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Do you have a foolproof outfit for a star who has gained a few pounds?

"Star or no star, a great-fitting black dress is a great go-to,” Chavez says. “The classic is short-sleeve or 3⁄4-length sleeve, fitted at the waist, slightly above the knees.” Above all, “when you feel you’ve added extra pounds, don’t go baggy. That’s what we all feel like doing, and it’s the worst thing you can do,” she says. “It will just make you look heavier. Instead, wear something tailored.”

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