What to Wear : Body Type

Hi There
I'd really appreciate you telling me what would suit my body shape. I mean, well, I'm small-busted but also broad-shouldered, and I have a fuller lower half (hips/bum/legs etc) with a short waist. What should someone like me be looking for?

 

Answer

Hi Elan,
Happy to help you!
For starters I want to let you know that there is a trend here in the US toward more structured dresses. My fav is the one Amy Adams wore at the Oscars...Amy is very small busted but she camouflages that by wearing more structured cuts in the bodice...her designer did this for her to help balance out her proportions...

This dress is also a good style to camouflage a heavier bottom half. It drapes nicely, rather than hug the hips and thighs.

These are good tips for you to follow also. Look for dresses or tops that have structure or extra details as part of the design. Avoid simple sleek tops.

Here are some additional slimming tips for formal wear.
When you are dressing up for any special occasion, whether, prom , homecoming or just dressing up for the Oscar Night Awards, you want to look and feel like a star. Follow these Oscar Winning tips to look sleek and elegant for your next night out!

Wear a prom dress that is:

Monochrome-a prom  dress  in one color elongates the body, making you look slimmer

Dark muted colors make you look thinner. Not everyone should wear black, so think deep gray, silver, wine, raisin, burgundy, forest green, russet, midnight blue, golden brown, cocoa, cranberry, eggplant.

Neutral colors, black, silver, gray, beige, taupe, gold, will make you appear taller and more slender.

Long straight skirts or dresses are great for prom -just  be sure the skirt is not too tight around your behind!

Vertical lines in fabric or pattern. Overall effect is up/down

Materials that skim along the contour of your body, not clingy.

Slight empire waist makes your lower body look longer.

Matching shoes - or shoes that are the same tone as your dress

Heels-give the illusion of length to the leg

Hosiery that is as dark as the dress and shoes=one long l i n e

Long necklace-or no necklace at all will make the neck look longer and slimmer

Hair that is pulled back or swept up off the neck, updo!

Slim long, simple sleeves or sleeveless

Fabrics that drape and move with the body, think: soft, fluid,

What to Wear : Light Skintone Black Hair

Question
what color would look best on me?
Hi my names ashleigh. i am 16 years old and was just wondering which color would suit me best. My natural hair color is medium brown, But i have currently died it black, i am medium to light skinned. I usually wear boring colors such as black but i am not a Goth.
Answer

Hi Ashleigh
Thank you for your question.
The trick with colour is
1. find the colours that suit you best
2. build a wardrobe around your 2 or 3 favorites.

For instance, with your current hair color, you do look good in black but there is no reason wear all black. White and black are good choices for your basic colors.

Do you have a favorite color? Let's say its pink.
Not just any pink. Your best pink should be bold and bright like magenta.

So your wardrobe could have
black pants, shorts or skirts
white pants, shorts or skirts.
lots of white tops in different styles, casual, clubwear, etc.
lots of tops in pink, and or black

Now your pink/magenta will be your accent color to jazz it up a bit.
How about black shorts, white top and magenta tennis shoes for casual?

Or white skirt, magenta top and white sandals and a magenta and black totebag that you can wear with anything in your new wardrobe.

My advice for you is to build on what you already have in your closet, and add pieces to it as you can.

Now be sure to write me if you go back to brown hair. I will have a completly different answer for you!

GG Flower

What to Wear for My Body Type :

Question
Hi,
I want to know what my body shape is and what kind of clothing will suit over me according to my body shape.i have 36 inch chest,27 inch waist,37 inch hip my hip and thighs are heavy as compared to my body and i am short at height 5'1"..please let me know my body type and what should i keep in mind while buying geans,tops,t-shirts and jackets for myself.
thanks u very much ..please reply

Answer
How to determine your body type.
If your bust, and hips are close in size and your waistline has very little indentation when you look at yourself in the mirror, you have what is called an H body type, straight up and down.

If your waist the largest measurement, of the three, you have a round body type.

An A body type has a small bust line, average waist and larger hips.

An hourglass body type will have large bust line, curvy hips, and a narrow waist.

To find out how to choose the perfect outfits for your body type cut and paste this url into your address bar!

http://www.shop4prom.com/prom_dresses01.asp

Please let me know if you have any other questions about this topic!
I am always willing to help and would love your feedback!!

GG Flower 

Body Type : Round

Question
i am a female 32 years old, 169cm / 78 kg. i cant find the right type of clothes which suits my weird body type. sometimes i see myself looking like a man. i have wide shoulders with busty arms and excess in skin, with extra weight around my tummy, while i have thin legs with no cellulite as if i am an athletic and a small flat butt. This weird combination makes me hide at home in all events. i cant go to the beach, i cant wear sleevless clothes nor move freely. and if i wear a jeans and a tshirt, i feel myslef like a guy with long blonde hair. what to do? what to wear? pls advise me in any way, any idea anything to feel myself like a sweet female.
thank you

Answer

Dress for Round Body
Hi Noor,From the way you describe your figure, it sounds like you have a round body type.

What you need to concentrate on is to de-emphasize the roundness and emphasize the feminine parts of your body.

For one thing, you need to avoid jeans and t-shirts! They are guy clothes, they make guys and slender girls like Cameron Diaz look good but do nothing for other figure types.

My suggestion to you would be to purchase or sew a dress that accents your legs and smooths and lengthens the upper body.

