Your self-esteem won't come from body parts. You need to step away from the mirror every once in a while, and look for another reflection, like the one in the eyes of the people who love you and admire you.

Finding tricks to create flattering body shape is the key to style.

The fashion industry [is] built on, and thrives on, our collective insecurity.

The fact is, there is only one body ideal in fashion, and most likely, you don't have it.

There is something about a well-fitted modern jacket that feels like armor. If it's cut well, it adds a dose of cool to anything you wear it with and does the heavy lifting when it comes to creating a flattering shape.

Style is the instrument you can pick back up when you want to regain some of the confidence you've lost.

Texture is something we forget - it makes outfits look very expensive. You can do a monochromatic outfit, if you're afraid of things that are more colorful and printed, and still create interest.