88, Brave Leather.
An empire waist makes you appear longer and leaner
Dress, $240, Banana Republic. Under $100: Bracelet, $50, Banana Republic. Shoes, $13, Old Navy.
Dresses with a subtle A-line sweep over your hips and tummy
Hugo Boss dress, $695, Holt Renfrew. Noir jewelry bracelet, $160, Elle Hardware. Nine West shoes, $120, Capezio Shoes. Vintage umbrella, Smash.to.
Wide-leg pants create a slender silhouette and minimize hips and thighs
Jacket, $134, Banana Republic. Under $100: Belt, $30, Gap. Attitude Jay Manual pants, $50, Sears.
Flowing fabrics drape easily and won’t cling in all the wrong places
Vince top, $350, Holt Renfrew. Shoes, $365, Stuart Weitzman. Under $100: Pants, $70, H&M. Garden chair, Post and Beam Architectural Reclamation.
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