Tweak Your Chic – Part III
Welcome to part 3 of our Tweak Your Chic series, where we show you how a few small accessory updates can take you from Frumpy to Fabulous, instantaneously.
In part 1, we saw how to jazz up a plain brown shirtdress.
In part 2, we made a conservative black outfit look modern and hip.
Now in part 3, we show you how to Tweak Your Chic using a basic gray outfit. Let’s get to the before and afters.
The Look – BEFORE Tweak Your Chic:
This is a great example of how many of us are following fashion “rules” and still look don’t look our best. This gal is dressed basically in a column of color…She’s got a gray sweater, pants and top which is supposed to make you look very slim. Well it works only to a certain point. Her sweater may be gray but it makes her look old and heavy.
The Look – AFTER Tweak Your Chic:
The biggest change we made is we ditched her big bulky “momsy” sweater for a more stylish refined one. Now she looks much slimmer and up to date. Moving forward, let’s take a closer look at her accessories.
Necklace – BEFORE:
This pretty little necklace, is just too pastel and too dainty for this knit outfit..
Necklace – AFTER:
See how much better this bolder chain necklace works. The weight and size of the links is better in sync with the material and this gal’s bone structure.
Silver is more chic and appropriate for winter than peach.
Belt – BEFORE:
A beautiful belt, but not the best choice for this outfit. It would be a better belt for jeans.
Belt – AFTER:
To update this outfit and make it look more chic, we opted to go wider. Good news – a wide belt can really enhance your figure, and on the right body type will be very flattering! Also, if you can find a belt that sits down on your hips, it will create a flattering line, versus a belt that just goes straight across your middle. See how much more relaxed this looks below. The new belt complements the feel of this soft, stretchy knit.
Purse – BEFORE:
We have all seen (or have) this type of purse. It’s nice. It’s very safe, but safe is old and boring. Your handbag is the perfect accessory to have fun with.
Purse – AFTER:
Give yourself permission to buy something colorful. Size matters. Today’s purses are oversized, and have more hardware. Croc is a popular choice.
Shoes – BEFORE:
Please don’t be caught wearing something like this! Sure, you may need low heels for your aching feet but don’t succumb to these clunky boring clodhoppers.
Shoes – AFTER:
Serious about wanting to look Fabulous after 40 and ready to take the plunge? Then, Tweak your Chic with a sexy shoe. Warning…this might mean being a little uncomfortable…but we think it’s worth it. You can also try some high heels with wedges or platforms. Try to stay away from thick straps which will definitely spell dowdy.
THE LOOK – BEFORE
THE LOOK – AFTER TWEAK YOUR CHIC
That’s how you Tweak Your Chic!
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