LIGHT AS A
FEATHER
Ruffles give
an easy
elegance
to this
sleeveless
paisley top.
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life&style
ST Y LE
SHEERJOY
This translucent
tunic has an airy,
just-back-from -
vacation feel.
Breezy, breathable fabrics like chiffon,
mesh, and organza can lightly shroud
problem areas like upper arms—without
SHEER FEAR
Avoid overexposure—
here's what to wear
under a gauzy blouse.
■ DO AN
UNDER-STUDY
What you wear under a
translucent top really
counts—since it’s sure
to be seen. Flesh-tone
cam
isoles offer
discreet glimpses of
the décolleté and
shoulders while
blending effortlessly
w
ith your skin. Try
Yumm
ie Tumm
ie’s
basic nude tank, $62;
yumm
ietumm
ie.com.
If you’re larger-busted,
look fora tank w
ith
built-in support like
Spanx’s Slim
Cognito
Body Shaping Cam
i
w
ith removable under-
wire, $74, spanx.com
.
■ MAKE A MATCH
Coordinate the colors
of your blouse and
cami for a pretty
layered look. Find an
array of colors at
americanapparel.net.
■ BUY WITH CARE
Blouses with built-in
linings alleviate the
need for additional
underpinnings, but
some linings are still
flimsy. Test the fabric
in sunlight or under
bright indoor lights
to make sure your
skivvies stay secret.
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1
Tunisian tapestry print tunic, Nine West, $
89
; ninewest.com. “Stacy” pant, Jennifer Reale Design, $
128
; jenniferreale.com. Wooden bead necklace,
Juko, $
198
,
800
/
631
-
3844
. Straw Roll Clutch, $
39
; anntaylorloft.com. “Zac” sandal, Unisa, $
59
;
305
/
835
-
5151
.
2
Strappy tank, Yummie Tummie, $
72
;
yummietummie.com. Ruffled paisley-print top, Sunny Leigh, $
59
; Macy's.
3
Tie-neck top, Gap, $
54
; gap.com. Nylon and Spandex Tank, White House
Black Market, $
22
, whitehouseblackmarket.com. Butterfly bauble bracelet, J. Crew, $
135
; jcrew.com. Earrings, Kenneth Cole, $
30
, Von Maur stores.
SUNNY
DELIGHT
Delicate neck
and sleeve
details add
interest to this
loose-fitting
blouse.
■fj*'
132 MAY 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
