Thursday, December 9, 2010

BODY SHAPE

“HOW TO LOOK AESTHETICALLY BEAUTIFUL NO MATTER WHAT YOUR

BODY SHAPE IS”

I truly believe that all body shapes are beautiful in their own unique way: If you understand what your proportions are and also know a few style guidelines for your figure, you are well on your way to looking your best. Identifying your own cookies-cutter body shape can help you steer in the right direction of picking up an outfit.

There are 4 vital factors on how to flatten your frame no matter what body shape you’ve got.

§ Proportions

§ Vertical body line

§ Fit

§ Confidence

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Ever wonder why an outfit just looks great on someone, even though you just particularly like the clothes? It’s because of the proportions of that look.

So if you have curves add a detail rich or light-colored top with a skirt/pants, if you have a full bust wear something more solid and simple on top because the skirt/pants will balance your heavy upper body.

Vertical body line is that proportion between upper and bottom half, in order for you not to look stubby, choose clothes that would help you stream line your silhouette from top to toe.

If your legs are short compared to your upper body, you can wear accessories and clothing that draws the eye up towards your face and shoulder. Straight or boot cut pants, high waist pants and skirts, heels light colored top and dark bottom to elongate your legs and bags that end at mid-section length.

If your legs are longer compared to your upper body, you probably have a high waist, wear accessories that draws the eye down like jackets that end at hip level, un-tucked tops, low rise pants and skirts, dark colored top to elongate your torso (The main part of the body excluding the head, arm or leg) and light colored bottom, bags that end around the hip level, flats or shoe with low heels.

The perfect fit for all body shapes; if your clothes are too tight, it can highlight areas you don’t like. The same thing applies if they are too loose because it makes you a little bigger. Basically no matter how fabulous a dress is if you’re uncomfortable in it you won’t look or feel good.

Confidence in the clothes you wear can make or break your look, I believe confidence is a combination of wearing 3 things that makes you look good:-

* The right clothes –in proportion, vertical and fit

* The right colors for your skin tone

* Self-confidence.

By drawing attention to your best body part, your confidences will sky-rocket. Ever wonder why Beyonce looks great? It is because she accentuates her curves with self-confidence and at the same time wears the perfect fit and her personal colors.

Finally, light colors create a focal point, while dark colors take the attention away so, stick to light colors for areas that you want to enhance and be seen.