Fab Tips to cheat your way to a better body!
You know when you wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and wish for more toned arms, longer legs and a flatter tummy?? Yep me too! So I'm delighted to share these wicked tips from Oxendales Style Director Brenda O’ Sullivan on how to use fashion to show off your body shape to its best potential, accentuate those curves and make the most of your individual assets, whatever they may be!
Leg Lengthening – This is no wives tale girls - Heels really do make your legs look slimmer! And we know that walking in them isn’t always fun for us mere mortals, so why not combine comfort and style with a pair of Viva La Diva Multi Platform mid-height peep-toes at Oxendales! They do exactly what they’re meant to and go easy on your purse strings at only €42.99!
Tummy Skimming – Now you see it, now you don’t! That's the beauty of flattering tunics at Oxendales this season. In particular, Brenda recommends this heavyweight jersey tunic with beautiful black & gold beading detail to the front deep V-neckline. As it’s loose and floaty it gives flattering coverage and the detail adds a little bit of bling to give it an edge but without going OTT!
Also, the 50s style A-line dresses that are everywhere this season will be ideal for this little trick. They come in at the waist and then beautifully skim over your tummy in an A-line, so you can enjoy the season in confidence without worrying about holding in your tummy all night! We honestly think that every girl should have at least one of these 50s-style dresses in her wardrobe. This beautiful one is from Apricot and is currently a very reasonable €39. Log on to www.apricotonline.co.uk - the good news is there's plenty more where this one came from and they deliver to Ireland!
Waist Cinching – Belts have become a “want-a-waistline” fashion essential. Worn over your top layer (these days that even includes around a cardi or coat), they’re an easy way to add silhouette central shape. But be adventurous! Make it a belt that adds interest to your outfit as well as a waistline. Again, the "in at the waist" style of the 50s inspired dresses of the season will help to create a mossre defined waist.
Bum Balancing – If you’re self conscious about a big bum, a slight flare on bootleg jeans is an easy way to add essential balance. Stonewash is a good colour this autumn but like jeans, all colours in jeans are timeless too. With plenty of these styles of jeans available from the Oxendales range and with very reasonable price tags your “does my bum look big in this?” days could be over!
Hip Smoothing – An amazing sleeve-ruching dress, in at the waist and then a gentle flare down to the hem is the ideal way to skim over the hips and make a real statement. Oxendales offers the perfect fit with a Ruched-Sleeve Dress available in red, purple or black from only €54.49. It sits on the knee and this style of dress is perfect with or without a belt, so the choice is yours. Again, look to the 50s style dresses for help with skimming over the hips! They can do no wrong!
Bust Boosting – If there’s one man out there who knows how to get a girl’s bust looking its best it’s Gok! So a fab balconette bra from Gok Wan’s exclusive Simply Yours collection, featuring an internal sling to push up and support at the same time, is the perfect undergarment to ensure you are boosting your bust to the max!
So there you have it ladies - try out all these tips and be body beautiful for the coming season. And don't forget to visit www.oxendales.ie for every thing you need from accessories to coats this season!