|
Personal Shopper
If you have
read Steps 1 and 2, you
should be aware of your individual proportions and
how they may affect the way
you look in clothing.
The majority of us do not
have perfect bodies and in
turn, we do not look good in
all clothing styles.
However, if you balance your
proportions by accentuating
your assets and downplaying
your perceived flaws, you
will have the ability to
look as good as any fashion
magazine model.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 BODY TYPE 1 (Triangle):
The key is to draw the eye away
from your widest hip area. Your best styles
will accentuate your neck and slim upper body and
minimize your lower half.
Tops:
Avoid a short boxy line on
top. Your best tops will focus on widening
your shoulders. Choose ballet and boat necks,
puff sleeves, dolman and batwing sleeves.
V-necks and blouses with princess seams that
accentuate your waist. Stay away from crop
tops and anything that stops at your navel or above
- it will cut you in half thus accentuating your lower
half!
Dresses: Empire waisted and babydoll
styles as well as kimono, dolman and flutter
sleeved. Wrap dresses that accentuate
your waist and draw attention to your neck and
shoulders with a v-neck style.
Skirts:
Choose a circle or a-line
skirt with a lower waist and minimal waistband.
Straight skirts work well worn just above the knee
in a fabric that drapes well.
Pants:
A straight cut with a bootleg
or slight flare is your best bet. Choose a
lower waist pant that has a flat front -
no pleats or pockets placed across your widest part!
High waist pants that are at or above your navel can
mold around your hips and butt and give the
appearance of bulk. Capris should also have a
slight flare at the bottom.
Fabric and Color:
Darker colors will recede and make you look smaller,
so generally darker bottoms and lighter tops work
nicely. Bold, large prints can work well for
taller Type 1 women, but stick with smaller prints
if you are average to petite.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 BODY TYPE 2 (Hourglass):
You can wear any type of
clothing that stays in proportion to your height and
weight. Find clothing with shape and soft,
fluid fabrics to highlight your curves.
Tops:
Almost anything goes.
Best bets are fitted blouses, halters, wrap tops,
and blouson. If you
have a fuller bust, avoid breast pockets, pleating
or ruffles in that area.
Dresses:
Tank and sheath dresses, nipped-waist and bias, wrap, strapless and
anything that highlights your curves.
Skirts:
Pencil and bias cut skirts look
great on your body-type. If you are fuller in
the stomach and hips, avoid excess material or
horizontal pockets in this area.
Pants:
A straight cut with a bootleg
or slight flare is your best bet, but you can opt
for slimmer styles if your hips and thighs are
average to small. Choose a lower waist pant
that has a flat front.
Fabric and Color:
Experiment with color, prints and texture to see
what fits your personality and stature. Choose
fabrics that drape well and are not stiff. You
want to highlight your curves, not hide them or
create a boxy midsection.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 BODY TYPE 3 (V Shape):
Your narrow hips give you
choice and versatility. If your shoulders are
very broad, you will want to add volume to your hips
for balance and stay away from styles that
exaggerate the shoulder area.
Tops:
V-necks, U-necks, sleeveless and
tanks with wider straps. Avoid tops with a
horizontal line or widening effect near the top such
as puff sleeves, boat necks, epaulettes, or fussy
details.
Dresses:
Avoid high waistlines and empire seams or ruffles
near the top. Look for details like bold
prints, pockets and pleats on the lower half to add
fullness and keep it simple on top.
Skirts:
Torso skirts with soft
pleating, tiers and gathering are your first choice
because they add volume and balance your figure.
Stay away from any style that gathers at the natural
waist or appears to cut you in half, thus
exaggerating the upper body.
Pants:
Your choice - with narrow
hips you can wear them all.
Fabric and Color:
Experiment with color, prints and texture to see
what fits your personality and stature. Create
interest on the bottom half with prints and color
and keep the top simple to downplay the shoulder
area.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Additional Resources:
Fit Solutions for
figure flaws (pinpoint your trouble spot and learn what works and
what doesn't)
|
