by W. Diane Van Zwol

Created on: May 09, 2008

Uniquely You: Summer Clothing Beauty Secrets

Wow! You have your own personal inner beauty, reflected by your body image! It is 100% uniquely you. Knowing that, just relax and enjoy the summer.

(Thank God you don't have to maintain one of those fashion magazine bodies for the summer! That would really be stress!)

Your body image statement is one of these!

1. I am ashamed of it!

2. I am working on it!
3. I am proud of it!

These summer clothing beauty secrets will help you to recognize the reality of the inner beauty that can shine through you, simply because of the way that you dress and see yourself. You are who you are, not somebody else.

"I am me and I'm happy about that!" This is your own self image speaking.

1. Dress for comfort: When your clothing is comfortable, you will reflect that reality; if it is not, you will be uncomfortable and so will others around you.
2. Dress appropriately for the occasion: You know what clothing would be appropriate for certain times and places. Choose that clothing!
3. Dress for the weather: Be prepared for any kind of weather; you can always put on more clothing, but sometimes, you cannot take off something that is too warm. Try a layered look!
4. Choose your own unique colors: Color reveals the true you: What is your power color, your best color, or the one that makes you feel really good, happy, peaceful, calm or perky? Experiment! You will be glad that you did.
5. Choose fabrics wisely: When you are wearing a fabric that makes you feel great, that will be reflected in your body image. If it feels good, you will look good! Do some shopping, looking only at fabrics. Find fabrics that are right for your unique body contour. Avoid fabrics that give you itchy skin or make you perspire profusely. Cottons are a great choice because they breathe.
6. Choose your own style of clothing: Use a mirror and ask yourself, if that is really you. Does it say what you want to state about yourself? If the style of clothing is flattering to your particular body size and shape, you will feel beautiful. Ideally, you want to feel that way! Your inner beauty is revealed!
7. Make certain that your clothing fits properly: You will find some items of clothing fit you properly, while others don't. Ask yourself if what you are wearing is too tight or too loose, too small or too large. Does it really flatter your figure? This is really important if you are buying only one item, like a bathing suit or something revealing.
8. Be prepared for the sun: Make certain that your clothes work with your suntan; plan your suntan, so that it works with your clothing too. Decide how much skin you want to reveal, or cover and then dress accordingly. Watch out for those white patches of skin!
9. Co-ordinate your wardrobe: Co-ordination is the key to success. Take a serious look at your summer wardrobe in terms of matching your clothing with shoes or sandals, scarves, purses or handbags, jewellery, etc.
10. Get it all together: Look seriously at your clothing and accessories and ask yourself this. "Is it smart, sweet, soft and sexy? Is it weird or wonderful? Do I love it?" Get a second opinion from someone respects you. Anything can be changed for the better!

If you love yourself, respect your unique body image and dress to enhance it, so that it reflects your summer beauty as 100% uniquely you, rather than someone else, you may find yourself in a fashion magazine! It's up to you!

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