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Gok's Top Tips from How to Look Good Naked
At 4Beauty, we want to inspire every woman to unleash her inner goddess. Whether you are a curvy hourglass, a juicy pear or an inverted triangle, you are gorgeous with (or without) your clothes on. Here are 4Beauty's favourite tips on looking good from Gok Wan and How to Look Good Naked.
1. Love Your Body!
How to Look Good Naked and 4Beauty's mission is to make women adore their bodies. With body confidence you will look sexy in anything. So girls, listen when people tell you how fab you look, and start believing it! Read our interview with Channel 4's Jameela Jamil about her attitude to body confidence.
2. Body Shape
Whatever shape you are - a juicy apple, luscious pear, or classic hourglass - you need to balance your body. To balance broad shoulders try a peplum (a short over-skirt or ruffle that's usually attached to a fitted jacket or dress) as this will widen your sexy hips and slim your waist. To widen narrow shoulders, the 80s comeback shoulder-pad will balance the hips of a pear. Don't know your body shape? Find out with our Body Shape Finder tool.
3. Tailoring
Tailoring really is mightier than the sword and well-tailored pieces are sure to make any size feel fierce. Girls, don't hide yourself away in shapeless jackets, you'll look about 25% larger. Get to know your body shape and what works for you. It's all about cinching in the right places and emphasising your best bits.
4. Underwear
Know your boobs and find get fitted for a bra; one that really lifts your gorgeous knockers. For extra support all-in-one underwear may not fit you all over, but by wearing a separate bra and corset you'll get the best fit possible. So if you feel luscious in your lingerie you'll love what goes on top.
5. Accessories
Accessories draw attention to your best bits and add glam to any outfit. A fab belt will show off your sexy curves; a long scarf draws down the eye to elongate your frame whilst breaking up block colours and mimicking a smaller waist; and for all you busty ladies, a statement chunky necklace will keep the attention on your boobs and gorgeous face.
6. Wear a Trench Coat
The trench coat is a timeless classic that belongs in every wardrobe; regardless of your body shape you can make it work for you. It gives you the ultimate hourglass shape with structured shoulders, cinching in the waist and giving an A-line kick to balance your curves, which is great for pear shapes.
7. Wear Heels
A pair of heels is your secret weapon. The ultimate body makeover, they will elongate your legs and improve your posture, making you stand tall, oozing confidence and sex appeal. And who doesn't want perfect pins?
8. Fashion Trends
Not all fashion trends will suit you, and you need to know what works for your body shape before you rush to the shops and make a fashion faux pas. Fear not girls, there are ways of adapting the trends to suit your style. Sequinned tops are gorgeous but if you're over 25 take off those leggings and team with a pair of masculine trousers for luxe appeal. If you want a lo-fi look, go for shimmer rather than glitter on your clothes and leave the sparkle to accessories.
9. Trousers
Finding the right trousers can be a fiendish task, and jeans for some are a nightmare - read Gok's Jean Tips for help. Petite ladies can elongate the legs with wide-leg trousers, pinstripes and vertical detailing. Wide-leg trousers are also fantastic for apple shapes as they balance out your middle.
10. Classic Clothes
Fashion trends come and go, but adding some timeless pieces to your wardrobe will ensure that you always look fantastic. Your wardrobe essentials: a white shirt - pick a collar style and fabric to suit you, and this shirt will take you from networking events to picnics with the family. Jeans are a must but find the right ones for your body shape. A pencil skirt will flaunt your gorgeous curves, and heels, a trench coat and black trousers all deserve special wardrobe space.
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