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Most of us have things about our bodies we'd like to change -- you know, the grass is always greener anywhere but here, right? One of the important things to keep in mind when we're figuring out how to best disguise our least favorite body part is that there are other body parts that we do like, and so instead of just disguising, we want to look at how to draw attention elsewhere.

If your problem is a short torso, chances are that you have fairly long legs. While you don't want to wear teeny-tiny shorts around all the time to show off how long they are, keep them in mind while you shop, and don't be afraid to flaunt what you have. However, we have a few tips to help you keep your body looking proportional -- check out what we have to say in the gallery!

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Lengthen a short torso

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]]>dresseselongatefigureflatterhow toHowTolengthennordstrompantsshort torsoShortTorsotopstorsoKristen Seymour2008-07-03T08:59:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Summer Dresses for Busty Girlshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/flatter-your-figure-summer-dresses-for-busty-girls/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/flatter-your-figure-summer-dresses-for-busty-girls/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/27/flatter-your-figure-summer-dresses-for-busty-girls/#commentsFiled under: ,


Summer poses several obstacles for busty girls, with the main obstacle being the bra issue. With all the strapless, spaghetti strap, and halter options out there, ladies with a large chest can find it frustrating to find a summer dress they love with a neckline that allows them to have the proper support. Let's face it -- strapless bras just aren't for everyone.

Never fear -- there are plenty of sweet, summery dresses out there that are completely flattering for you. We want to accentuate your curves, but we don't want the bust and the cleavage to be all anyone sees. Click through the gallery for some tips on what will work best for you!

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Summer Dresses for Busty Girls

Wrap it up, girlDon't get too skinny on the strapHalters CAN workGive yourself some shapeV is your favorite letter
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]]>boobsbustchestdressfeaturedfigureflatternordstromstylesummersummer dressSummerDresssundressKristen Seymour2008-06-27T12:03:00 00:00Ditch the push-up bra, get your breasts massaged?http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/ditch-the-push-up-bra-get-your-breasts-massaged/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/ditch-the-push-up-bra-get-your-breasts-massaged/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/24/ditch-the-push-up-bra-get-your-breasts-massaged/#commentsFiled under: ,


Next time you're in Manhattan and you feel like getting violated, there's is now a place where you can stop in and get a surgery-free boob job -- but it's not for the timid. Grace Macnow, the owner of Graceful Services, says that an 80 minute breast massage will perk your girls right up -- good as new. According to her: "it even makes the nipples turn up again."

What does this miraculous procedure consist of? In a nutshell: a heavy-duty rubdown of your pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, the draining of excess lymph fluid (we have no idea how that is done), and then your masseuse will apply a cream and a mask. Sounds fun, right? Dr. Stephen Colen of Hackensack University Medical Center says the results are only temporary and are due to the moisturizers they use -- but it doesn't involve surgery, botox, or any of that junk. And hey -- it's only $100 -- maybe it's not that creepy.

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]]>boobsbotoxbreast massageBreastMassageDr. Stephen ColenDr.StephenColenfeaturedGrace MacnowGraceful ServicesGracefulServicesGraceMacnowHackensack University Medical CenterHackensackUniversityMedicalCenterpectoralissiliconeJosh Loposer2008-06-24T13:40:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Dressing for Formal Eventshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/19/flatter-your-figure-dressing-for-formal-events/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/19/flatter-your-figure-dressing-for-formal-events/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/19/flatter-your-figure-dressing-for-formal-events/#commentsFiled under: , ,


Formal events are often the events for which we want to look our very best. You might be seeing people you haven't seen for a while, or meeting new people you'd like to impress. Either way, you want to look absolutely amazing.

The thing is, formal gowns often show body parts we normally keep covered, like our backs, shoulders, and arms, and they sometimes cling to our stomachs and hips in ways that are unflattering -- not exactly what we're going for on a big night out, right?

