Personal profile for Megan C.

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August, 2017 Wishlist (password: Megan2.0) 

June, 2015 Wishlist

Complimentary Wishlist, October, 2014

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Style keywords

  • Confident

  • Put-together

  • Current but age appropriate

  • A touch of rock & roll/ edgy/ alternative

Silhouette

Rectangle shape. Your hips and bust are balanced but your waist is not very defined.

Celebrities with your silhouette:

  • Michaela Conlin

  • Katie Holmes

  • Nicole Kidman

  • Gwyneth Paltrow

Style approach

Add dimension to your frame and create curves. Show off your slender arms and legs. 

Colors (Autumn Warm)

Pieces

Tops

  • Corset type designs

  • Belted tops

  • Cowl necks and draped tops

  • Bustier and feminine fits

  • 3/4 length sleeves

  • Flare sleeves

  • Off the shoulder

  • Asymmetrical tops

  • Boatneck, V, U and sweetheart necklines to create a visual V to your waist

  • Embellished or ruffled blouses with shoulder detailing to create curves

  • Maximize the bustline with: bright and light tops, details at the bust, high necklines, horizontal stripes and prints)

Avoid: Square cut tunics which create a boxy effect.

Pants

  • Pleated and tapered trousers

  • Skinny jeans

  • Bootleg cuts

  • Relaxed wide leg pants

  • Belted options

  • Ankle length pants

  • Pants with detailing or pockets to create curves

  • Flowy shorts

  • Cuffed or cropped pants create curves and minimize height

Avoid: You can wear most any pant. The styles above are your most flattering, but no need to vehemently avoid any styles.

Skirts

  • Belted skirts or those with a clearly defined waist

  • Hemlines at your thigh area show off your legs and are flattering.

  • Bubble hems

  • Tiered designs

  • Trumpet and flared styles

  • Maxi skirts

Avoid: Short boxy minis, square cut skirts which are shapeless.

Dresses

  • Wrap dresses

  • Halter dresses

  • Lower necklines

  • Fitted shapes with curved elements

  • Dresses that create shape and the illusion of a more defined waistline

  • Body con dresses with patterns or elements that create curves

  • Peplum dresses

  • Tapered tulip designs

  • Large-scale prints help fill out your frame, but keep them proportionate to your size

  • Horizontal lines, seems or patterns help create curves and minimize height

Avoid: Boxy shift dresses or baggy options that make you look shapeless.

Jackets

  • Wrap styles and tailored jackets

  • Belted jackets

  • Jackets with shoulder detailing or deep necklines to create curves

Avoid: Baggy, untailored jackets

Shoes

  • Narrow, sleek or pointed shoes

  • Ankle straps and booties are great for you

  • If you are wearing an over the knee boot, aim for them to reach the thinnest part of the thigh

  • Calf high boots that are angled at the top are elongating

Avoid: Square, overly round or heavy toes that an create a boxy effect. 

Accessories

  • Belts are your best friends. Cinch them around the hips to lengthen your torso or at your waist to show off your midsection.

  • Anything that highlights your midsection: contrasting skinny belts, bold wide belts, scarf at the waist

  • Bold accessories

  • Delicate jewelry maximizes your bustline

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