Disguise a tummy with flat-front shorts. Large thighs can look slimmer with shorts that cover the thigh and end above the knee. If you have short legs, wear shorts with vertical stripes. SHOWING LESS TOP If you want people to notice you, not your chest, rely on these tricks: Choose dark-colored solid tops with high […]

Just don’t use so much that the first thing you see in the mirror is that color. It should be your face. You’re safest saving the brightest colors as accents. WHEN YOU FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE AT A LOW PRICE, SNATCH IT UP IN EVERY COLOR AVAILABLE. WHEN GOOD COLOR GOES WRONG Large areas of […]

Don’t wear tents and oversized clothing Flaunt your curves by letting things skim, not stick. Use three-quarter length items to add length and streamline. Wear the proper undergarments. They should smooth out lines and support you. Stay away from straight lines. Bare what you like. The eye always goes first to the greatest exposure of […]

Work with what you’ve got (I’m talking about your body). The biggest bargain in any clothing is that you can use it to make figure flaws disap­pear. It’s not what you wear; it’s always how you wear it. Big hips? Look for low-waisted pants. Coming right under the belly button, this cut will visually shrink […]

Anything black looks like it costs more. Don’t spend too much on anything overly trendy. Shop in different departments than you usu­ally shop (juniors, boys, men’s, etc.) Flea markets and thrift stores are chock-full of bargains. A good pair of heels works with everything and makes it look like you paid more. T-shirts are basics […]

BARGAIN STYLE RULES Don’t think about what you wear too much. Polish your look with basic pieces, and then just go. Just a little color goes a very long way. Don’t overdo. Never repeat outfits exactly. Do just one thing differently, and you’ll greatly expand your wardrobe, as well as decrease your boredom factor.

Mix your regular foundation with a pale, shim – mery eye shadow like gold or beige. This is a good substitute for a very expensive shimmery foundation. Always check the return policy of anything you’re not absolutely sure about. Some stores offer full refunds even on opened or used products. Look at ethnic skin lines […]

HAIR CUTS Here’s a great way to get a great cut and spend little or nothing. Call around to large salons and ask if they have an apprentice or training night. If they do, that means you’ll get a huge discount on cut, color, and blow dry. Don’t be afraid. Every trainee is totally supervised. […]

Burlington Coat Factory Great leather buys, and, of course, lots of coats. JC Penney Very inexpensive casual wear. This store keeps up with trends and has regular sales on their top-selling items. Kmart They carry great workout wear. Check out the sports bras, shorts, and yoga pants. They come in a wonderfully soft cotton spandex […]