Get Inspired! Runway to Dress Your Figure.

DKNY RTW Spring 2009

I love the colors and color combinations they put together in this collection.  As I analyze the pieces I am NOT taking into consideration the SHOES…although with most of these outfits I would wear skin-colored heels or sandals, but that’s just me.

Breakdown:

This first piece I absolutely love! I love the layered tops and the wide opening and buttons down on the greenish top, the details on the bottom layered top with the numbers and necklaces, which make this a great look for the TRIANGLE figure! The sleeve width and fun detail also make it a great match for this body type.This next piece is stunning in my eyes! I love the blue jacket barely hitting her sides, the lovely scarf and long chainy necklaces. The tightness at the hips along with the loose fit above the hips makes this ideal for the RECTANGLE figure!

This next fun little number has nice volume in both the hip and shoulder area’s with a added band in the middle which makes the waist seem much smaller in comparison. This is multi funk-ional: RECTANGLE figure can wear this and TRIANGLE figure can wear this!

Ok, who wouldn’t love this pink shirt with this super cool graphic! I actually like the shoes in this outfit! This outfit is purr-fect for the INVERTED TRIANGLE figure! The black graphic on the shirt along with the black baggy in the hips pants brings your eyes in towards the middle and hips creating a balanced look.

Alright, another favorite of mine! Striped shirts are soo in this season! Again, I LOVE the long necklaces, scarfs and flowy jacket! It probably makes sense that I love this since it’s great for TRIANGLE figures… and I guess I should mention BALANCED figures would look great in it too!

And the last look on the list is smashing with the long dark vest/jacket! Once again we have the lovely stripes and black skirt and don’t be surprised that both the HOURGLASS figures and TUBULAR figures can wear this hot outfit!

Dressing Your Body

This sexy look can take the inverted triangle figure anywhere she wants! It’s a prefect last minute summer fun outfit that comes with the versatility of boots that takes us nicely into fall. Add a brown leather jacket as the weather gets colder.

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Figure Variations Concealed:

*Broad shoulders *Sway back (middle of the back sways inward) *Small hips

Dressing Your Body

 Today I thought “wouldn’t it be fun to put an outfit for each body type!!!” So, that’s what I did. Check it out! I put the body type and occasion under each picture. If you want to know the price and where it’s from click on the picture.

BUSINESS Look for the RECTANGLE Figure.

Nice CASUAL for the TRIANGLE Figure.

CASUAL top for the DIAMOND Figure.

Nice CASUAL Capris for DIAMOND Figure.

DRESSY look for the TUBULAR Figure.

DRESSY Look for the INVERTED TRIANGLE.

BUSINESS Look for the HOURGLASS Figure.

DRESSY Look for the OVAL Figure.

Runway Look

Matthew Williams Spring 2008

Designer Matthew Williams has his model strutting a fun, funky look.

Wanna take this look and create your own version? Well, that is just what I’ve done.

Matthew Williams Spring 2008

Dillards $53.40

Macys $124.60

Target $14.99

Payless $19.99

Body Types and Variations

-The diamond body shape can wear this if they wear the blue flow jacket and they keep the jacket close together.

-The inverted triangles; the light pants put emphasis on the lower body balancing the shoulders. The flow of the jacket fits loosely on the shoulders and works wells to cover shoulders and with the jacket open it shortens the shoulder width.

- The triangle may get away with this (depending on where the jacket falls; either above or below the low hip curve), because there is enough detail in the necklace and jacket that will grab attention. Wear heels with a point or open-toe in same color as pants or skin color. Caution: stripes may emphasis the hip curve depending on the size of the stripes, you may want to go with a plain tan color instead. Remember not to go tight on the pants.

-Short legs are lengthened from the vertical lines on the pants.

-large and long arms are disguised by the loose fit in the arm holes and the length of the sleeve.

Dressing Your Body

 This fun and classy outfit is flattering for inverted triangle figures: it visually slims the shoulders, the color and shape of the cropped pants adds volume in the hips balancing the body.  Other body types this outfit works for is balanced body types, hourglass (note: I would go with the darker color pants to slim the hips), and tubular body types.

Body Variations This Outfit Conceals

- A short/wide neck; the bare chest visually lengthens the neck.                                           

- Long arms; the bracelets break the long line of the arm causing it to appear smaller.

- Long legs; the cropped pants break the line of the legs causing them to appear shorter; the shoes help create the same effect.

Macys $49

Macys $59

JCPenny $9.99

JCPenny $19.99

JCPenny $24.99

Body Types

Your body type is determined by the width of your hips and shoulders, your bone size and your weight distribution. There are at least 8 distinct body types: diamond, oval, tubular, hourglass, balanced, rectangle, inverted triangle and triangle.

How can you determine your body type? Here are the basic characteristics of each.

Diamond- waist extends beyond the hips and shoulders. Generally have slim hips and legs.

Oval- an all over roundness.

Tubular- a thinner version of the rectangle (see below).

Hourglass- curvy, hips and shoulders match in width, a very narrow waist.

Balanced- hips and shoulders match in width, a small waist but not extreme like the hourglass.

Rectangle- has very little or no definition in waist. Hips and shoulders are generally equal in width. 

Inverted Triangle- shoulders are wider than hips.

Triangle- hips are wider than shoulders.