Thanks to the hit series "Desperate Housewives," and the five fashion-forward ladies from Wisteria Lane, women can forget about the age-old expression "Dress your age." According to the show's costume designer, Cate Adair, the expression should really be "Dress in what makes you look great."
"It doesn't matter how old you are; it's all about knowing how to accentuate your best assets," says the twice-Emmy-nominated designer. As she heads into her third season of styling Susan, Bree, Lynette, Gabrielle and Edie, Cate Adair shares a few secrets-straight from the set:
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• Straight from the Set: "Take a look at Susan's style-she's more casual and quite often wears a fitted tee. She pulls it off so well because she always wears a great-fitting bra that doesn't detract from her outfit in any way."
Skirting the Issue-Whether long, short, pencil or flowing, skirts remain a staple. The key is to understand where on the waist to wear them-style is not about what, but how.
• Straight from the Set: "I balance out Bree's height with a skirt placed lower on the waist. If you aren't quite as tall, try one that sits slightly higher on the hips to help create a long and lean look."
Belt it Out-Whether they're wide, skinny, studded or chained, belts are versatile enough to pair with jeans or couture, depending on the look. Pick one that accentuates your shape.
• Straight from the Set: "I normally stay away from oversized belts on Gabrielle because she is so petite. Her small frame is much better suited for a skinny belt proportional to her size. Edie, on the other hand, can pull off a wider belt, which will help accentuate her curves and won't dominate her taller frame."
Accessible Accessories-There's something for everyone; just stick to what's proportional to your size and silhouette.
• Straight from the Set: "How I might accessorize Lynette's character is never what I would consider for Edie or Gabrielle's style and that's because their varying shapes should be reflected with completely different accessories."
Make a trend your own with these simple style secrets in mind.
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