Monday 30 September 2013

What body shape are you?

This is my guide for working out how to wear clothes that will suit your body shape!

  • If you are tall and thin, then you should wear clothes that give a sensation of volume and play with layers. Horizontal stripes are good for your type of body, because they give a nicer illusion against a tall and thin body, rather than sharp clothes that would make you also look sharp and bony. Furthermore, cutting the silhouette in two with garments of different colour or pattern or a belt really suits.
  • If you are short, with rounded forms, wear garments in just one colour and darker tones. In pants suited, the jacket should be fitted at the waist, and stop below the hips. Vertical stripes, particularly in black and white, are recommended. Curvy, figure-flattering clothing can also look lovely.
  • If you are athletically shaped (i.e. muscly), a masculine style suits perfectly.
  • If you have thin legs, patterned leggings add more volume to naturally thin legs. Choose similar coloured clothing for legs or multiple layers.
  • If you have short legs, on the other hand, trousers with straight legs and a high waist look fantastic make the legs look longer. Wide legged pants can also flatter, but only in sheer fabrics. Long-length dresses don't suit so at parties, tend to wear cocktail dresses.
  • People with narrow shoulders, avoid chokers or short necklaces- as well as shawls and scarves that wrap around the neck. With dresses and tops that have wide straps, wear them towards the outer end of the shoulder.
  • Those with thick hips, need to draw attention away from the hips- no tight things around the waist. Garments that cover the hips flatter. Skirts should be wide with drape; trousers in sheer fabrics.
  • For those with wide waists, style with lots of draping styles to flatter this body type. Try A-line dresses and coasts.
Love Truly xxx

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