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As you stand
naked in front of your mirror, remember this body as you see it TODAY, not
yesterday's or tomorrow's. Be honest with what you see. Whether you are a
size 2 or a 2X, your bust, waist and hip areas will either have curves,
some curves or the areas might be more linear in shape. Think of your body
type as your "outside lines." Use this outside line or silhouette to make
appropriate clothing style choices. You will look better; feel better
about yourself and save money if you let your curves be your guide. Can
you imagine Dolly Parton wearing a housecoat or a boxy jacket? The look
would be unflattering to her curvaceous body! Being realistic about your
outside lines brings harmony to your personal image.
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TIPS AND TRICKS
Everyone loves
summer but we all know the trauma of bathing suit shopping. You walk
into a store, choose a swimsuit that looks good on the hanger and try it
on. Then you look in the mirror, and panic sets in--and you want to
scream. You can’t find a $#@*! suit that fits right, let alone looks good.
You end up leaving the store more self-conscious, a bit angry, and without
a bathing suit. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through the
bathing suit blues this summer! You can look good in a swim suit,
you just need a little know-how. Follow my easy guide to find the perfect
bathing suit. Discover your body type, what you want to accentuate
(or possibly conceal) and you’ll be set for summer! |
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Hourglass
Problem Areas &
Characteristics:
Perfect body shape all styles
look great on you |
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Cone
Problem
Areas & Characteristics:
Upper body is
considerably larger than lower body stomach area normally protrudes
bulks easily in chest, arms and neck regions slimmer from hip down
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shorts
or larger style bottoms add volume to the lower half of your body to
balance you out
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If you like
to wear a skimpy bottom for sunning get a skirt cover -up to even your
body shape when not swimming
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Look
for a top with over the shoulder type straps
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Prints on the bottom with
solid colors on top balance
hip and shoulder width, and add a more defined waist.
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Highlight
your waistline with colored binding
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Stay away
from any halter styles as they will broaden your shoulders
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Spoon
Problem Areas and
Characteristics:
Lower body
distinctively larger than upper body, thick upper thighs, bulky inner
thighs, outer thighs (saddle bags) stick out, dense calves, thickset
ankles,
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deeper shades on the bottom are visual minimizers,
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lighter
shades or designs on top draw the eye upward.
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try trim
detailing as it brings the eye upward
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tops that
tie or hook behind the neck as they widen the shoulder
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Look
for breast enhancing tops; like our underwire pushup styles .
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high cut
bottoms elongate the hips and leg
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Try
a square-neck tank with wide set straps--you'll appear more
proportional.
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V-necklines
draw attention away from the hip area.
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Ruler
Problem Areas and
Characteristics:
Not a big
difference between the circumference of your chest, waist and hips -
somewhat equal body proportions. Weight gain more prevalent in
mid-section/abdominal region, does not bulk or add mass easily, weight
gain or loss disbursed evenly.
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Try a low leg
style bottom (i.e.) lowriders or hipster as they will elongate the
waist giving it form and curvature
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Add special
detailing that defines the hip area, like contrasting trim,
ties or string that is color-contrasted . This will give your
waist a more contoured look
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Wider
straps will widen the shoulders and minimize the waist.
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Fabric
with vertical ribbing or stripes will elongate the look of the waist.
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Diamond
Problem Areas and
Characteristics:
noticeable
difference between size of chest and waist noticeable difference between
size of waist and hips tend to be a little more heavy through waist
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Look for
suits with that smooth midriff and do no accentuate the waist.
(i.e.) smooth waistbands..
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Shorts and
Mid-low leg bottoms with a mid waist give more support and even
out the waist leg ratio (i.e.) hip hugger, Caribbean, Parisian or
European styles
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Tie or Hook
at neck styles widen the shoulders
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vertical
lines slim the torso and create the illusion of height.
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Stay away
from very busy prints, patterns, metallics (use for trim instead!)
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To
draw the eye upward and elongate the body, ONLY use lighter or print,
contrast binding trim on the tops edges with a darker colored suit.
Draws eye upward
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Stay away from belts; as they will
focus attention to your waist
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