Summer is here and we want you ALL to own your looks!! The summer brings out the best and the worse in fashion and we're here to help you avoid being in the worse category. The first step to owning your look, is KNOWING YOUR BODY TYPE!!! Everything doesn't look good on everyone. Here are the 4 BASIC body types.
Skinny or slimmer females tend to think they can wear whatever. No ma'am!! You aren't exempt!!!
Don't know your body type, no worries we're here to help!
HOURGLASS
-You have a well defined(narrow) waistline
-Your hip and bust tend to be almost the same and quite big
PEAR
-Your hips are wider than your shoulders
-Fat tends to accumulate on your thighs and butt
-Elongated waist and your legs tend to be shorter in comparison to the rest of your body.
RECTANGLE
-You have no defined waist
-Hips tend to have similar width as shoulders
-Not ALOT of curves
-Bust small/average
APPLE
-You have no defined waist
-Your weight forms on the stomach
-Average bust
When getting dressed....
HOURGLASS-You want to accentuate your feminine body. Fitted clothes are key(WHEN WORN APPROPRIATELY) You want to make the most of a small midsection. Avoid low-rise jeans, jeans with a fitted waist won't gape at the lower back.
PEAR- Your aim is to achieve a flattering look that accentuates your strengths, you want to try and achieve a nice hour glass shape. Draw attention to your upper body and waist, elongate the legs.
RECTANGLE- Your aim is to create more curves and a great silhouette. Define the waist, create curves on bottom or top
APPLE - Your aim is to create the illusion of a waist and silhouette. Highlight cleavage and create nice vertical lines. You can look extremely well if you wear the RIGHT clothes.
Upper Body
HOURGLASS-A good bra is ESSENTIAL!! You want to wear mostly V-shaped tips with deep necklines. High necklines will make your bust area look too bulky. Look for dresses that fit your boobs and elongate your waist, they should fit very snuggly
PEAR- A line dresses will always look good on you. Use accessories to further emphasize the top.
RECTANGLE- Use strong blocks of color for definition. Medium to high necklines usually work really well, especially if you have a small bust and long neck. Create the illusion of bigger boobs, choose tops with pockets and other front details; halter tops will also give the appearance of a bigger bust x shoes off your back, accessorize with belts
APPLE- You want to wear V necks to break up the size of your chest and create lean lines. Wear patterns, they flatter and camouflage. Tops should cover the whole belly area and end just bellow the hip bone. Dresses should have their waistline just below the bust.
Lower Body
HOURGLASS-You want to wear pencil skirts that fit well. Skirts ending at the knee usually look better. Choose shoes that accentuate your curves. Examples, rounded toes, peep toes
PEAR- You want to make sure your bottoms are the darkest part of your outfit. Waist belts will look good on you!! Wear heels with height to elongate your legs.
RECTANGLE- A line shirts work really well for this shape. You can also wear a tight skirt or pants to highlight the curves you DO have. A knee length pencil skirt that's tapered at the side will also add curves and look good.
APPLE- You should wear bottoms with zippers at the side. Wide/straight and NOT CLING to thighs/tummy (leggings are not you friend unless accompanied with a longer top). Any pleats should start bellow the belly to avoid adding volume.
WHAT NOT TO WEAR
HOURGLASS-Avoid took many details on your clothes, they will add extra bulk to places that can do without. Avoid excess fabric. NO WAISTBANDS OR BELTS!!!! Let your clothes accentuate your small waist.
PEAR- Avoid skinny jeans(they CAN be worn with tunics or long A-line tops), pencil skirts, bias cut skirts and very short skirts!
RECTANGLE- Avoid shapeless clothes. If you want to add curves then avoid straight dresses.
APPE- Avoid big shapeless garments that don't show any waist. Pants with lots of pockets and zippers, high neck lines, CLINGY ANYTHING should be avoided. Avoid wearing everything in one solid color, it's better to mix color with texture.
We all are different in height and weight, REMEMBER THOSE THINGS MAKE A DIFFERENCE ALSO!
Skirts and dresses are a girls best friend during the warmer months. Your hem lines should fit YOU! Sometimes you may have to bite the bullet and pay the extra to have your hem lines tailored to fit YOU!! For the concentrated awesomeness ladies(short) anything longer than the 29 and 36in length skirts ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND, you want to elongate the leg NOT make yourself appear shorter. If you want that look, go to a tailor!!
Lets have fun with wardrobes this summer!! Go crazy with bright colors, funky prints, and sexy stripes!!!! Whatever look you choose OWN IT and dress with CONFIDENCE. 💋
