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Solve My Style Problem!

You came to our Facebook page with your toughest what-to-wear questions. Try these solutions for all your hot-weather getting-dressed dilemmas
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"I'm plus-sized. How can I feel comfy but not look sloppy?"

Slip on this slimming sleeveless sundress. Adaptable to any occasion, with ruching that visually whittles your middle, it's customizable for free — you can change the neckline or hemline to suit your exact shape.

Dress, $60, Eshakti; eshakti.com. Julie tote, $69, Apt. 9; kohls.com. Wrap bracelets, $64 each, Raven + Lily; ravenandlily.com.

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"I can never find pants that really fit! Do they exist?"

Yes — and these yoga-pant-easy pull-on navy trousers are proof. Stretchy and sleek, with a flattering boot-cut leg, they're sophisticated enough to hit the town with a seersucker blazer.

Blazer, $130, Tommy Hilfiger; macys.com. Top, $25; available at T.J. Maxx. Pants, $54, Tribal; 888-584-4225. Mary Jane espadrilles, $40, Lane Bryant; lanebryant.com.

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"I'm a size 14; can I still wear shorts?"

Sure! With a longer length and a figure-friendly fit, these fly-front cargos combine coverage and coolness. The punchy purple is the season's hottest hue — and it shows off the stripes of a breezy tee.

Top, $18, Forever 21+; forever21.com. Shorts, $37, Lane Bryant; lanebryant.com. Sunglasses, $150, Ray-Ban; n3loptics.com. Sandals, $20, Payless; payless.com. Bracelets, $85 each, Miracle Icons by Mary Jo Pane; miracleicons.com. Tote, $60, Mountain Khakis; mountainkhakis.com.

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"I want a fun skirt for the weekend, but nothing short or stiff. Any options?"

Playful polka dots give this calf-swisher (left) a relaxed vibe — and the lining makes it no-worries wearable. Dress it down with a denim shirt.

Denim shirt, $39.50, American Eagle Outfitters; ae.com. Skirt, $58, Freeway Apparel; lulus.com. Flats, $110, Adidas by Stella McCartney; adidas.com. Santa Barbara bag, $115, TLC&you; tlcandyou.com. Bangle, $27, Fantasy Jewelry Box; fantasyjewelrybox.com.

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"I'm not that skinny. Can I do head-to-toe white?"

Absolutely! Just break up the blankness with hits of color: Start with snowy pants and a shirt, then layer on a below-the-hip navy cardigan and a bold blue necklace.

Navy cardigan, $50, Eloquii; eloquii.com. White shirt, $64, Lauren Ralph Lauren; madisonplus.com. Pants, $74, Bespoke; madisonplus.com. Sandals, $25, Lane Bryant; lanebryant.com. Necklace, $36, Mark; meetmark.com.

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"My office-casual outfit needs some polish. Ideas?"

Rely on separates with a finished feel, like tailored khakis and a buttoned bow-tie blouse. Pump up the professionalism with a coral cardigan that's as business-y as a blazer.

Blouse, $52, Collective Concepts; lulus.com. Cardigan, $71, Isaac Mizrahi Live; qvc.com. Pants, $30, Mossimo; target.com. Earrings, $36, Wimberly Inc; wimberlyinc.com.

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"I love sweats. What's just as cozy, but a lot more stylish?"

Nothing tops this perma-pleated skirt (left) for ease and elegance. The elastic waist is all-day breathable, and worn with a zingy orange tee, it's stroll-the-city chic.

Orange top, $24, Ann Taylor; anntaylor.com. Skirt, $49.50, O'Neill; shoponeillusa.com. Bag, $98, Tommy Hilfiger; macys.com Belt, $8, Forever 21; forever21.com. Wedges, $72, Sbicca Vintage; sbiccafootwear.com.

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"I'm pretty curvy. Which non-mom jeans are best for me?"

Showcase your va-voom silhouette with this pair of dark-wash flared-legs. The stretch denim hugs in all the right spots — and makes a tank and cardigan current.

Blue tank, $20, Lane Bryant; lanebryant.com. Cardigan, $78, Splendid; nordstrom.com. Jeans, $25, Forever 21+; forever21.com. Scarf, $20, Merona; target.com. Necklace, $50, Wildlife by Heidi Klum; qvc.com. Canvas bag, $175, Cornelia Guest; bloomingdales.com. Bronze woven flats, $77, G.H. Bass & Co.; bassshoes.com. Sunglasses, $128, Kate Spade; Kate Spade boutiques nationwide.

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