“I dressed myself. See why I got a stylist?” Jennifer Aniston laughed, when we took her on a “Fashion Flashback” way back to 1995, when she wore a see-through lace outfit on the red carpet.
“I didn’t know you could see the bra that much!” she told us.
She wouldn’t even let us show one of her outfits on Access – which she jokingly called her “Bjork moment!”
That got me thinking. If someone as stylish as Jennifer Aniston needs help getting dressed, is it hopeless for the rest of us who can’t afford our own stylist?
Here are five easy, accessible and affordable “Red Carpet Tricks” I have learned from the stars and their stylists on our show. Sort of an “Everything I Need To Know About Style I Learned On Access Hollywood” kinda thing.
1. PEEK-A-BOOB!
Let’s start with Jen’s see through outfit problem. You might THINK you are perfectly covered up – until you see your photos and realize everyone from Aunt Mary to creepy cousin Sam can see your bra and panties… and maybe more!
Do a photo test (with a flash) BEFORE you leave the house to make sure you aren’t unwittingly showing your bits.
2. FASHION FIRST AID!
The Boy Scouts are on to something – be prepared! For big nights out, carry must-have essentials to prevent a Janet Jackson style wardrobe malfunction. HOLLYWOOD FASHION TAPE is double-sided tape to keep clothes in place and can also be used to tape up a hem if you rip yours. www.hollywoodfashiontape.com
MISS OOPS also has a range of wardrobe problem solvers including “Rescue Sponges” which remove deodorant and makeup from clothes. www.missoops.com
3. SHAPE UP!
I can’t begin to count how many stars have told us SPANX is their favorite red carpet style secret. From muffin tops to wobbly thighs, these body shapers will fix whatever the gym can’t. www.spanx.com
Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan and Brooke Shields are fans of DR. REY’S SHAPEWEAR, a line of body enhancing lingerie and slimming swimwear, so you can look great on the beach too. www.DrReysShapewear.com
4. GET FIT!
Sexy stars Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé are often red carpet perfection because they have Donatella or Karl literally sewing them into their gowns… So it’s unrealistic for us to expect that clothes would fit us right off the rack. Have your clothes altered. Even something as simple as a classic white shirt or pair of jeans should be tailored to your exact measurements. A good fit instantly upgrades your look from frumpy to fabulous.
5. FAKE IT!
Don’t have cleavage? Surprisingly – a lot of stars you THINK have a big busts – actually don’t. They CREATE what nature didn’t give them, using strategically placed tape to enhance and lift what they DO have. They also add “cutlets” to increase bust size.
No butt? No problem! WONDERWEAR has created underwear for women that lifts and contours the booty. Eat your heart out Kim Kardashian! Available at www.andrewchristian.com.
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