She is one of the world’s most famous women – a reality star goliath who turns everything she touches to gold (or at the very least, an internet meme). Known for that posterior and being one half of a celebrity power couple, Kim Kardashian ensures her look is always polished and preened for the flashing cameras. But…hang on…remember when Kim wore crop tops, skin tight lycra and oodles of bling?! How did this star-studded petite make the transformation to understated sophistication? And what can you learn from her sartorial metamorphosis? It takes 5 rules…
1. Less is definitely more.
This goes for accessories, baring of flesh and make-up. Think like an insouciant Parisien and revel in the power of mystery.
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2. Sometimes subtler shades scream louder.
Lurid neon hues may get you noticed but people remember the girl in an elegant palette. Beiges, whites, navys, blacks etc ooze grown-up, timeless glamour.
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3. A lower hemline can be sexier.
Bum-skimming dresses and skirts can be a little too obvious, and certainly try-hard on the wrong age. But don’t worry, a pencil skirt or flared 50’s concoction is anything but demure – it oozes a womanly sex appeal.
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4. Know your best asset.
Kim knows her best asset is her derriere and dresses to accentuate it. Find the clothes that love your shape and show off your best bits.
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5. Long legs make the silhouette taller.
This might be the best rule yet because it means SHOES. And shoes are never a bad thing. Vertiginous heels, high-waisted jeans – anything to create the illusion of a longer silhouette.
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