![]() ![]() For instance, loose, textured fabrics that aren’t too clingy tend to be more flattering than smooth, form-fitting materials. The type of fabrics you choose can also make a difference. Accentuate your legs by wearing shorts or skirts that end above the knee, as well as high-heeled shoes that will help bring out the shape of your legs and make them look longer. This includes tops with v-necks or plunging necklines, A-line dresses, and tops or dresses that flare just below the bust. Instead, pick items that put the focus on your bust area. To flatter an apple body shape, avoid outfits that draw attention to your middle, such as belted tops or low-cut pants. Vertical chevron lines on a one-piece will give the illusion of shape.An apple body shape is top-heavy, with broad shoulders, a wide upper torso, and narrower hips. Use patterned two-pieces to emphasize your bust and hips. SWIMWEAR & BEACHWEAR FOR LEAN COLUMN BODY SHAPE Opt for a rounded toe in your footwear.Ĭhoose round shaped bags with soft edges clutch bags of petite to medium size. Wear kitten or medium heels, ankle straps and boots, ballerinas, Ugg boots, cowboy boots or any other boot with calf details such as straps, buckles. Avoid straight or wide leg because they will overpower your frame. Details such as turn-ups, washes, embellishments, side pockets are ways to add volume and curves.Ĭhoose skinny or bootcut leg lines. Good shapes are a slight A-line, pencil skirt, flip, bias or wrap.Ĭhoose from shaped, pleated and pocketed, narrowing or tapered leg line, culottes, capris and shorts. The slimmer you are the shorter you can go in your skirt (but keep in mind what is the most appropriate – both for your age and the occasion). Princess line with curved darts and details, wrap, empire line. Belted versions are good for giving you a shaped waist and curves. Martingale shape, trench coats, single or double breasted with wide lapels, breast and waist pockets. Shoulder pads will give extra width and the illusion of a waist. Waisted jackets or belted jackets with details such as pockets shoulder details wide lapels vent single or double breasted. Details and patterns such as horizontal lines dotty or floral are great as are scarves and shawls. ![]() empire line, yoke line, layering, wrap tops, push up bras, breast pockets, padded tops. Tops that add volume, curves and shorten your top half are best e.g. batman, dropped sleeve line, batman like sleeves, flared, cuffed, ¾ length, loose short sleeves. Very flexible in your neckline great choices are ruffles, cowl, necktie, collars, turtle neck, scoop neck- they will give you roundness and put the focus on the centre of your body.Īny form that will give volume to your arms e.g. So, don’t get sidetracked by falling in love with a style and look that doesn’t match your body shape: You may not be able to follow all the fashion tends that are out there, but nowadays there are so many trends in fashion that there is something available for every body shape. The aim of choosing the right clothes is to balance your silhouette. Shapeless jackets loose or droopy styles that hang from your shouldersĮvery body shape has its own characteristics and silhouette, which needs to be addressed when choosing your clothes. Tops, shift dresses with square necklines Long straight fitted lines in dresses, trousers and sleeves Wear high or low waisted styles – broad shoulders unfitted jackets, which slope to the waist highlight your hips and bottom using pockets and pleats Use layering to shorten your long top halfĬreate roundness around your extremities e.g. You need to create the illusion of curves around hips and bust and of a waist GENERAL RULES FOR YOUR BODY SHAPE AND HOW TO CREATE VISUAL BALANCE: You lean towards a rectangle body shape if you are of a larger bone structure and have a medium bust You lean towards an inverted triangle if your shoulders are slightly broader than your hips You lean towards a pear shape if your hips are slightly broader (saddle bags) than your hips Read below to see what other body shape tendencies you might have If you have gained or lost weight many times your body shape can change into another one. ![]() Wear the same size on your top and bottom halves?
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