The 411 Magazine The 411 Magazine issue 4 July/Aug 2017 | Page 84

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assets:
Houston's style moves from conservative to risqué
effortlessly. In terms of body shape, I believe Whitney
and I are the same shape - a rectangle. This meaning
our figure is in proportion straight up and down.
One of Whitney's go to styles was a fitted top with a
flared skirt. This breaks up the rectangle shape,
drawing the eye to the elegance of the ensemble
without pieces being lost in each other.
What she taught me: Fit and flare ensembles can work
for any body type.
monochrome:
A lot of people shy away from monochrome looks in
fear they won’t be able to pull them off. However,
houston did it with ease and often matching her then
husband Bobby Brown. Monochrome makes a bold, go
big or go home statement.
What she taught me: Monochrome makes a statement,
and its a plus when you can match your boo.
smile:
Whitney has one of the best smiles in the industry. She
draws you in, captivating an entire room. It’s like a
light comes on, even with her powerful look, her smile
was al