| As an image consultant, it never fails to amaze me | | | | show them off in soft and stretchy fabrics. Bias cut |
| how little confidence us women have in our bodies. I | | | | styles and low necklines work fantastically. |
| have a curvy size 12-14 figure and am constantly | | | | The triangles have a curvy lower half but will be |
| trying to lose weight! I am fortunate that because of | | | | smaller on the top half. They just need to learn how |
| my training I know how to dress my body to show | | | | to layer the top half to balance the bottom. They |
| off the best bits and hide the bits I don't like so | | | | need to keep all the detail to the top half whether |
| much. I can choose fabrics and styles that show off | | | | it's accessories, patterns, frills or pockets. |
| the curves whilst keeping the silhouette as slim as | | | | The inverted triangles have broad shoulders and slim |
| possible. | | | | hips. Their bodies are straight and neat. They look |
| Very often I find that women with curves are very | | | | great in halternecks, stiff fabrics and sharp tailoring. |
| disillusioned with their bodies. Even more surprising to | | | | They wear pinstripes beautifully and need to keep |
| curvy ladies, who wish they could walk through that | | | | detail to the bottom half. |
| magic door and come out the other side a few sizes | | | | The lean columns are long and lean and have very |
| smaller, is the fact that their counterparts with slim | | | | few curves. In a style consultation they will learn how |
| size 8 figures are often just as dissatisfied with their | | | | to use detail across the bust and hip area and how |
| slender bodies. They are often feeling like stick | | | | to use texture to add interest to the body. Us fat |
| insects, wishing they had more curves and finding | | | | fighters cannot imagine how anyone can feel too |
| just as much difficulty getting clothes to fit properly. | | | | thin, but the lean column sometimes feels long and |
| When a client comes for a style consultation, the | | | | lanky and a little masculine. A style consultation will |
| hardest question I can ask her is, "What do you like | | | | help her appreciate her long limbs and create a more |
| about your body?" She will start reeling off a long list | | | | curvy shape. |
| of dislikes and I usually have to put her in front of | | | | The rectangle is again a straight body-line which suits |
| the mirror and show her the positives. It seems that | | | | tailored clothes and uncluttered looks. Trousers with |
| what probably starts with humble modesty shapes | | | | pocket detail are great as are tailored waisted |
| itself into complete lack of confidence in our bodies | | | | jackets and blouses. This woman looks fantastic in |
| and low self esteem. If you have difficulty standing in | | | | jeans. The rectangle needs to avoid soft, floppy |
| front of the mirror and paying yourself a compliment | | | | clothes and belts around her middle. |
| then it's definitely time to treat yourself to a style | | | | The round woman will often feel that she is fat and |
| consultation. | | | | her tummy will be her problem area. But she will |
| At a style consultation you will find out which body | | | | usually have slim elegant legs. If she chooses clothes |
| shape you are and how to dress your body to it's | | | | that hang from the shoulders like tunics and trapeze |
| best advantage. You will learn how to focus on the | | | | tops with wide-leg trousers her look will be balanced. |
| positives rather than the negatives and build your | | | | Her detail needs to be in the top or bottom third of |
| body confidence. | | | | her body. She is often a bag and shoes girl and they |
| The neat hourglasses will learn how versatile their | | | | will help her achieve a great look. |
| body is. They can wear almost anything but must be | | | | So stop beating yourself up, you definitely have |
| careful not to swamp their perfect figure in bulky or | | | | great features whatever your shape. Consider a style |
| baggy items. | | | | consultation to boost your confidence today. |
| The full hourglasses will learn to love their curves and | | | | |