Thursdays Choice - Autum Wishlisht

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Summer is fading fast, from promises of weeks and weeks of sunshine to rain and gusty winds, British weather at it best this is. Looking forward to the weather cooling off even more. My favourite time is when I have to wear a light jacket when leaving the house. I don't know why but that is my kind of weather. Our weather being it usual unpredictable mishmash of whatever front is blowing in, I have been browsing some clothes for the more reasonable temperatures I look forward to in Autumn.

I have settled on the above as a good addition to my wardrobe. I have fancied a pair of riding style boots for ever, but with large calves these are unlikely to fit, Then again it is a 'wishlist'. I have taken a fancy to this black and red ribbed shoulder biker jacket, it looks warm and I love the colours crisscrossing. The grey lightweight knit is just cute. Yes a snood, I want a snood, this one has sparkles therefore I want it. Jeans are a staple for the colder weather. Though I have done well to stick to my summer vow of wearing dresses/skirts more I will be glad to get back into my jeans. The black waterfall jacket is so pretty, I can imagine it going with so much, perfect for the cooler evenings, but not to cold. To top of my outfit I have chosen a leather look across the shoulder bag, with a double rope necklace, pink and gold triangle earrings and a lovely hair accessory just to top the whole thing off.

Now I have an outfit planned I just need the legs and the money to buy it and to be able to pull it off.

Tips & Tricks to hide the bulge

What you wear can make you look slimmer or larger, its all about knowing your shape and what flatters it best, there are a lot of exception to the rules, so don't rule anything you like out until you try it, fashion is what you make of it and being bold and confident enough to own what your wear and create your own style is half the battle won. here are a few things I have found that can help to make you look slimmer.

wear clothes that fit but flow over you,  if you do wear skinny jeans or tight leggings go looser of the top to balance it out.
garments with blocks of color on side panels or some prints will help to fool the eye into giving shape.
sometimes wearing a single color can help, or different shades of the same color. choose a color that is good with your complexion and build on it, its amazing how varying degrees of purple can be slimming.
semi fitted clothing can be a godsend, try not to wear items that are too clingy or too baggy, a jacket with a pinched in waist can make a look.
However, on a slightly contradictory note to earlier, try and avoid bright colors and block patterns as they are not always helpful.
Too many dark colors can be pointless as much as black is slimming, wearing black from top to bottom can make you look no different, add a splash of color in a belt or cardigan, something to break up the color and give the eye something to focus on.
Avoid horizontal stripes, they can add a lot of 'girth to your size' try vertical stripes or clothing that have a slight pinstripe to them, they add the illusion that you are longer than you are.
Don't be afraid of your size, if your and 18, buy size 18 clothes, trying to squeeze into a smaller size is not going to make you look or feel good.

These are just some tips and tricks that I have used, there are lots more out there, but overall
BE CONFIDENT in who you are and what you are wearing, we are all beautiful.