Personal profile for Client I.
Style keywords
Silhouette
Diamond - Your hips and shoulders are aligned and narrower than your waist.
Celebrities with your body type:
Melissa Mc Carthy
Amber Riley (Glee)
Rebel Wilson
Style approach
Play up the bottom to balance the body. We’re going for visual balance/symmetry.
Draw attention with: lighter/brighter colors, prints, texture, skin
Minimize attention with: darker colors, stiffer fabrics
Colors
Pieces
TOPS
Opt for V-neck and open neck tops to frame your face and draw the eye inward. Show off your shoulders and arms.
V-neck tops and tees
Halters and front twist designs
Boat and scoop necks
Playful sleeves (ex: flutter or ruffle)
Details at the bustline
V-neck tunics
Vertical panels or stripes
Detailing and patterns that move the eye up and down
Necklines that accentuate your shoulders and bust
Sleeveless tops
Empire waist
Tie neck blouses
Sleeves rolled up or pushed up
Boxy crop top with a high waisted skirt or pants
Diagonal sleeves
Diagonal, flutter, three quarter length and flare sleeves
Avoid:
Clingy or tight tops which reveal any extra around your waist
Cap sleeves may or may not work, depending on the person. On the one hand, cap sleeves minimize your stomach and on the other hand they can make your forearm look larger than it is. Experiment and go with your instinct.
Pieces that aren’t properly tailored to your frame.
To maximize the bust line:
bright and light tops, horizontal stripes and prints, asymmetrical tops, ruffled and pleated blouses, details at the bust, boat, crew, high and low cut necklines.
To minimize the bust line:
Vertical or diagonal stripes or details , Solid tops in neutral or deep colors, Wrap styles and tailored options with darts, Deep shawl collars, Try tops with a hidden closure inside to avoid gaping (buttons, velcro, etc.) , Opt for structured tops with extra stretch to offer more room at the bust., Avoid shiny fabrics.
PANTS
Not too tapered or too wide, straight and narrow pants flatter your figure.
Straight leg jeans and trousers
Flat front
Bermuda (aka City) shorts- The proportions are just right and these show off your legs, too.
Ankle length pants that skim your frame (cigarette pants)- Flattering and feminine, this cut shows off your legs.
Pant creases- This additional touch will elongate your frame and move the eye vertically while drawing attention to your legs.
High waisted jeans and pants- Muffin top isn’t a personal flaw. In fact, it’s simply the wrong pair of pants or jeans. Let your pants do the work for you by acting as a shaper to show off your shape.
Flare jeans- Balance out your frame with this flattering cut.
Wondering about skinnies and wide leg pants? Both can work using proper Style Math. For skinnies, draw the eye to your feet with a great shoe to balance your frame. Wider length pants are easier. They balance your frame nicely, but can make you appear larger than you are if they aren’t properly fitted or paired with a top that also draws the eye.
Avoid:
Tapered pants
Pleats
Ill fitting pants or those that are not properly tailored to fit your frame.
Pants or jeans with extra details or contrast stitching at your hips.
SKIRTS
Look for skirts that elongate your lower half without adding bulk to your mid section.
High waisted straight skirts- These are your best friend showing off your smallest point and drawing attention to your great legs.
A line skirts- Minimizing your stomach and balancing your frame, a-line skirts are a win.
Match your skirt with your top for a monochromatic look that elongates your frame.
Shorter hemlines- These will show off your legs. Otherwise, hemlines just above to just below the knee are flattering
Avoid:
Skirts with a hard belt at your widest point
Pencil skirts
DRESSES / JUMPSUITS
Visually stretch your frame with details, prints and texture. Draw the eye inward and show off your décolletage, arms and legs.
Dresses lightly belted above your waist
Y Shaped dresses
Vertical seams, zippers, pleating, ruffles and contrast stitching
Halter necklines
A-line
Monochromatic or low contrast options
Detailing and patterns that move the eye up and down- You get the idea.
Sleeves rolled up or pushed up
Empire waist
Shorter hemlines
Jumpsuits without a defined waist
Boiler suits (depending if the waistline is highlighted)
Choices with details such as exposed zippers or buttons down your vertical middle
Jumpsuits that draw attention to your arms and/or legs with contrast prints, fabric, color blocking
Ankle length jumpsuits
Slim leg options
Rompers that show off your legs
Sleeveless choices
Avoid:
Tube dresses
Body-con options
Dresses with a stiff belt at your widest point.
Jumpsuits that are belted at the waist or those with a crew neck.
To maximize the bust line:
Bright and light colors on top
Horizontal stripes and prints
Asymmetrical neckline
Ruffled and pleated on top
Details at the bust
Boat, crew, high and low cut necklines
To minimize the bust line:
Vertical or diagonal stripes or details
Solid neutral or deep colors
Wrap styles and tailored options with darts
Deep shawl collars
JACKETS
Opt for V-neck jackets to frame your face and draw the eye up and in while avoiding belts at your natural waist.
Jackets with a deep v that button under breasts- Draw the eye inward and elongate your frame with this style.
Deep shawl collars- Another way to draw the eye to the invisible vertical line between your head and toes.
Vertical or diagonal stripes or details- Let the patterns do the work for you by drawing the eye up and down rather than side to side.
Vests- A chance to show off your arms? Yes, please!
Jackets that visually stretch your frame with vertical seams, zippers, pleating, ruffles or contrast stitching- Another opportunity to let details flattering your frame and communicate your personal style.
Lightly belted belt above your waist- That’s the key. Rather than belting at your natural waist, your widest part, go for lightly belting slightly above and watch as your silhouette changes before your eyes.
Detailing or patterns that move the eye up and down- You get the idea.
3/4 length sleeves- Let’s show off those wrists and hands.
Draped cardigans sans closures- Comfortable and flattering.
Jackets or cardigans that hit at your hips- Our eye naturally goes to the point where transitions occur. So, if we’re shifting from your jacket to your pants at your widest point, you’ll look larger than you are. In contrast, if this transition happens lower down, the hips become the draw and you look smaller. This also explains the appeal of matching pantsuits.
Jackets with details at the cuff- Whether you have faux fur, contrast stitching or metal clasps, details at the cuff will pull the eye to your hands and elongate your arms.
Avoid: Belted jackets or form fitting jackets that highlight your waist.
SHOES
Appropriate to your frame.
Over the knee boots
Eye catching shoes or shoes with interesting details
Blend shoes with hosiery or pants
Nude shoes
Narrow, pointed or sleek shoes
Ankle boots
Avoid:
Boxy, overly round or heavy shoes or boots
ACCESSORIES
Shorter hairstyles and pulling your hair back- This approach shows off your neckline and elongates your frame.
Long necklaces and scarves- These draw the eye inward and elongate your frame.
Rings, bracelets, anklets- Show off your arms and legs.
Bold earrings
Textured hosiery
Handbags that are proportional to your frame
Avoid:
Bold or contrasting belts at your natural waist, your widest part
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