We all have parts of our body we love and parts we would rather hide. That ladies is the bottom line when shopping. Forget getting caught up in the hard and fast rules and start looking at the shape of your clothes more closely. If you’ve read Trinny & Susannah’s 12 body types you may even be suitably confused right now! Fear Not – Style Fish’s top tips and practical guidelines will make you feel much better about finding what is right for you in 2010!
So which of these sounds most like you?
If you feel you are looking for more curves everyday you may have what is known as a boyish figure. You feel you are pretty much straight up and down and you constantly want to introduce womanly curves! You can do this through the shape of your clothes. How? Think of it this way. If you are conscious of your tummy – you won’t want a lot of fuss going on around your middle so think the opposite where you want to add curve. Add bulk where you want those curves! Wearing shirts with ruffles down the front will cleverly create more of a cleavage. Tulip Skirts (think same shape as your average lampshade! Rounded and full of volume!) This creates curves at your bum & waist without being too fussy. Look for clothes with interesting details like pleats, pockets and horizontal lines. Try layering to add more dept to your outfits. Use scarves, waistcoats over shirts and layer your cardis and tee shirts for a perfect comfy casual feminine look.
If you have curves in all the right places (defined waist and hips and shoulders and roughly the same width) you are a fabulous hourglass. The most important tip I can give an hourglass lady is to get thee to a Bra Fitting store to find out if you are one of the 8 out of ten wearing the wrong size! For the hourglass your waist is your slimmest part and you always want to cleverly show it off! The first step to this is to wear a correct fitting bra, making sure your assets are sitting where they should! In terms of clothes always think to yourself –am I accentuating my waist? That doesn’t have to mean tight belts if you don’t feel comfortable but do remember your jackets, shirts, dresses etc all must be cut in at the waist. Empire line dresses are great as they fall from the bust and show of your waist perfectly while still covering your tum. Flatter your cleavage with V neck tops and choose heavier fabrics which will skim your figure rather than highlight any lumps or bumps!
If you are a lady with a larger bottom half than top half you’re a gorgeous pear! You are slimmer on top with larger hips and thighs. This let me tell you is the most common shape of all for Irish women! Give your small boobs a bust with a shapely or padded bra. Adding more bulk on the top half instantly slims your body overall as you are bringing back that balance between the top and bottom half. Draw the eye up by wearing brightly coloured accessories, scarves and jewels all above the waistline. At all costs avoid anything too fussy on your bottom half. Think skimming is best and avoid side pockets on trousers around the hips which will add more width. A wrap style dress will be your best friend – showing off your best bits while skimming your bottom half. Wide leg trousers are a great choice for lengthening the leg and skimming.
If you have a curvy and voluptuous figure – lucky you but Your tummy will be the thing you find your challenge. Fret not, it’s about showing off your shape and not trying to hide it under frumpy and unfeminine clothes! Shapeless clothes will only make you look bigger. Think large statement necklaces which will make you look smaller. Invest in some good supportive underwear which will make all the difference under your clothes. Avoid small patterns, large bright and bold patterns work perfectly on you! Ruched tops and dresses are great for your shape as it fools the eye into not knowing if it is the ruching or your tummy creating the texture! Tunics with slits at the hips can be a great choice, still creating a waist and the soft delicate fabric is pretty and feminine. When looking for a dress, don’t be afraid to show off your waist! Just look for shapes that give you support in the tummy and perhaps have a wide waist band creating a waist where there may be none! Also a pencil skirt can be a great choice for work, showing off your curves while still supporting your tummy.
The most important thing ladies is to start really thinking about what you want to show off and what you want to hide and start looking for these qualities in your clothes. If you don’t have them you won’t wear it! Usually as women we get stuck in a rut of going towards the same styles, picking out the same types of clothes all the time. We need to start being more adventurous – start pulling out different shapes and fabrics. Have fun trying on and you will be pleasantly surprised by the many shapes that may be perfect for you!
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