For those with broad shoulders the goal is to soften the line of your shoulders and bring back some balance into your figures. OPT FOR Dark tops Tops with raglan or set in sleeves Deep v necks If you have slim hips – skirts / pants with horizontal detailing AVOID Epalettes or shoulder pads Puffy […]
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 […]
Surplice Top
A surplice top is like a wrap top but without all the fussing with the ties. It is made with two separate pieces of material ‘wrapped’ across the body and secured at the side seam sometimes with a button or tie but most often actually sewn into the seam. The cross over of the material […]
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 […]
What To Wear: If You’re A Rectangle
If you have broad shoulders, wide hips and not a lot of waist in between then you’re a rectangle, or as the fashion industry would call you an Apple. You might be tempted to cover up with shapeless, baggy clothes but then you’d be missing out on a whole lot of fun creating curves right […]
What Body Shape Am I?
Most of you will know the classic body shapes; hourglass, rectangle, triangle and pear shaped. But how do you know what body shape you are? Determining which of the four categories you fall into is as simple as three measurements. Measure around your shoulders no more than three inches below the point. You might need […]