them and allow yourself to splurge on certain key items. So is this trend suitable for all body shapes?! Yes, indeed! Now of course you want to consider my on going tips, when it comes to working ... with prints, go for smaller prints, as they will make your upper body appear slimmer. The opposite is true for the pear shape. I suggest in your case, to go for larger prints as it adds more dimension
Read More »bootcut. If you have wider hips, such is the case with the pear and hourglass body shapes, and are concerned about the flare making them appear wider, I'd suggest you go with a simple flare ... hips, while providing some additional dimension and curve to the apple, inverted triangle, and rectangular body shapes (who I suggest go wider with the leg). Above is a set of inspired pieces that I'm loving
Read More »place/wear them. You know I try to make as many suggestions on how you can wear something for your body shape, but I kind of want to change my approach a bit. I don't want you to ever feel ... wear something simply because of your body shape. I want you to consider how you'll feel in what you're thinking about wearing and have that determine the outcome. So, with that, I'd say that
Read More »problem can arise in which we ask ourselves, "do I look too bulky?" Depending on your body shape and height, you may want to consider the materials you want to work with in creating this collegiate style ... button down collared shirt underneath can further exaggerate your upper body in a way that's not necessarily flattering for your figure. In the case of the pear shape, it may be ideal to work with a thicker jumper
Read More »sharing some suggestions for pieces in the pattern that are suitable for different body shapes. 1/2/3/4/5 If you're a longtime reader of The Style Contour, then you know that I always suggest larger ... dimension and create a sense of fullness on the upper body, which is particularly flattering for this body shape. Going back to the point I made about smaller scale prints/patterns slimming an area, this would be ideal when it comes
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Read More »typical outfit of the day, I also make suggestions on how you can recreate my look for your specific body shape. I accidentally found this little niché when I decided to record a YouTube_video_series on identifying the four ... main body shapes and how to style each. Little did I know that people would really take interest in what I had to say and value my input! Those five videos lead to many more videos and blog posts that
Read More »style ponchos here, I give tips on how to wear and style them for both your height and body shape)! I hope you all love the look and feel inspired by it! Thanks so much for stopping
Read More »share a separate post for one or all of them, according to what I'd suggest for body shapes, then let me know in the comment's section and up vote another comment if you see it requested
Read More »pink blazer would work just as well. Below are some suggestions of looks I created for the different body shapes, I am wearing the pear shaped version. // Why this look works for the apple shape? Since ... bust area of the apple shape, I selected a dress with a v-neck, which will counteract that effect. The v-neck helps to elongate the bust area and trunk of the body, making it appear slimmer and narrow
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