Dara's Makeover

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Dara's Wardrobe Makeover
Lifestyle: Business Casual/Self-Employed
Body Type: Figure Eight
Goal: Feel great in all her outfits!

Client Kudos from Dara: "Thank you so much for my consultation. It was a really wonderful experience for me. It was so helpful...and I'm able to look with clearer eyes at my clothing. It really sunk in that I should only put things that I love on my body. I actually continued to get rid of things that I didn't love after you left and spent all of Saturday looking at my clothes and thinking about everything we talked about..."

Dara has her own company, www.spacialharmony.com, and wants her look to align with her company philosophy.
While she still has to maintain a professional image at her day job, Dara wants her look reflect her new career.
Like most of us, budget is a concern for Dara. The best way for her to conserve her spend on her wardrobe is to take a step up in quality while buying fewer pieces.
Working together, Dara now has great outfits for all the functions in her life.
Going forward, she can upgrade outfit by outfit so that eventually everything in her wardrobe is fabulous!
Take a look at her Personalized Online Shopping Page to see some great, inexpensive upgrades!

Contact [email protected] to book your appointment!

Specific Recommendations:

Hair: Dara's hair is one of her best features -- the color and the sheen are beautiful. She could go a little longer with her hair but no shorter so that it can balance her face shape.
Skin & Makeup: Dara's skin is also one of her best features. Luckily, Dara is skilled in applying her makeup and uses just the right amount. Her luminous skin shines through and she plays up her eyes beautifully.
Glasses: I love glasses, but Dara's are overpowering her face. For her next pair, I recommended trying a light-colored pair with either a plastic frame or a metal frame in a gold tone. Contacts would also work really well on Dara, allowing her beautiful green eyes to shine.

Body Type: As a figure eight, Dara is blessed with curves. She looks great in dresses and in trouser outfits. Wrap waists look wonderful on her, giving her some camo over the belly while highlighting her waist.

Top: She should always try to highlight her waist so that she emphasizes her shapeliness. Tunic tops or long cardigans should have a self-belt or defined waist. If she has concerns about showing her back, she can belt her first layer and layer a cardigan on top. Wide v- or scoopnecks will be flattering but she has to be careful that they not dip too low so that she retains some mystery. All pattern or decoration should occur on her torso.

Bottom: Dara should focus on straight-leg or wide-leg pants that are low or medium contrast to the color she is wearing on top. A high-waisted shaping panty can help her smooth things out when she's wearing a close-fitting top. When wearing dresses or skirts, spanx are key to feeling confident. A-line or slightly flared skirts look well, balancing her shoulders and bust. Leggings are okay with knee-high boots but should be medium-to-heavy guage and not skin-tight.

Fabrics: As we have seen, Dara looks beautiful in silks and other soft, flowing materials. The sheen of the silk plays up her hair and the soft fabrics in general will flow over her curves. She has to be careful with volume and should avoid stiff or heavy fabrics.

Colors: Dara is a Spring or Warm & Clear. Autumnal shades look wonderful on her, but the less intense colors are her best. Peach, moss, light gold and amber. Her best neutral is lapis, like her power consultation outfit.