 What to wear for
your body shape?
Flatter you figure, style your
silhouette, be confident with color!
Whether your plus size, petite, tall, broad shouldered, big
chested, large ankled, long legged or big bottomed, there are
plenty of styles to suit your body shape.
You must be experimental when you go shopping, so you can
start to find styles that really suit you. And, if you don't
know if something looks right, take some polaroids of different
shapes, and review them the following day.
Clothing for Different Body Shapes
Whether you are buying a dress or a suit, there are some
important tips that are always useful to remember for different
shapes.
If you don't fall into any of these categories, then you are
the fortunate and unique minority of women who are equally
proportioned.
Grande - For those ladies over 5'10; or those
that are plus size.
Petite - For those under 5'4;, with a small
frame.
Pear - For those with a big bottom and a small
chest.
Apple - For those with a big chest or stomach,
and a smaller bottom.
Hourglass - For women that have a well shaped
bottom and chest, with a small waist.
What
dress fits my body shape?
Grande shapes look fab in a wrap dress, as do
most other figures too. Find a
color that flatters your skin tone, and search
for an outfit in a similar shade. Try to choose a multi-colored
dress, or a dress in two shades, as larger and taller women can
look bigger when wearing just one shade. If you have good legs,
flaunt them in a knee length number, and if you have a large
chest, wear a low neckline.
Petite figures should wear one block color to
make themselves appear taller. Patterns or stripes should only
be worn if in proportion to your size, eg. a small frame =
small print/stripe. For those with a small bust, try high
necklines like the classic shift, or a high halterneck. Add a
bit of ruffling and fabric detail to make parts of your body
appear more curvaceous.
Pear shapes need to make sure that the lower
part of their dress is well fitted. Pencil skirts look sexy and
classic, as well as being very on-trend. Steer clear of a shift
dress, as this will only accentuate a large behind. Prints are
a no go, but soft or textured fabrics in one color look
great!
Apple shapes look great in low waisted designs
and wrap dresses. Steer clear of any fabrics that cling too
tightly, like poorly fitting jersey. Choose gowns with a v-neck
or a scoop neckline, as these will flatter a good chest, and
keep you in proportion.
Hourglass figures should look to Marilyn
Monroe when asking the question, 'What is the best dress style
for my shape?' The ultimate screen siren, 50's fashion looks
fantastic on those with this curvaceous shape. Wear a waistbelt
on top of a flirty dress to really show off your figure. Knee
length styles are by far the best cut for your shape, as this
shows off your fab legs.
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