Fashion and Hair Style Category

When you are deciding what to wear, there are some rules to follow if you want to look your best. You always want to consider your body shape when you pick out your clothes. There are five main body shapes to think about. They may go by different names depending on the article you are reading but they all boil down to the same thing. One thing to keep in mind is that you are born with a particular body shape and diet and exercise won’t change that shape, just your size. Taking a look at your body shape and dressing accordingly will ensure you always look your best. Keep in mind that you always want to offset your unwanted features and accentuate your good ones.

In order to decide what body shape you are, there are ways to determine that. First you want to get familiar with the body shapes. The pear shape identifies a more round figure. This shape tends to have more weight on the hips and a heavier bottom side. It is narrow at the shoulders with heavier thighs. If you are an apple shape, your upper torso is heavier. This shape also has a bigger bust line and a larger waste. Women who are a rectangular shape tend to have a more athletic figure and are slender in build. The bonus with this shape is that any weight gain is distributed evenly through the body. The petite shapes are short with small frames. Finally, the most coveted shape is the hourglass. This shape is curvy and proportionate with slim hips. Once you familiarize yourself with these, you can look in the mirror and judge what shape you are.

You can also take measurements of your body or have someone do it for you. You want to measure across the middle of your breasts, being sure to exhale before you read the measuring tape. Then, measure your waistline. This is done just above the belly button. To measure your hips, you want to get the measurement at the widest part. These measurements will give you an idea of your body shape. The pear shape is heavier on bottom. The apple shape has waist measurements that are significantly larger when compared to the chest and hips. The rectangle finds little difference between the chest and the waist. For the hourglass shape, the chest and hip measurements are very close and the waist is small. Petite body shapes are small and proportionate.

There are some items of clothing that work wonders for your appearance. Black is a slimming color. It will make you appear to be thinner. A blouse and pants with vertical stripes also will cause a slimming effect, whereas horizontal stripes will make you appear fuller. If you have fuller, wider hips, you want to choose jeans and pants with flared legs to offset your unwanted curves. Slim cut or ‘skinny jeans’ works great for someone who has a hard time filling out their pants. For larger ladies, keep in mind that baggy, loose fit clothing does nothing for your figure. You want to go for clothes that contour your body.

There are certain items of clothing and accessories that look best on certain body shapes. Pear shaped women want to go for clothing with vertical lines. Like I mentioned earlier, this will create a slimming effect. Keep in mind, the pear shape is a more round figure with more weight on the hips. The pear should wear dark colors on the bottom and go for lighter shades for the upper torso. V-neck shirt and long, straight skirts are highly recommended for this body shape. This will draw attention away from your fuller hips and wide pelvis. You can also wear wrap dresses and jackets that cover the hips. Shirts that are right for the pear include attractive, large prints, shiny tops, and bright colors. Be sure to stay away from high waist pants with pleats or decorations. Boot cut pants with longer tops will also look amazing on the pear shape. The goal is to draw eye movement toward the upper area.

The petite build can enhance their appearance with simple ideas. Clothes that fit well will accentuate their short, small frames. Shirts with vertical lines will give the appearance of being taller. U-shape and V-shape necklines in lightweight fabrics also look fantastic on the petite shape. The pear should avoid short skirts and opt for fitted, knee length skirts paired with medium heels. Narrow belts are also recommended for this body shape. When considering what pants to wear, choose straight leg, neat cut pants to help you look your very best.

The rectangle doesn’t have to worry much about what will look good on them. Since they have very few curves, patterns will add dimension. Full skirts will give the appearance of a fuller figure. The rectangle will look amazing in peasant style blouses with ruffles and gypsy skirts. Striking patterns and interesting designs will break up the straight lines of the pear shaped body. The apple shape needs to use clothes to create a more balanced looks. They should lean toward tops with comfort fit and tunics with v-necks. They look their best in simple cuts. They want to stick to things like A-line dresses and fitted jackets. Solid colors also work perfectly for this body style. When choosing skirts, they want to stick to a knee length one that can be paired with formal tops. Always choose fabrics with a nice fall that doesn’t hug the body. Avoid clingy tops and fancy fabrics and the pear will look incredible.

The hourglass shape will fit most styles easily and can experiment with fashion trends. Their curvy, proportionate shape will look dynamite in fitted jeans that will show off their slim waist. This shape can also go for straight leg trousers. This shape is perfect for halter tops and tees, as well. Being the most envied body shape, they can take advantage of all the tight fitting, trendy clothes.

Stick to these tips and you are sure to look your very best.