11/03/2012
WEAR WHAT FLATTERS!
-Dark colors help to disguise your least flattering body parts.
-Analyze your Body Shape.
Are You * Pear shaped
* Petite
* Athletic
* Hour Glass
Determine what style your body is and dress accordingly.
Here are some TIPS to make YOU Appear Thinner no matter what your Body style may be right Now.
Face and Neck
So often, style is about proportions. Dressing right for your body isn't so much about hiding what you hate, but choosing clothes that are proportionate in order to draw attention to your best features. A large hoop earring or chunky beaded necklace might be great for someone who wants to accentuate their neckline, but if you don't want someone's gaze to fall there, avoid these accessories. Instead, opt for a neckline that is lower or wider and your neck will look elongated; your face will seem thinner, too.
Bust and Waist
If you're blessed with chest, there's certainly no reason to hide it, but it's important when dressing for your body type that you not create bulk where there isn't any naturally. Select pieces for your wardrobe that hug, but don't cling, to your body. Stay far, far away from anything with a chest pocket and avoid horizontal stripes like the plague.
Arms
Here is the saving grace of all ladies, no matter what body shape or size you might have: three-quarters length sleeves! Shirts with these types of sleeves make the arm look longer and cover the thicker part of the arm fully while showing off the more delicate forearm and wrist. To minimize the look of one's arms, show off the thinnest part of the arm, the wrist! Wear a petite bracelet or set of bangles, but just say no to the chunky wrist bands that are “all the rage.” Remember, fashion is really all about personal style, not public trend.
To minimize your waist and hips try a boat neck top. It’ll show off your lovely shoulders! Every woman has nice shoulders!
Hips and Thighs
It's obvious to say you should choose shapes and styles that take emphasis away from the lower half of your body. But with all of your clothes drawing attention to everything else, how can you possibly accomplish this? It's all about the pants. Choose pants that widen as they approach below the knee. The subtle flare will make your hips look smaller in comparison.
And, though it might sound like advice out of the early '90's, a subtle, molded shoulder pad at your top will give your shoulders definition and help you look more balanced overall. (A padded bra can also help give balance if you have a curvy lower half.)
Don't tuck your blouse into your pants as this will only make you look chunkier in the middle. Instead, choose a top with a hemline that ends at the hip bone. This visual division at a point on your body that's below your waist will help minimize the appearance of your hips and b***y region.
Stay away from big, bold prints on the bottom that draw one's gaze directly to the largest part of your body. Note the pattern and stay away from ones that put the imbalance on your lower half. Also, refrain from wearing tapered pants that might make your hips look wider than they really are.
Overall: Dressing Your Best
put your best style out there so you can minimize those troublesome areas and maximize the compliments. To draw attention, use light colors, chunky fabrics, layering, big prints, and show some skin! To minimize an area, try dark colors, thin fabrics, solid colors,
Remember you can make your parts look bigger or smaller, shorter or taller, and draw attention to them or somewhere else. It's all about dressing for your body shape and personality and style. If you're going to make a “fashion don't” then go for it in a big way! As long as it's comfortable for you and you feel attractive in the style, then do it with no regret.
