Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Body Type: Straight Up and Down

If your body type is straight up and down you need to create curves by using different tools that I am going to tell you about.  Tailoring, ruffles, pleating, draping and contrasting colors are all great tools from your tool box to use!

You want to avoid the tube top type neckline; meaning straight across. It flattens your chest and emphasizes the fact that you don't have a waist.   A vneck is great for you or a rounded neckline.   The sexiest thing you could wear is a deep v neck with draping.  Bailey 44 usually has great pieces that fall into this category. 

Stay away from solid colored dresses that have no shape.  You need something more fitted and color blocking works great!  Think cropped jackets and cropped sweaters with a slim tunic or fitted tee underneath.   Pleated pants are a must to add shape, and stay away from the skinny jean.  The skinny jean will give you a pencil shape and will add zero curves.

Instead go for a straight leg jean.  Of course you can always rock the boot cut.  Skirts are great for you!  Straight up and downs usually have great legs, show them off!  The legging with a riding boot, short vest and fitted tunic is a hot look for you! Remember you need to add design and when shopping look for items that will give you a waist!   Victoria's Secret "Back Off Baby Low Back Bustier" is a convertible strapless shaper that helps manage your middle and create curves.  It is $58 at http://www.victoriassecret.com/
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