|Wear darker blouses and pants if you want to appear slimmer. Dark colors help emphasize your good parts and tone down the overweight extras you don't want people to notice. You should wear skirts with elastic waistbands if you are concerned about comfort.

|You can have a dressy look by wearing black jeans and a nice blouse, with heels. If you're wearing the latest trend, colored jeans, it's best to go for a more casual look.

|Do not buy your clothing based strictly on how good the sale is. If the item doesn't go with anything your currently own or it doesn't fit well, it isn't worth the price, no matter how much of a bargain you perceive it to be. It will be ignored as it takes up space in your closet.

{Wearing sheer clothes can make you look sexy, but you have to make sure that you are very careful about how sheer the clothing is and in what area. Wearing clothing items that are sheer in private areas can make you appear trashy rather than classy.

|Keep up with the latest styles. Styles are constantly changing, and you can find out what is new by looking at fashion magazines every now and then. They typically display news trends in style first.