Knee Length Skirts
Knee length or a little above or below the knee creates the most flattering leg line.

Pictured: Carolina Herrera, Milly, Peter Som.

Dresses with Pockets
Form meets function.   Plus, you can go out without a purse.

Pictured: Peter Som, Cynthia Steffe, and BCBG.

The Oversized Collar
Provides a dramatic frame for your most important feature: your face.

Pictured: Zac Posen, Peter Som, Max Azria.

The Belt
If you have a defined waistline, belts draw attention to
your thinnest point.  And if you don’t, belts help create the illusion
of a waist.

 Pictured: Milly, Peter Som, Reem Acra.

The Color Purple
Quietly bold, there’s a shade of purple to fit every complexion.

Pictured: Reem Acra, Tuleh, Vera Wang.

All photos courtesy of Dan Lecca for Mercedes Benz.

Maxi Dresses
Unless you’re six feet tall, maxi dresses look as if they swallowed you alive.

Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg, Cynthia Steffe, Zac Posen.

Mini Dresses
Great to wear…if you’re blessed with flawless (and long) legs.

Pictured: Zac Posen, Nanette Lepore, Temperley London.

The Bubble Skirt
A visually interesting but awkward-to-wear silhouette.  Fun for stylists, less fun for you. 

Pictured: Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, and Temperley London.

Sheer Fabric
Done tastefully, sheer fabric can be gorgeous.  But it’s
tough to pull off during the day–and the transparent nature of the
fabric often shows a little more than you’re intending.

Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen.

Feathers
Absolutely fabulous on accessories, tough to wear on clothes.

Pictured: Oscar de la Renta, BCBG, and Zac Posen.

All photos courtesy of Dan Lecca for Mercedes Benz.