If you’d describe your figure as boyish, with little in the way of curves you are most likely an I body shape. (Not sure of your body shape? Take the Body Shape Calculator Quiz here). I body shapes tend to have similar width shoulders and hips with a fairly undefined waist. They are very lean…
“Do you think certain body types/faces look better in certain styles of clothes – and what I mean here is either casual, classic, sporty, etc.I have an X shape (hourglass) and with it being spring going into summer here in Canada, everyone wears t-shirts and capris/shorts a lot, but I find I look dumpy/matronly in…
Basic Question – Do body shapes change as we grow older / fatter / slimmer? Post pregnancy, my hips are definitely wider than my chest, but it wasn’t always so…. To answer – YES they do. Body shapes: As noted an 8 shape when carrying extra weight may turn more H shape, or may just…
My biggest problem is not being able to find the right clothes for me in the shops. I’ve spent hours online recently, trying to find some new knitwear and tops in particular. Finding knitwear for x-shapes to define the waist is very hard at the moment. To make the search more difficult, I prefer wearing…
I’ve been working as an image consultant (personal stylist) for well over a decade now and I realised in my training that personality would be an important factor in dressing, but probably not the full extent to how important it is when choosing clothes to flatter a client (or for yourself). Like many of you,…
X body shapes (hourglass figures) have defined waists, but their shoulders and hips are the same width (unlike the A who has wider hips than shoulders). There is a longer straighter slope from waist to hips (unlike the high shelf-like curve of the 8 shape). You can see that the X shape has a much…
Here we have one version of a V body shape (inverted triangle) body. You will notice that her shoulders are broader than hips, but there is not a lot of curve through the body either. Some Vs are significantly wider than their hips, others are just a bit wider (like this example). How to dress…
Reader Question:Also, is there any rules with shoes and body types? Particurarly thinking about boots, as it’s getting colder here in Europe 😉 Thanks again, Maija When thinking about what are the best shapes of boots and heels for different body shapes, consider your shape and what will balance it. Stiletto heels with their long…
The I body shape is characterised by a long lean body, shoulders are similar to hips, though sometimes marginally wider, (but never linebacker). There isn’t a particularly defied waist, many describe themselves as boyish. Here are 3 examples. How to dress your I shape body: If you want to create more curves, look for volume…
Dear Imogen, I’ve got some summer cardigans from H&M. My body is an I body shape. What would you suggest for wearing underneath cardigans? (basic shirt or a blouse or a tank top..) And how should the different body types wear cardigans, opened or buttoned? (buttoned gives a deep V, which perhaps looks lovely only…
Let’s be honest. Sewing can sometimes feel like it’s just you, your fabric, and the seam ripper. That’s why I’m so excited about Together We Stitch: The Studio Sessions. For four days, your sewing room expands to include a global community—sharing ideas, cheering you on, and passing along those “why didn’t I try this sooner?”…
Free Guide A Body Shape Bible Get your free A Body Shape Bible and discover how easy it is with the guidelines contained inside to flatter your fabulous figure and stop wasting money on clothes that don’t suit. By signing up for this free guide you will be added to my weekly ezine full of…
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Free Guide I Body Shape Bible Get your free I Body Shape Bible and discover how easy it is with the guidelines contained inside to flatter your fabulous figure and stop wasting money on clothes that don’t suit. By signing up for this free guide you will be added to my weekly ezine full of…
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On to the next shape – today we have an H body shape (rectangle body shape). What you will notice is that there is not much definition between the shoulders, waist and hips, sure there is a little curve here and there, but not a really defined waist curve. Here is another H – you…
Free Guide X Body Shape Bible Get your free X Body Shape Bible and discover how easy it is with the guidelines contained inside to flatter your fabulous figure and stop wasting money on clothes that don’t suit. By signing up for this free guide you will be added to my weekly ezine full of…
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Free Guide 10 Ways Personality Is More Important Than Body Shape When Choosing Flattering Clothes Body shape is just one tiny element of the whole puzzle, but nowhere near as important as personality. Get this free style guide now! By signing up for this free guide you will be added to my weekly ezine full…
Body shapes, body proportions, body variations. These all impact on what your individual figure flattery guidelines will be as each of the body shapes and body proportion guidelines are generic and don’t take into consideration aspects of the other. What Does Body Shape Tell You? Where to put verticals to slim or elongate. Where to…
