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Whilst what you wear is really important, how you wear it is even more important. Acessories are an important part of most outfits and without them an outfit often looks incomplete. A belt is one of the most useful accessories that you can own for completely transforming the look of an outfit. A belt can change the shape of a top dress or coat completely adding and defining your shape, it can also highlight a particular part of your body drawing the eye towards it. Finally a belt can make a statement in its own right, perhaps with an ornate buckle or some sort of embellishment or just by being a contrasting colour or texture to your outfit. A belt can also be very useful for holding your trousers up and covering the waistband of your trousers.
If you are very slim but would like to create the illusion of having curves, try wearing slightly baggy clothes cinched in at the waist with a belt. Over sized cardigans will work particularly well for the winter with a belt over it to add some shape. You can also try wearing a wide belt low over your hips which will create the impression of curves.
For those ladies lucky enough to have an ultra feminine hourglass shape, a belt is essential. As your waist is the narrowest part of your torso, you should always use a belt to really define and highlight it. Go for bold colours and interesting textures like patent and snakeskin. Generally speaking well fitted clothes will usually look best so the belt will not change the shape of the clothes just emphasis the waist. If you do decide to wear loose or baggy clothes, a belt is really important as it will prevent them from looking shapeless and define your shape.
Empire line dresses and tops are incredibly flattering for apple shaped ladies. They highlight the narrowest part of the torso and the fabric gently skims over the tummy. Generally those without a waist should not highlight the fact by wearing a belt around their waist but wearing it a little higher can give any dress or top the appearance of having an empire line. A belt in a contrasting colour worn over the empire line of the dress is also a great way to further draw attention to this area which is very flattering.
Pear shaped ladies usually have relatively narrow waists in comparison to their hips so a belt is a great way of drawing the eye up to the waist and away from the hips. Boot leg jeans and a line skirts worn with a fitted top will all look great with a belt around the waist.
You can even change the look of a coat of jacket by adding a belt. Try wearing a brown leather belt with your neutral rain coat or trench coat for a really stylish look.
There are so many of us ladies out there who just want to look and feel great in our clothes; feel fashionable and feel confident. In recent years we have started to discover the secret to looking fabulous- Body Shapes. If you know your correct body shape, then there is plenty of advice available on the types of clothes that you should wear, and the types that you should avoid. Of course, every single one of us looks different, and two pear-shaped people may be one taller than the other, or have a few more wobbly bits than the other. However, finding your shape isnâ??t always the exact case, but if you can find the one you are most similar to then you are already half-way to a better looking and more confident you!
Here is how to tell which body shape you are: The four most common shapes are Apple, Pear, Hourglass, and Rectangle. If you are an Apple shape, your upper body will be bigger than your lower so it is important to draw attention from your waist to your legs. Jeans are an excellent way to do this especially if they have back pockets to give your bottom a slight curve. Avoid tight/skinny jeans as they will make you look even bigger on top, avoid dark tops with lots of patterns, and wear A-line or short skirts 1-5inches above the knee. And wear the correct sized bra- four breasts is really unattractive!
For Pear shaped people (the most common) you usually have a smaller upper body than large so itâ??s important to find a balance between the two. Fitted tops in bright and light colours with different prints look fantastic and A-lined or flared skirts make your hips and legs look slimmer. With jeans and casual trousers, you should always stick to wide or straight legged types in darker colours. If you want to draw attention to your smaller top half and away from your hips, necklaces and earrings is a great way to do this.
If you are lucky enough to have an Hourglass figure, then you will have a perfect balance as your shoulders and curvy hips are equal in size. Do not be afraid of patterns- embrace them! They will completely accentuate your figure and make you look just wonderful! V-neck tops are probably the best look with some stretch denim jeans as they will accentuate your hips and narrow your waist even more than usual. For skirt lovers you should wear ¾ length or full length skirts, and the most important thing to remember is not to hide your fabulous figure with baggy clothes!
For Rectangle shaped ladies you will already know that you have a great pair of legs which you should proudly show off by wearing trousers or jeans with a low-rise, and back pockets to make your bottom look curvier. You can get away with wearing any type of skirt, pencil probably looking the most glamorous! Because your figure is straight up you should avoid wearing vertical patterns unless you want to look even thinner than you are (which isnâ??t always a good look) but go instead for scoop neck or v-neck tops to give you more of a curvy figure.
