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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!
It seems that the whole world is talking about the new Sex and the City Film which premiered at the the New York City Music Hall this week. Patricia Field is the stylist for the film and her mix of extravagant and stylish fashion is part of what has made the series and films so popular. Of course the storyline is important too and everyone will be wanting to know what happens to Carrie and Big but for many it is the and clothes by designers like Marc Jacobs that is the draw. What we love about SATC is that the girls never wear a plain old pair of jeans and t shirt.
The Sex and the City series has a very important influence on fashion over the years. It is the styling of Patricia Field that has brought hair flowers, Manolo Blahnik shoes and expensive designer handbags to the masses. But the Sex and the City Style is not all about spending lots of money. There are plenty of ways that you can take inspiration from the new film and create a great look without spending too much money.
Each of the characters in Sex and the City 2 has their own unique style that suits their personality and role in the film do well.
Carrie the main character played by Sarah Jessica Parker is well known for her simple but very stylish look and dramatic accessories. Her long honey coloured hair is definitely part of her signature style. She loves shoes and handbags and is incredibly fashionable. The SATC 2 film also sees Carrie wearing a number of dresses by Halston Heritage, not surprising really as she is the Creative Director for the label.
Samantha played by Kim Katrall has a sexy but very strong style with a heavy nineties influence. Power suits and body con dresses are important part of her wardrobe. She loves bold bright colours which match her personality perfectly.
Charlotte is played by Kristin Davis and has a sweet preppy style. She loves clothes with frill and bows and colours like bright candy pink. Her outfits are always accompanied by the perfect combination of shoes and handbags.
Miranda is a high powered career girl and has plenty if suits to match this role. Her look is often androgynous with bright autumnal colours to match her bright red hair.
Here are some of our favourite pieces from SATC.
Maxi Dresses Galore
All of the SATC girls love maxi dresses. They are the perfect thing to wear for sipping champagne on a sunny balcony.
Carrie’s checked shirt
Only Carrie could make casual look so glam. A simple fitted checked shirt teamed with cropped trousers or jeans and of course some killer heels is a really easy way to create her look.
Charlotte’s pink frills
This magenta lace detail top is the perfect piece for SATC’s Charlotte. In the film she wore a beautiful pink frilled suit by Dior this top recreates this look.
Miranda’s beautifully coloured clothes
We think this emerald green georgette silk trim dress would go so well with Miranda’s vibrant red hair. Other colours like orange, yellow and red would also look amazing.
Samantha’s pencil skirt suit
You can get Samantha’s strong bold look with a bright primary colour suit with a pencil skirt. Team with a camisole top and heels.