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Q. How Do I Wear Henley Sweaters?

by Stella Kae
for About.com

You might not know them by name but when you see them, you know that everyone is wearing them. They're those cute ribbed, form-fitting boatneck tops with multi-button placket and they come in long and short-sleeved styles. Cameron Diaz is a big fan...think American Apparel!
A. We firmly believe that the henley is an under-looked basic and that everyone should own at least one! They truly look great on everyone from petite to plus-size!

They can be layered with t-shirts, dresses and collared dress shirts. They can be worn casually with ANY style of pants or jeans. And they can be dressed up with an a-line skirt and medium length necklace. They even make for ultra-comfy lounge/yoga/sleepwear!

If you are very busty, try wearing a simple tank-top or camisole underneath and if you need some extra coverage in the belly area, try a tunic henley, or wear a tunic-top underneath. When layering with a dress, sometimes a thin belt worn high upon the midsection will add some extra pizzaz.

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