Up to this point we’ve been talking about the dangers in choosing the problem with pattern that cause wardrobe malfunction.  The second danger zone is fitting the body.

It never ceases to amaze me that even though there are at least 6 general body shapes, there is not a woman that shops who doesn’t expect to find the perfect fitting garment for her body.  Mind you that most clothes are cut to a model size 8, figure 8 with an average height of at least 5′6″.  I ask why and how can you expect to find something perfect if your body wasn’t made in a size 8/hourglass (mine’s not!)?????  The majority of American women have a triangle body line—but I digress.

The problem in your fit closet comes in 2 areas:

1. Body Line
2. Body Proportion

A woman’s body line is either “curvy” or “straight”.  Her proportion will either give her long or short legs(lower body), a long or short torso (upper body).  It’s encouraging to know that if you have been blessed with length in one area you will more than likely be not so blessed in another area.

Use length to your advantage and concentrate creating “visual” length where you are short.  If you have a high waist or if it  feels as if it sits right under your breast bone, you will be uncomfortable when you wear high waist pants or skirts.  It will make you appear shorter through the body and you’ll be “all legs”.

Consequently, if you have short legs, you will make them appear shorter by wearing long skirts or short heeled shoes.  There are many ways to create visual length and showing the right amount of skin is just one way. Color blocking and lines will also help.

Just remember, don’t focus (highlight) the negative by making what’s short look shorter.  By using the right camouflage techniques, you will create the illusion of balance and proportion every time!  Follow us next as we discuss trend trouble! Have fun with your color and have fun with your style and…

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

Posted by Karen Hughes on January 28th, 2010 in Articles, Fashion Tips, Image, Style, Wardrobe, success