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Secret Strategy #15: Opposite Focus

Rather than focus on curvy areas for flattery, enhance them by focusing on opposite places. Curvy hips? Draw the eye to your upper half. Too curvy on top? Try lighter colors below, or apparel with slight flare. “Opposite focus” creates pleasing symmetry and graceful lines.

Woman in brown ruffle jacket over animal print top and gray pants

Let us know if this secret strategy works for you! Comment below.Ā 

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3 responses to “Secret Strategy #15: Opposite Focus”

  1. Patricia Costanzo
    March 31, 2015

    I am interested in Secret Strategy #15. How would I purchase this outfit?

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    1. Monroe and Main
      April 1, 2015

      Hi Patricia, we removed your phone number for security reasons. We will give you a call though!
      Here are links to the items in the image:
      Tigress Tunic: https://www.monroeandmain.com/Clothing/Flattering-Styles/Tunic/tigress-tunic-172.pro
      Smooth & Sassy Jacket: https://www.monroeandmain.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=120642&keyword=wa711515&prefixCode=WA&fpi=120642&catCd=WA
      Slim & Trim Pant: https://www.monroeandmain.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=120570&keyword=wi711651&prefixCode=WI&fpi=120570&catCd=WI

      Reply
  2. Patricia Costanzo
    March 31, 2015

    I think that that outfit that you put together goes very well together!

    Reply

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