9 Secrets of Wardrobe Stylists

In yesterday’s Women’s Day online magazine, me and several other professional wardrobe stylists revealed our best kept secrets for dressing slimmer and featuring your best assets:

“Looking great has never been easier, thanks to tips and tricks from the pros. Ever wonder how celebrities always manage to look so pulled together, whether they’re walking the red carpet or running to get coffee? No, they weren’t just born that way. They have a secret weapon: stylists who are armed with an arsenal of pointers and solutions for helping them look their best. But you don’t have to be an A-lister to get the inside scoop on how to look fabulous. We asked stylists for their best advice on chic dressing, so that you can look like you were styled by the pros—even if the only event you’re dressing for is another day at the office.” Click here for full article by Kimberly Fusaro, posted February 19, 2010 from WomansDay.com

Below is one of my tips that Women’s Day included in the article. Click here to see eight more terrific ideas:

3. Downplay your flaws. To minimize a tummy bulge, look for tops and shirts with a wide band at the waist, suggests Kami Gray, television and film wardrobe stylist in Portland, Oregon, and author of The Denim Diet. She likes Alternative’s Eco-Heather Short-Sleeve Deep V-Neck Hoodie ($38; AlternativeApparel.com), which has a wide panel that effectively conceals your stomach.