Say no to “meh” outfit days with style staples that embrace your shape. Hint: It’s all about prints, shapes and a dose of insouciant attitude
Say no to “meh” outfit days with style staples that embrace your shape. Hint: It’s all about prints, shapes and a dose of insouciant attitude
Figure Philosophy “I balance out my champagne flute shape with boxy tops and floor-skimming wide legged pants”
The Dress Code
• Detailed sleeves draw attention away from a problematic waist.
• A boxy cut top skims over troublesome tums, and disguises food babies, win!
• Choose vertically striped pants if you want supermodel-esque pins that go on forever.
• Instantly update an outfit by adding a polo-neck.
• Add an extra few inches on the sly by wearing heels that are fully covered by pavementsweeping pants.
Style Don’ts
Avoid wearing crop tops or anything else that looks like your twenty-year-old self might have worn it.
Ruffled sleeves = a flirty silhouette that will never look boring!
Rosie Asoulin top from Envie De Pois.
A bodysuit works wonders by magically skimming over pesky muffin tops!
Bodysuit, $59.90, from Topshop.
Knitted pants move elegantly when you walk.
Pants, $69, from Mango.
Avoid shoulder bags that sit under your arm-pit; longer sling designs elongate your shape.
Bag from Zara.
Statement heels add an instant statuesque vibe.
Heels, $1,140, from Jimmy Choo.
Figure Philosophy “Boxy, oversized pieces play up my willowy waif-like shape”
The Dress Code
• A structured voluminous coat dress makes toned legs take centre stage.
• Graphic prints make a structured frock look even more statement.
• Make it a point to wear dresses that end slightly above your knees, especially when you’ve got legs that go on for days.
• Keep it sleek with simple bold accessories that complement your long lean frame.
Style Don’ts
Avoid wearing anything bodycon, it’s more flattering to wear pieces that add shape.
These shades will set you straight for everyday glamour.
Sunglasses from Tod’s.
A kitschy print keeps things interesting.
MSGM shirt, $707, from Takashimaya.
Horizontal stripes enhance a slim frame.
Dress, $475, from Bimba Y Lola.
What better way to show off slim pins than with frisky high cut gladiator heels?
Boots, $159, from H&M.
Boxy culottes add the perfect amount of shape.
Pants, $709, from 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Tribal prints are a sure fire wardrobe updater.
Bag, $3,000, from Tod’s.
Figure Philosophy “I believe in breaking style rules and playing up my curves to my full advantage”
The Dress Code
• Who says curvy girls can’t wear horizontal stripes? You can when layer a solid maxi coat on top that helps to lengthen and shape you.
• Donning bodycon? Opt for a heavier fabric with extra Lycra content so it skims your curves rather than clinging to them.
• A hemline that hits the slimmest part of your leg below your knees offers the best leg shaping benefits. Psst… simple pumps sans ankle straps make your legs look longer.
Style Don’ts
Avoid drop-waist dresses, empire-cuts create a waist and shape bigger bosoms beautifully.
A sleek gold choker works wonderfully with a low cut shirt.
Jemsa necklace, $95, from accessories. sheshops.com.
Solid colours are super elongating.
Dress, $46.90, from Dorothy Perkins.
Avoid teenytiny bags; a medium to large sized sling bag is more size appropriate if you have curvier proportions.
Karl Lagerfeld bag, $497, from net-a-porter.com.
V-neck tops flatter fuller busts.
Tibi shirt, $307, from TANGS at Tang Plaza.
Slightly A-line skirts are much more forgiving than full-on pencil fits.
Skirt, $194, from Karen Millen.
Heels with a pointy toe create the illusion of longer legs.
Kandee heels from TANGS at Tang Plaza.
