Know Your Shape and Enhance Your Look

Some handy hints on how to find your bodyshape type and how to enhance your look by choosing the right clothes for your shape.

The “Apple”- fuller on top with slimmer legs and hips

You lovely apples generally have slimmer legs/hips and tend to be fuller on the tummy and bust.  To create a curvier look there are a few little tips you can try to optically create more curves and show off those legs

1. Wearing V necks always take the eye to the centre. Whether it’s a V neck kaftan, or loose fitted shirt the V will create a slimmer bust look and you can hang some longer pendants with it to double the effect. (avoid chokers unless they are attached to a longer line pendant as these will add bulk to your neck area.
2. Waterfall jackets (summer or winter) will slim down the side of your midsection also forcing the eye into the centre. Only wear wider belts when you have a crop or waterfall jacket otherwise stick to a skinny belt.
3. Go for dropped waisted tops and dresses. Being that your hips are generally slimmer this will hide your fuller waist and draw the line down to the hip/leg area.  Wide legs pants are really in for 2017/2018 and you can wear them as long as you have dropped waisted tops or tie your longer tops at the side to show your legs so it creates length. Steer clear of any  baby doll types
4. All of our shapewear is designed for all shapes but we suggest our beautiful Curve Control Shorts will help firm the belly and help create shape

A FEW EXTRA TIPS

• DO wear a bra that offers good lift and support.
• DO wear belts at the smallest part of your waist.
• DO wear boot cut and flared jeans to create an even line from the shoulders down.
• DO wear shorter skirts to show off your legs and draw attention away from your midsection.
• DO wear tops that tie in the centre drawing the eye into the centre.  

The “Pear” – Tend to be fuller in the  bottom and thighs and smaller in the bust

Ah the Pears.  You guys are really lucky.  You already have the beautiful shape that the rectangles and apples would kill for as your waist hip ratio is gorgeously curvy.       Our shapewear is designed for all shapes although for our lovely pears the very soft comfy Curve Control Shorts  would be perfect to prevent chafing in summer and firm the hips and thigh area 

1. Due to your smaller top half frame , shirts and blouse's that have embellishments on the shoulders look gorgeous as they balance out your hips for that perfect hour glass look. Cap sleeves will also create more width in the shoulder/bust area. Your shape is best suited to round, boat or scoop neck lines. 
2. Always wear a slim fit to the waist or a belt to show off that beautiful curvy waist of yours.

TRY THESE EXTRA TIPS.

• DO try A-line skirts
• DO keep hems of pants, skirts and dresses wide to balance the hips.
• DO experiment with light-colored tops and dark-colored bottoms for contrast.
• DO look for boat neck tops, square and cowl necklines.
• DO wear strapless dresses to show off arms and even out proportions.
• DO try styles with ruffles on top.
• DO wear jackets that hit right above the waist especially with A line skirts
• DO opt for pointy-toed shoes to elongate your legs.

 

The “Hourglass” – Typically has fuller  hips and bust  bust with a defined waist

Let’s face it girls, you have the ultimate figure all us other shapes are trying to optically look like.  As you have matured you may have become a little softer a around the waist but you definitively have a figure that’s very easy to work with.  You tend to have similar problems at times like the pears so we recommend our Sculpting Shorts to firm the belly/hips whilst maximising that lovely waist shape.     A few small tips that might assist when dressing for maximum awesomeness

1. V neck tops and dresses will slim the look along with a lovely long line pendant to draw attention to your figure. Creating curve is easy with your figure so don’t hide too much under too many floaty tops unless they accentuate your bust.
2. Wrap dresses and A- line skirts were made for you. Anything that has a waist in it will suit you.
3. Avoid dropped waists and shift dresses unless you are trying to hide your great silhouette

A FEW EXTRA TIPS

• DON'T hide your curves with baggy clothing.
• DO wear a belt at the waist to enhance your hourglass shape.
• DO go for high-waisted skirts.
• DO wear skinny or straight leg jeans.

The “Rectangle” – Straight up and down with no defined waist.

Hello you beautiful Rectangles.  Most woman always comment that they wish they had your figure.  You have generally long great legs and a more athletic figure than all the other shapes. In your maturing years you may be a little  softer  on the waist, become a little  more bustier but you have great shoulders and definitely rock a strapless dress.

  Other tips you might like are

1. Dropped waist styles are fab on your figure and will go with any pant or skirt you want to wear
2. Pencil skirts or slim fitting jeans will show off your legs and combined with a wrap tie top will optically take that waist it. Either button up a jacket in the middle over a long line tee shirt and your are done!
3. V neck tops with long line pendant s will slim the shoulders and bring the eye to the middle.
4. Floaty tops that come just above the legs will highlight the length and slimness of your legs but ensure the top fits close the bust to create more shape above the waist

TRY THESE EXTRA TIPS

• DO wear long jackets to create a lean look.
• DO wear tops with collars, ruffles and details to flatter your chest.
• DO layer to add more dimensions.
• DO wear dresses with ruching. Cinches on sides are ideal.

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