We all know that everything comes in different shapes and
sizes. And yes that includes the human body *surprise surprise* LOL. But on a
serious note, it is very surprising that even in this day and age, with the
advent of uncountable fashion awareness shows like Gok’s fashion fix, what not
to wear and the likes women still find it incredibly difficult to get clothes
that suit their body shape. Or should I say most women do not even have a clue
as to what shape they are even as they look into the mirror every day. Come on
girls, it’s really not that difficult to discover what shape you are.
Well, I’m here to help ease your stress with finding your
perfect fit. So let’s put a smile on your face nowJ.
Two of Britain’s most popular fashion advisors, presenters
and authors, Trinny Woodhall and Susannah Constantine have identified 12
different human body shapes in their new book titled ‘The body shape bible’. In
addition to the basic apple, pear and hourglass shapes that most of us have
heard about. These two fashion icons have added the skittle, vase cornet,
lollipop, column, bell, goblet, cello and brick shapes. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html
Don’t get all confused now. I’ll take some time out to
explain the body shapes in which most women fit into.
Apple:
Women with this body shape tend to carry more weight around the mid section of
their bodies and do not have a well defined waist. However, most of you have
fabulous legs and/boobs so instead of covering up all your goodies, concentrate
on showing off the best bits by wearing empire line and longer length tops.
These will flatter your figure and take all the attention off your waist and
draw people’s attention upwards.
Avoid short, box shaped jackets and pleated skirts. They
wouldn’t do you justice.
Pear: These women are bottom heavy and bigger
around the hips, thighs or bottom and smaller at the top. Try balancing out
your curvy bottom half with bold bight coloured tops or shirts with large
collars, sleeves or lapels. Make sure you avoid wearing pencil, tube and
fishtail skirts as these will only emphasise your hips and bum, especially if
they are tight fitted.
Hour glass:
Curvy hour glass women posses full bust and bottom and go in smaller in the
middle with smaller waist. Remember not to drown your sexy shape in too baggy
clothes. Wear wrap dresses, waist cinching belts and flared trousers/jeans to
flatter your shape. Shapeless baggy jumpers are a complete NO NO.
Rectangle:
these are ladies that are fairly straight up and down. This doesn’t necessarily
mean they have boyish chest as some of them don’t. There is no main area you
need to minimise on your body so you can get away with more things than most.
However, you may crave more curves so try wearing a structured coat that
cinches in with a belt. If you have small bust, you can get away with tricky to
wear high necked tops.
Avoid low rise trousers that make your torso look longer and
try not to wear sheath dresses, instead wear dresses with more shape.
