Women's Style: Jeans to Hide Stomach & Bra Fitting Tips

Choosing the right jeans to hide the stomach or support a big chest can transform your silhouette. Learn the rules for patent leather shoes, nude vs. black bras, and how to dress fabulously for a lunch date regardless of size.

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Water-Resistant Vs. Waterproof Boots

Water-resistant boots are very different from waterproof boots, and knowing the differences between the two is important for your comfort and -- more importantly -- your safety. Both are good for outdoor activities, but each type of boot protects your feet differently and in different conditions and activities.

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How to Keep Your Side Bra From Showing

A top with wide armholes, like a tank top, gives the world a peek at your side bra any time you raise your arm higher than your shoulder. Other factors that cause peeping side bra are ill-fitting underwires that force the breast tissue to pool under the arms and wearing clothes the wrong size.

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How to Increase the Grip Rubber on Court Shoes

Accelerating, stopping and sharply turning require traction between your shoe’s soles and the court. Covering the surface of a basketball court is a slurry of friction-reducing debris including dust, dirt and clothing fibers.

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How Long Should the Legs Be on a Woman's Dress Pants?

Whether you’ve spent $50 or $250, your entire outfit won’t look right if your dress pants are not hemmed at the proper length. Though it may be tempting to hem your pants at a compromising length to compensate for both heels and flats, women should choose one or the other.

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What Is the Traditional Dress Color for a Bar Mitzvah?

A Bar Mitzvah is a coming-of-age celebration for a 13-year-old Jewish boy. It signals his transition into adulthood, when he becomes obligated to observe the commandments of Judaism. Traditionally, guests and family were expected to dress in a reserved manner to mark the importance and seriousness of the event.

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How to Remove Discoloration on Jewelry

Discoloration forms on jewelry because of body oils, cosmetics transferring from your skin to the jewelry and from normal wear. You don’t have to immediately head to a professional jeweler when your gold or silver jewelry becomes discolored.

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What to Wear Over a Corset to Make It School Appropriate

Corsets are a notoriously sexy item and while they can be chic and fashionable, they aren't usually appropriate for school settings. However, with a few simple tweaks, they can be made perfectly acceptable for school fashion. The key to dressing up a corset lies in covering up.

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How to Keep Thigh-High Boots From Rolling Down

Thigh-high boots complement a variety of outfits throughout the seasons, while also offering up added warmth in the colder months. They can appear both daring and casual, depending on the material and style of the heel. But their typically loose fit can mean that they roll down at the cuff throughout the day.

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Wallet

What Is Better a Trifold or a Bifold Wallet?

A man's wallet should be functional and fashionable. It's an extension of your personality, so think twice before whipping out that ratty, bursting-at-the-seams monstrosity that's held together with rubber bands.

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The Best Overnight Treatment for a Rough Heel

Imagine if there was a cure-all for dry cracked feet. One application would keep your feet soft and smooth for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, keep dreaming because as long as the skin continues to react to dry harsh environments, there will always be a need for skin conditioners.

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What Fabric Makes Dresses Poofy?

If you have your heart set on a poofy dress for prom, your wedding or another special occasion, the right fabric is essential. Some fabrics just don't have the stiffness or body to create that volume -- or poof.

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Safety Pin and Jeans

How to Wear a Safety Pin in Clothes

When your favorite blouse tosses you a surprise like a missing button or when a hem line falls in a skirt, safety pins can offer temporary assistance. Many people prefer hiding the safety pin by securing it inside the garment; however, if not used properly the sharp pin can poke you.

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Fixing a Boot's Heel

The more you wear your boots, the more likely they are to break at the heel. Though every heel doesn't break, there's always a possibility, so learning how to fix your boot heel can really come in handy. Repairing yours isn't too tough to do once you know how.

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How to Hide a Bloated Belly with Fashion

Concealing a bloated tummy requires smart styling techniques and some attention to your choice of undergarments. Whether bloating appears high on the waist or lower towards the pelvis, you can hide swelling with the right outfit. Counteract irregular bloating without purchasing a larger wardrobe.

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How to Stretch the Calves on Leather Boots

Leather boots that extend to the calf and beyond come in a variety of shapes and styles for both men and women. But if you're having trouble pulling up your brand new riding boots or it's painful zipping your stiletto knee-high stunners, explore some clever calf-stretching techniques.

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