Arlotta 3220 (click for details)

The season has changed and the count down begins for the end of the year shortly.  Staying home and just chilling just seems to click.  Loungewear is perfect this time of year.  The category has grown tremendously.  Athletic apparel used to be worn or do you remember “sweats”.  I know some of you still have some, but now girlfriend it’s time for an upgrade.  If you have children or you have to jaunt to the store, you can look pulled together instantly.  Relax and get comfortable in style diva.

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We have all had our challenges with loosing weight or gaining a few extra pounds. Trying to find a pair of jeans to fit during this time is just as terrifying as a bra fitting.  Not anymore.  Shapewear apparel is on the horizon as the ultimate solution for every woman’s wardrobe.  Denim is lifestyle apparel.  Just add a great shoe and top and you feel like a million.  The key is the right fit for you.  By having shapewear incorporated into the fabric you don’t need to add another layer with a shaper or control brief.

Cass 6000

I would recommend a shaping t-shirt as a compliment to the ensemble.  Totally sculpts and shapes your figure as well as you can take off your jacket and feel confident with no lines or rolls.  Size is a number. Finding solutions that work instantly actually aid in helping a woman’s self esteem while transitioning with weight loss.   See yourself fabulous this fall…

What’s your answer?  As I watched the morning news yesterday regarding the sportscaster who was allegedly handled inappropriately as she was doing an interview in a locker room, I asked myself the question…Can a woman be sexy and professional?  Her bio and head shot pictures ranged from bathing suits to “body conscious clothing”.  She is a beautiful, high energy woman with a passion for sports reporting.  I am firm believer in to thy self be true.  Should you tone it down?  I do believe that there are key items that can help women to feel beautiful, sexy confident (for themselves most importantly) and still be taken professionally.

Hanro 1574 (click for details)

The one item I personally love is a camisole.  In the work environment, covering it up is not necessary.  How you wear it is the answer to the mystery.  A camisole, not too low, not too close has been resolution for my trend and body conscious loving divas.   Remember, feeling good about yourself and your body image is the ultimate expression of self love.  Never apologize.

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This fall, Black is back in a big way.  Head to toe suiting as well as jackets, skirts and dresses.  Nothing builds a woman’s confidence than a sleek fitting black dress.  It hides our secret figure challenges as well as accentuates our positive attributes.  The trend in bodywear collections is the shapewear dress.

Donna Karan OB207 Hosiery

This is the marriage of fashion and solution.  All you need is a pair of rocking tights or hose and you’re the bell of the ball at an evening cocktail event or romantic date.  A contour bra is a must!  An important feature of looking your best is to have a lifted busted line.  So many solutions, so many places to go!  Don’t turn down that after five invitation…

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The style of underwear we select is very personal.  Some women refuse to wear anything but a thong, and some argue they would never be caught with one on, give me the full coverage solution.  It appears over the years that the full brief has been forgotten.  I have graduated many of my clients from the lady briefs to new hip solutions such as boy shorts, thongs and hipsters.  As we were reviewing fall, I wanted to make sure this solution was not left out.  You may want to consider putting this one on the list.  Fall and winter brings cooler temps and layers are a must!  Many of our clients have remarked how they have paired a camisole and a full brief as a warm wear solution.  The brief also has no panty lines.  Ok, I heard what you said…it’s not sexy.

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This is not true anymore.  The vintage inspired trend as we saw at the Emmy’s recently is huge.  Vintage underwear that is modernized for today’s diva is very fun and colorful!   Pants are the number one trend this season.  The brief is your counterpart to fashion success.  I even had my own wow moment when trying on a dress recently while wearing a brief.  It slimmed, trimmed and toned without having to wear a shaper.  A small bit of advice, don’t purchase the lady pants to large.  They will tend to bunch and bag under your clothes.

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The slim pant and or boot cut is the hottest trend.  Many women run from straight leg pants (including myself) because it accentuates key areas such as the tummy or burrito roll.  A control panty allows you to wear a trend and not feel self conscious about any fit challenge you may encounter.  It’s also the easiest solution to own because it can be worn with everything in your closet.  An extra firm panty can reduce your waist up to 2 inches.  I also see many women who have thinner legs, but tummy challenges.  This is your solution!  Jump start your fall shopping by taking inventory of your lingerie drawer.  You will be amazed at how easy wearing the trends can become when you already own the right solution.

Calvin Klein F3148 (click for details)

Last Spring we blogged about the new “it” color Grey.  As I flip through Elle, In Style, and Vogue and more, the color has become a mainstay for the upcoming fall season.  Versatile, and can easily mixed and splashed with vibrant colors such as red and violet.  The floral trend has also remained.  Flowers and lingerie just seem to go together.

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As we transition out of our slinky summer frocks, we begin to look at layers.  A sexy print bra under black is a fashion OH Yes!  As I have mentioned before, you just want to make sure it’s seamless so that it creates smooth lines.  This applies to every woman including full fit/full figure ladies.  Fashion bras are a must have for the wardrobe.

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White is sizzling when paired with the right accessories, shoes and hats.  Since we are in count down mode for summer to end, if you do not get your fix of white, then here is your chance.  In addition, white mixed with navy this year is the new spectator savvy style.

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May we recommend a stunning white swim suit that makes pool time look divine.  You can never own enough camisoles.  Use as a outer wear coordinate or sleepwear top.   White is an easy in the mix when traveling.

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Take those torn boxers out of the suitcase.  Upgrade to a fun and sophisticated shortie PJ set that can mix and match with your camisole and swim attire.  Bon Voyage!

Lisse Leggings (click for details)

Excuse me can you help me find a pair of pants…in lingerie?  I know it seems a little peculiar, but it’s not!   When I worked in retail I was bombarded by my personal clients to shop for them.  Why?  Lingerie just like Jeans is one of the most difficult categories in apparel to fit.  Since the shape revolution is among us now, many companies are now creating clothing lines with built in shapewear.  I call this the marriage of two great ideas.  Sometimes a woman does not want to layer and connect the pieces when getting dressed.  Simply step in, pull up and your done.  The legging and pant solution is on fire right now.  This summer, the shapewear bathing suit was a hot seller!  I am excited to see what’s on the horizon.

I was forwarded pictures of a lovely young diva in training by her grandmother/wardrobe stylist Vicki Nichols of Doncaster Womens Apparel trying on a TC Shapewear Camisole.  It stopped me in my tracks.   If pictures could talk, I believe she was saying “Wow, my sundress really fits”, or Check me out! I have an amazing shape”.  I believe the main lesson here is how she is not afraid to look in the mirror and try solutions.  When was the last time we have done this ourselves?  Do we pass a rack of clothes and or review the fashion mags and flip the pages fast because we feel silently “I can’t wear this”.  Take a lesson from our diva in training.  Look in the mirror, strike a pose and find a solution that helps you look and feel good.  Celebrate the inner child in you that is fearless.