Pretty Sexy: Get a Sophisticated, Sexy Look

Sexy, Not Skimpy

Before her dramatic weight loss, Mary felt like a prisoner to her figure. "The clothes in my size [18 to 22] were so unflattering," she says. So when she shed the pounds, Mary went on a shopping spree, buying belly-baring tops and supershort skirts. "I might be wearing things that are too low cut and too tight," she told us. "I probably need to dress a little more my age."

The fix: Focus on one body part at a time for a sexy and polished look. "I'm learning that color can be hot and that a little bit of skin goes a long way," Mary says. "I love the new me!"