First For Women

BOTANICAL BLOUSE Complete the style with…

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According to stylist Samantha Brown, who’s worked with Candice Bergen and

Jennifer Nettles, the season’s “bouquet” of floral-printed tops are a great way to add feminine flair and color to a more laid-back style. Her chest-shrinking tip?

“Look for one with a deep ‘V’ neckline, which elongates the upper half, visually minimizing a bigger bust, in a vibrant color with neutral blooms, which keeps the pattern from being too busy so it won’t magnify any assets you want to downplay.”

FIRST pick: ModCloth, $45 (ModCloth.com, Double Your Ruffle V-Neck Blouse)

Build the look for less

SHOP YOUR CLOSET FOR: Jeans, hoop earrings

Jeweled flats: Sparkly stones add dazzle for a more luxe look.

FIRST pick: LLBubble, $43 (Amazon.com, Satin

Rhinestone Flats)

Smoothing slip: The light layer provides full inch-trimming coverage under a sheer dress FIRST pick: Yummie, $68 (Nordstrom.com, Convertibl­e Slip)

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