In college every moment can instantly turn into an opportunity.
I know we’ve all heard it several times “first impressions are lasting!”
Impressions start first with your attire.
Are you doing your part and dressing smart?
When I ask this question I don’t mean are you wearing the hottest line of clothes or the “must rock” designer shoes or handbags.
I’m asking are you wearing the appropriate clothing for your body type?
We come in all shapes and sizes, but with these variations come rules.
Yes we have the freedom to wear whatever “floats our boats”, but sometimes the visual can sink the boats of others.
There’s a thin line between creativity and crazy, just like there is a difference between being noticed for something positive and being noticed for something insane.
I’m not here to judge anyone but I am here to inform you of the rules and key tips to make your attire just right!
Before actually dressing your body type, you must determine your vertical measurements.
Vertical measurements include: your full height measurement and head to hipline/waist measurement.
The circumference around your hips is usually where your body is the fullest, according to sources at stylemakeover.com
Now that you have figured out your measurements we can dress accordingly to category.
If you have short legs and a long torso you have a low waist and hip line. You should use your accessories as in jewelry to bring the attention of the eye towards face and shoulders, layered tops are a plus and medium to high heels will do the trick, do not wear long tops or tapered pants, for they will swallow you.
If you have long legs and a short torso you most likely have a high waist line. Try to use your accessories to bring the eyes attention downward. Light colored and low rise pants accentuate your legs in a positive matter. Stay away from Pinstripes and short tops.
If you have a balanced body, usually referred to as a ‘coke bottle’ or ‘hourglass’ you should stay away from short tops, high waist, but embrace straight or flared skirts, untucked tops, and same color tops and bottoms.
Lastly Inverted triangle, usually have large bust, broad shoulders, and narrow hips. Consider flowing fabrics, three quarter sleeves, settled skirt print to bring the eyes attentions down ward, also v necklines.
As I stated in the beginning, I am not here to judge or be the fashion police, but I do feel that there are some individuals that should pay a little more attention to their body and embrace the good parts and cover, distract or work on what they consider their problem areas.
We are here to be mysterious creatures, with substance, not a canvas that tells it all at once.
Besides, the weather will be getting cold soon so let’s cover it up, not all of it but just enough, and always remember that first impressions are lasting, and that your body is your temple, show it some love and dress it appropriately!
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Do your part and dress smart
September 22, 2012
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