Hour glass or hopeless case

New You Image Consulting 2013

Know which styles suit you Show off what you like; hide what you

don’t Know how to shop for clothes More compliments! Learn to love your shape You will look and feel fantastic!






Your top half is wider than your bottom half

You have a rounded bottom Your bust size is average to small

You first gain weight in the saddlebag area



You need to visually widen your shoulders to balance your body

Draw attention to your top half and away from your bottom half (using

layers and patterns) Keep bottoms simple with straight lines





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Have wider shoulders than hips Wear a larger size on top than bottom

Have little waist definition Can appear top heavy



Visually widen hips and legs to balance the body

Choose skirts and pants with width and fullness

Keep shoulder lines clean and avoid over-sized tops





Your shoulders and hips are in line You have no waist definition

Flat hips and bottom Carry any weight in your middle



Create the illusion of a waist (belts, wrap styles)

Use details on hips and bottoms to create shape

Wear darker, slimming colours on top





Top and bottom are more or less same size

Clearly defined waist Usually a full bust

Gain weight all over body



Wear clothes that fit and show off your waist

Don’t unbalance shape by wearing clothes that are too big

Avoid too many prints or patterns





Va Va Voom!




Vertical stripes lengthen and narrow Horizontal stripes shorten and widen Curved stripes add roundness Diagonal stripes conceal or emphasise




Flower patterns should be in proportion to your body size

Slender – all types of prints Petite – avoid huge flowers Bigger prints will emphasise bigger

sizes Avoid wearing florals in an area you

want to hide




Buy jeans that fit Bootleg is most flattering cut Waistlines just below belly button gives

most flattering silhouette Must be long in length Skinnies can be worn by all – but think

proportions Avoid baggies!





Wear your colours Size doesn’t matter Wear clothes that fit Dress age appropriately Dress for your body shape Create optical illusions Wear only the fashions that suit you Add accessories




Hour glass or hopeless case

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