Personal profile for Teri F.
Style keywords
Bold
Minimalist
Luxurious
Classy
A bit of an edge
Silhouette
Long Waisted Rectangle shape. Your hips and shoulders are balanced but your waist is not very defined. Your torso is longer and your legs are shorter.
Celebrities with a rectangle silhouette:
Katie Holmes
Kerry Washington
Nicole Kidman
Gwyneth Paltrow
Style approach
Add dimension to your frame and create curves. Show off your slender arms and legs. Choose styles that elongate your legs while shortening your torso. In the event that your shoulders feel broader than your hips, draw the eye down with colors, prints, texture or skin. Alternatively, you can minimize your shoulders in this case.
Colors
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. Anything this is too large and not tailored to your frame. Extra large prints that overwhelm.
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Opt for tops that hit at the hip or above and conceal where your natural waistline is located
crop tops
Tuck in tops
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
Vertical stripes elongate you
Wearing the same color pant as your top makes you appear taller, as well.
Avoid: You can wear most any pant. The styles above are your most flattering, but no need to vehemently avoid any styles. Baggy pants or anything that is not tailored to fit you.
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Opt for high waisted pants
Tuck tops into pants or opt for the half tuck (in front and not in back)
Pants with a wide belt
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
Just above the knee to just below the knee is most flattering
Avoid: Short boxy minis, square cut skirts which are shapeless.
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Opt for high waisted skirts
Tuck tops into skirts
A line skirts
Skirts with a wide belt
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
Horizontal lines, seems or patterns help create curves but minimize height.
Deep plunging necklines elongate
Tailored cuts
Hemlines above the knee
Vertical patterns or monochromatic to elongate
Jumpsuits with shape and feminine details, especially empire or high waisted)
Avoid: Boxy shift dresses or baggy options that make you look shapeless. Baggy or oversized options. Maxi dresses or anything with a hemline below the knee is challenging.
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Empire waist
Dresses with a wide belt
Jackets
Wrap styles and tailored jackets
Belted jackets
Jackets with shoulder detailing or deep necklines to create curves
Avoid: Baggy, untailored jackets
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Crop jackets
Jackets with a thick belt
Hip length jackets or cardigans
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
Clothing and accessories with details that draw the eye- zippers, buckles, various textures, shine, color contrast, etc.
Bold accessories
Delicate jewelry maximizes your bustline.
To shorten your torso/ elongate your legs:
Avoid long necklaces
Recommended Retailers
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Local Boutiques (especially for accessories)
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Vixen Day Spa and Boutique (trendy, affordable items)
Clementine’s (especially for shoes)
Wishlists
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