Dressing for YOUR shape

Pear:

As weight fluctuates so does your shape and so should your style. For a long tme, I was a size 0 to a size 4. My shape was more pear and narrow. During that time, I wore fitted jean pants (no belt), fitted tops and dresses that didn't necessaryily hug my waist like I do now. That is because the need to define your midsection is less necessary when your top appears thin.

[Top: Express, size: S/Skirt: Vintage, size: 0]

 Circa: 2005

Hourglass: It is extremely important for hourglass ladies to define the waist - or where your top ends (to put it politely).

[Dress: Ralph Lauren, size:L/Belt, Vinage, size: M/ Shoes: Jessica Simpson, size: 7 1/2]

[Top: Vintage, size: 8/Skirt: Forever 21, size: 6]

[Dress: Vintage, size:4/Shoes, Jessica Simpson, size: 7 1/2]

 [Crop Top: Express, size: 8, Skirt: Bloomingdal's, size:8]

 

Top heavy: I believe in cleavage. I don’t know why more ladies don’t take Salma Hayek’s or Scarlett Johansson’s lead. If you have it, flaunt it. If you don’t, you don’t (*you probably have those long legs or that great hair that I keep mentioning). I know your girls may make a few remarks but trust me, everyone loves it. Just be aware of where and when, but even then, do you. Head up, back straight, smile on.

Bottom heavy: Dresses that fit at the waist look the best. Stay away from pants even if they have a belt and especially, shorts. *Try flowing skirts with a belt at the waist and a top with color and POP. During the summer no tights, during winter black tights work with everything. Head up, back straight, smile on.

Thin: You ladies have it easy but there are still things that work better than others. I love skinny jeans on my skinny girls. I love a basic pair of flats on you ladies too. Plain and simple. Lots of solid colors. Fitted and tight at night with a wide neck to show your collar bone. Show your thin frame and embrace it. Also, go braless. Trust me, it looks good. Head up, back straight, smile on.

*Use colors to your advantage. See below as I use color to 'hide' a day of lunching and drinks with friends.

Blazer, vintage, size: 12

Dress, Forever 21, size, S/M

Shoes: Toms, size: 7 1/2

Purse: Long Champ, Small