This gorgeous wrap top from Kiyonna is a great buy for those who are bigger on top, have large breasts or a little extra in the middle. the sweetheart neckline is a great choice for minimising breasts and opening up the chest the wrap top fastening acts as an empire line highlighting the slimmest part […]
How To Define The Shape Of Your Waist
So, um… do I have a short waist or a long waist? And how do I tell? Good question. Thank you to Voodoo for asking it. I did a quick search online and there seems to be a lot of consensus that a short waist is matched with long legs and long waist with short […]
At A Glance: Hourglass
As an hourglass you already have rocking curves and great proportion. You need to showcase curves and elongate to avoid frumpiness. OPT FOR Outfits with clean lines Pieces with vertical detailing Jackets, tops and cardigans that nip in at th waist Wrap style tops and dresses Tops / dresses that show skin around your neck, […]
What Trinny and Susannah Body Shape Am I?
I get a lot of questions along the lines of what Trinny and Susannah body shape am I, usually accompanied by some measurements. Telling from a bunch of measurements is not particularly easy. But, there are a few easy steps that will help you categorise your body shape. And the best person qualified to name […]
Trinny and Susannah: The Vase
Trinny and Susannah’s the Vase is described as big tits, gently curving longer waist, hips equal tits and slim thighs and legs. A vase is basically a taller, sleeker hourglass. There’s still the big curves going on at hip and breasts but the waist is long and only gently curves where in an Hourglass or […]
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 Hourglass
Trinny and Susannah’s the Hourglass is described as big tits, small waist, short waist, big hips and generous thighs. An hourglass, in Trinny and Susannah’s array of shapes, is curvy and has a tiny waist. Of course so does the Vase but the difference between a Vase and an Hourglass is the waist. Both have […]
Must Not Have Dress
I saw this gorgeous dress on one of the style blogs I subscribe to. Truly this is a beautiful dress but since the post was entitled “must buy for autumn” or words to that effect I just had to laugh because this dress is actually not going to flatter a lot of shapes. Avoid this […]
The 12 Shapes Of Trinny and Susannah
The more I learn about body shape the more resistant I am to actually defining a shape. One of the things that I, personally, have gained from writing this website is a greater measure of understanding of my own body and the shape that it is. How that translates into choosing clothing is still somewhat […]
Book Review: Trinny and Susannah The Body Shape Bible
The The Body Shape Bibleby Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine is exactly what is says: A bible for those looking to dress to suit their shape. If you’re in the market for a book on dressing for your body shape this is the one to get, study and take shopping with you. I have to […]