The Perfect Tee

Many times we enter a big box store looking for anything but a tee, this is an essential.  Do you ever have those days and you say..."shoot I need a basic fitted tee"??? The perfect long sleeve tee is essential in the fall and winter, layer it under a blazer, sweater, cropped jacket or shrug. Basic elements such as the perfect tee are the finishing touch to your wardrobe.  I'm gonna give you a few tips on the perfect tee; body type, material and cut are few important components to remember in selecting your tees. (if you aren't familiar with your body type check out my older post they discuss all body shapes).

A Crew Neck Tee is usually what comes to mind when we think about fitted t-shirts. Crew neck tees are excellent for accentuating the bust, because there isn't any exposed skin and the shirt is slim fitting the eyes tend to land directly on the boobs. Whatever size chest you have, when wearing a crew neck tee your brassiere MUST BE ON POINT! Undergarments are always important but a crew neck tee will point out a non-supportive bra...not a good look. I saw young lady the other day with a horrible bra and a crew neck tee, the t-shirt looked extremely small as if it was choking her.  That leads me to my next point, crew neck tees need to be the right size...try it on.  Because everything is covered a too small crew neck will show every imperfection (rolls, smashed boobs, sagging boobs, you name it)...remember we're trying to accentuate the positive.

A Scoop Fitted Tee, is one of my favorites. There is a little exposed skin to show what some men say is the sexiest part of a woman's body, her decolletage. You have a lot of playing room with this tee and numerous ways to implement the shirt into your daily attire. I used the term playing room because you can wear the scoop tee to work with a suit, a statement necklace or running your errands, I usually throw my scoop tees on with some leggings and a blazer/jacket and I'm out the door(I buy extended length tees just to cover the dairy aire:)). Lastly, out on the town...I've been caught waiting to last minute to get dressed quite a few times; pair this tee with some skinnies or trousers(wider at the bottom and fitting correctly at the waist), pull out the sexiest pumps, grab your clutch and accessories...grab your boo and say I'm ready, sorry I took so long. :)

V-Neck Fitted Tees, have a funny relationship with me. Always one of my favorites but depending on the material it could go bad. My preference with the v-neck is 95% cotton and 5% spandex because it holds its shape the entire time your wearing it. 100% cotton tees lose the shape and this is extremely bad with a v-neck tee because shape is crucial with this tee. If a v-neck tee has no shape it creates a larger waist, the objective of the tee is to accentuate your cleavage...so now you have accentuated breast and the illusion of a larger midsection...I'll pass.

The Boat Neck Tee is tricky and can sometimes make your shoulders look broad and breast will appear large, just off the cut alone. Personally...I don't buy this shirt, my chest is on the larger side (broad shoulders and boobs don't go well together). If you must wear a boat neck tee balance the look of the broad shoulder with a wider bottom (jean, trouser), remember to always create balance.






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The Leaves are Changing Colors...Should My Closet?

I woke up this morning in a complete tizzy...lol! Yes, I love all seasons but I had few summer pieces I didn't get a chance to rock.  Some would say "oh well...maybe next summer" and I say this is transition time.  Some of your summer pieces can transition nicely and become part of your Autumn wardrobe.

This tank dress is the perfect example, yes it was super cute this summer.  Pull that dress out depending on temp throw on some tights and a pump (tights and pumps need to be the same color/color family to lengthen the leg), a blazer, a cropped sweater, cardigan or denim jacket...depending on the occasion and accessorize however you choose; chunky necklace/small earrings or large earrings and a cocktail ring. You're set, take a look in your closet and pull those dresses to the front, because you're not done with them. LOL!

White...labor day has passed and some have removed white till next summer. I say pull your white to the front...whoever came up with that rule in the first place.  White can be tricky in the fall but if your confidence is on point you're there (its easy to locate a women who doesn't feel good in her outfit).  I'm gonna give a few tips to top off the confidence that's already turning heads. Pairing whites in the fall is a tab bit different than the summer.  Partnering colors should be brown, tan/camel, burnt orange, metallic and denim; I didn't say black because its expected...we've got to think out the box.

Finally, dressing should always, always, always look effortless and attractive. I have a uniform, not really a work uniform but a look I rock everyday while ripping and running. It's super sexy, functional, transitions into all seasons, easy to take off (I'm talking about in fitting rooms...lol. Y'all minds are in the gutter...smh). Leggings, a long cami, depending on temp my denim jacket/sweater/blazer/scarf and boots or ballerina flats with my silver hoop earrings. LOVE IT!!! I'll take a pic and share with you in the next blog. My little uniform has also transitioned from day to night most times with just the change of my accessories.

FLO with Style is very important to me because I notice soooooooo many women on a daily basis not taking a few extra seconds to look nice.... I'm telling you it will change your mood. I said all that to say, if you have a question don't hesitate asking... I LOVE fashion and I want all women to embrace the beauty inside and out.

FYI - the next few days you'll receive more post from me because I have so many things to discuss with you...the perfect tee, 5 important pieces for winter and game night cute.

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CIAO:)