Video: How Do I Wear Wool Mod Dresses?

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Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

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Hi, I'm Erin, and I'm a fashion stylist. Sixties mod style is a huge trend this season. From Peter Pan collars to geometric shapes, to shift dresses. Shift or mod dresses are fabulous and fun but you definitely need to know how to style them. Let me show you one simple modern option. Our model Heather is wearing a vintage blue wool shift dress. Notice the shift has a subtle A line shape to it. That silhouette is easy to wear because it's flattering on most body types. You can see the cut gives her some dimension without drowning her figure. It's also a great shape for women like Heather who are slightly bottom curvy. That means that they are larger in the hip, butt, and thigh area. The A line shape conceals that problem area. It's also an ideal silhouette for women who are busty. That slight flare creates balance and proportion. The bow accentuates her slim waist and adds just the right amount of femininity. I paired this dress with a basic black long sleeve turtleneck. The black sleeves are slimming and practical in cooler weather since they'll help keep you warm. To keep our model looking tall I put her in some solid black tights. They also provide warmth and coverage. These tights were five bucks by the way from one of my favorite stores Target. Target has great hosiery and all kinds of fun patterns and colors. Now for shoes. Heather is wearing some great black platform shoedies. That's a sandal, bootie combination which really adds some edge. To finish off this Twiggyess mod look some simple studs and and eye catching cocktail ring.