Talking to Davida Sidrane Hogan of Woman's Day Magazine
Friday, I had the pleasure of speaking to Davida Sidrane Hogan, Lifestyle Director for Women's Day Magazine, on her national radio show. We chatted about beauty and style for time-pressed women (hello, moms!). I'll be featuring some highlights of this conversation over the next couple of days, starting with our chat about blue jeans. Since jeans are the backbone of most modern wardrobes, we discussed strategies for shopping for this trickiest of items. Here were some of my ideas:
A. Try EVERYTHING on. Go to a department store with a great denim department, and try on different sizes, different styles, from different lines until you find what works for you. Dedicate an afternoon, if you can. (I know this isn't very time-friendly, but it's the only way to find out what truly works for you).
B. Take a shortcut, and head to a boutique with a knowledgeable sales person. At a local boutique in my town, the manager can take one look at a customer, and immediately grab a couple of pairs of jeans in the right size and cut, and they always work. Amazing.
C. It's all about how you look when you're walking away: Pockets are soooo important. If you want to downplay your rear end, make sure the pockets are simple, clean (not bulky or decorative) and are a good size in proportion to your bottom. Too small pockets = a bigger butt. For those of us (me) who want to play up a too-tiny rear end, thick pockets and decorative details are key. Davida also pointed out that a yoke that dips really low can also accentuate a small bottom.
D. The most universally flattering jean is a boot cut style in a clean, dark rinse. They are the most versatile: you can wear them anywhere and with anything, dress them up and down, and even wear them with a jacket to work on casual days. And they truly look good on every body type. Davida is right: Skinny jeans are for skinny people.
E. What I wish I'd said: With jeans, it's all about fit and flattery. If Levi's make you look and feel like a million dollars, then skip the designer jeans and the hefty pricetags. I recently did a column on jeans for different body types. All I knew about the model with the "curvy" body type was the she was a size 8 and had a bit of a booty (hate her - I'd love to have something going on back there). Sight unseen, I chose a pair of "Diva" jeans at Old Navy in her size, and she looked hot in them. All for $25.
Tomorrow, more of our conversation: 5-minute beauty and the best anti-aging tips (one involves no products, and is completely free!).
A. Try EVERYTHING on. Go to a department store with a great denim department, and try on different sizes, different styles, from different lines until you find what works for you. Dedicate an afternoon, if you can. (I know this isn't very time-friendly, but it's the only way to find out what truly works for you).
B. Take a shortcut, and head to a boutique with a knowledgeable sales person. At a local boutique in my town, the manager can take one look at a customer, and immediately grab a couple of pairs of jeans in the right size and cut, and they always work. Amazing.
C. It's all about how you look when you're walking away: Pockets are soooo important. If you want to downplay your rear end, make sure the pockets are simple, clean (not bulky or decorative) and are a good size in proportion to your bottom. Too small pockets = a bigger butt. For those of us (me) who want to play up a too-tiny rear end, thick pockets and decorative details are key. Davida also pointed out that a yoke that dips really low can also accentuate a small bottom.
D. The most universally flattering jean is a boot cut style in a clean, dark rinse. They are the most versatile: you can wear them anywhere and with anything, dress them up and down, and even wear them with a jacket to work on casual days. And they truly look good on every body type. Davida is right: Skinny jeans are for skinny people.
E. What I wish I'd said: With jeans, it's all about fit and flattery. If Levi's make you look and feel like a million dollars, then skip the designer jeans and the hefty pricetags. I recently did a column on jeans for different body types. All I knew about the model with the "curvy" body type was the she was a size 8 and had a bit of a booty (hate her - I'd love to have something going on back there). Sight unseen, I chose a pair of "Diva" jeans at Old Navy in her size, and she looked hot in them. All for $25.
Tomorrow, more of our conversation: 5-minute beauty and the best anti-aging tips (one involves no products, and is completely free!).
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