I’ve just read this book What to Wear, Where: The How-to Handbook for Any Style Situation and got to say at the end of the day it wasn’t terribly useful. Which is not to suggest that the outfits weren’t fantastic, because they were, or that it wasn’t thorough, because it most definitely was, with all […]
If You Do Nothing Else, Do This
I’m an odd shape. Its what actually led me to writing this blog. I was having so much difficulty finding something to wear that works for me that I just had to find a better way to make choices. One of my biggest issues is that I have big breasts. Seriously, really big. It’s the […]
Best Coat For Your Body Shape
If you’re me, the days are getting longer and warmer and that warm tropical breeze is blowing from the north. Summer is on it’s way. Unless of course you’re not in the southern hemisphere, which my stats tell me is most of you, in which case the opposite is happening. The days are getting shorter […]
Accessories For Your Body Shape
Accessories are the icing on the cake, the fudge sauce on the ice cream, the cherry on top. Which is not to suggest that they’re sugary substances that whilst yummy will inevitably make you fat. Accessories are the finishing touches to an outfit. From the little extra bling that makes a simple outfit rock to […]
What To Wear: Tops For Broad Shoulders
I had a request from Trish regarding feminine tops to wear if you have broad shoulders and wanted to give her some examples and doing a post on the subject seemed the best way to do it. So thanks for the question Trish and here’s my answer. As always, if you’re not self conscious about […]
StyleBop Look Of The Week – Poppy Delvigne
I just received this look of the week from StyleBop and it’s an opportunity to start exploring the optical illusions that clothes create and how that works with your particular body shape. The alert is as set out below: Fashion literate Poppy Delevigne shows her love of Gothic with this fitted long sleeve shift. We […]
At A Glance: Heavy Arms
If you have heavy arms you’re likely to feel fairly uncomfortable about all sorts of tops. Your goal is to slim and elongate your arms and torso. OPT FOR Tops with sleeves that taper to the wrists Long sleeve tops or those that end just below your elbow Any sleeve that has extra room in […]
At A Glance: Narrow Shoulders
If you have narrow shoulders generally you’re bottom half is bigger. Your goal is to widen your shoulders and bring balance back into your figure. OPT FOR Shoulder pads Horizontal stripes Boat neck tops Structured, tailored styles Tops with pockets and other embellishments Sleeveless dresses and tops AVOID Dark tops Tops with raglan sleeves Deep […]
Trinny and Susannah: The Cello
Trinny and Susannah’s the Cello is described as big boobs, short waist, big hips, big bottom, big thighs and slim lower legs. Basically, a cello is big, but unlike a Brick or an Apple or Skittle everything is basically proportionate with a definite waist though quite short. In the past you may have considered yourself […]
Trinny and Susannah: The Goblet
The Goblet is described as broad shoulders, big boobs, no waist, narrow hips, long legs. Basically you’ve got it all going on up the top. You’re likely to have a large bust and ample belly. Your shoulders are wide and while your bust is large the cup size may not be huge but you’re wide […]