Q - Quit directing, correcting, and controlling. (That one came from my husband and I tried not to take it personally!) Let him lead. It will show him that you do believe in him and his ability to handle a situation.

Fear Not Color. There is nothing wrong with color in the workplace. It brightens the mood and there is evidence that color can affect performance. Know your company's dress preferences and try to conform, but if there is latitude, dress to make yourself feel perky and you'll convey that to others.

Before you leave the house, it is important that you know their sizes. Women's shelf bra is typically sold in sizes that are similar to bra and panty sizes. If you life with your significant other, you can check out her undergarment drawer before you start to shop for lingerie. If not, it may be a little more difficult to know her size. Try your hardest to get a glimpse of a clothing tag, at least on her top or pants. If you are not planning on this to be a surprise, you could always ask her for her sizes so that you can buy something for her to wear.

Chemical Peel. This method is perhaps the most straightforward: in involves putting acid and chemicals onto your skin (sounds fun!) to take away the top layers and reveal less blemished skin underneath. The chemicals "damage" the tissue of the skin, which in turn triggers the healing process underneath the top layer.

Aim to buy and wear single colors. I know we've seen those floral extravaganzas or riots of stripes and spots but the best look for larger ladies is single colors. DO mix and match your complimentary colors. Darker chocolate over lighter chocolate or vice versa can look great. DO avoid spots, stripes, flowers, checks, and patterns.

{Time is not on our side. With the passage of time comes changes to our body. You might gain weight. A lucky few might lose weight. Gravity slowly, but surely, will take its toll. Just as you don't wear the size 1 you wore when you were 16, your