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Looking for the fashions featured on AM Northwest?
Clothing:- Lea - Dress Via Lago, Jewelry Sophisticated Beads, Shoes Miss Meers West Linn
- Lisa - Top and Leggins Via Lago, Shoes Miss Meers West Linn
- Amanda - Skirt Top and Cropped Jacket Anthropologie, Shoes Miss Meers West Linn
Style Tip of the Month: Summer Florals Done Right! 3 Easy steps to pick the right pattern for you!
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Fabric:
- Florals tend to look best in soft, flowing materials, like silk and polyester. The key is to choose soft and fluid fabrics that hang well and don't pull or bunch.
- Be sure that the fabric is also a flattering choice given your body type. Again, keep in mind the power of proportions. If you are slender, you can get away with a wide range of different fabrics; the only danger you run is getting lost in ultra-bulky fabrics. If you're bigger, stick to thinner, more streamline fabrics so you don't create the effect of extra pounds.
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Color:
- What tones are best with your coloring? Jewel tones? Pastels ? Primary Colors ? Also, try to go with what's already in your closet. Are you more into pastels? Do you love bold shades? Or do neutrals dominate your closet? Try to compliment not clash…a fun modern way to show florals is to mix them with more modern graphic patterns and stripes.
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Proportion:
- Floral patterns should be in proportion to your body size and shape - wrong proportions can be highly unflattering. If you're slender, you can wear a wide range of print sizes, from huge flowers to tiny ones. If you're petite, however, avoid large prints as they may look exaggerated and make you seem even shorter.
- Florals can be a great way to emphasize your favorite body parts - direct attention to your assets!
