O's Get Out of That Rut! Makeovers

From Wallflower to Femme Fatale

Angela channels bombshell glamour in a clingy evening gown. "This dress is body-conscious, and it outlines Angela's great hourglass shape," says Adam. "The crisscrossing crystal straps and draped fabric play up an unexpectedly sexy feature—her back—without being too revealing." And in this white-hot number, her behind is definitely more of an asset than a problem.

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