How to Dress Hot, But Not Sleazy
September 4, 2009 by Tracy Hopkins
Filed under Fashion, Fashion Trends
We’re all Hot Mamas here, right? Yet, there’s a thin line between dressing sexy and looking like you belong on a street corner.
Here are 5 tips on how to look hot without looking sleazy:
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1) She’s Got Leggings: This trend continues to have….legs. I must admit that black leggings look good paired with long tunics and worn under billowy skirts. But I can’t quite get used to many of you ladies wearing leggings (and only leggings) with short tops. Even worse, some have mistaken opaque tights or regular pantyhose for leggings. Not a good look.
Beyonce put her freakum dress on, but is it too short?
2) Put Ya Freakum Dress On: If you’ve got it, I say flaunt it. Although a tight dress should accentuate your assets, it’s best to leave something to the imagination. And remember that this type of dress is strictly for a house/beach party or the club; not an office party, wedding, or family gathering.
3) Maximize Your Mini: A mini-skirt or mini dress can be a great fashion statement. But a mini that’s too short, too revealing, or too tight isn’t hot; it’s hoochie. Sorry Mariah, who in the above photo is showing way too much cleavage and a little too much leg.
Tyra Banks shows off her classy cleavage.
4) Classy Cleavage: Showing a little decolletage makes most women feel more feminine and flirty. And men of course love it. However, keep it classy and don’t let your cleavage runneth over.
Keep the clear heels at home.
5) High-heels, Not Stripper Pumps: High heels have never been my thing. But I envy Hollywood A-listers like Rihanna, who struts about in designer stilettos like they’re sneakers. Stripper pumps, however, are not high-fashion. And if you have a pair of clear heels, save them for “play” time at home.
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THANK YOU for your statement regarding opaque tights / leggings = not the same thing. I see that way too much and it’s just not cute. My boyfriend and I did see a hot mama who could pull off the leggings (silver @ that) with a short shirt ~ we joked that she turned around and said “paint my booty” but girlfriend was working it, pushing the envelop YES but she pulled it off!
I do have a question for you, for those of us who haven’t been blessed with cleavage like Tyra or even Mariah for that matter, what do you suggest? I’m perky enough to go braless from time to time but is that only hot in my head??
thx!
Thanks for your comment. I feel you when it comes to not being blessed with cleavage. Even though I don’t have much, I’m shy about showing what I do have. But if you want to accentuate your cleavage, I would suggest a push-up bra or a Spanx Brallelujah : )
Awesome post, Tracy. And you made me laugh about the leggings thing. Some people actually think “black pantyhose=leggings”. I saw a woman wearing them with just a cropped sweater and platforms the other day… Oh my!