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Tag Archives: H shape

how to find the right dress for your body shape

How to Find the Right Dress For Your Body Shape

Body ShapesBy Imogen LamportJanuary 29, 200922 Comments

I know that many of my readers are in the northern hemisphere where it’s currently winter, but here in Melbourne, we’re sweltering – or in the words of Cole Porter “It’s too darn hot!”. The heat from my laptop feels extreme, something I normally don’t notice. My hands are sweating on the keyboard as I…

boring outfit accessorizing

How to Dress the Petite, Mature Body with Style

Accessories, Personal Style, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportJanuary 27, 200911 Comments

Deja Pseu of Une Femme d’un Certain Age asked for help. She is petite, and in her words: “I think the biggest issue is dressing my 5’1″ body, especially finding petite (short) styles that work for my shape and are flattering. I have broad shoulders, big bust (34DD) short-waisted. Currently size 10 US/14UK. I’ve settled…

How to Hide your Tummy

7 Easy Ways to Hide Your Tummy

Personal Style, Style Tips, WardrobeBy Imogen LamportDecember 21, 200822 Comments

So many women feel that their stomach is a region that they’d rather people didn’t notice. Whether it’s expanded due to childbirth, was never there to start with, or just age and those extra glasses of wine and chocolates have taken their toll. So here are 7 easy ways to hide your tummy. 1. Shapewear …

Patterned Skirt – What Colour Top?

Body Shapes, Body Variations, Colour, Prints and PatternsBy Imogen LamportNovember 25, 20085 Comments

Do you like to wear a patterned skirt but are unsure what colour you should choose for your top? If you are an X, A, 8 or H shape, choose a lighter or brigher colour from the top to draw attention away from the hips/thighs and up to your face. If you’re an H, O,…

Body Shapes Explained – H Shape (rectangle)

Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 23, 200856 Comments

. . Your hips and shoulders are pretty much the same width (you can measure them if you’d like to check), but your waist measurement is less than 9″ smaller than your hip/shoulder measurements.   So you don’t have a waist, and no matter how much dieting you do, you’re never going to have one.…

How to Make Your Shoulders Look Broader – Which Will Make Your Hips Look Slimmer

Body Proportions, Body Shapes, Body VariationsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 15, 2008Leave a comment

If you want to broaden your shoulders to balance your hips, why not look for epaulette detail, such as in this cardigan from Gap. This detail helps to add width and fullness to the shoulders and draws attention up the body and away from the booty.   This military inspired cardigan also from Gap will…

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Eyes Up, Eyes Down

Body Shapes, Prints and Patterns, Style TipsBy Imogen LamportSeptember 2, 20081 Comment

How to Choose a Garment with Detail Have you ever thought about where a garment is making you look? Garments can have focal points, particularly with pattern and detail (or colour changes) so it’s good to be aware of where these are and what is ideal for you. Design details can draw attention to different…

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