I was privileged to talk style and had so much fun with the ladies from the Little Black Dress Club at their privately hosted You Wear It Well Party. We covered dozens of topics, I can’t remember them all, but some of the night’s most enlightening moments came from the following one-on-one interactions.

Hem and A-ha!
Believe it or not, your hemlines do matter. Make sure your hemlines don’t hit the widest part of your body as this is where you’re directing the eye’s peripheral perspective. Raising your hemline a couple of inches can make you appear to be a couple of inches taller and a few pounds lighter…it really does work!

Think Thirds
Do you know the rule of thirds? Well, the LBD ladies learned all about it and realized that it does make a lot of sense. Artists and designers have been using the rule of thirds for centuries. There’s a long (and overly cerebral) theory about the rule of thirds, but all you really need to know is that the human eye generally prefers to view objects in a ratio of 1/3 to 2/3. Using this rule can be your secret weapon in making you look longer and leaner.

You Got It, Now Flaunt It
Sometimes we just don’t give ourselves permission to stand out of the crowd. So often we’re held back by old rules we learned as kids or from our own dread of sticking out and someone not liking it. My job as a stylist is to help my clients take their first steps into their own world of fabulous. Emerging into a new look doesn’t happen overnight, rather, it’s an evolution and a process because the new look must feel authentic to you and your objectives. One thing is certain, though, each and every person I meet has something beautiful to highlight and share with the world and this is where we start. What’s your favorite thing about you?

It’s Personal
Ever heard the expression “That dress is wearing you.”? Your personal coloring has a lot to do with this statement. Color theory and color psychology do have their place building a workable wardrobe, but an equally important point is to understand your personal coloring and if you are high or low contrast. Having this unique perspective will help you choose colors, prints, patterns, and accessories that will work in harmony with your natural features.

Each of the above topics deserves in depth consideration but I know that bite-size is best. I invite you to pick a couple of these tips and consider how you can put them to work for you. If you need any help, you know where to find me!