| Most women realize that choosing clothes that are | | | | When choosing pants, look for a cut that will enhance |
| flattering to their body type is the best way to look | | | | and balance your body type. A small waist and hips |
| great. If you do not pay attention to your body type | | | | look great with tapered pant legs, while a large |
| nor know what it is, the result can be poorly | | | | bottom can be slimmed by choosing a flared skirt or |
| assembled outfits that do not make you look your | | | | boot cut pants. Likewise, a crisscross or ruffled top |
| best. | | | | will enhance a small chest by adding more bulk, while |
| The tips given here will give you the knowledge | | | | a plain shirt with only darts will look great on a larger |
| necessary to choose the right clothing for you in | | | | chest. Peasant shirts, which are more flowing, flatter |
| particular. You´ll be able to dress to flatter your | | | | a smaller torso and fitted tops look better on larger |
| body type easily, rather than staring into your closet | | | | women. |
| wondering what to wear. | | | | Use Accessories to Your Advantage |
| Bring Out Your Assets | | | | Accessories are your new best friends! Not only do |
| No matter how many flaws you have or think you | | | | they help distract from areas you don´t want |
| have, you also have assets. The best way to look | | | | people noticing, they can really add flair to your |
| great is to downplay your body flaws and | | | | wardrobe and help you make your clothes look |
| accentuate your assets. For example, if you have | | | | better on you. For example, if you are quite tall and |
| great legs, but are a little heavy in the hips, opt for a | | | | want to look a little shorter, a wide belt can help |
| slender skirt in a darker color to minimize your hips | | | | create that illusion by providing a “cutting” |
| and still show off your nice legs. | | | | line at your waist, which stops the eye. When the |
| Likewise, if you have a good chest and a not so | | | | eye can move the length of the body without |
| great stomach . . . use a plunging neckline (in | | | | interruption, this creates the illusion of length, so it |
| moderation please) to show off your asset and | | | | stands to reason that a belt that creates an |
| distract from your little bulge. Find ways to draw | | | | interruption would cause the body to appear shorter. |
| attention to your best parts and you´ll find that you | | | | Knowing how to choose clothes that enhance your |
| look and feel even better. | | | | body type will result in a boost in confidence. You´ll |
| Use Color to Change Shape | | | | end up wearing outfits that look excellent on your |
| Your body is probably not perfect – not many | | | | body and leave you feeling great. The best way to |
| are. But a little color goes a long way toward creating | | | | get started is to use the above guidelines to get rid |
| the look you want. Dark colors slim, while light colors | | | | of any clothing that doesn´t suit your body type |
| tend to expand and bright colors draw attention. Use | | | | and then hit the stores to find something that does |
| this to your advantage. If you have a pear-shaped | | | | suit you. Once you have redesigned your wardrobe, |
| body, with wide hips and a narrow top, try using | | | | there will be no more wondering which outfit will look |
| dark-colored pants with a light top to balance things | | | | alright on you . . . everything will be just right. If you |
| out. A bright scarf will draw attention away from the | | | | need assistance auditing your wardrobe and going |
| wider hips and up to your face. This color principle will | | | | shopping, call your local image consultant! It will be |
| help you choose clothing to create the perfect look. | | | | worth the investment. |
| Find Flattering Cuts | | | | |