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Oct 14, 2008 9:15 pm US/Central

21 Tips For Dressing For Your Body Type

Rhonda Ross - Christopher & Banks
 



  • Show some skin!  Show off the areas of your body that look the best, it could be your calves, your neckline or your shoulders… whatever the area; you don't need to cover it up.
  • Don't wear anything too big.  Baggy t-shirts or too small, tiny tank tops will make you look larger than you are. You won't fool anyone by cramming yourself into a smaller size or hiding under loose fabric.  Buy clothing that actually fits your body.
  • For a 'boy shape', stay away from boxy jackets.  Wear rounded/shaped jacket.  You should be able to see the curves on the hanger.
  • For a 'boy shape', wear higher trousers with straight legs or boot cut.
  • Anyone with a 'boy shape' should always look for clothing that can add curves, such as additional seams, extra gathering and waist additions.
  • For a 'busty shape', accessorize the neckline – chunky jewelry is the best.
  • For a 'busty shape', consider wearing a minimizer bra.
  • For a 'busty shape', look for shirts with a v-neck or u-neckline which make your bust look a little higher and more proportional.
  • For a 'busty' or 'pear shape', dress in layers.  Let your t-shirt or camisole show underneath your blouse or jacket.
  • Those with a 'pear shape' should wear jeans with pockets and stitched on the outside.  Stay away from pocket details with lots of design work.
  • People with a 'pear shape' should look for waist-defining details in tops, such as belted or cinched styles that show off your defined waist.
  • 'Pear shape' should avoid wearing a blazer that stops at the widest point of your hips.  Find one that hits slightly above or at waist level.  Tops should have a curved bottom when possible…think men's shirt tail.
  • 'Pear shape' should wear skirts with a slight a-line cut.  They will skim over problem areas and smooth the hip and thigh.  Don't be afraid to show your entire calf.
  • Patterns and color on top are good for 'pear shape', but keep bottoms dark and neutral.
  • Those with an 'apple shape' should try empire-waist shirts that begin under the bust, to draw attention away from the stomach.
  • A long top and short jacket is a good combination for 'apple shape'.
  • Textures and patterns are good on the bottom for 'apple shape'.
  • An 'apple shape' should choose a shirt with a slightly lower neckline to keep the eyes moving upwards.  Pair that with a statement necklace for maximum effect.
  • Skirts with a higher waistline, such as one that reaches the natural waist, will disguise a larger stomach and hide any strain or tightness across the midsection.
  • Do not wear elastic waist pants.  Now there are pants that have stretch built into the waistline, without the elastic pant look.
  • Just because it's the latest fad doesn't mean it will look good.  Learn to choose clothes that flatter and are slimming, and not just the hottest styles.












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