How to Wear: Stripes

Ladies, stripes are all year round fashion, they key is to wear the kind of stripes that flatter! Here is a key to how to wearing stripes based on your body’s shape: 

Apple: Vertical stripes are your friend! They elongate your shape and darker stripes with contrasting colors adds more depth to your body. If you want a less heavy look wear thin stripes instead.

Hourglass: You can do no wrong when it comes to stripes! Just ensure your stripes are going in the same direction for a clean look.

                                                      

Botticelli: Wear diagonal stripes in order to flatter your hourglass figure. And if you really want to accentuate a certain area where you love your curves do so by wearing horizontal stripes around that area.

Pear: Focus creating stripes on the upper body! With thick stripes on top your shoulders will appear broader and thinner. And to make your hips and butt look slimmer wear vertical stripes on the bottom.

Petite: Where horizontal stripes give you a flat look, vertical stripes give you height even without heels.

Slender: To give yourself an hourglass figure go for thick horizontal stripes in the the places you want to look curvy. Possibly wear a horizontal stripe shirt and use a thick belt. Use a combo of different kinds of stripes for instant curviness!

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If you need some stripes in your life check out some of Lucky B Boutique's items:

Papermoon Tie-Dye Cover Up Top: http://www.luckybboutique.com/paticouptop.html

Rather Be Stripe Skirt: http://www.luckybboutique.com/rabestsk.html

Mint Open Bow Back Dress: http://www.luckybboutique.com/ocdrststopbo.html

Blue Stripe pom Pom Tank: http://www.luckybboutique.com/blstpompomta.html

W/LOVE,  A.

Finding the Perfect Maxi Dress

Finding the Perfect Maxi Dress 

The bright sunny weather of summer is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time for dresses. Maxi’s are comfy and beautiful, but sometimes it’s a struggle finding the perfect one that really flatters your body. 

Here is some advice for all body types, particularly for petites and plus size women.   

Petites

If you’re short, like me, you might be hesitant about trying on maxi dresses, because you’re pretty sure a maxi dress will make you look even shorter… Despite that, with some of these tips below, you can rock a maxi style. 

Length 

Remember to pick a dress that’s no longer than your ankles. Anything longer can overwhelm your body, looking like you’re buried in your dress. Besides, it’s harder to walk with a long hem, unless you wear heals.  

Fit 

Pick a fitted dress over a loose one. A flowy maxi is elegant and stunning, but it can make you look wider than you really are. A fitted dress with a defined waist line is the most flattering for a petite body type. 

Neckline 

V-neck lines are great for someone who is petite, since allows the eyes to draw attention to your upper body. On the other hand, strapless or spaghetti straps are less ideal, since it can make the upper body look wider, providing a short and boxy look.  

Color 

Solid colors have a slimming effect, which makes a petite look taller. Don’t be afraid to try prints though! Tiny prints are preferable compared to larger options as to not overwhelm the frame.  

Plus Size 

Fit 

Similar to petites, it’s better to wear fitted dresses over a flowy maxi dress. Maxi dresses with undefined lines can look shapeless so be sure to find a dress with a fitted or adjustable tie at the waist to define those beautiful curves. 

Neckline 

Wide straps are recommended, since it flatters the body by making the width of your shoulders look narrower. Also, large straps can provide that extra support if you’re busty. However, try to avoid spaghetti straps, since a body frame tends to look squared without lines.  

Color 

Again, solid colors are ideal for a maxi dress, since it has a slimming effect. Also, have some fun with bold prints! Bold prints draw the focus away from any imperfections and have an overall flattering affect on all body types. 

Accessorize 

Accessories are also great because you can mix up your basics and get more looks out of a smaller clothing collection! Having a statement neckless can focus the eyes on the upper body (just like V-necks or large straps). Adding a belt around your waist defines the body line, allowing you to show off the curves that you have. 

Maxi dresses are now available in store and at luckybboutique.com

Come stope by and pick your favorite dress to wear on a bright sunny weather! 

References: 

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/how-to-find-a-maxi-dress-for-your-body-shape.html

http://www.theblondielocks.com/2013/07/24/maxi-dresses-for-every-body-type/

http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/petite-maxis/

http://www.thechicfashionista.com/maxi-dresses-2.html