Body Silhouettes Body Silhouettes andand
Face ShapesFace Shapes
Fashion StrategiesFashion Strategies
ShapeShape
Connecting lines that enclose spaceConnecting lines that enclose space In fashion we consider 2 factorsIn fashion we consider 2 factors
Figure type = silhouetteFigure type = silhouette Garment shapeGarment shape The two are relatedThe two are related
Body Types - RectangleBody Types - Rectangle
undefined waist undefined waist similar bust, waist, similar bust, waist,
and hip measurementsand hip measurements waist no more than 8 waist no more than 8
inches different from inches different from your hips or bustyour hips or bust
arms and legs that are arms and legs that are slimmer than their slimmer than their body typebody type
usually don’t have usually don’t have thigh bulgesthigh bulges
RectangleRectangle
Do:Do: Wear clothing that falls smoothly and gently over the Wear clothing that falls smoothly and gently over the
midriff midriff Look for styles that lend an illusion of an indented waist or Look for styles that lend an illusion of an indented waist or
flow past it altogether. flow past it altogether. Wear dropped waist styles and adjustable or hip-slung Wear dropped waist styles and adjustable or hip-slung
belts. belts. Keep necklines and shoulder area interesting Keep necklines and shoulder area interesting Reinforce the vertical line in soft fabrics and flowing lines Reinforce the vertical line in soft fabrics and flowing lines Wear knits. Wear knits.
Don’t: Don’t: Wear boxy, stiff shapes that reinforce your straight lines. Wear boxy, stiff shapes that reinforce your straight lines.
RectangleRectangle
Body Type - TriangleBody Type - Triangle
wider hips and thighs than wider hips and thighs than shoulders and bust Wider shoulders and bust Wider hipships
curvy lower hips and rear curvy lower hips and rear are the biggest part of the are the biggest part of the bodybody
bust and shoulders may be bust and shoulders may be on the smaller sideon the smaller side
face and neck are slender face and neck are slender in relation to the overall in relation to the overall body sizebody size
Triangle (Pear)Triangle (Pear) Do:Do: Focus the attention above the waist with color, line, and detail Focus the attention above the waist with color, line, and detail Wear separatesWear separates Wear light, bright colors that attract the eye above the waist. Wear light, bright colors that attract the eye above the waist. wear dark colors below the waist and softly pleated skirts or wear dark colors below the waist and softly pleated skirts or
pants or flat-front pantspants or flat-front pants Use shoulder padsUse shoulder pads
Don’t: Don’t: Wear light, bright colored or print skirts or slacks and dark Wear light, bright colored or print skirts or slacks and dark
tops. tops. Wear skimpy tops. Wear skimpy tops. Wear stiff, thick fabric skirts or pants – all fabrics should be Wear stiff, thick fabric skirts or pants – all fabrics should be
soft and drape well. soft and drape well. Wear short skirts (short skirts can work only if the legs aren’t Wear short skirts (short skirts can work only if the legs aren’t
extra heavy and dark hose are worn)extra heavy and dark hose are worn) Flat shoes (unless having comfortable feet wins out over Flat shoes (unless having comfortable feet wins out over
dressing for your body type). dressing for your body type).
TriangleTriangle
Body Type – Inverted Body Type – Inverted TriangleTriangle
full bust, shoulders, full bust, shoulders, and upper backand upper back
Narrow hipsNarrow hips bust and/or midriff bust and/or midriff
is larger than the is larger than the hips producing a hips producing a natural wedge natural wedge shapeshape
Inverted Triangle (Euro V)Inverted Triangle (Euro V)Do:Do: Dress your body in shapes that work with, not against, your Dress your body in shapes that work with, not against, your
own natural wedge shape. Focus attention either at the own natural wedge shape. Focus attention either at the should/neck/face area, or at your hip and thigh/leg area. should/neck/face area, or at your hip and thigh/leg area. Wear wedge-shaped dresses with shoulder attention and a Wear wedge-shaped dresses with shoulder attention and a narrow hem. narrow hem.
Wear long over lean outfits. (long blouson tops and leggings Wear long over lean outfits. (long blouson tops and leggings or a narrow skirt) or a narrow skirt)
Wear monochromatic outfits. Wear monochromatic outfits. If you wear prints, wear them all over or on the bottom half If you wear prints, wear them all over or on the bottom half
with a long jacket to cover. with a long jacket to cover. Use necklines or scarves to create long, vertical lines, but Use necklines or scarves to create long, vertical lines, but
be sure that they hang against the body and don’t cascade be sure that they hang against the body and don’t cascade over the bosom into empty space.over the bosom into empty space.
Don’t:Don’t: Wear set-in waists and belts Wear set-in waists and belts Wear fitted jackets and tops. Wear fitted jackets and tops.
Inverted TriangleInverted Triangle
Body Type - HourglassBody Type - Hourglass
figure is curvy figure is curvy hips and shoulders hips and shoulders
about the same about the same widthwidth
waist is well waist is well defined -about 9 defined -about 9 inches smaller than inches smaller than bust or hipsbust or hips
HourglassHourglassDo:Do: Call attention to your well-defined waist. Call attention to your well-defined waist. Deemphasize your ample bust line so as to not appear top-Deemphasize your ample bust line so as to not appear top-
heavy. heavy. Wear soft, flowing, or “drape-able” fabrics and lines that Wear soft, flowing, or “drape-able” fabrics and lines that
acknowledge your shape without adding bulk. acknowledge your shape without adding bulk. Wear a slightly narrower skirt to balance your upper and Wear a slightly narrower skirt to balance your upper and
lower torso. lower torso. If you are very curvy, soften the line with long open over If you are very curvy, soften the line with long open over
blouses, cardigans, and soft jackets that flow in a line from blouses, cardigans, and soft jackets that flow in a line from shoulder to thigh. shoulder to thigh.
Don’t:Don’t: Wear overtly sexy outfits with clingy, body-hugging shapes. Wear overtly sexy outfits with clingy, body-hugging shapes. Confine your curves into tailored, boxy clothes that broaden Confine your curves into tailored, boxy clothes that broaden
you. you. Wear very full skirts Wear very full skirts
HourglassHourglass
ReferencesReferences
http://www.idmb.com/http://www.kerrconnections.com/wardrobeplanner/://www.kerrconnections.com/wardrobeplanner/
body_types.htmbody_types.htm
http://www.geocities.com/hourglass_women/http://www.geocities.com/hourglass_women/http://www.handbag.com/hair/styleinspiration/faceshapes/http://www.handbag.com/hair/styleinspiration/faceshapes/
http://www.style.com/http://www.style.com/
http://www.images.google.com/http://www.images.google.com/
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