G I R L S G U I D E

♕A list of 82 stylist tips ♕

In this chapter I am going to show you eighty-two tricks about styling that you should know!

FLAUNTING YOUR FIGURE

1. The golden rule of figure flattery is to balance your proportions! If you're curvy on top, give your lower half more volume with a fit & flare silhouette or flares.

2. Take the plunge. A deep V-neck shirt draws the eye up for a longer, leaner appearance. It's a perfect optical trick for petites!

3. Make a waist! Tuck your top into a high-waisted fit & flare skirt to emphasize the smallest part of your body.

4. Round down! If you're between jean sizes, go with the smaller pair. It's likely they'll stretch for the perfect fit, says Stylist Shiloh U.

5. Style in a jiff. Tuck in just the front of your shirt to add a cool-girl vibe & elongate your legs.

6. Petite: Custom-fit a crossbody bag by tying a knot in the strap at just the right height.

CAMOUFLAGE CHALLENGE

1. Belly buster! Take eyes off your midsection with items that give you long, lean lines such as a midi-cardigan or a floor-length duster vest.

2. Give the illusion of a more shapely rump by picking pants with large or embellished back pockets.

3. Don't wish to show off your gams? Choose skirts in a neutral hue that have minimal detailing & a bright print on top to draw the eye upwards.

4. Baubles or bust! Downplay the girls by choosing a large necklace that puts your bigger bust size in proportion.

5. Curvier on the bottom? Grab pants in neutral colors & focus on eye-catching tops that accentuate your upper frame.

MATERNITY STYLE

1. Customise your maxi! Not only are they high on the comfort scale, but the waistband can be worn below or over the bump.

2. Avoid reaching for billowy clothes to hide your bump—embrace tighly-fitting ensembles as they slim down your silhouette.

3. Spice up your maternity basics with exciting accessories. A bauble here & an earring there will add interest your every-day look.

4. In your first trimester? Try wearing flowy tops to keep your bump under wraps until it's time to make the announcement.

5. A wrap dress is a flattering item you'll reach for again & again. Plus, it's adjustable for when your belly begins to grow.

COLOUR PALETTE ADVICE

1. Bear bold hues. Pair your brights with white or neighboring colorwheel tones—instead of black, which can look outdated.

2. Spice up your black & white neutrals with prints like stripes or dots. Wear more than one at a time if you're feeling daring!

3. Try tonal! Your neutral hues—like grey & beige—don't need to match. The slight color variations make the look more interesting," says Stylist Jennifer G.

4. Rain in the forecast? Dark colors disguise watermarks if you're left without an umbrella.

5. Wear prints & patterns in humid climates. They'll camouflage sweat stains better than solid colors.

CLOTHING

1. Nix the mini & go maxi for girls night! Try a long skirt for a fun alternative to barely-there hemlines.