emily II

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dear emily,

you overtweeze. good shape, but beyond thin...they're getting sparse. I’d also like to see you let your hair grow a trifle—it’s too thinned at the ends, and just because they do it in brooklyn doesn’t mean the rest of the world should do it. (they probably shouldn’t be doing it in brooklyn either.) you have the features to pull off a really blunt edge, and I’d like to see you try it.

your bras aren’t doing their job. if you’re going to wear high-necked shirts (which are very cute, but hard do wear with any kind of a bust), you really, really need to lift and retain. have you heard the expression “pigeon-breasted”? that’s what happens when there’s too much bosom being pushed up and out, and things start to look silly and vaguely victorian. not so hot. please see here for minimizer suggestions. as a rule, I’d prefer seeing you in something with a lower neckline, and not in a clingy fabric—merino instead of cashmere, heavy jersey instead of spandex-cotton blends, linen, georgette, etc. if you work with these, in deep-V or scoop-neck tops, you can skip the minimizers, but go for full-coverage over demi-cup, and definitely choose the smaller band-size. (34 and 36 are NOT interchangeable.) other things to skip: cap sleeves and smocked tops. pieces with empire waists will suit you better, and I think, with the right pair of heels and bangles, you wouldn’t go wrong with something in the way of a balenciaga sack dress. another look to try would be pencil skirts (go all-out on the colors) that hit below the knee and sit at your natural waist, narrow belts, and very structured tops or closely tailored jackets in a fabric that will hold you in and not show anything you want to hide—velvet is amazing in situations like these, as it has no give (don't get stretch-velvet, obviously) and is pretty heavy-duty. try ebay for vintage, make sure your measurements match the listing, and if you choose to cultivate that look, make sure it’s completely assembled. nothing looks worse than women in pretty vintage frocks with unstarched collars and bad posture. it ruins the trimness of it all, which is the point of the endeavor. likewise, don’t take it too far with hair and makeup (particularly lipstick) as it will start to look like a costume and then I won’t be able to see you. and we can't have that, as you're gorgeous.

xo,
me.