Understanding and Dressing Your Body Shape: Fashion & Style Workshop Title
Understanding and Dressing Your Body Shape: Fashion & Style Workshop Title
Understanding and Dressing Your Body Shape: Fashion & Style Workshop Title
Body Shapes
To determine your body shape you will need to measure Shoulders Bust line Waist Hips
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There are four basic body shapes Pear Shape or Shape A Apple Shape or Shape P Hourglass Shape or Shape S Banana Shape or Shape H
Features of PEAR shape Narrow shoulders and bust Small waist Proportionately broader hips
To dress this body shape you will need to emphasize and balance the upper body. This is because the widest part of your body is your hips so you want to create an illusion of proportion
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Dresses
To balance your shape look for dresses that cinch in at the waist and drape over your hips. Dresses with vertical lines also create a uniform slimming effect Shirt dresses also slim and create length
Accessories
You should avoid block heels because they add thickness to your legs Wear shoes that have slim heels Carry a shoulder bag to add volume to your upper body
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Features of the APPLE shape Ample bust Hips and shoulders are smaller Small bottom
People with this body shape usually carry most of their weight on their upper body. To dress this body shape you will need to balance the lower body with the upper body. More often than not the apple shape has a little tummy that need 15 disguising.
Light wash jeans with embellishments, flap pockets add volume to your bottom half
Dresses
Fill out your hips with interesting pockets, pleats and frills on dresses. Dresses with border prints are good balancers. Drop waist dresses elongate the torso. A wrap dress is also a good choice for a P shape
Accessories
You can wear shoe with slim heeled heels Tote handbags add volume to your bottom half
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Dresses
Shirt dresses with pockets and a belt is flattering. Sheath dresses with darts also give you the illusion of curves Dresses with boat necks, Print and layers add volume to your body and you can create a waistline with a belt.
Accessories
You can wear any type of shoes and carry ant kind of handbags depending on your outfit. Accessories that might not be flattering will be shoes that are too heavy such as wedges. Also messenger bags with long hands should be avoided because they elongate the 23 torso.
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Dresses
Stay away from heavily beaded or over embellished dresses, they tend to make you appear heavier than you actually are and can leave you looking unbalanced. Bodices look great with your body shape as they will enhance your natural curves accentuating the waist and lifting your bust. Wear length dresses or just below the knee with a slit to make you look taller.
Accessories
This body shape is better off with small to medium sized handbags. If you want to carry a big handbag it should have a structured shape. You should try to wear heels especially if you have long thighs and short legs to 28 elongate your legs.
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