course you want to select a pair of shorts that's appropriate for your work setting (and your body shape, too!). It's a fun and not so traditional suit option that looks great. This look in particular would ... great for a few body shapes, such as the pear, rectangular, and hourglass. The reason is because since the blazer falls around the hip bone and has pockets that are placed right at the waistline, it brings the focus
Read More »vibe. If you're not feeling it, then no one else will! My suggestion for all ladies, regardless of body shape, would be to opt for a leather jacket that falls no longer than your hip bones. The second ... tough girl" vibe, lol! Below are some leather jacket suggestions I came up with for the different body shapes. Each section features real leather, as well as faux. Take a look at what I've selected for your fabulous
Read More »look though, is that you all can style a look fairly similar to this, regardless of your body shape! The reason is that we have interest in color, print, and texture on the top and bottom, which creates ... complete balance, suitable and wearable for all body shapes. The leather jacket adds a nice contrast and pop with the sweater, as well as some structure. Speaking of the sweater, I chose a cowl-neck, which is great
Read More »blog, well until now! // This overall pairing would look great on all the body shapes, with a minor tweak. I would pay attention to the style of jacket you're purchasing, which can of course effect ... large collar around the bust, particularly if you are very busty and in any of those three body shape categories. This won't matter much if you don't tend to zip up your jackets, but rather leave them open
Read More »video (watch here), I mentioned a few strategies one can keep in mind when pattern mixing for one's body shape. In general, the rule of thumb is to wear a piece that features a smaller print in one area ... achieve that effect. I, of course, provided some alternative options for all my ladies in the other body shape categories, which I hope is helpful :) // // With lots of love, Read more
Read More »Speaking of rises, I decided that I am going to record a video on the different rises for the body shapes, most likely for next week's video, instead of waiting to purchase a mannequin. I am extremely picky with ... rectangular shapes, you could wear either a high-low sweater or cowl neck, since both would add some shape to your body, it would just depend on where you'd like to create the emphasis. If you'd like
Read More »suggested v-necks as one of the most flattering necklines for those of you with apple or inverted triangle body shapes, where your upper body is wider and you have a larger bust line. I've been told by some
Read More »entire shape is being highlighted. Remember in my video, How to Wear Black and White for Your Body Shape, I mentioned that white reflects light and can make us appear larger, while black holds the opposite effect, drawing light ... areas where we are smallest to balance out the fullest parts of our bodies. For all of you pear shapes, like myself, I'd suggest wearing a top that has some volume, such as this semi-cropped
Read More »work for all of us as is and depending on the piece(s) and our body shapes, there are certain styling methods we should consider to create a more flattering effect. You see, horizontal stripes, which ... friends that they may want to go for a black base with white stripes, since these shapes tend to have wider upper bodies. The black base can help to prevent the upper body from appearing even wider
Read More »YouTube videos, then you've heard me suggest that flares or wide legged pants are great for every body shape, especially the pear and hourglass shapes, since they help to visually balance out and compliment curvier hips. For the apple ... inverted triangle and rectangular shapes, wider legged pants help to create a visual balance for the upper body, preventing one from appearing too top heavy. They add the illusion of curves, creating a nice clean streamline by flaring
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