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5 Ultimate Style Tips to Learn from Stylish Italian Women

Italian Women are considered Epitome of being Stylish, when it comes to style few can match up to an Stylish Italian Elegante Signora.

Think Monica Bellucci or Sophia Loren…every Italian Lady is a Fashionista in her own right…always Graceful and Well Dressed and we can learn a thing or two…or maybe 5…from them…here we go….

1. Love Thy Heels: Stylish Italian women Love their Heels and Rock them. Italian Women believe that flats belong to beaches and trainers to the gym. Heels add to their Height and make their Walk even more Elegant. Heels are Sexy ,Sexy is Stylish and they sure know how to make most of their Stilettos.

2. Statement Pieces : They understand the value of a Statement Accessory , be it their Bag, Belt, Scarf or a piece of Jewellery , a Signora would know how dress around it, neither do they overdo nor do they under do…..a Statement Piece is just a Perfect Conversation Starter and says a lot about their Style Quotient….

3. Right and Sexy Lingerie : Talk with any Italian Lady and she would tell you the Importance of the Right Lingerie that Fits and Supports well & is Sexy at the same time. They get their Bras, Knickers and Spanx right, after all looking Fashionable and Sexy starts inside out….right!!!

4. Invest in Quality Basics : A Pair of Sunglasses or a Bag or their Dresses, Italian women know how significant are good quality basics. They Mix and Match Quality Basics …..think…. Tank Tops, Shirts, Jacket,Little Black Dress, Blazer,Chic Sunglasses, Dark Denims, Red Lipstick, Cashmere Sweaters, Pencil Skirts, Fedora Hat…….

5. Everyday is Stylish Day : Italian Women Don’t Believe in only Dressing up for Special Occasions and they Do Not Save Their Clothes and Accessories for special days.They Celebrate Style and Fashion everyday and are always Well Turned Out. This I feel is the Best Thing that we can Learn from Italian ladies….they Live and Dress up for the moment….their Life is a Red Carpet….and they are always dressed to show up…..They Celebrate Themselves Everyday ………..

……Dress up like there is no tomorrow, Love Yourself and be well turned out always….these are some of the takeaways from the Stylish Italian Women….Have Fun Dressing Up…

Ciao for now…and for all your style queries I am here……write to me about all your fashion and style whys and whats, your STYLE DOCTOR signing off…keep them coming……

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What to & What Not to Wear if you have Wide Shoulders

Thank you everyone for the overwhelming response…Like I said I will do Blog Posts based on your requests too , rolling out the first in the series….This one is dedicated to you Priti…How to Dress Up if you have Wide Shoulders, Tips, Do’s & Don’ts…..Here We Go…..

Women who have Wide Shoulders look Graceful and Attractive with the right choice of clothes and accessories as clothes hang on to their bodies very well.

So how do we know if we have Wide Shoulders, the answer is simple, If your shoulders are wider than your hips then you have Wide Shoulders.

Let me take you through some Tips , Do’s & Dont’s to de-emphasise the wideness of the shoulders…

1: Wide Shouldered women with Hair longer than their Shoulder Length have an advantage. This length creates Distraction from your shoulder when your hair is Open.

2: You may not want or like Long Hair, no issues, try and wear Long Necklaces, they take Attention Away from your Shoulders.

3: Try draping a Scarf around your neck, it is the easiest trick in the book to make the Shoulders look Less Wide.

4: Avoid wear Tops that have Detailing or Embellishments on the Shoulders they just bring too much Attention To your Shoulders, you might want to give those tops a miss.

5: Wear V – Necks or Scoop Necks, these necklines create an Illusion of Narrow Shoulders. Diagonal lines help Distract the Observer’s Eyes Softening the Shoulder area.

6: When you Wear short sleeves go for a Diagonal Cut Sleeve instead of horizontal. Horizontal Sleeves will Add Weight to your shoulders, while a Diagonally Cut Sleeve will Soften the area.

7: Avoid Cropped Jackets, they Look Boxy and can make upper part of the body look wider while Accentuating your Shoulders. Instead Wear Jackets and Cardigans that Elongate your Figure, ideally they should at least be of unto the Hip Length.

8: Avoid Structured Shoulders and Shoulder Pads….Period !!!

9: Pair a Dark Toned Top with Light Toned Bottoms, this Creates an Illusion of a Narrower Upper Half.

10: Try wearing Raglan Sleeves, Kimono Sleeves or Dolman Sleeves, these sleeves are Ideal for taking Attention Away from the Shoulders.

11: Wear a Thin or a Narrow lapels when wearing Formal or Semi-Formal Jackets and Blazers. It helps in creating an Illusion of Narrow Upper Body as Wider Lapels bring the Attention Outwards.

12: For Shirts and for that matter Jackets too go Collarless, it will will take the attention down instead sideways.Mandarin Collars will do.

13: For Halter Necks, Tank Tops, Thicker the Strap the Better it is. More the Fabric between neck and shoulder the Narrower your Shoulders will seem.

14: Avoid Off-Shouldered and Thin Strapped Dresses and Tops. They bring too much Attention to the Shoulders.

….so what do you think….does it work for you…lemme know how it helped you. If need any more inputs or suggestions you know where to find me. Your Style Doctor Signing off…..enjoy !!!

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