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Every woman
deserves to feel beautiful in a dress; but not every woman looks like
a runway model. Whether you have short legs, curvy hips, a straight
waist, a flat chest or whatever your body type may be, the guidelines
below can help you determine what your body type is and how to find
the most flattering, stylish clothing for your body.
The
"hourglass" body type: beautifully curvy. You have broad
shoulders and/or a voluptuous chest, a smaller waist and gorgeous
full hips.
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tips: Look for pieces that accentuate your curves and have a fitted
waist. Fitted
•Clothing,
Strait skirts and belted waists are best for you.
The
"apple" body type: lovely limbs. You have thinner legs and
arms, accompanied by fullness through the ribs and stomach.
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icon: Catherine Zeta-Jones
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tips: Look for clothing that accentuates your legs and arms.
•Clothing
Loose-fitting waists, empire waists, short sleeves and knee-length
skirts are best for you.
The
"pear" body type: wonderous waist. You have a thin waist,
narrow ribs and shoulders, with full, womanly hips.
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tips: Look for clothing with wide collars and details around the bust
to balance your lower body.
•Clothing:
A-line skirts, flared
skirts, fitted waists and designer
belts worn at waistline are best for you.
The
"pencil" body type: wonderfully willowy. You are thin, with
a straight waist and narrow shoulders and hips.
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icon: Audrey Hepburn
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tips: Look for clothing with detail at the bust and hips.
•Clothing:
Puff sleeves, full skirts, ruching at hips and belts at waist give
the appearance of a curvier figure.
The
"womanly" body type: ultra feminine. You have a fullness
through your core, arms and legs.
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tips: Look for clothing that draws attention to your face and
elongates your silhouette.
•Clothing:
Vertical stripes, collars and details at the neck, dark colors,
flared skirts and well-fitted clothing are best for you.
The
"athletic" body type: fantastically fit. You have broad
shoulders, muscular legs and arms, and a flat stomach.
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tips: Look for fitted clothing and clothing that drapes well over
muscular figures.
•Clothing:
Fabrics with stretch, knee length skirts
and feminine details like puff sleeves and ruffles are best for you.
Being 'short'
or 'tall' doesn't determine your body type (e.g. you could be short
and "curvy" or tall and "pear") but you should
approach your wardrobe differently. Here are a few tips in how to
dress for your height.
If you are
short: you are perfectly petite. You are smaller than the average woman.
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tips: Look for designer clothes
that lengthens your silhouette.
•Clothing:
Vertical
stripes, solid colors, fitted
clothing and empire waists are best for you.
If you are
tall: you are superbly statuesque. You are taller than the average woman.
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icon: Katherine Hepburn
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tips: Look for designer clothing
with belts or ties at the waist to break up silhouette.
•Clothing:
Your height is complimented with patterns and feminine details such
as ruffles and sashes. |