Hopefully this will give you an idea of what you are and what you should wear, so go and embrace it, have fun and look great!
The key to look stylish for any sort of occasion is partly about choosing the right clothes to suit your body shape. If you are getting dressed up for an important occasion it will probably be really important to you to look your best. You should consider carefully which occasion dresses will look best for your body shape.
Apple Shape – people who tend to put on weight around their tummies are generally described as apple shapes. They tend to have slimmer arms and legs, so occasion wear that makes the most of these features will look amazing. An empire line dress looks really good on apple shapes as it skims over the tummy hiding it. This floral patterned dress has a beautifully draping material. The black band under the bust highlights the slimmest part of the torso for a flattering effect.
Pear shape – the pear shape is probably the most common body shape as most of us tend to put on weight around our hips and thighs. The key to finding a great dress for this shape is avoiding anything that clings around this are and look for detail on the top half or a wide neckline which balance out the wide hips. Look for occasion dresses with a line or straight cut skirts and ruffles or embellishment on the top half. This floral print dress is ideal as the sleeves make the top half appear wider balancing out the hips. The dress also skims over the hips which is much more flattering than a dress which clings.
Athletic Shape -some one with a smaller hips and bust can be defined as athletic. Athletic shaped ladies tend to be quite slim with good body tone. The key to dressing this body shape is usually to try and accentuate curves for a feminine look. Ruffles, belts or colour blocking at the waist will help to create the illusion of curves. This ivory print dress does just the trick with a contrasting colour belt.
Hourglass Shape -larger hips and bust with a small waist define the hourglass shape. Many curvy or hourglass shape girls are self conscious of their curves but they shouldn’t be as this is the most feminine of all the body shapes. The key to dressing this body shape is to add definition and ensure that the waist is defined, otherwise clothes can look shapeless. The contrast of the white belt against the black dress is a great way to define the waist. Black is also a very slimming colour for those who are a little self conscious of their curves. Add some brightly coloured accessories for a bold and fun look.
A bolero or shrug is the perfect cover up for any body shape if the weather is not quite warm enough for bare arms. It is also good for those who prefer to cover their arms up. High heels are also a great way to add height for all body shapes and can also have a slimming effect.
Have you every complained that your stomach or tummy is too big? If you have, the chances are that you are an apple shape. This is just a description given to the body shape that tends to carry weight around the waist line. By understanding our own body shape, we can find ways to dress that flatter our figures and start to love our bodies and the clothes that we wear.
Although apple shapes tend to carry any extra weight around the middle, they also tend to have slender legs and arms and a narrower bottom half. Apple shapes also often tend to broader on top with a great clevage. Dressing to your advantage is all about hiding the bits that you don’t like and drawing attention to your best features and also balancing out the overall proportions of the body.
Wrap tops and dresses – as apple shapes have little waist definition, wrap dresses and tops help to create the illusion of a narrow waist. The popularity of the famous Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dresses can be attributed to their amazing ability to create a narrow wait.
V neck tops - by creating a vertical line down the torso and effectively cutting it in half, you will make it appear slimmer. A V neck top is one of the easiest ways to do this.
Shirts with open collars - Another great way to create a flattering v over the torso is by wearing a shirt or blouse with the collar open.
Single breasted jackets that do up below the bust line - large shoulder pads or double breasted jackets should be avoided by appple shapes as they will effectively widen the torso. Instead a well fitting jacket which forms a v by fastening below the bust line will help to create a narrower appearance.
Flat fronted trousers with side zip – flat fronted trousers lie flat across the tummy and do not draw any attention to it with additional detail.
Wide waistbands – wide waistbands that sit on the hips have will have the effect of widening the hips a little and therefore making the waist appear proportionally smaller.
Empire line dressses - the flattering seam of an empire line dress is not only a very classic and elegant style but also looks amazing on ladies with an apple shape. It skims over the torso disguisng a round stomach and giving the appearance of a streamlined body.
Layering – thin layers are a great way of disguising a round tummy and keep warm in the colder weather without wearing chunky knits which will add unwanted inches to your waist.
As an apple shape, you should avoid anything that draws attention to a thicker waist and torso including belts, chunky knits, tapered trousers or jeans, anything tight fitting or lycra on your top half, baggy tops, pleated skirts, fussy necklines and striped tops. Don’t forget to make the most of your legs, with just about any length evening skirt that you like and clevage, especially in evening tops, as both are amongst your best features.