Here are some tips for working with your figure when finding a dress for a formal event:

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Dressing for a Formal Event

Big TummyBig Hips and ThighsStraight FigureShort LegsWide Shoulders
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]]>bodydressevening wearEveningWearfeaturedfigurefitflatteringformalformalweargownnecklinenordstromKristen Seymour2008-06-19T09:12:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Summer skirts for thick legshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/06/05/flatter-your-figure-summer-skirts-for-thick-legs/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/05/flatter-your-figure-summer-skirts-for-thick-legs/http://www.styledash.com/2008/06/05/flatter-your-figure-summer-skirts-for-thick-legs/#commentsFiled under: ,


If your legs aren't exactly your favorite feature, you might be tempted to sweat it out all summer in long pants to hide them. We understand -- when every actress and supermodel has thin thighs and perfectly designed calves, it can be scary to bare your own legs.

However, even if you're not up to wearing shorts, you should definitely consider a skirt for this summer -- it'll feel great to get the breeze on your legs, and you'll look ready for summer. Check out the gallery for examples of what types of skirts will look best with your legs.

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Summer skirts for thick legs

A-lines are A-OKLong skirts work, tooAvoid this mid-lengthRight at the knee is keyThe right shoe makes a big difference
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]]>calvesfashionfeaturedfigureflatteringlegsskirtssummerthickthighsKristen Seymour2008-06-05T08:59:00 00:00Tip of the day: She's got legs and she knows how to use them!http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/tip-of-the-day-shes-got-legs-and-she-knows-how-to-use-them/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


Many of us women out there suffer during the summer because we don't have stems like a supermodel. Unfortunately, you can't think your legs long but you can create the illusion that they're a mile long with the right clothes. So let's put an end to your suffering and take a look at some helpful hints to getting Rockette worthy gams.

Continue reading Tip of the day: She's got legs and she knows how to use them!

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]]>adriana limaAdrianaLimaalessandra ambrosioalessandraambrosiocindy crawfordCindyCrawfordcroppedcroppedpantsdenimgiselegisele bunchengisele bundchengiselebndchenGiseleBunchenGiseleBundchenheelshigh heelhigh heelsHighHeelHighHeelshiphipsj. loJ.Lojeansjennifer lopezJenniferLopezjlojlo reality showJloRealityShowkate mossKateMossleggingsleggings lineLeggingsLinelegslong legsLongLegsmodelmodelingmodelosmodelsmonochromenaomi campbellNaomiCampbellpantssecretsecretssocksstripesswimmingswimming poolSwimmingPoolswimsuitswimsuitsswimweartoptopstopshoptrench coattrench coatsTrenchCoatTrenchCoatstrousertrouserstunicstwiggyvertical stripeVerticalStripevictorias secretVictoriasSecretStephanie Beener2008-05-29T13:20:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Playing up a small busthttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/flatter-your-figure-playing-up-a-small-bust/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/flatter-your-figure-playing-up-a-small-bust/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/29/flatter-your-figure-playing-up-a-small-bust/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


In middle school, being flat is a bummer. Your friends are developing and going up in bra sizes, and you are still able to wear the training bra your mom bought you two years ago. Not because you needed it, but because your friends all had them.

As you got older and continued to have small breasts, we hope that you started to appreciate it -- you don't have to worry about painful bouncing when you exercise, and you can get away with a strapless dress without needing a bra. However, that doesn't mean you want to flaunt the fact that you're barely an A cup, so we've got some suggestions for making the most of what you've got.

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Flat Can Be Fabulous

Flaunt your assetsMake the most of what's thereAvoid low scoopnecksLove the high-neck halterNo deep v tees
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]]>boobsbreastsbustdressesfigureflatflatter your figureFlatterYourFiguretopsKristen Seymour2008-05-29T10:08:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Lengthen short legshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/flatter-your-figure-lengthen-short-legs/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/flatter-your-figure-lengthen-short-legs/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/22/flatter-your-figure-lengthen-short-legs/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


If you have short legs, there are a number of things you can do to make them look longer, none of which include hanging by your ankles to stretch them out. The way you dress can make a dramatic difference in the way your legs look.

