If you are heavier on the top:
• Choose tops with a loose fit, which then slim down to hug the hips and waist.
• Opt for thin fabrics, such as cotton or cotton jersey, which won’t add bulk.
• Create the illusion of length by sticking to one color, down to the shoes.
• Choose long jackets without shoulder pads.
• Try a pleated skirt to bring the eye down to your lower half, and don’t be afraid of shorter hem lengths.

If you are heavier on the bottom:
• Even out your frame with small shoulder pads.
• Wear dark pants or stockings.
• Experiment with vertical lines and patterns.
• Wear long tops that go past your hips.
• Wear prints only on the top.
• Look for jackets, tailored suits and shirtwaist dresses with straight, classic cuts.

If you’re not-so-curvy:
• Add dimension with patterns.
• Try loose flowery clothing and draw attention towards your face with colorful earrings and scarves.

If you’re an hourglass:
• Wear fabrics that show off your figure by draping loosely.
• Emphasize your waist with a belt.
• Show off some cleavage with a V-neck.
• Celebrate your curves. Lots of women would love to be voluptuous. I, for one, encourage you to flaunt it (at the level you feel comfortable doing so, of course.)

Slenderizing Tips for all Body Types:
• Stand tall, elongate your neck, and square your shoulders. Good posture and proper breathing are two of the quickest ways you can look and feel good, whether you’re a size two or size 22.
• Instead of covering your neck with turtleneck tops and sweaters, which can make your face look wider, opt for V-neck tops and dresses that enhance your facial features.
• Straight legged pants tend to create a leaner look than flared bell-bottoms.
• If you are five feet four inches and under, look for dresses that hit just above or at the knee.
• Empire waists create a clean, elongated look.
• Experiment with eye-catching jewelry and accessories.
• To create the illusion of length, think monochromatic. If you have a black outfit, for example, and you wear a white belt, you have just broken the smooth, lean line and created the illusion of bulk. To minimize this effect, wear a dark belt and dark stockings with a dark outfit. Of course, it’s no fun to dress all in one color (unless it’s fuschia), so this is one rule that’s meant to be broken. You can add funky accessories, such as handbags and shoes, while maintaining the illusion of length.
• Be careful with pleated pants, which tend to add bulk to the mid-section.
• Try an A-line. A-line dresses have always been at the top of the list for hiding those areas that cause the most concern for women.
• When choosing a swimming suit, there are lots of chic styles available now that come with a skirt. If you feel more comfortable concealing your hips and thighs, do so. I started wearing a skirted suit years ago, and I love no longer feeling self-conscious at the pool or the beach. Plus, it gives me the flexibility to be active in my suit (which usually entails chasing my kids) without worrying about exposing myself.
• Wear proper undergarments. There was a time when women had great difficulty finding appropriate-sized bras, but today there is a wide variety of sexy undergarments for all women who want to feel sensuous and comfortable. Plenty of specialty stores will help you find just the right bra or even have your bra custom sized. Undergarments that fit right will make all the difference in your look, and they can really help you to feel more comfortable in the skin you’re in.

Source: Miss Savvy

Dress for the occasion. Looking your best doesn’t mean that you need to be overdressed. There is a time and a place for every outfit. Learn to figure it out.

Know your size. Wearing clothing that is too big or too tight is hardly ever a good idea. Don’t be afraid to try on the garments you’re purchasing because in the end it can save you a lot of time and money. Ill-fitting attire gives the impression that you are careless.

Make it match. Although fashion these days allows the combination of different colors and fabric, you still need to make sure that what you’re wearing actually goes well together. While you’re at it, choose colors that complement your lovely complexion and bring out your beautiful eyes, versus tones that make you fade into the background. If you’re unsure about which colors are right for you, stand in front of a mirror with natural light and hold different shades up to your face. You’ll realize that some of them make you look radiant, while others harden your facial features.
Choose your design. Not everything that is fashionable is appropriate for every figure. Pick outfits that are comfortable and at the same time enhance your silhouette.

Be aware of your age. Contrary to popular belief, dressing like a teenager when you’re in your thirties does not make you look younger. Dressing according to your age will make you more attractive if you pay attention to details like color, fabric, and style.

Pay attention to the inside. It doesn’t matter how stunning you might look, if you carry around the extra baggage of unforgiveness, resentment, envy, prejudice and hatred, they will show up in your interactions with others. Be sure to spend some time every day in quiet reflection on how to become a better woman and how you can empower other women to do the same.

These mysterious beads have their origin in China. The original ones were said to have been blessed by Buddhist monks and had special powers. To make your very own Buddhist bead bracelet (a current rage all over the world), just get some coloured elastic and some glass or clay beads in self-colours (for those living in Mumbai, try hunting Bhuleshwar for them). Get 21 beads and string them in. Tie the two ends with a knot and you have the trendiest set of bracelets in town! Use self-coloured beads to match your outfit.Black symbolises courage, red symbolises friendship, blue symbolises peace, luck and money and white symbolises beauty and love. Using cat’s eye beads also looks neat on the wrist.

Source: About.com