Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Get Your Shape. Get Set. Go Shopping!

Apple, banana, pear or hourglass. Did you figure out what shape you are?

Ok, so now what? Well now it's time for some basic rules for each shape. I have included a couple of pictures for each as well. These are just guidelines. If you need ideas, Pinterest has tons of great outfit combos for inspiration.

The most important thing to remember is to try on different styles when you shop. Make sure the fit is good. That really matters. Ignore the size tag, you can cut it out and remember, you can always have something tailored to fit perfectly. That is an instant way to make your clothes look more custom. Also, wear a bra that fits really well. Hoist the girls up because it will make every shape look better and you'll also look slimmer.

So here we go...

Apple:
Define your waist and make your upper body appear longer.

What to wear:
* Pants or skirts that have a little flare to balance out the bottom part of your body.
* Wear a longer top to make your torso appear longer.
* Wearing heels will help to make your body seem longer.
* Wearing a belted jacket or dress will make your waist look smaller.
* Wear darker colors on top and lighter on the bottom

What not to wear:
* Pleated pants
* Lots of pattern on top
* Tapered pant legs
* Ruffled or puffy sleeves

Banana:
You need to give your figure some curves.

What to wear:
* Belted jackets.
* A good padded bra
* A line skirts or dresses
* A belted dress with full skirt
* Tops with ruffles or a lot of detail
* Accessorize



What not to wear:
* Pants or skirts that have a high waist
* Vertical pattern
* Tight clothes
* Short jackets
* Really loose clothes will just look like your wearing your older brother's clothes. 

Pear:
You need to take attention away from your bottom and draw your eye up.

What to wear:
* A line skirts
* Straight leg pants
* Dark colors on the bottom, light colors on top
* Tops with a lot of detail or ruffles
* Empire waist dresses or shirts




What not to wear:
* Say "no" to pencil skirts
* Tucked in tops
* Taped leg pants
* A jacket or shirt that lands square across the widest part of your tush.

Hourglass:
Accentuate your lovely proportions while making your body appear longer.


What to wear:
* Pants with a slight flare
* V-neck tops.
* Wrap dresses
* Cropped or short fitted jackets



What not to wear:
* Baggy tops
* Loose, baggy pants
* Empire waist anything
* Shapeless clothing
* Really wide belts

I hope this helps to get you started on your next shopping trip. Remember if you ever have questions, please feel free to email me or visit my Facebook page  and send me a message there.

Have a beautiful night!
xo
Bethany 

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