Remember dress slim and dos and donts columns?

wisdom into a superpower.

Here are six to count on right now.

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The dilemma is, how much skin is too much when the old age-appropriate rules no longer apply?

Thenshow that offand keep the rest under wraps.

Go monochromatic … instead of mixing and matching

Want to look taller and slimmer fast?

from left to right brooke shields then oprah winfrey then sheryl lee ralph

Just work a one-color tonal look from head to toe.

Many women break the look at the waist by wearing a colorful top and black pants.

Varying the shades and adding some texture andprintshelps create an eye-catching effect and expands your wardrobe options.

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Still, too much of a good thing can leave you looking shapeless and boxy.

Pairing loose tops and bottoms with narrow, body-skimming pieces helps.

And yes, this works regardless of weight, shape or size.

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