Balance a short and sweet frock with conservatively sexy sleeves, like NeNe’s sheer style; it covers up while still leaving a little to the imagination.
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Underneath it All
Silky, show-all fabrics can be tricky without the proper undergarments. Opt for seamless bra styles and shapewear that extends down to just above the hem to avoid unsightly panty lines.
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Stay in One Lane
Too many details can take away from a fab frock. In NeNe’s case, the mesh is the main attraction and the pleats make it a little more playful. In a body-con silhouette, this might have been overkill.
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Tone it Down
NeNe Leakes
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Tasteful Touches
For busty babes, a flowy halter neckline with a slight peek-a-boo keyhole design is one way to show off your best assets tastefully.
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Give & Take
Overexposing can be vulgar. Nene’s Lanvin leg and cleavage-baring dress strikes the perfect balance because of it’s long sleeves and hem. It’s a give and take scenario.
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Choose Prints Wisely
Fit-and-flare patterns are easier on the eye and less difficult to pull-off than body-hugging prints.
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Highlight Your Hot Spots
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Optical Illusion
NeNe’s Stella McCartney dress uses colorblocking to highlight her figure, naturally giving the illusion of a Coke-bottle silhouette.
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Fool Proof Fashion
We’ve seen more Hervé Leger bandage dresses than we can handle on the red carpet, but it’s ability to pull everything into place like a full body Spanx is what makes it a foolproof style for full-figured women.
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Pattern Play
The right pattern placement should flatter your figure. Note how Nene’s Hervé Leger piano key stripes are hitting the right notes—they graduate into an hourglass silhouette to accentuate her curves.