Personal profile for Mary M.
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Style keywords
Classic
Professional
Confident
Put Together
Silhouette
Triangle: You have a smaller bust and your shoulders are narrower in proportion to your hips. Sometimes referred to as pear shaped.
Celebrities with your silhouette: Rihanna, Ginnifer Goodwin & Leighton Meester
Style approach
Balance your frame by drawing attention to your shoulders and neckline. We're going for visual balance/symmetry.
Colors
Pieces
Tops
Go for visual interest on top with vibrant shades, lighter hues and high contrast patterns above your natural waistline.
Boat or wide-neck styles
Plunging necklines
Three quarter length sleeves
Bold shoulders or shoulder details
Tops with embellishments or ruffles, especially near the shoulders, neckline or bust
Flutter, princess or puff sleeves
Tops with built in volume, especially at the bust or neckline
Tie neck blouses, asymmetrical and high necklines
Horizontal stripes
Cowl neck or shawl collars
Higher cut armholes- puff sleeve or straight cut sleeve
Tops that are gathered at the waistline (not the hips)
For patterns- stick with vertical stripes or prints that are proportional to your frame and don't overwhelm
Avoid: Tops that add bulk but don't show your waistline.
Pants
Accentuate your hips and show off your curves with well tailored pieces.
Flat front bootcut pants
Tailored pants with a wide leg/ sailor pants
Slightly flared yoga or palazzo pants
Wide leg is fine as long as you balance out your frame with heels and a slim fitting top
Darker colors, less contrast
Wool or denim hold their shape and aren't too clingy
Prints that are proportional to your frame
Vertical stripes elongate you
Wearing the same color pant as your top makes you appear taller, as well
Avoid: Pleats, side pockets or anything that adds volume to hips. Pants that are not well tailored/ poor fit. Pants with wide belts in a contrasting color. Capri or tapered pants. Fabrics that are too clingy. Baggy pants or anything that is not tailored to fit you.
Skirts
Accentuate your hips while keeping everything in proportion.
Knee length A-line skirts
Full, high- waisted skirts
Maxi skirts
Just above the knee to just below the knee is flattering
Hemlines above the knee are especially flattering
Pencil skirts
Darker colors, less contrast
Avoid: Bubble skirts, pleated skirts, voluminous skirts or anything that adds volume to your lower, dominant half. Ankle length hems make you look shorter.
Dresses
Flirty, feminine dresses look best on you as they flatter your frame.
Halter necks
Empire waistline
Off the shoulder
Strapless
Fit and flare (a line on bottom)
Ruffles, frills, design elements on top
Trapeze dresses
Boatneck or wide neck, especially with an a line skirt
High necklines maximize the bust line
Deep plunging necklines elongate
Tailored cuts
Hemlines above the knee
Vertical patterns or monochromatic to elongate
Prints are great, just keep them in proportion to your frame
Dresses in petite sizes and/or tailored to fit your frame
Belted options
Avoid: Drop waist dresses which draw attention to the widest part of your body. Also, tunics that cling to your stomach or hips. Otherwise, tunics can work.
Jackets
Well fitting, proportional jackets that draw attention to your top half.
Bold shoulders or shoulder details
High contrast colors and prints
Tailored blazers
Statement necklines, fur collars or contrast colors
Belted jackets and coats that show your waistline
Short jackets or cardigans can be worn with empire waist dresses
Deep plunging necklines
Prints are great, as long as the size of the print is proportional to your frame
Avoid: Baggy, untailored jackets or jackets that end right at your hips- your widest part.
Shoes
Appropriate to your frame.
Narrow, pointed or sleek flats
Heels are great on you as they elongate your frame
Wedges.
Avoid: Heavy shoes with overly rounded toes, square toes or shoes that create a boxy effect overall.
Accessories
Accessories (handbags, jewelry, etc.) that are proportional to your frame
Handbags that hit at your chest or carry larger bags to hit at your knees
Scarves, especially bold colors or prints close to your face
Statement necklaces or earrings to draw attention to your top half
Delicate necklaces maximize the bust line
Long necklaces elongate
Belts for high waisted skirts or pants or over jackets are great
Avoid: Wide belts with pants in a contrasting color, drawing attention to your widest part. Accessories that overwhelm your frame: extra large sunglasses, prints or handbags. Large handbags that hit at your hips.
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