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:
• Long jackets and no shoulder pads are recommended.
• 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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