While wearing a monochromatic leg (pants or skirt, socks or tights, and shoes all in a similar color) is certainly elongating, it's not always practical. Are you going to wear red tights with a cute red sundress in the middle of summer? No way! We've got a few tricks you can employ this summer to make the most of what you've got, as well as a few things we strongly suggest you stay away from. Check out the gallery to learn more!

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Short legs

Watch the waistlineShorts can be great, tooBack away from the cropped pantsLong, layered teesNude heels are your pal
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]]>bodybottomclothesfeaturedfigureflatterflatter your figureFlatterYourFigureillusionlegslengthenpantsshort legsShortLegsKristen Seymour2008-05-22T09:52:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Best summer dresses for pear shapeshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/flatter-your-figure-best-summer-dresses-for-pear-shapes/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/flatter-your-figure-best-summer-dresses-for-pear-shapes/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/15/flatter-your-figure-best-summer-dresses-for-pear-shapes/#commentsFiled under: ,


One of the best things about summer is getting to wear all those summer dresses. Honestly, what's easier? You throw on a cute little dress, a hot pair of sandals, and you're out the door! However, in order to look your very best, you'll want a cute little dress that flatters your cute little (or not so little) figure.

If you're a pear shape, meaning that your excess weight tends to gather around your butt and thighs rather than your upper body, you're in luck come summer. You might not be excited about shorts, but after you try on a few of the right summer dresses, you might not want to bother with shorts ever again. Check out the gallery to see what you should be wearing, and, of course, what you should avoid.

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Summer dresses for pear shapes

The free-flowing maxi dressWatch your printsNo straight skirtsClassic sundress -- YES!Get balanced
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]]>bottombuttdressdressesflatterflatter your figureflatteringFlatterYourFigurehipslegspearpear shapedPearShapedsummersundressthighsKristen Seymour2008-05-15T11:11:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Swimsuits for wide shouldershttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/08/flatter-your-figure-swimsuits-for-wide-shoulders/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/08/flatter-your-figure-swimsuits-for-wide-shoulders/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/08/flatter-your-figure-swimsuits-for-wide-shoulders/#commentsFiled under: ,


Some girls are born with a delicate, slight build. Others go through life with shoulders like a linebacker. And, while broad shoulders can make shopping for tops, dresses, jackets, and bathing suits a little more frustrating, we want to take a moment to point out that strong shoulders are sexy. So, the first thing you need to do with those broad shoulders is hold them up and back. Good posture, regardless of figure flaws, is always flattering.

Now that you know that, we can discuss specific bathing suit styles. Take a look through the gallery for suggestions of what to look for and, just as importantly, what to avoid. Happy shopping!

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Swimsuits for wide shoulders

Balance it outUse the neckline to draw the eye in and downThe eye needs to go down, not upDetail on the neckline works wondersDon't play it straight
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]]>bathing suitBathingSuitbeachfeaturedfigurefitflatterflawnarrowpoolshoulderssummerswimsuitswimwearwidewide shouldersWideShouldersKristen Seymour2008-05-08T11:09:00 00:00Flatter Your Figure: Ladies with large armshttp://www.styledash.com/2008/05/01/flatter-your-figure-ladies-with-large-arms/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/01/flatter-your-figure-ladies-with-large-arms/http://www.styledash.com/2008/05/01/flatter-your-figure-ladies-with-large-arms/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Do you start bringing out your tank tops at the first sign of summer? Or do you hold out and wear shirts with sleeves even in the scorching sun?

Summer can be tough for women who are self-conscious about big arms -- you want to stay cool and look season appropriate, but you don't want to bring attention to your least favorite body part. Don't worry -- we're here to help you find clothes you love that also flatter your figure! Check out the gallery for some basic rules for ladies with larger arms.

Gallery: Flatter Your Figure: Big Arms

Learn to love 1/2 to 3/4 length flute sleeveAvoid strapless and spaghetti strapsLook for light and airy short sleevesNo elasticized puff sleevesBe careful with the flutter sleeve
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]]>armsbodyconfidencefeaturedfigureflabflatter your figureFlatterYourFigureshapeshirtssleevestopsKristen Seymour2008-05-01T16:22:00 00:00