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CONNECT // 3 Dressing for Your Body Type Finding the perfect outfit can be a challenge, but dressing for your body type is an easy way to accentuate your features. The Perfect Fit for Fitness As you gear up for new fitness goals, last season's workout clothing may not be working out. Feeling comfortable and confident in workout clothes can motivate you to stay dedicated to fitness, so investing in what feels and looks great is important. Pear or If you have a pear-shaped body, wearing brighter colored tops and dark bottoms can help draw the eye up rather than to the bottom and legs. Women with a rounder middle can opt for tight-fitting workout leggings and a baggier shirt. For ladies with a straighter figure, tops with gathering or ruching at the sides can create an hourglass shape. Remember, looks aren't everything. Material that breathes and supports is also important in workout wear. Look for sweat-wicking material that will keep you dry and flexible fabric that won't hold you back during spin class or yoga. Wear Wide-leg pants, wide necklines, structured shirts and jackets Skip Skinny- or straight- fit pants, oversized clothing, tight skirts Wear Boot-cut denim and trousers, tops with ruffles or capped sleeves, high-waisted skirts that create curves New Year, New Closet You may tell your kids that nothing is lurking under the bed, but you have a very scary monster in your own closet: a big mess. If your closet has become a tangled jungle of clothes, accessories and stored keepsakes, the New Year is the perfect time to take a stand. Start your closet-cleaning mission with these tips for clearing the clutter from your life: Attach hooks inside your closets—anything from small nails to more elaborate iron fixtures can help you organize hanging items and jewelry. Call in the experts. If your budget allows, check online for area specialists and stores that offer in-home closet consultations. Create an inventory. Keeping a notebook or spreadsheet of all the items in your closet and their location can help you plan ahead for the workweek or pack for your next vacation. Invest in specialty hangers with a thin frame that maximize space on clothing racks. Remove items that you no longer wear. These items can benefit a local charity while creating more space in your closet. Skip Very tight dresses, oversized or Empire-waist tops, low necklines triangle- shaped Apple or circle- shaped Hour- glass figure Wear Straight- or skinny-fit denim, Empire-waist or tunic shirts or dresses Skip High-rise skirts or pants, tops that curve in at the waist 1 2 3 4 Rectangle or straight figure Wear High-waisted pants, dresses that wrap or curve in at the waist, V-shaped necklines, thick belts Skip Empire-waist dresses, oversized clothing health + beauty