Holiday's Hottest Looks

Must-have dresses and accessories and how to make them work for your body type

From the LifeMInute team

This holiday season it's all about the short sexy dress. Not sure you can pull it off? Style Expert Mary Alice Stephenson shares body conscious dressing tips to help you rock it flawlessly.

What's the secret? "You need the right foundation underneath" Mary Alice showed us her must-have looks from Maidenform. "This iconic brand has been reinventing shape wear for the last 90 years and has just launched Comfort Devotion, the perfect collection to wear with any hot holiday dress" she says.

So when it comes to the signature little black dress go for the perfect high-waisted thigh slimmer. "$46 and it really sucks in and smoothes your tummy and thighs," she says.

To help you feel your sexiest put on some luxurious lingerie like the lace extra coverage bra for $38. Mary Alice's favorite part about it is the lace embellishment; smooth and flat so it doesn't look bumpy.

And for all you full busted women out there you don't have to sacrifice style to get bras that fit you right. Maidenform's Full Fit line goes up to 40 DDD, looks beautiful and gives you the support you need.

Now how do you pull off a dress that has a halter-top? "You need the perfect strapless bra, a lot of strapless bras are droopy and they fall down," says Stephenson. The Custom Lift Strapless has a great power band around the back and silicon elastic on either side. Pair it with a very sexy lace brief.

What about dress an A-line dress where you want to accentuate your waist...Mary Alice says you will fall in love with the Body Briefer that does just that. It has 360-degree panel coverage that gives you that hourglass shape.

And always remember to accessorize! "Add them to the wardrobe you already have to bling 'em up, make them shine and sparkle," she says, "Anything that is glamorous will update what you have in your closet."

For more holiday tips log on to Maidenform.com.

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