How to Dress Yourself Thin

Charla Krupp on How to Dress Thin
Timothy Hogan

Evening, Before
It's tough to feel elegant when you're sucking in your stomach in an unflattering dress. Don't try to solve the problem by piling on the sparkle. All the sequins on this dress point the eyes directly to the rear end. Plus, clunky heels do nothing for the legs.

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