Based on the books
Dress Your Best and The 5 Minute Face
What is appearance?
Appearance is the way you look on the outside.
The way you look says a lot about the person you are on
the inside. That is why you always want to put your
best foot forward when you are first meeting someone.
What do you normally wear to a job interview? What
kind of make-up would you have on?
How about for a first date?
Think about what you wore the first day of school…what
did it say about you?
Shopping!!
Part of what makes us unique is what makes
standardized sizing so difficult- we come in all
different shapes and sizes and it is not determined by a
number on a label. But recognizing this fact and
accepting it is the first step in learning to make your
clothes work for your body instead of feeling like it’s
your body that doesn’t fit.
The key to looking your best is creating a balanced body
shape through clothing. Who do you think the “ideal”
body proportion couple would be?
Absolute musts when shopping
 Dress your body the way it is now.
 Goals are good but you have to dress for the present not
for the future.
 Tapered Jeans
 No one looks good in them so just boycott them
 Tailoring
 Get use to the idea that we are not all the same body
type and altering may need to happen. The nice thing is
that by learning how to sew some of these things you
will be able to do on your own.
 Quality over Quantity
Essentials for Every Woman
In the book there is a list of items that every woman
should have. I would list them all but there is a lot so if
you would like to see it let me know
Moving on to the different body types…I am going to go
through the basic sizes but if you want to go more into
height let me know.
Bigger on Top
Don’t- accentuate that narrowness of your lower half by
wearing very narrow pants or skirts. You just create
even more disproportion between your top and
bottom halves.
Do- create an overall streamlined look by adding a bit of
volume (not bulk)to your lower half.
Must-haves- Good chest support and an A-line skirt
that falls below the knee.
Bigger on the Bottom
Don’t- wear tops that are too long and cover your tush.
You will only shorten your legs.
Do- look for tops that have structure, give you a
waistline, and sit above the hip.
Must-haves- A pair of pants that sit at the top of the
hip.
A Little Extra in the Middle
Don’t- accentuate your thinner legs with skinny pants
and skirts. Your top half will look even larger by
comparison.
Do- look for tops with structure and bottoms with a
little bit of volume to help proportion a midsection.
Must-haves- a jacket that doesn’t close above the
natural waistline.
Curvy
Don’t- attempt to wear super-low-rise items. They will
accent your hips and give you love handles
Do- look for items that follow your natural curves and
accent the narrowness of your waistline
Must-haves- a wrap that accents the waist but does not
cling to it.
Not Curvy
Don’t-attempt to wear clothing that doesn’t fit your
chest or tush. You’ll look like you are playing dress-up.
Do- go for clingier clothes such as knitwear and boy-cut
pants that help create curves.
Must-haves-Halter tops, backless dresses…you can pull
this off without it feeling vulgar.
Extra Curvy
Don’t- go for too much ruffle and frill. While some
embellishment on clothing is nice, don’t go for things
that add weight to the look of your frame. No looseygoosey drapy fabrics; they have no shape and neither
will you.
Do- look for clothing with clean lines and flattering
seaming. Look for stiffer fabrics that have structure.
Must-haves-a structure leather or other stiff material
jacket that sits at the top of the hip.
Universal Tidbits for Women
 Contrast edging in small doses can pull focus away
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from problem areas, just don’t get too much.
You don’t have to match your bag to your shoes and on
a black and white outfit, do one accessory that really
pops!
A kitten heel works for people without cankles.
Animal prints can be tricky. They can either make you
look as sleek as a leopard or as mangy as a junkyard
dog.
Three quarter sleeves can make taller women look as if
they’ve outgrown their clothes…try rolling them up to
the elbow
Universal Tidbits for Women
 When wearing black and white for evening, try clear
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jewelry! Clear stones are eternally chic and don’t
compete with the bold contrast of black and white.
Don’t worry about the length of the jean…if they fit get
them and then have them hemmed!!
Red and black can make you look matronly so add a
third color.
Try chocolate brown, navy, or charcoal gray. They’re all
still dark and they’re just as slimming as black.
Pants should not pull or crease…if they do, put them
back!
Universal Tidbits for Women
 If you’ve got pale skin, go with a lighter colors; darker
skin, go brighter.
 Button up shirts and jackets are meant to do that…if
they pull don’t get them. If they slightly do but the rest
of the shirt fits you can sew in Velcro or snaps.
 When trying to detract from the midsection, think
about wearing your hair up, add some chandelier
earrings, and lengthen your neckline.
 Accessories are a girls best friend….top 5 picks:
brooches, bangle bracelets, multi chain necklaces,
cocktail rings, chandelier earrings
Universal Tidbits for Women
 Layering gives depth to an outfit and helps it to look
more polished.
 Look for accessories that are proportionate to your
size…smaller lady, smaller bag.
 For all brunettes with pale skin…invest in the color
emerald!! Lighter and pinker skin tones are best
flattered by colors with bluish undertones.
