these are some tips & tricks to dress better...
Fabrics
- Plaids, bold prints and textured fabrics on the upper half of the body add a nice balance. this is ok for me...cause i don't think i will EVER wear prints on my bottom. *shudder*
- Experiment with scarves and simple designs. Focus on adding interest at the shoulders and neckline - cool! i am actually interested in trying out that keffiyah style scarf!
- Boat, crew and ballet necklines are all beautiful — the idea is to add balance and shape that broadens the neckline.
- Mandarin collars, wide pointed lapels and patterned blouses create focus.
- Flat-front trousers with side zips are ideal. Avoid pleats and extra details on the hips.
- Slash or inset pockets on pants are preferable to side-seam or back pockets that gap or add width.
- Slightly softened boot-cut jeans are fabulous (not too low-rise and with just a touch of give).
- Leg flares that begin below the knee add grace and length.
- Simple A-line styles with a side zip smooth you out.
- A paneled A-line skirt minimizes the hips.
- Flat-front or softly gathered skirts (such as a broomstick style) can flatter.
- Cap sleeves and a raised waist on a simple top pull the eye upward.
- Tops with horizontal lines along the shoulders, and 3/4-length sleeves, particularly if you are short-waisted.
- Jackets that fall either at or above the high hip balance your proportions.
- Shorter, double-breasted and asymmetrical styles with interesting collars work well on you.
- The wide lapels of a jacket that nips in at the waist and ends at or above the high hip keep the eye moving upward.
- Patch pockets and set-in sleeves on a jacket create wonderful upper body proportions.
- Patch pockets on top add a nice balance.
- Brighter tops than bottoms are the way to go.
- Details by the neck or patterned blouses and jackets with wide, pointed lapels or mandarin collars create focus.
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