One of Those Days
We’ve all had them, those days where we’re feeling a little “blobish” and everything we put on, makes us look like we just ate a 12-course dinner BUT we still have to show up. What’s a girl to do? Well, here’s a great way to not feel exposed while looking totally put together.
Let’s start with my body type. I’m not only short, but I’m also very short waisted and curvy. My goal is to create length (without having to wear heals), a waist, and not draw too much attention to my hips.
My vintage black knit sheath dress, St. John Knits, is a perfect base piece. I’m using a camel trench, H&M, as a layering piece and will keep it on for the rest of the day, think of it as part of my dress.
I’ve swapped out the coat’s belt with a large black leather belt to create a waist and have strategically shaped the coat into two V’s, one on the upper half and an upside-down one on the lover half of my body. This little trick gives me proportion by making my shoulders look broad, my waist look small and it covers my hips. I’m also maximizing the usage of my coat.
You can also achieve this look by using a wrap-dress or a shirtdress, a long cardigan worn opened over a sheath or leggings (just be sure your base pieces are a solid color.) Please treat your wardrobe well. many people worked very hard to get it to you.
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Cheryl Benton, aka the “head tomato” is founder and publisher of The Three Tomatoes, a digital lifestyle magazine for “women who aren’t kids”. Having lived and worked for many years in New York City, the land of size zero twenty-somethings, she was truly starting to feel like an invisible woman. She created The Three Tomatoes just for the fun of it as the antidote for invisibility and sent it to 60 friends. Today she has thousands of friends and is chief cheerleader for smart, savvy women who want to live their lives fully at every age and every stage. She is the author of the novel, "Can You See Us Now?" and co-author of a humorous books of quips, "Martini Wisdom." Because she's lived a long time, her full bio won't fit here. If you want the "blah, blah, blah", read more. www.thethreetomatoes.com/about-the-head-tomato
