With Easter and spring around the corner, figure out which dress style is the most flattering on your particular body. Whether it's a fit & flare, sheath, empire or wrap dress, each style is good at flattering certain aspect you want to flaunt and also areas you may want to draw less attention to.
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There are thousands of different types of women and many have a unique shape, which requires an adjustment or two for an ideal fit; that's especially true with pants. You need to consider the the hip to waist line ratio, whether a woman has a long-torso or a short one, all these factors affect whether a pair of pants fit and flatter a woman. We are not mannequins. This video contains some general principles for women with wider hips and a narrow waist and how to avoid "back gap" and other fit issues. For a six-page analysis specific to your body of which styles are most flattering for your particular body, submit your photos and your measurements for this personalized analysis. >> Click to submit your photos and measurements If you enjoyed this post, get them all... >> Click here to subscribe! Do you have a clothing dilemma? >> Ask Alicia! Looking for similar posts? Visit the blog index. >> Blog Index Have you missed Alicia's segments on TV? >> Listing of TV Wardrobe Segments |
Preview of my classes at the upcoming Pinners Conference. I'll be teaching two classes at the upcoming Pinner's Conference, November 7 & 8 at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy, Utah. Go to PinnersConference.com and order tickets in advance and use the promo code: chiconashoestring for a $5 discount. Friday, November 7th at 4:30 p.m. CLOSET CONFESSIONS What does your wardrobe say about you? This class will focus on teaching women how to avoid the pitfalls that happen in every closet. Save money, eliminate regrets and feel more excited about your wardrobe by identifying what items don’t work on your body shape. Become an educated shopper by starting with your own closet. Saturday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. PINTEREST FASHION FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE This is an interactive class with audience participation in which stylist Alicia Richmond will help women to see their body shape in a flattering way. Learn how to identify your body assets with a hands-on approach that will get women excited to jump into discovering their individual style. |
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Okay, so anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a fabric nerd. My bachelor's degree is in Clothing and Textiles and I loved playing scientist in the textile labs when I was a student. One of the most practical lessons that I learned in my three semesters of textiles chemistry is the value of caring for your jeans and denim.
Any woman who has shopped for jeans knows that the entire...
Any woman who has shopped for jeans knows that the entire...
Just in time for a getaway from the winter blahs…sail to the Caribbean and take a friend! I’ve teamed up with Six Sisters’ Stuff, Tone and Tighten and Columbus Travel to bring you the “Power of You” Cruise and you can win a passage for yourself AND A FRIEND.... so tag the friend you want to take and double your chances of winning!
When I tell people that I’m a professional wardrobe stylist, I can tell that often the first thing that they think of are celebrities walking the red carpet and designer gowns, but I’ve always been much more practical in my approach to wardrobe and styling. In fact, my clients are not the rich and famous, they are moms with REAL bodies and REAL budgets.
Expand to full screen for best viewing. Alicia Richmond, founder and wardrobe stylist for Chic on a Shoestring, shows how to transition into spring with clothes from Whimsy Clothing. Originally shown on Fresh Living on KUTV (CBS) in Salt Lake City, UT. |
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I love Becky! She’s lost more than a few pounds through diet and exercise and now I showed her how to lose another 20 by choosing more flattering clothes for her body-type. These 14 small details combine to create...
Are expensive jeans worth it?
Last week I was working with a client in her closet. I was helping her to build a core wardrobe and make decisions on what should stay and what should go. As I do this...
Last week I was working with a client in her closet. I was helping her to build a core wardrobe and make decisions on what should stay and what should go. As I do this...
Every February Macy's and the American Heart Association team up for their Go Red event! The models for my TV segment are survivors of various heart ailments and I love working with these women...
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Can you believe that TLC's hit show "What Not to Wear" is going off the air?
This upcoming season is the 10th and will be their last; they wanted to go out on top.
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It's been four, almost five, years since my last pregnancy, but I remember all my pregnancies fondly. Women should celebrate this time of life...
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Alicia Richmond
... I am a professional wardrobe stylist who has done 1,000's of one-on-one consultations with REAL women... >> more
Styling fashion shows for Macy's
with Clinton Kelly from What Not to Wear.
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with Clinton Kelly from What Not to Wear.
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