Apr 9, 2009

What Should I Wear for My Body Shape?




You are an Hourglass if:
• Your hips and bust are almost equal size and have a narrow waist.
• You are round and curvy
• You gain weight in the upper and lower body and your arms, chest, hips, and butt enlarge.

What to wear if you are an hourglass:
Tops
• Try a wrap, tie waist, and a belted top to show your slim waist.
• Scoop and V-neck tops show off your chest.
• Wear jackets that hit above or below the rear so your butt won’t look large.
• Three-quarter length sleeves will show off your lovely arms.
• A loose blouse with an open collar will look great on you.
Dresses
• Dresses won’t break up your curvy body.
Bottoms
• Wear skirts that hit above your knee or lower to show off your great legs while maintain that hourglass look.
• Flat front , boot cut, and flared bottoms will look great on you.
• Pencil, wrap, and a-line skirts will make you pop!
Extra Tips
• Wear lighter colors on top and darker colors on the bottom.




You are a Pear if:
• Your hips are bigger that your bust.
• A small midsection
• Larger thighs
• You gain weight in the butt, hips, and thighs. After you gain weight in the waist and upper abs.

What to wear if you are a pear:
Dresses
• Choose A-line skirts and dresses to balance out your hips.
• A wrap dress will emphasize all your best curves!
Tops
• Wear wider necklines such as bateau, squared, or cowl necks.
• Buy jackets that fall above your hips.
Pants
• Boot cut jeans or boyfriend cut pants will make your hips appear smaller
Extra Tips
• Accessorize above your waist.
• Wear heels and knee high boots to look smooth.
• Prints belong to your upper body. Wear solids below.





You are a Banana if:
• Your waist is 9 inches smaller that your hips and bust
• Your figure is straight up and down
• You don’t have many curves
• You gain weight in the abs, butt, chest and face.

What to wear if you are a banana:
Dresses
• Try a printed dress to spice up your wardrobe.
• A wrap dress will emphasize your waist. Notice how I want you to flaunt your waist!
• Another great choice is the strapless A-line dress. It will broaden your shoulders and give you curves.
Tops
• Get a V-neck or a Scoop to break up your body.
• Your tops should finish at your hem line to add some curves to your body.
Bottoms
• Choose a straight leg pant or a wide leg.
• Your pants should be long.
• A-line skirts or a gored skirt will soften your silhouette and make you look curvy.
Extra Tips
• Wear wide belts and flaunt your tiny waist.
• Try a pointed heel to make you look taller and curvier




You are an Apple if:
• You have broad shoulders and bust with narrow hips.
• You have a larger midsection
• You have a wide torso
• You have a wider upper back
• You have slim legs and thighs
• You have a larger lower hips and thighs
• You gain weight in the abs, chest, and face.

What to wear if you are an apple:
Tops
• Try a tunic style top. It will slim down your waist.
• Get tops that flow out from under the bust.
• Wear an empire waist top to bring attention to your, womanly parts. An empire waist starts bellow your chest.
• Your shirts should go over your waist or to the largest part of your hips.
• Buy shirts with a low neckline like a V neck or a scoop. Caution: Don’t put your confidence in your chest.
Bottoms
• Always wear wide-legged pants! You look gorgeous in them.
• Try a skirt with a full silhouette. It will even out your body shape.
• Skirts with a high waist line will hide any insecurities about your midsection.
Extras Tips
• Wear light layers.
• If you want to flaunt your waist, try a waist belt or a sash.
• Wear a nice wedged heel to help you pull off your look.

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