Mannequin #1 (Casual Work/Weekend): White Cotton Coat, Banana Republic; Jeans with Wood Buttons, Banana Republic; Turquoise Sweater, Zara; Stripe Shirt, H&M; Green Bag, Club Monaco; Brown Boot, Sacco; Blue Necklace, Sonia Otten

Rules:

• Look for vertical instead of horizontal stripes to elongate the body and make it appear thinner.
• Find a 3/4 length trench that fits close to the body and comes into the torso and has seems that lengthen the body and create long lines.
• Cotton canvas is great for Spring/Summer.
• With pants (and jeans in particular) always look for straight legged or boot cut which creates a longer line, not tapered which puts emphasis on wider hips. A darker washed jean is more professional and can be both dressed up and dressed down.
• Boots: look for a long point and little kitten heel to elongate the leg and lighten the body. For spring and summer go for a lighter color.
• A wide leather bag makes a rich accent and works well for carrying materials to show to clients (more professional looking).
• Look for colors that are more saturated and pop out rather than earth tones.
• Try to add one nice accessory to the outfit, like a necklace, earrings or a bangle.
• Look for blazers and coats that fit closer to the body but still allow room to move. Fabrics with a little stretch in them allow this.
• Pair layering with a light sweater in fabrics like merino or cashmere and a deep V-neck that opens up the body.

Mannequin #2 (Work/Night Out with Friends): Necklace, Jono Pandolfi; Shirt, Zara; Laura Style Khaki Pant, Ann Taylor; Denim Jacket, Ann Taylor; Blue Suede Shoes, Sacco

Rules:

• Look for a fitted blazer (like this denim one) with darting at the sides and seeming at the waist which will accentuate the waist and make the outfit look pulled together and give the figure proportion. This look works for both work and casual.
• Get blazers with only one button, which gives a cleaner line.
• A small necklace gives personality to the outfit.
• Look for geometric patterns in shirts instead of just stripes or florals.
• A little kitten heel shoe can work with lots of outfits and gives a lighter look to the body.
• You don't need to match your shoe to your bag — here there is a navy suede sling back with an orange leather bag.
• Don't be afraid to mix and match pieces.
• Look for pieces that are classic — classic silhouettes will allow you to keep pieces for a while and also you can mix and match with other pieces in your wardrobe, so they are worth the investment.

Mannequin #3 (Date Look/Going Out): Coral Beaded Top, Banana Republic; Black Shirt, Club Monaco; Black Shoe, Zara; Bracelet, Shannon Diego

Rules:

• Coral is a very complementary color for almost every skin tone.
• The deep V opens up the neck and elongates the body. If you have a medium sized chest, you can do a deeper V.
• Having a wider strap instead of a tank is more flattering if you have big shoulders or a larger frame.
• Look for shirts that have seeming under the chest. This lifts and separates the chest area (also called an empire waist). The empire waist allows the fabric to fit by the ribs and pulls away from the body around the belly and is very flattering.
• Opt for an evening look that is around knee length. Longer than that looks like you are going to the Opera.
• It is good to have a different color on the top and bottom that breaks up the body with color and accentuates different areas.