THE GOLDEN RULES

daywear
coat	fitted, to the knee is a sturdy fabric like suede. Wear it open with a long scarf to elongate the body.
tops	simple neckline. Princess line is best, going in under the bust with side zip and a slight v-neck.
trousers	must be bootleg (to balance the shoulders) and to the floor. NOT tapered, NOT cropped.
skirts	must be below the knee.
shoes	boots or plain loafers. AVOID chunky heels.
workwear
jackets	fitted, worn small. Wear it open to emphasise the waist.
tops	preferably no shirt collars, or keep it very small.
skirts	fishtail, which cup under the buttocks and then kick out to balance the shoulders.
fabrics	must be structured, like suede, cordoroy, or velvet.
evening
tops	wrap tops create waist line/hourglass figure: worn over a darker camisole will make shoulders look smaller. Slashneck tops with fluted sleeves balance arms. Look for rouching.
skirts	pencil or bias cut with a frill on the bottom, below the knee with fishnets and heeled shoes.
shoes	boots. Wear them with long skirts and fishnets.

THE GOLDEN RULES

general
patterns	choose bold patterns, but wear them sparingly
shapes	look for severe tailoring, all tops and jackets need to be fitted at the waist
fabrics	thin wool or something strong, like cordoroy or suede
colors	wear black & white and deep, rich tones. Avoid bright colors and pastels.
work wear
suits	look for neat-fitting tailored suits with jackets cut just under the tummy and across the bum
tops	should be in chiffon fabrics, nipped in at the waist
shoes	smart, pointy shoes or ankle boots
day wear
coat	long and fitted, tailored at the waist
tops	scoop neck t-shirts and tops. Jumpers should be deep V's or round neck.
trousers	look for a tailored look in casual fabrics
skirts	fluted
sexy evening wear
tops	deep V-necks with scoop neck t-shirts underneath
skirts	pencil cut, straight to the knee
shoes	stilletos!

THE GOLDEN RULES

general
tops	always layer tops to break up the long back
hair	give it some shape and warm up the color, more depth will make it look thicker
day wear
jackets	loose fitting, jersey, ¾ length; no big bubbly parkas
tops	sleeveless with a round neck will hide the bony pigeon chest and show off toned arms
	ruffled, frilled, or patterened blouses create a focus where there is none
trousers	hipster and bootleg
skirts	a-line or fluted, not past the knee
evening wear
dress	backless, halter neck with a-line skirt to the knee, make it glitzy!

THE GOLDEN RULES

daytime
jacket	leather duster, elongated, one botton
trousers	avoid denim, instead choose cords, but nothing too fussy in the front
tops	plunging sweatheart neckline
suit
colors	no "man suits" in boring saville colors like blues, black, or greys
tops	low neckline with long sleeves that don’t put too much on show
shoes	a mule and something open toed and sexy.
evening
skirt	not a-line, not pencil. Find a skirt that fits over the hips and hangs straight from the bum
trousers	flat fronted
tops	light fabric that folds across the stomach, ¾ sleeves
jewelry	choose pretty necklaces that can cover cleavage if you feel too exposed