Showing posts with label straight. Show all posts
Showing posts with label straight. Show all posts

Monday, February 17, 2014

"Body Shape… the Perfect Fit" [Pear/Triangle]



Hey guys, I’ve really been enjoying our discussions about body shapes. So we are going to add another shape to our conversation. Next on the list Pear Shape.




Pear Body Shape [also known as Triangle] has hips and a backside that is larger than the bust and shoulders plus a well-defined waist.  This body shape some would happily call it bootylicious.  It’s important for a pear body shape to pay attention to your lower half because you tend to gain weight mainly in your bottom and legs.


As a Pear Body type your best assets are your small waist, flat stomach and shoulders that give you a beautiful feminine curves. So, if you’re a Pear shape remember these things….one… accentuate your defined waist… two... balance and proportion is key.


Ok, now what is the best clothing to buy?

Your tops should be:
  • U or V-Neck
  • Off the shoulder
  • Slim/Fitted waists
  • Button down shirts
  • Cardigans
  • Embellishment around the shoulders and bust
  • Bright colors/bold patterns

Your bottoms should be:
  • Flared or boot cut jeans
  • Dark color jeans
  • A-line skirts
  • Pencil skirts
  • Straight leg paints
  • Low-rise waist

Your dress should be:
  • Strapless
  • Halter Neck
  • Wrap dress

Your jacket should be:
  • Cropped
  • Jackets that ends past your waist


An extra tip: to help balance your top half with your bottom half try layers.



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Express Sequin Bolt Baseball Tee $17.94
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Henry Belle Ideal Boot Cut $40.00
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Guess by Marciano Melody Gold Neck Gown $198.00
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Very J Tweed Zippered Jacket $67.00

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

"Body Shape... the Perfect Fit" [Hourglass]




Hey everyone, the last time we posted about body shapes we realized we needed to know more about our body shape. We started out with the Straight Body Type and as promised, we will now discuss the Hourglass Body Type



Hourglass body type has a shapely chest (boobylicious) and bottom that is almost of equal size and a defined waist.  Just think of the old adage that women use to say when describing their shape: 36-24-36.




As an Hourglass body type your assets are your rounded bottom and shapely legs.  So, if you’re an hourglass shape, remember two things:  one… I need to accentuate my waist and two… I need to show off my shapely legs.


Ok, now what is the best clothing to buy?


Your tops should be:

  • Form-fitting shirts 
  • Tailored Shirts
  • Shirts with banding at the waist, V-neck, U-shape
  • Wide Belts 
  •  Bra with support and control

Your bottom should be:

  • High-waist pants and skirts
  • Pencil skirts
  • Boot cut and straight leg pants
  • Skinny jeans and Jeans with flap pockets
  • Can wear any length dress


Your dress should be:


Your Jackets should be:



Extra Tips:

  • Avoid the straight lines style, it will cover up your curves and make you appear heavy.
  • To show off your curves try using proportions by adding a bit of volume to your upper and lower body.



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ASOS Skater Biker Trench
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A Wear V Neck Wrap Dress
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ASOS Peplum Top In Scuba With Mesh Inserts
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ASOS Ridley Supersoft High Waste Jeans

Thursday, January 16, 2014

"Body Shape... the Perfect Fit" [Straight]


Hey everyone, while writing my post “Shop your Skin Tone” I realized there was another important subject that needs to be discussed, plus it is very necessary when picking the right outfit.   It’s about knowing your body shape. Now...there are 6 body shape types: Straight, Hourglass, Inverted Triangle, Pears, Diamond and Oval. Today we are going to talk about the Straight Body Type.


ok… lets talk straight :) ... straight or I shape body types has chest and hips that are the same width, while the waist has a little definition. When thinking about straight body type you should imagine an athletic body and with most athletes the best assets are the arms and legs. So, if you are straight shaped, when shopping remember two things: one… I need to create curves, and two... I need to show off my legs and arms.

Now let’s talk about what is the best clothing to buy…

Your tops should be:
  •           V-neck, U-neck, off the shoulders and sweetheart
  •           It should flow around the chest area
  •           Embellished collars, and ruffles
  •           Structured shoulders

Here is a cute ASOS off the shoulder top…..



Your bottoms should be:

  •           Pants: embellished, flap pockets, flared legs plus color pants
  •           Skirts: tiered or bubble
  •           Shorts: embellished or flap pockets
below is an example of jeans that will give you curves by Forever 21… 




Forever 21… $28.90





Your Dresses should have:
  •            Ruching (not my favorite, but it does work)
  •            Cinches

Your Jackets should be:
  • Long to give a leaner look
Here is a great example of a dress that shows off your arms & legs!


ASOS…. $51.85




extra tip: wear layers it’s a great look for you.

Next post…. Hourglass & Triangle shapes… stay tuned :)


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