Before I wrap this series up, I got a few requests on blog topics.  Now, while these aren’t slimming ideas, they are still ways to flatter your figure.  There are three types of bodies:  Longer torso w/shorter legs, balance of both or shorter torso/long legs.  Here’s what to wear for all of those types:

Longer torso, Shorter legs
You want to create the illusion of longer legs by:

Do wear…

• Jewellery, scarves and garment designs that draw the observer’s eye up towards your shoulders and face
• Short to medium-long tops
• Tucked-in tops (if young and slim)
• Layered tops
• Medium or light tops and dark pants or skirts
• Medium to wide belts
• Straight skirts
• Straight or boot-leg pants
• Pant, sock and shoe colors the same
• Medium to high heels
• Pant hems to the ground

Don’t wear…

• Long tops (if you are short)
• Pants or skirts with a dropped waistband
• Tight or tapered skirts
• Tight or tapered pants
• Cropped pants

Balanced body type
You want to elongate your mid-torso by:

Do wear…

• Jewellery, scarves and garment designs that draw the observer’s eye up towards your shoulders and face
• Medium-long tops
• Un-tucked tops
• Tops and bottoms in the same color
• Tops and dresses that flow through the waist
• Skirts and pants with narrow waistbands or no waistband
• Straight or flared skirts
• Waisted, low-rise or hipster pants
• Straight or flared pants

Don’t wear…

• Short tops
• Empire line tops and dresses
• Wide belts
• Pants or skirts with a high waistband

Long Legs, Short torso
You want to create visual balance by creating the illusion of a longer mid-torso and shorter legs.

Do wear…

• Design details that draw the eye down, such as border prints on skirts and pants (unless you are short)
• Medium-long to long accessories (unless you are short)
• Skirts and pants in the lighter colors than tops
• Medium-long to long tops (if you are short, no longer than knuckle length)
• Un-tucked tops
• Tops and dresses that flow through the waist
• Skirts and pants with narrow waistbands or no waistband
• Straight and flared skirts
• Low-rise or hipster pants
• Straight and flared pants

Don’t wear…

• Focal points that draw the eye upwards
• Pin stripes
• Short tops
• Empire line tops and dresses
• Wide belts
• Pants or skirts with a high waistband
• Tapered pants and skirts

Thanks to www.style-makeover-hq.com for the bulletpoints.

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