Big makeover: "I am so thrilled!"

New territory for Melanie: fashion and make-up didn't play a role in her life before our big makeover by Lea and bonprix. But now she's really into it. You can see the 46-year-old's great transformation here.

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At 1.85 m, Melanie is our tallest candidate so far. She wears size 42 and shoes in 40/41. Melanie's hometown is Liptingen, a town near Lake Constance. She lives there in a small house, her son is already grown up and out of the house. As an early retiree, she has a lot of time for gardening and housework and is quite ambitious in these areas.

Her wish:

To be honest, I have absolutely no idea about fashion, so I'm really looking forward to your advice. I've just lost a lot of weight - now I have to see what suits me now. So far I've mostly been wearing black or blue.

Outfit 1: Trendy look for every day

The floral blouse has a subtle sex appeal. The narrow skinny jeans are the ideal figure-hugging contrast to its trendy oversized cut.

Outfit 2: Style mix with stripes

This rather sporty outfit looks super trendy with bold chains and a colorful bag.

Outfit 3: Beautiful duo

The maxi dress is perfect for Melanie's tall, slim figure. It can be styled really cool with a denim jacket.

Outfit 4: A coat for all occasions

Print shirts and tattered jeans are super in right now. The trench coat is chic.

Hair: new color and soft layers

A layered cut and the right styling make the change perfect. Melanie's brunette hair looks a little dull. An intense brown shade looks like a fresh kick.

Photos: Andra; styling: Anna Bartoschynska; hair: Alona Heymann & Boris Rieker for Paul Mitchell; make-up: Sans Soucis, make-up artist: Petra Sulger, Close-up; production & text: Maike Feldmann, Assistance: Frederike Rausch. Many thanks to bonprix, Paul Mitchell and Sans Soucis for their support!