31 Days Closer to a Cuter You! Day 9 "Topsy Turvy"

Remember that dressing to flatter your figure is all about creating symmetry or a balanced look to your body. For today I am going to look at one challenge area for each of the body types and give you a couple of ways to create symmetry by focusing on your challenging area. I have tried to find an example of a top and a dress for each figure type. (Whew!)

The H/d/rectangle ~

Challenge: define your waist

 Find:

•  shirts with embellishments around the bust and shoulders with a fitted waist.

• tops and dresses with an empire waist

• skirts with details, seaming or pockets that add the illusion of curves to your hips.

Sheath dress

Empire waist blouse

The O/apple ~

Challenge: create curves on bottom to avoid a top heavy look
Find:

• tailored tunic style tops that nip-in at the waist.

• fuller flowing skirts that gently skim away from your body will help fill out your hips.

Tunic with nipped in waist

Wrap dress >
(to prevent showing cleavage, add a cami underneath)

The Inverted triangle ~

Challenge: de-emphasize shoulder width and create curves on bottom
Find:

• shirts with deep scoop or V-necks narrow your upper body.

• dresses that nip in the waist and have fuller skirts to create curves

flat pleated empire waist blouse

A beautiful style for inverted triangle shape >

best dress example I could find for inverted triangle

The A/d/pear ~

Challenge: Balance shoulder/bust area with wider hips
Find:

•  tops with wide, deep V-necklines that add volume to the bust with a snug fitting empire waist. Add flutter or princess sleeves for a more dramatic effect.

• shirts with a fitted waist and embellishments around the bust and shoulders to balance your lower half.

blouse with detailing 

halter dress

scoop neck full skirt dress

The X/hourglass ~

Challenge: Avoid the “too’s” – too form fitting, too sloppy, too boxy
Find:

• Accentuate your waist by adding a belt to hip-length basic tops.

• wrap style dresses and tops

• tailored jackets that conform to your natural curves and have nipped-in waists. Choose jackets that end at the hip bone and add a belt to further enhance your hourglass figure

v-neck dress w/defined waist

 tailored blouse

As I have said I am a short X and although I do not always "get it right" I want to show you an example of when I did get it right and why.

• scoop neck
• defined waist
• straight/pencil style skirt
• mid knee length (great for my height)

Upcoming: best jeans/pants style; bathing suits (Eeek!)

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