One of the most frequent dilemmas that cause women to shy away from fashion is not being able to dress their body type. Have you ever walked into a department store and wished you could turn and run since there are so many options that can make you easily overwhelmed? Well, it is time to put away those running-away shoes and strap on ones that will match a perfectly fitted outfit that will make you feel confident and empowered! This might sound easier said than done, right? The first step in being able to find pieces that will fit your body type is discovering what body type you actually have. Once you know what items to look for you will no longer feel helpless when walking into a store. With this in mind, here are the four main body types that might be more difficult to dress. The first one is the top-heavy figure, the bottom-heavy figure, the apple-shaped figure and flat-chested figure. In the words of Coco Chanel, “Fashion is architecture; it is all about proportions.” With the correct tips, you can turn any of your problem areas into the ideal body image that you would like to show off!
Read MoreIt comes as naturally as the change of the seasons. Warmer weather means that it’s time to survey our wardrobes and see what we have to wear. Deciding what pieces to keep, what works best on our body type and what new trends to consider can be overwhelming. But we don’t have to go it alone. Why not step into spring with the help of an expert? We turned to Chapel Hill wardrobe consultant Wendy Bryant Gow to find out how working with a professional can improve our look.
Read MoreBlue Heaven. For this Tar Heel, these two words best represent fall in the Triangle. As the air turns crisp and the leaves take on their vivid autumn hues, I occasionally find myself reminiscing about those days long ago ... a return to classes and old friends, court parties, fall rush, Franklin Street, tailgating and, of course, Saturday afternoon football. The wondrous roar of the crowds at Kenan Stadium traditionally festooned in a sea of Carolina Blue, and handsome young men in khakis and navy blue blazers escorting beautiful young coeds in plaid “kilt” skirts and monogrammed sweaters with those ever-present add-a-bead necklaces dangling playfully from their Peter Pan-collared blouses.
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