Lisa Kogan's Sleek Makeover

Before: Shlumpadinka City
Life (okay, it was bread and pasta) threw our columnist a few curves, causing her to retreat into a life of oversize schmattes. Enter Adam Glassman, a man with a sleek, chic, makeover plan.

She's Got the Look
Lisa was convinced she could never wear jeans until she tried on this slimming dark-wash denim (Evans, $36).
Top Bordeaux, $142. One-button blazer, Calvin Klein, $218. Bracelets, Avenue. Ankle boots, Lane Bryant.
Top Bordeaux, $142. One-button blazer, Calvin Klein, $218. Bracelets, Avenue. Ankle boots, Lane Bryant.

Serious Results
Proper fit makes all the difference with the often intimidating jersey dress (Old Navy, $35).
Bangles, Lane Bryant. Tights, Wolford. Shoes, Söfft
Bangles, Lane Bryant. Tights, Wolford. Shoes, Söfft

Attention Getting
The decorated neckline (Magaschoni, $475) draws attention away from a tummy and up to a beautiful face. Pinstriped pants (Magaschoni, $390) are always a lengthening look.
Bracelets, Lane Bryant. Boots, Payless.
Bracelets, Lane Bryant. Boots, Payless.

Giddy With Success
Lisa didn't want to go sleeveless in the shift dress (Old Navy, $40), and she didn't have to. A cashmere cardigan (Marina Rinaldi, $435) keeps her chic and covered.

The Happy Ending
She tops the Old Navy dress with a tweed coat (Calvin Klein, $318) when it's chilly out. Patent leather pumps (Söfft) that fit her wide feet are a match made in makeover heaven.
Tights, Wolford. Bracelet, Lane Bryant. Necklace, Gerard Yosca.
You've seen the makeover. Now, find out what our columnist thinks about her new clothes. Plus, read more columns by Lisa Kogan.
Tights, Wolford. Bracelet, Lane Bryant. Necklace, Gerard Yosca.
You've seen the makeover. Now, find out what our columnist thinks about her new clothes. Plus, read more columns by Lisa Kogan.
From the October 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine