#OOTD has become a worldwide phenomenon where everyone wants to show off their outfits and their accessories. The Apparel Concept can be a significant guide to achieving that perfect OOTD. Continue reading “THE APPAREL CONCEPT”
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RECTANGLE BODY SHAPE
This body shape’s silhouette is fairly straight up and down with a slightly masculine look.
- Shoulders, bust, and hips are approximate of the same width.
- Little or no waist definition.
- Lessor no curves.
- The bottom tends to be flat.
HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE
An hourglass is considered as ideal body shape. The upper and lower half of the body is approximately in-line with each other with a defined waist. Continue reading “HOURGLASS BODY SHAPE”
INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE
Known as the athletic type of body shape, this shape is all about broad shoulders that results in narrow hips and waist. If you feel that your shoulders take away all the attention and your body lacks curve, then you are an Inverted Body Shape.
AKA the Strawberry or Carrot body shape. Continue reading “INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE”
PEAR BODY SHAPE
Being the opposite of an apple body, this one is bottom-heavy (or triangle) i.e., having hips significantly larger than bust and is described as a curvy body. Continue reading “PEAR BODY SHAPE”
CROSS-STITCH
Cross-stitch is one of the oldest embroidery stitches. It is used for traditional geometric patterns and is also for interpreting realistic and precisely detailed pictures. Continue reading “CROSS-STITCH”
APPLE BODY SHAPE
Generally described as “top-heavy”, the bust is three or more inches bigger than the hips. If you have gained weight or given birth recently you are most likely an apple-shaped. However, you can be thin but carry most of the fat around the midsection and be wide at the ribcage.
- Wide shoulder, slim limbs, especially the arms are usually a strong characteristic of this body type.
- The weight is focused around your midsection and chest, giving an appearance of a heavy bust and full waist.
- Waistline lacks or has no definition. Bust and waist are very close in measurements (midsection is fuller.)
- Though your top may be on the heavier side, your legs should be slimmer.
What to wear:
Since most of the weight is above the hips, the midriff appears heavy compared to the remaining body it draws more attention there. The strategy is either to take the attention away from the heavier parts of the body and focus on your positives like your bust, arms, and legs or to choose an outfit that will trim and define your waist.
- Wide belts of a darker color (stretch material is recommended.)
- Add more volume to your hips using prints, bias-cut skirts, frills, full circle skirts, etc. Various details and textures can experiment but one has to be careful with their placements on the body frame.
- Patterns and texture on darker base are better options compared to solid colors
- Shapewear, especially for the waist, will do the trick in an instant.
- The push-up bra can be used to lift up your bust.
- Clothes that have a fitted bodice ending just below the bust and a skirt which is long and loosely fitting but skims the body like empire necklines, tunics, etc.
Wear clothes that draw attention away from the midsection and flaunts your assets. In apple shape, it is the bust and the legs.
- V-necks and lower necklines flatter your body and make your torso look slimmer.
- One has to keep in mind that what one wears should draw the attention of onlookers from top to bottom rather than side to side.
- Wear clothes with detailed hemlines this will draw the attention to your legs.
- Tops with details on the sleeves like gathers, slits, glittery sleeves to highlight your upper body and arms.
Styling according to your body shape is key to making a fashion statement. If your body isn’t the apple shape then maybe the next post is for you so enjoy reading this and the next one will be up soon. 🙂
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WOMEN BODY TYPES
Think about the styles of clothing you wore when you were younger. The colors, prints, and designs you chose. There’s a good chance that your fashion preferences have changed since then. That’s one of the most exciting things about fashion and style – with some creativity, you can create a whole new look and persona for yourself as often as you want! Continue reading “WOMEN BODY TYPES”
CROCHET
The word crochet is derived from the French word crochet which means ‘small hook’. It is a process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread or strands of other materials using a crochet hook. These are made of materials such as metal, wood or plastic and are manufactured commercially and produced in an artisan workshop.
THE ART OF SMOCKING
This art form that we call ‘Smocking’ (also called ‘English smocking’) is originally from The United Kingdom. Continue reading “THE ART OF SMOCKING”