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The long sleeves that are slashed all the way up to the shoulder are coming back and combined with an off-shoulder neckline they could be supremely sexy, giving a glimpse of skin, but not unveiling the entire truth.

V-necks and low-cut ballet necks should definitely be considered - they elongate the neck and pull the entire torso together into a more elegant form, thus distracting attention from the arms. A portrait collar is definitely a possibility, but take time to try it on first to make sure that this neckline works with your neck. A visually shortened neck will make it look as if your head is sinking into your shoulders, thus making you appear bigger and bulkier on top - not at all helpful when you have larger upper arms.

OVERALL CUT

Avoid sheaths. The first and last person to look good in a sheath was Jackie Kennedy. The rest of us have to just put the sheath down and back away slowly. Sheaths have too-small arm holes that will exaggerate your already problematic upper arms. Sheaths have rounded necklines that will stunt your neck and make you rectangular on top. Sheaths have no waist to speak of, which will rob you of any shape whatsoever and who needs that? Just... don't ... wear them.

Opt for fabrics and styles that skim rather than cling. That is not to say that you must stick to wearing those horrid shapeless tent-like garments - not at all! Find pieces that emphasize your waist (like wraparound tops and dresses or those with nipped-in waist and larger skirt). Well-defined feminine hourglass form combined with three-quarter sleeves gives an appearance of sexy sophistication - how much better can it get?

JEWELRY

It may seem a small thing, but the jewelry you wear may actually impact your overall look. First and foremost, determine whether you are big-boned or small-boned. It is a mistake to think that one's weight or overall body type has anything to do with one's bone structure. There are plenty of skinny women who have large bones and plenty of voluptuous women who are delicately-boned. The structure and size of your bones can be determined by looking at your wrists and ankles - do they appear delicate and small compared to the rest of the limb, or are they about the same diameter?

If you are big-boned, you can get away with large chunky pieces, but do not overdo it. For example, you can combine an off-shoulder neckline with three-quarter sleeves and a bold necklace to emphasize your shoulders and cleavage, thus distracting from your upper

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