If you are skinny, create curves by wearing separate clothing. Try to layer several items to add bulk or a little volume to your figure, such as a fitted dress over pants or a vest over a blouse with puffy sleeves. Clothes with extra details such as pleats or lace can add volume to your body type. Avoid wearing shapeless clothes and other one piece items that overwhelm skinny frames.
If you are long and lanky, you can also go for the layered look. A good example would be to wear a long vest over a mini dress or a button down mini dress over wide leg pants. When you wear tights or leggings, choose patterned or light colored versions to make your legs look longer. Avoid low cut tops if you have a small chest and crop pants, which might look hanging on you.
If you are bottom heavy, try concentrating on your slim top by wearing cleavage enhancing tops or camisoles. Look for blouses with many details near the bust area to put all the focus there and not on your behind. Also, go for eye-catching accessories such as chunky necklaces or dangling earrings that also draw attention to the upper part of your body. Opt for A-line skirts and flared pants. Avoid wearing complicated bottoms in light colors and large prints.
If you are top heavy, choose dark and monochromatic prints and patterns for your blouses. Go for V-neck and U-neck tops that help you achieve a slimmer and longer body. Always wear a dark top over light bottoms to slim down your upper body. Avoid tops or blouses with details because this can enhance your upper body.
If you are curvy, always wear body-skimming clothes. Use fabrics that will skim and not cling on your body. Avoid baggy clothes in dull colors because this adds bulk to your curvy figure.
If you are petite with no waist, wear bottoms that go right to the waist to enhance your waistline. Bubble skirts would be perfect since they create the illusion of having a small waist. Wear belts in bold colors contrasting to your blouse or top to create the illusion of having a waist. Do not be afraid to show off your legs and show a little skin to add height and length to your figure. Skirts that go above the knee create additional height.
There you have it, six real solutions to six real girl issues when it comes to your figure. The only secret to looking good in fashion is to know which will best complement your figure and which ones you should avoid. A little confidence and attitude also helps a lot in terms of projection. So, stop complaining about your figure because you have the power to do something about it.
Published by Sean Hein
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