Dressing your beautiful body type
We are our own worst critics. Every day, I see men and women alike pick their bodies apart into two different categories: parts they like, and parts they don't like. Tsk's, sighs, and deep breaths take place as they try on different outfits. This is because they feel frumpy and outdated in them or they like certain parts of the outfit and not others. Clothing is meant to make us feel confident, happy, chic, and stylish...while also showing our personality. So why are you buying clothing that make you feel otherwise?
Most people usually tell me that they don't know what looks good on them, or that they are constantly in a rush. Sound familiar? Impulse purchases take place because in their mind this is as good as it's going to get, they really like the colour or pattern of the item, or just because it's in fashion. The fact is most men and women have a vague sense of what looks good on them and what doesn't. The problem is that many don't know the reasons why something works for them or doesn't. It's crucial for people to understand their body shape, body type, colouring, personality, lifestyle requirements and fashion. That is why I highly recommend things like a colour, wardrobe and style analysis. They are great foundations to helping you understand you! Having this kind of information will also save you hundreds of dollars, time and frustration. You'll understand what works best for you and your life, which in turn will make you feel current, strong, and fabulous!
So where to start with dressing ourselves? There are a lot of things to take into consideration.
A great starting point to figuring out what works for you is to stand in front of a full length mirror. Look to see what about your body shape you notice first? Are you an inverted triangle? An A shape? Do you have a very curvaceous body? No curves? Are you very angular? Do you have broad shoulders? No waist shape? Strong bone structure? Fine bone structure? Sensuous hips? These are all possibilities along with many others. The key is not to pick your body apart; but rather dress the first thing that grabs the eye. For example; if you have a curvaceous body with sensuous hips then wear fabrics that have a nice drape to them. This will flow with the body beautifully. A general recommendation for a body like this would be to keep details of an outfit toward the upper portion of the body to balance out the hips while leaving the lower portion of the outfit simple and tidy. Once you have this first piece of information, from there you can already begin to scour through your wardrobe and see what you have that compliments that. If you're unable to hire a professional you can always go back to the mirror and ask the second thing you notice about yourself, working up from there.
Styling yourself doesn't need to be stressful...it should be a fun and exciting way of expressing yourself and feeling good! Never anything less.
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By Christie Ressel, International Image Consultant and Stylist - Personal Power Image Consulting©™
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Christie Ressel is an International Image Consultant for “Personal Power Image Consulting”. She takes a holistic approach to helping today's women embrace who they are by assisting them in feeling confident, stylish, strong, and powerful in every situation. Christie has an ongoing dedication to bringing women the highest value and excellence in all that they do. Whether you’re looking for personal or group services with friends, colleagues or coworkers, Christie can customise her service and expertise to your needs. | |
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