Carolyn McClain
Age: 36
Size: 12
Height: 5' 7"
Job: Art director
Fashion challenge: “I have thick thighs, but a rather small waist. When something fits my waist, it’s too tight in the thighs and draws attention to that area.”
Expert answers: Put lighter, brighter colors on the top and save darker shades for the bottom half of your body to draw the eye up and away from problem areas. Minimize thighs with an A-line skirt like this one, which flares from the waist. Skirts that fall at the narrowest part of the lower body, usually at or above the knee, are the most flattering. Get a long, lean look with tall black boots. A good heel—2 to 3 inches—can also help elongate the body. Choose chunky heels for stability and comfort.
DON'T: wear ankle-length skirts. They only look good in drapey, loose fabrics, but those reveal every bulge.
