Personal profile for Meredith S.
Style keywords
Put together
Classic with bohemian accents
Timeless
Effortless
Age Appropriate
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)
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
Darker colors, less contrast
Wool (although I know you are allergic) or denim hold their shape and aren't too clingy
Structured bottoms
High waisted leggings wish spandex
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.
Skirts
As with pants, accentuate your hips and show off your curves with well tailored pieces.
Knee length A-line skirts
Full, high- waisted skirts
Maxi skirts
Just above the knee to just below the knee is flattering
Pencil skirts
Darker colors, less contrast
Longer length skirts elongate your frame
Avoid: Bubble skirts, pleated skirts, voluminous skirts or anything that adds volume to your lower, dominant half.
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
Avoid: Drop waist dresses which conceal your natural waistline and draw attention to the widest part of your body. Also, tunics that cling to your stomach or hips. Otherwise, tunics can work.
Jackets
Go for visual interest on top.
Bold shoulders or shoulder details
High contrast colors and prints
Statement necklines, fur collars or contrast colors
Belted jackets and coats that show your waistline
Longer jackets that end below your hips.
Short jackets or cardigans can be worn with empire waist dresses
Deep plunging necklines
Knee length or ankle length jackets or cardigans (dusters)
Avoid: Jackets that end right at your hips - your widest part.
Shoes:
Your goal is to draw attention up top, rather than to your feet.
Narrow, pointed or sleek flats
Heels elongate you
Avoid: Heavy shoes with overly rounded toes, square toes or shoes that create a boxy effect overall.
Accessories
Scarves, especially bold colors or prints
Statement necklaces or earrings to draw attention to your top half
Delicate necklaces maximize the bust line
Long necklaces elongate
Belts for high waisted items or belts on jackets/tops
Avoid: Wide belts with pants in a contrasting color at the waist, drawing attention to your widest part.
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Outfits
Once we've updated your wardrobe, this is where you'll find images of a whole range of outfits you can make from your new closet.