FOR WOMEN AND MEN

FASHION TIPS FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE:

It's always worth getting a measuring tape and finding out your:

~bust/chest (around the fullest portion)

~true waist (narrowest part)
~hips (around the fullest part of the buttocks

which will especially help in online shopping.

• download a free measuring tape

Don't forget online customer service. It never hurts to ask specific questions about garment sizing

A few tips for:

1. Petite women:

-Wear flowing yet fitting fabrics in slighly contrasting tones and fitted lines for an elongation effect

- Limit bold prints

- Slim belts/scarfs to dress/skirt/pants that hang downward will have a lengthening effect

-Open shoes with minimal straps will have a leg-elongation effect

-Avoid high-collared clothes/ necklaces if you have a short neck. Wear a lower-cut neckline and long necklace instead.

~Thick fabrics can add extra weight if you are slim

2. Tall Women:

~Avoid long and short skirts, as they add length

~To shorten waist area, wear tops over pants/ skirts

~Wide belts can also help

~Avoid tight clothes/ skirts

~Obviously avoid unnessary high heels

3. Pear-shaped women:

~Vertical lines will have a slimming effect

~Brighter tone tops with dark pants /skirts will keep more attention upwards

~Small shoulderpads will give an overall proportional look

~Wear flowing garments and straight, A-line skirts. Avoid mini's as they emphasise the hips

~Wear jackets, fitted suits and dresses with straight, classic cuts.

~Pant waists should fall a bit below the true waist. Bootcut legs and pants without big pockets will give you a better appearance. Stretch jeans with higher pockets set close to the center will slim down hips

~V necks, turtlenecks will bring attention to the face

~Sleeveless and strapless dresses emphasise the top half more

~Avoid very clingy tops as they emphasise bulges

~Wear soft flowing garments without too many ruffles/ rouching/extra detailing

~Wear long jackets without shoulder pads.

~Pleated, more detailed A-skirts detract the eye away from the top

~Wear more cotton, jersey material that will not cling

~Pure tone apparel can give a straighter appearance

~V-necks can make bustline smaller and have a slimming effect. Also try boatnecks, turtlenecks

~Layered clothes also disguise the mid portion well

~Wear low rise flat-front pants. 5-pocket jeans also can help disguise a tummy and give a better rear appearance

~Wear patterned clothes to add more dimension

~Round necklines, jewelry and scarves also are flattering

~Accentuate curves by tops that can hug the waist

~Avoid anything too tight top and bottom

~Empire tops with flowing hems can help with curves

~A-skirts, broader skirts will also emphasise curves

Men:

Shorter men

~First short hair works best as longer hair tends to hide the top portion of the torso and makes you look smaller

~Wear clothes that are fitting but not too baggy/ tight. It pays to stay trim with a some musculature so you don't look too broad but have a proportional frame

~ Wear vertical stripes, not plaid.

~Wear one/similar tone top and pants for a taller look

~Dark colors in lighter fabrics have a lengthening appearance

~Pleated slacks and double breasted coats are fine if proportional

~Avoid cuffed trousers, long suit jackets

~ Try 2 and 3 buttoned suits with long lapels

~ With ties, use simple knots, not Windsor knots as they can make you appear more child-like

~Shoes with a slight heel never hurt

Taller men:

~Wear horizontal stripes and plaids, not vertical stripes

~Lighter colors with some patterns can help focus attention away from height
~Wear clothes that fit well with wide collars and straight legged.

~Wear shorter coats with 1 -2 buttons

~Avoid anything too clingy or too baggy

Heavyset men:

~Wear stripes and solid darker colors

~Avoid heavier fabrics and bulky sweaters/tweeds

~Wear suits with peaked lapels so they bring the eye upwards. Pointed collars are also helpful.

~Try long sleeved T-shirts and avoid low waist jeans if you have a larger mid-torso

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