FASHION
Ladies Talk:
Dress for your body type
Lebogang Masemula
Women come in all different shapes and sizes. Often
we as ladies tend to always pick the wrong clothing and
end up looking “weird”. The key is to be comfortable
and look good in everything we wear.
There are at least 4 different body types:
1.
Apple Body Type
Apple shaped woman are often top heavy. Meaning bigger on their upper body and smaller on their lower body.
TIP: You want to emphasize your tight legs and butt.
Draw attention away from your waist and shoulders.
You look great in cowl necks and deep V-necks. Your
legs are typically well-sculpted, so your instinct may be
to show them off with fitted leggings and a long top.
2.
Athletic or Rectangular Body Type
Rectangular body shapes are characterised by waist,
hip and shoulder widths that are all similar sizes.
TIP: “Synch” your waist and exaggerate curves to avoid
looking boyish. Look for scoop neck and sweetheart
tops that help create curves .Go for ruffles and frills to
add texture and volume. High-waist pants and wrap
dresses look good on you.
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3.
Hourglass Body Type
Bigger bust, slim waist and curvy hips make your figure
the crème de la crème of feminine beauty. Simplicity is
the key for you.
TIP: If you are one of the lucky few with this body type,
dress to flatter your beautiful curves. Show off your feminine figure. Select dresses that emphasize your waistline. Pick a jacket that is seamed at the waist. A V-neck
top will however accent your décolletage and draw the
eye up toward your beautiful face.
4.
Pear Body Type
You are bottom heavy, hips are significantly larger than
bust.
TIP: Your fashion goal is to elongate your figure so that
you look less bottom-heavy. Always wear something