I am attaching an image of the type of dress I am talking about.
I would not recommend this fabric. Instead find a fabric in a plain color, preferable a darker color. By the way to find your best colors, go to http://www.shop4prom.com/prom_colors01.asp

A dress like this will do wonders for your body type and increase your feminine look. Make sure you wear makeup and earrings and do your hair really nice, too. This will do more to emphasize your femininity by accenting your beautiful eyes.

Please let me know if this helps you! And if you ever need more advice, feel free to ask another question!

Best wishes,
GG Flower

What to Wear : Classical Concert

Question
Hi,
I will be attending the Andrea Bocelli concert in San Antonio, TX Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 7:30 PM at San Antonio Municipal Auditorium and have NO idea what to wear. I am from Michigan where typically I would be wearing something with a little warmth and my mink coat. I'm sure that's not appropriate for Texas. I have never been to Texas and have no idea what to pack for the days I will be there. Any help greatly appreciated!
 
Answer
Although I am not an expert in the weather, I do recommend you check out this website. You will find the current weather conditions for San Antonio. As you can see it is still quite warm and your mink would not be at all necessary!

http://www.wunderground.com

I am by no means that familiar with San Antonio, having never been there, so I would look for something in lighter materials. Ideally, you would purchase something that you could actually wear to a similar event in Michigan.

I chose this dress because it can be worn at a cocktail party anywhere, and it is made of a light fabric.

For the rest of your wardrobe, it all really depends upon your activities, but here are a few essentials.Whenever you travel plan to bring basic colors for your clothing. Use your jewelry to add color. This will simplify your packing

Navy slacks
Navy shorts
Off-white or cream shorts
Off-white or cream slacks
Navy T-shirt long sleeve (crew neck)
Navy T-shirt short sleeve
White t-shirt short sleeve
White T-shirt long sleeve (crew neck)
White Sweater (just in case)
Cream and beige striped shirt
Navy and white print shirt
Light brown walking shoes
White tennis shoes, if you wish.
Black heels
Simple Gold earrings and bracelet for day
Fancy Gold earrings and bracelet for night
Bring an umbrella!

As you can see, this suitcase would contain basic colors that mix and match. Most of the outfits would be casual, except for the dress. 

Here's a tip. Wearing all one color makes your outfit dressier looking. For example, during the day, wear your white short sleeved t-shirt with your navy slacks for a casual look. At night wear your white long sleeved t-shirt and white slacks and fancy gold earrings for a slight dressier look. It will create the illusion of elegance even though you are wearing a t-shirt.

I hope this helps answer your question. Please let me know what you think. I have tried to give you some basic idea of how to pack and this should give you a good idea of to pack for all your future trips, anywhere in the world.

1. Weather
2. Basic styles, basic colors

Have a greaaaaaaaaaaaaat time!
Gigi

What to Wear : Classical Concert

Question
Hi. i'm joann. 19 years old studying in an all girls college. now my dilemma is i have a art appreciation class this semester and one major task is to attend a classical concert in our school. don't get me wrong. i love art and my school but the thing is, i have no idea what to wear. i 'm a bit chubby. muscular even (my legs are so muscular). i have curly black hair and i stand 5'2. i' okay with skirts and pants but i really can't stand dresses. its the last resort if i can't find anything to wear. i'm on the tight budget because i'm still a student. please share me your thought and suggestions. i would be eternally grateful.

thank you.

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Navy blue pant suit
Hi Joanne,
I do understand about that budget thing, gets in the way of our preferred lifestyle, doesn't it?

My suggestion to you would be to find one of those stores that sell nice clothes for less, in our area we have one called Ross, Dress for less.

At this point in your life, approaching adulthood, you will want to invest in your wardrobe to match your expanding experiences. This will not be the last time you need to wear a dressy outfit, so you will want to start acquiring these essentials now. Buy as high of quality as you can scrape together, so it lasts for years rather than months. Remember you are investing in yourself for a good long time!

Look for a pantsuit in a neutral color that suits your haircoloring and eyecoloring. A simple way to choose is to match your haircolor, black or dark blue suit with black hair, cocoa with brown hair, tan with blonde hair etc. (Go to shop4prom.com for advice on choosing your perfect colors for makeup!). By purchasing your pantsuit in a neutral color, you can wear it to many different occasions and use inexpensive jewelry to change the look. Its cheaper than buying a new outfit for every occasion.

Look for a basic, classic style, something that will look good for years to come.

Next you want to make sure it is a good fit for your body type. Being short and chubby, you want to wear something in one color only, to elongate your body. Simple lines,no belts or bulky accessories.


Finally, I've chosen a pant suit because you   don't like dresses. Just remember, you need your pant suit to look dressy, by choosing a dressy, softer material and by accessorising it correctly.

I have included a photo to help you get the idea, you can add just a simple pair of earrings and be ready to go.

Please tell me what you think!
GG Flower

What to Wear : Night Time Wedding

Question
I will be attending a wedding on a Friday evening and I have purchased a grey and black 2 piece outfit. The skirt comes just below the knee. My shoes are closed toe, a soft purple suede. What color pantyhose would look best with this outfit?
thank you for your help,
Doreen

Answer
Hi Doreen
You need to go with a pantyhose color that is the same color as the grey in your suit. What you want to do is create a continuous illusion of the same color from top to bottom.

You could try a grey or an off-black, depending on the color or your skirt.

Try this and let me know what you think.

GG Flower