 When you find your favorite cut of jean, buy more
than one pair. Have one hemmed to wear with heels
and the other with flats.
Universal Tidbits for Women
 Oodles of accessories are unnecessary when there is so
much going on in an outfit.
 Its fine to mix patterns as long as they aren’t all
competing for attention.
 Beware of big accessories when wearing big prints. The
print is the focus here. Don’t add too much on top of
it.
As for the boys…
There is also a section on the essential items for guys…
once again if you would like to see it let me know.
Since guys body types aren’t as varied as women, we will
cover the things that will help out certain types.
Men #1
Short- Make yourself look longer, eliminate excess fabric
and pay close attention to the way clothes fit. Create a
streamlined silhouette.
Average- This is the easiest to dress. Add items to make
the whole ensemble pop.
Tall- Avoid looking gangly. Bold stripes especially across
the chest make your chest wider. Midwidth pant.
Athletic- This is the ideal body type but dressing it is
hard. The trick is to wear fabrics that cling to the body
and find a good tailor to take in the mid-section of
shirts.
Men #2
Small-Framed- If you have a narrow frame don’t feel
ashamed that you may have to wear a small and
medium…it will make you look bigger if you dress the
right size.
Barrel- Chested- Play up the larger chest and shoulders
and don’t bring too much attention to your
midsection.
Tummy- Create balance throughout the rest of the body
with stronger shoulders and wider legs.
Hips- Adding more emphasis to the upper torso.
Universal Tidbits for Men
 When mixing stripes, let one be the focus and let
another play a supporting role to prevent clashing.
 If you’re short cuff’s at the bottom with shorten the
leg’s appearance- especially when they’re a contrasting
color.
 When mixing neutrals, like shades of brown and gray,
add a pop of color.
 Match your socks to your pants, not your shoe. Except
when you’re wearing jeans. Then you can match the
sock to the shoe.
Universal Tidbits for Men
 There’s a commonly held belief that you can’t mix
black with brown…Wrong! When it comes to clothing,
not accessories, these neutrals work as well in
combination as any others.
 When choosing sunglass frames, look for shapes that
are the opposite of your face shape.
 When tying your tie, aim for the top of your belt,
especially when you want to show off the buckle. In
general, shorter is chicer than longer.
 By keeping a couple of buttons open at the neck, you
bring more attention up toward your winning smile.
Conclusion
Make the best of what you got. You really needn’t have
the perfect body to feel gorgeous and stylish. Feel free
to come up with your personal style but just make sure
it compliments your body type!!!
Books
Turn to page 167 in the book.
You will find a chart explaining what colors you will look
best in….
Skin Essentials
 Find the right cleanser for you
 Wash in the morning and the night
 Use Moisturizer regularly with SPF
 Skin Types
 Oily Skin
 Normal Skin-Combination Skin
 Dry Skin
Get Brows that Wow
You have your own unique brow shape, and your look
needs to be specially tailored to your face. As a general
rule, thicker brows work best if you have a prominent
bone structure; go with thinner brows on a smallfeatured face.
 Step 1: Trim any Wild Hairs
 Step 2: Find Your Starting Point
 Step 3: Map Out Your Arch
 Step 4: Find Your Endpoint
The 5 Minute Face
00:00-01:00 Smooth on foundation or tinted moisturizer
01:00-01:20 Pat concealer under your eyes with your ring finger
01:20-01:55 Spot conceal any redness from tiny veins or breakouts
01:55-02:15 Using powder to set your makeup
02:15-02:45 Sweep on highlighter
02:45-03:05 Apply blush
03:05-04:05 Line your lash line
04:05-04:50 Brush on mascara
04:50-05:00 Slick on lip color
Different Faces
 If you want to find out what colors work best for your
skin and hair color let me know and you can see my
book.
 Your look will also change as you age. The nice thing is
you are still in your teens and it is the time to be
adventurous. However remember that when you go in
for an interview ALWAYS tone it down…you want to
make a good impression.
Important Makeup tips
 NEVER EVER share eyeliners, mascara or lip
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products…pink eye and cold sores spread easily.
Chill out with the tweezers…you shouldn’t have to
draw them in.
Don’t spend tons of money on your makeup till you are
sure you have found the color that you love.
Save your skin now while you are young…sunscreen is a
must!! Make a habit of it now to save your skin as you
get older.
Drink lots of water to deal with puffy eyes…also cold
cucumbers help.
Assignment
Today you are going to create a poster entitled “My
Fashion Style”
You will receive a piece of cardstock. At the top write the
title of the project…make it decorative. Using the
magazines in the back make a collage of the things you
would look good in and things you like. You may only
use things that you would wear, like…make-up, purses,
bracelets, rings, clothes, shoes, etc.
Assignment Cont.
You are not allowed to use any words…..no designer
names or labels.
The entire page needs to be filled so in order to do this
cut out colors, designs, and textures you like. Fill up
the space and then place your favorite style items on
top of that.
I have an example of this on the board.