How to Prevent Rashes From Sequined Dresses

Fashion shouldn't hurt. If your sequined dress is causing a rash, examine the fit and design. Common places for chafing from sequins may be under the arms or along the collar. You may need to enlist the help of a tailor who can lower the arm holes to prevent uncomfortable rubbing or add facing to a rough seam.

Andrea Cespedes
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What Color Shirt to Wear to Make Eyes Look Bluer?

Blue eyes stand out and command attention, whether they are captivating cobalt, arctic icy or sensuous sky blue. Certain colors make them even more noticeable. Wear shirts in colors that best play up your eyes to flatter your face and suit your style in any situation.

Hilary White
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3 Ways NY Fashion Week Is Redefining Beauty Standards

New York Fashion Week is always a celebration of the wacky, the wild, and the wearable. This year, there is a focus on plus-sized models and focus on diversity.

Laura Hertzfeld
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How Much Cotton Does it Take to Make a Shirt?

Cotton has been around for thousands of years, but it's drawing new interest these days with talk of sustainable clothing.

Bonny Brown Jones
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How to Hide Body Fat With Clothes

Dressing to disguise the unflattering parts of one’s figure can be a challenge.

Christine Pillman
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How Much of the World's Clothing Is Made From Cotton?

Cotton is a natural fiber used to make fabric, which is then made into clothing. Cotton has been used to create clothing for at least 7,000 years, and is used worldwide because of its trademark lightness, softness and breathability; cotton is the world's most commonly used natural fiber.

Stacey Howell
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Cocoa Butter Eye Cream Benefits

Cocoa butter is a natural antioxidant from the cacao bean that has been used to treat scarring, fibromyalgia and even heart disease. With its proven healing properties when used on the body, it is really no surprise that cocoa butter has now made an appearance in eye cream.

Nakita Rowell-Stevens
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What Kind of Pants Should I Wear if I Have a Big Butt?

If you have a little extra going on in the back, shopping for pants can be tough. Many of them are too tight on your derriere and too loose in other places.

Pamela Simmons
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How to Remove Shine From Polyester Pants

Synthetic dress slacks can develop shiny patches after extensive wear and improper ironing techniques, but in some cases, you may be able to reverse the shine. Noticeable patches of sheen make your pants look cheap, regardless of their initial cost.

Mimi Bullock
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Clothing Styles for Short Women

Petite women have a mixed bag when it comes to styling -- you have the freedom to wear sky-high heels but sizing pants can be a bit of a challenge. Even when you're shopping in the petite section, where the pieces are cut for smaller figures, certain styles will be more flattering than others.

Jennifer Blair
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What Color of Clothing Makes Eyes Look More Enhanced?

The term "opposites attract" isn't just an old relationship adage; turns out, it's a piece of beauty wisdom as well. Choosing clothing in colors that are the opposite of your eye color will enhance your eyes.

Whitney DeGroat
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How to Wear Leggings With Fat Thighs

With their stretchy fabric and the plethora of colors and patterns available, leggings have become a comfortable and stylish mainstay in fashion. However, these tight pieces can be intimidating, especially if you have big thighs.

Amy Davidson
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