Saturday 18 February 2012

Focal Point(s)

Apple Body Type
For this body type, we do not want the tummy area to be the focal point. Therefore, to draw attention to the other parts of your body, perhaps like your beautiful bosom or your gorgeous legs, these are the general tips that you should follow(:

Bring out your best: Empire line (a.k.a A line) and longer length tops will flatter your figure as it creates a streamlined silhoutte. Go for low-cut necklines to draw the eye upwards towards your chest.

Best to avoid: Cropped, boxy jackets and pleated or tiered skirts are a No-no. It emphasizes your tummy area.

Pear Body Type
Pears have generally fairly flat tummies and need more oomph to the top part of the body. Therefore, to enhance that womanly figure, your chest-to-waist area should be your focal points. Here are some tips to enhance your focal points(:


Bring out your best: Balance out your curvy bottom half with bold bright tops or tops with large collars, lapels or sleeves to draw attention to the top part of your body. Blouses with ruffles, pleats or bows on the chest area are great enhancers as well.

Best to avoid: Tube, pencil and fishtail skirts, especially tight-fitting ones which will only emphasise your hips and butt. Remember, it's all about balancing the top with the bottom for this body shape so keep it simple on the bottom and add volume to the top.

Hourglass Body Type
Lucky Hourglass; you have all the curves in the right places! However, with this sexy shape, sexy clothes/cuts are easily overdone so my suggestion is; Less is More. The focal point should therefore be your pretty waist(:

Bring out your best: Wrap dresses, waist-cinching belts and flared or wide leg jeans will work wonders. However, do not overdo this by doing it all at once.

Best to avoid: Shapeless , baggy clothes that will hide your wonderful waist, unless you add that magic belt of course!



Rectangle Body Type
For this body shape, there's no particular area that you want to minimise, however, the focal point should be on your waist so as to define it and create a more curvy silhoutte. Try these!(:

Bring out your best: A structured coat that cinches in with a belt will make you look more curvy. If you’ve a small bust you can get away with tricky-to-wear high-necked tops.

Best to avoid: Low rise jeans and trousers can make your torso look too long. Stay away from sheath dresses and stick to styles with more shape instead to create a more curvacious silhouette.


Inverted Triangle Body Type
This body shape is a.k.a Strawberry Shape as well. With a heavier top part because of broad shoulders or larger bosom, you might want to soften this shape by drawing attention to the focal points from waist down(:

Bring out your best: Fuller skirts and wide leg trousers will balance out your bodyshape beautifully. Don’t be afraid of bright colour on your bottom half. Choose fashion for a bigger bust like V-necks and wrap tops. Just remember to balance out the bottom with the top part of the body, try to go easy on details around the top part of the body.

Best to avoid: Shoulder pads and tapering trousers are an absolute no-no! Also steer clear of puff sleeves, epaulettes and halternecks as it will enhance your top part even more.

Reference:
http://www.bodyshapefashionadvice.com/pear.php