How to not dress tacky

Oh, I couldn’t wait until this week’s How-to Tuesday post. After a few stops into some Old Town Scottsdale haunts this weekend, it’s pretty clear that Scottsdale could totally serve as the West Coast Jersey Shore. What’s up with all the blingtastic outfits, sky-high stilletos paired with barely-there skirts and plunging necklines? Gals, there’s a way to be chic, stylish and sexy that doesn’t include showing all the goods. Here’s a quick refresher on how to not dress like a streetwalker, while still having some sex appeal.

Lesson #1: This isn’t Vegas

I’m all for going all out; after all, it’s better to be over dressed than under dressed, right? The caveat there, dear friends, is that this isn’t Vegas. Leave the ice capade looking dresses, corsets and other sluttastic attire at home. A casual bar on a Friday night is so not the time to test out outfits best left as a Halloween costume.

Lesson #2: Pick a feature

Wanna show off your girls? Go for it. Want to throw on some supertall stilettos and a mini to show off legs that go on for days? Sexy. Got a snazzy backless top or dress? Totally hot. All at once? Don’t even think about it. Pick ONE asset to bare and let all the attention fall there. After all, that much skin will leave everyone confused as to where to even look.

Lesson #3: Forget the number

The human obsession with numbers just has to stop. Sometimes a size 2 in one brand is a size 6 in another so please, forget what’s on the label and pick your actual size. Trying to squeeze into something that’s too small/too short/too tight is just going to draw unwanted attention.

Lesson #4: Ditch trends

This may sound like an oxymoron, coming from a fashion blogger, but fashion trends are not universally flattering on everyone. Pick what works for you, what’s comfortable and by all means, age-appropriate. (Though that may be an entirely separate battle/post. Cougar fashion, anyone?)

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