Glam Slam: Oprah Strikes Again!

It’s called “The Oprah Effect.” When Lady O touches something, it turns to retail gold. And that’s exactly what happened when Oprah wore this emerald green Teri Jon dress on the December cover of O Magazine.

“The dress has always been popular,” says Rickie Freeman, founder and CEO of Teri Jon. (www.terijon.com) “However, since the O cover hit newsstands, we saw a very noticeable 20% jump in sales – and demand for the emerald green color Oprah wears has been high. Oprah looks so amazing in the dress, it seems women around the country are saying, ‘I’d like to wear that dress too!’”

And they can! The dress, which comes in several colors, retails for $380 at Saks and Bloomingdale’s. Rickie designs for women of all sizes (not just size 0 models!) and this dress is proof. “It is cut to flatter women of all shapes and sizes and looks just as chic and sophisticated on a size 2 frame as it does on a size 16!”

Rickie shares her tips for dressing different body types.

CURVY
Sheaths, wrap dresses and belted styles flatter a curvy shape. Choose styles that are fitted but not clingy – and look for ways to play up your waist. A belted A-line, halter-neck style is a great choice.

BOYISH
Belted styles that add curves are best. Look for curve-creating details like ruffles, draping and cinched waistlines to add feminine charm. Avoid styles that are too voluminous.

ATHLETIC
Athletic built women can play up femininity with soft, girlish styles. Puff sleeves (very on-trend this season) and cinched waists create a flattering look.

TALL
A tall woman can embrace her height with a figure flattering wrap dress in an eye-catching bold print. Hemlines should be kept at a medium length (as to avoid showing too much or too little leg), and a slight flair at the hemline is more flattering than a super-straight pencil skirt.

PETITE
Tailored looks with an impeccable fit is essential. Opt for a dress with details that pull the eye down vertically; V-necks are a good choice. Also, go for a shorter hemline to create the illusion of longer legs.