Tuesday, June 19, 2007

How to Choose Clothing to Fit Any Body Shape!

by Nelly Willis

Your style of clothing affects your appearance. Research show that what a person wears really does make a world of difference; and, in fact influence the people around you.

When your integrity is necessary in situations such as sales presentations, job interviews and first dates or any date, it is very important to create a "good" impression.

It will be much easier to dress appropriately and appealingly when you are aware of the types of clothes that will look good on your body. For many of us, beauty and pain often walk hand in hand. Even if you are a diabetic, no worries, check out low carb diets on how even you can feel absolutely great!

Body shapes and clothes styles guidelines:

-No to high collared blouses as they shorten the appearance of the neck.

-No to tight, short sleeved, breast pocket tops as they detract from your figure.

-Shoes with straps will shorten the appearance of your legs.

-Your torso may be narrowed by belts, seam lines, collars and bows.

-Short necklaces will make the neck appear shorter.

-A belt or scarf hanging down toward your legs makes the legs seem longer.

-Vertical lines create the illusion of a thinner and slimmer body.

-Overall prints can hide figure problems, prints scattered too much can make you appear heavier.

-Prints located over the shoulders will make them appear wider. Wear prints on your assets, since they usually attract the eye.

Tips for petite women:

-Yes to vertical prints and slim belts.

-Yes to a slight dissimilarity in the colors.

-Yes to flowing and soft fabrics that fit your body well.

-No to overwhelming prints.

Tips for tall women:

-Yes to wider belts.

-No to tight dress or tops and skirts which are too long or too short.

Clothing guidelines for the hip heavy, triangle, women:

-Yes to vertical prints and lines

-Yes to V-neck tops.

-Yes to dresses with small shoulder pads.

-Yes to tailored suits, shirtwaist dresses and jackets with classic, straight cuts.
No, to bulky and stiff fabrics.

-Yes to just below the knee, skirts and dresses.

-No to pinafore skirts.

-Say no to A-line skirts.

Top heavy women:

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-No to tops with ruffles or fancy details.

-No clingy fabrics for blouses. ? Wear dark colored tops.

-Yes to thin fabrics such as cotton jersey or cotton.

-Yes to one color scheme dressing.

-Yes to flat shoes.

Rectangular women:

-No to tops or jackets that hug your waist.

-Yes to patterns on tops or pants to add length.

To look good, choose clothing that is comfortable to wear so that you can carry it well!

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Figure fixers - tips on dressing to suit your figure

Marie Claire, Dec, 2001

BLACK DRESSES TO SUIT YOUR SHAPE FOR UNDER $100

enhance bust

AVOID

tight, low necklines that reveal a small bust.

TRY

creating curves with a cowlneck that drapes loosely over bust.

Dress, Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-Frankel, $58.

reduce hips

AVOID


body-hugging silhouettes that accentuate full hips.

TRY

full-skirted dresses with one bare shoulder to draw eyes up.

Dress, H&M, $29.

slim down

AVOID

fabrics that pull and cling to your shape.

TRY


a wrap-front shirtdress that skims and flatters curves.

Dress, COG, $79.99

hide thighs

AVOID

supper-short minis worn tight across legs.

TRY

a lengthier hem and halter cut to balance out lower body.

Dress, Esprit, $59.

Bibliography for "Figure fixers - tips on dressing to suit your figure"
"Figure fixers - tips on dressing to suit your figure". Marie Claire. Dec 2001. FindArticles.com. 19 Jun. 2007. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KNI/is_12_8/ai_80233950

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