And the winner is……

Jessie C.!

Comment #73 chosen by Random.org! Thanks to all who entered and to Dress Barn for sponsoring this awesome giveaway!

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I don’t know about you, but picking the right sweater can be hard! Thanks to Dress Barn here are some helpful tips in selecting the best sweater for your body type!

• Pear-Shaped(bottom half of your body is larger than your upper half):
  • Select a sweater that ends at your waist so as not to draw attention to your lower half.
  • A-line sweaters flatter this shape and will not cling to your middle.
  • All-over patterns will add to the illusion of proportion.
  • Opt for round- or square-necklines. This will draw more attention to your upper body and less attention to your lower half.

• Long and Lean:
  • Choose a wrap-sweater or belted sweater in order to define your waist line.
  • Go bold—a slimmer figure can handle bright colors, think textures, etc,
  • Create curves by choosing a sweater with plenty of detail; think pockets, embellishment, patterns, etc.
  • This shape can handle a longer sweater/sweater dress. Pair with stylish boots and tights to complete the look.

• Petite:
  • Closer-fitting (but not skintight) styles are perfect for petites.
  • Look for chunky knits to pump up the volume on your top half.
  • Opt for sweaters that have standout embellishments such as pockets, ruffles or bows.
  • Pair sweater dresses with heeled boots to bring your style to a whole new level.

• Plus Size:
  • Sweaters that are belted or cinched at the waist will best accentuate this shape.
  • V-neck sweaters or long necklaces will draw attention up toward your face and neckline which creates a visually slimming look; avoid turtlenecks.
  • Keep it simple; opt for darker colors and patterns to accent your curves, but makes sure it fits. Baggy will only make you look bigger.
  • Be cautious of fabric; bulky will add unwanted bulge. Think lightweight and airy.

Whatever your body type, Dress Barn has all your clothing needs covered for Fall and Winter!

So you wanna win a $50.00 gift card to Dress Barn to purchase a sweater? Be sure to follow the tips in order to get the BEST sweater for your body type! 🙂

TO ENTER:

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Details

Contest runs from November 8 2011, till November December 22nd, 2011. Last chance to enter is at December 22nd, 2011, 11:59pm ET. Winner will be chosen with Random.org and notified by email within 7 days of contest end and asked for full name, address and phone number (for shipping purposes). If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email!

Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only.

Prize will be provided and shipped by Dress Barn.

The prize or prizes have been provided by the company and not myself. The brand or company is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in the post are my own and not those of the company providing the prize.

If you are the winner of this giveaway and you do not receive your item within 8 weeks of sending us your mailing address, please email us and let us know.

The product for this review was provided to us free of charge for the purpose of product testing. This does not effect our opinion of the products in any way. We only write about products we personally like and use, regardless of how they were acquired.