|Before you spend money on extras, make sure you have the essentials covered. Buy pieces that complement each other and are timeless. A neutral pencil skirt will be fashionable for years to come and can be updated for the seasons with a fashionable new top.

|Buy a lot of basics. Target items that are always in fashion, yet work with other styles as well. A basic black dress or blazer can be worn year after year.

}{Dress jeans up by wearing a dressy shirt and heels. Wear colored jeans if you want a more casual look.

|Wear darker blouses and pants if you want to appear slimmer. Dark colors help emphasize your good parts and tone down the overweight extras you don't want people to notice. You should wear skirts with elastic waistbands if you are concerned about comfort.

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