Body Shapes .. Too short

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Be warned that wearing different colours on your top and bottom visually cuts you in half.
• That can make you look smaller. 
• A much better idea is to wear a single uniform colour to make you seem taller.
• Mid-calf skirts will shorten your legs and swamp you.
• Stick to knee-length or slightly shorter skirts. 
• Trousers that are a fraction too long will make your legs appear longer when worn with heels.
• To create the illusion of height wear prints on the top half of your body.
• Be wary of letting the print overpower your frame. 
• If you want to appear taller, avoid unnecessary details on your clothes.
• keep your look streamlined.

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Body Shapes .. Voluptuous

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Revel your curves in a way that makes you feel comfortable.
• Avvoiding the temptation to cover up in a baggy T-shirt and leggings. 
• Tailored and fitted (but not skin-tight) clothes are the ticket to taming your curves.
• Fluid lines will streamline your silhouette.
• Palazzo pants with a fitted top and a more covering long-line jacket or cardigan will work a treat. 
• Silky fluid fabrics are flattering but avoid matt fabrics such as velvet or suede.
• Structured straight-leg trousers mixed with long-line shirts and jackets are ideal. 
• Avoid a cropped jacket as this will emphasise your middle. 
• Choose knee-length coats and summery jackets.
• A-line skirts will make your bottom look twice as big.
• Tailored pencil skirt's will work and looks great with knee-high boots.
• Don't be afraid to show off your waist.
• Wrap tops and cardigans will look great.
• Try a corset-style top to pull you in where you need it and make the most of your bust.
• Keep prints minimal.

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Body Shapes .. Short-waisted

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• You have lovely long legs.
• Hipster trousers and jeans are amazing for extending short waists.
• Tall with a short waist try belted hipster jeans cut with a bootleg.
• Try not to tuck tops into your waist-band as this is only emphasising your torso. 
• Loose blouses and shirts worn untucked over trousers look elegant tailored correctly.
• A long-line jackets will help make your torso appear longer.
• Avoid wide waistbands.
• Avoid big prints on the top half of your body and high-waisted style.
• Empire-line dresses will focus on your bust and most dress styles work well as they don't cut you in half.

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Body Shapes .. Too Tall

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Believe it or not you are very lucky, most styles will suit when you have the height to carry them off.
• Finding longer length trousers and jeans is doubtless a problem but many high street stores are now becoming wise to this.
• Try M&S, Next, Zara, Topshop and Jigsaw.
• Three-quarter length trousers or capri pants don't look like you've grown out of your clothes ­- they should sit just slightly over your knee. 
• A-line skirts look great on long legs but avoid mini skirts.
• Sleeve lengths can be a problem too so if in doubt stick to three-quarter length sleeves.
• Wear bold prints comfortably these will draw added attention to your height.
• Smaller prints can look a bit 'prissy' if you are lucky enough to be over six foot.
• Equally block colours will emphasise your height.
• Be wary of head-to-toe coloured outfits.
• Break things up to help reduce altitude.

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Body Shapes .. Top Heavy

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Make sure the bra you are wearing is the correct size.
• High neck tops and T-shirts will make your boobies look bigger than they actually are. 
• Wide scoop-necks show off your collar bone.
• V-necks will draw attention to your neck and face rather than your cleavage but avoid anything too plunging if you want to have a face-to-face conversation.
• Tight tops may cause 'sausage syndrome' where your bust appears to have merged into a single sausage stuck on your chest. 
• Wear a loose top to allow fabric to dip between your breasts.
• Corset tops and empire lines in dresses and tops are flattering as they give structure to your torso while giving extra support to your bosom.
• Try wrap tops and dresses that highlight your waist.
• To wear a strappy vest find those with an invisible bra stitched in.
• Bravissimo has a good selection.
• The Illusion of a smaller bust is made by wearing plain dark colours on top and prints for your lower half. 
• Blouses and tops should be kept simple with no fussy frills or unnecessary detailing.
• High-necked jackets and funnel necks are a NO.
• Slim lapels on a single-breasted jacket are much better and will help to visually minimise your chest.

 

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Body Shapes .. Boyish/Petite

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Bias-cut dresses and skirts will give the illusion of curves.
• Wear a belt to emphasise your waist when wearing dresses, trousers or skirts.
• Diagonal stripes will make you look more curvaceous.
• Prints look good on more petite frames.
• Acid wash jeans give the illusion to shape your legs.
• Low-waisted, skinny-fit jeans will emphasise your waist and hips. 
• Shirt dresses that end at the knee will suit you down to the ground
• Wear long tops over your relaxed pants to add curves and layer clothes
• Camisoles and cardigans, to add shape where you feel you need it.
• Be wary of long dresses as they may swamp your frame.
• There is nothing wrong looking in the children's section.

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Body Shapes - Pear Shaped

With the media defining what is beauty now its very rare to find someone who is comfortable in there own body, we all try to make changes on how we style our hair or adjust our hight with heels. We all have the no-shoe zones on out body but there are clever ways we can play with the eye and make them show zones.

 

• Two different sizes on your top and bottom .
• Wear clothes that balance out the proportions of your frame. 
• Baggy T-shirts and tops will hide your waist and make the rest of your body seem as wider.
• Stay with fitted tops that end at your hips.
• Stay clear of straight-leg trousers they only emphasise your hip width. 
• Stick with boot-cut or high waisted as they will balance your leg shape and skim your hips.
• Stick to dark indigo rather than lighter colours.
• Bias-cut skirts and dresses are incredibly flattering but on your hips they could spell disaster. 
• A safe option would be A-line shape, accentuate your waist while slimming your hips.
• Short jackets are a NO unless dressed correctly
• A knee-length coat or suit jacket will nip in waists.

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