Sunday, April 12, 2009

Spring trends for all body types...

-adapted from Instyle.com

Do you have Curvy Hips?
  • Draw eyes above to your pretty face and decolletage with an eye-catching and interesting neckline (think v-necks or embellishments)
  • Balance your bottom half with a top that creates volumes on your top hald - boatnecks, off shoulder tops, puffed sleeves...
  • wear your jackets, long cardigans or shirt dresses unbuttoned (do wear something underneath to avoid unneccessary exposure...) to create a longer, streamlined look
Are you Tiny & Petite?
  • Fit, fit, fit! Baggy and oversized clothes are not for you, as this will literally "drown" you.
  • Play with illusions...drop waists creates a longer torse and high waisted trousers creates long legs!
  • Don't wear something with a large graphic design...or a dizzying print...as this will overwhelm you. Remember, you weareth the clothes...and not the clothes weareth you...


Are you blessed with Big Boobs?
  • Bras are YOUR best friends! Ensure that you buy those with a good fit to ensure that there are unsightly buldges.
  • Say NO to turtlenecks. This just makes you look chunky.
  • Ensure that you keep anything near the neckline subtle. This looks elegant. Anything bold...will just make you look trashy & trying-too-hard.

Are you a bit of a Tomboy or just have a No-Waist-Syndrome?
  • Pick a neckline that shows a little bit of chest (no...i don't mean flash your boobs...). Think pretty sweetheart & v-necklines.
  • You are those lucky ones that can carry off the low waisted, low slung pair of "boyfriend" jeans that are so in right now!
  • Play with different textures to dimensiolise your figure (think sequins).


Are you All Woman?
  • Again...Fit, Fit Fit! Don't wear something too baggy or too tight...cause this will just make you look bigger!
  • Yes, black is slimming. But you could always mix it up with some bright and monochromatic outfits to create a lean silhoutte.
  • Ensure that your sleeves are not too tight. Bell and flutter sleeves are good, as it skims your arms rather than choke it to death.


Are you a Perfect 10? (Lucky you!)
  • Accentuate that tiny waist with belts! Cinch EVERYTHING you wear. :)
  • Wear materials that skims your curves. Avoid TWEED and WOOL. It is itchy and scratchy and does nothing for your figure!
  • Defined, structured shoulders and pretty necklines enhances your *ehem*...cleavage.

Note: I am only going to show one picture...cause...well...i am biased. :p Anyway, you have a pretty darn perfect body already! No tips needed...:)

Are you Preggers?
A personal interest here, as I do want to be a fashionable mom-to-be!
  • Wear bottoms that rise ABOVE your belly, so that it gives that smooth line under your tops (and not choking your poor child).
  • Go for basics, but you can always dress up your outfit with a funky necklace (and better still! you can wear it AFTER giving birth!)
  • You can always "adapt" non-pregnancy clothes to suit your growing belly. Focus on empire blouses/dresses, cardigans...


And there you have it! Be stylish...and most of all, be confident whatever your body type!



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