Look of the Week
This week Ms. Zellweger looked stunning in a Carolina Herrera asymmetrical, beautiful red dress. Ladies take note if you have a similar body shape defined as the slim rectangle/boyish figure. The one shoulder is highlighting some of Renee’s best features her arms and shoulders. The detail draping around the torso which continues on the back and then falls exquisitely over the derriere, provides curves and the hour glass shape we all strive for. The elegant hemline hits right below the knee showcasing her slender legs. The importance of knowing your body type is crucial.
Refresher Course on the Five Body Types
- Inverted Triangle is defined by broad shoulders, a full bust and ample upper arms extending to narrow hips.
- Triangle/Pear Shape is defined by narrow shoulders and a small bust coupled with wider hips.
- Hour Glass is defined by wider shoulders, a full bust, narrow waist and wider hips. With a distinct waistline the bust and hips are of similar width.
- Slim Rectangle/Boyish Figure is defined by shoulders and hips are again very similar in width with little definition at the waistline, a straight up and down appearance with little curves.
- Full Rectangle also known as a plus size.
How to Determine Your Body Type
When you know what body shape you truly are it is so much easier to dress and accentuate your assets. You will need a tape measure, a mirror and a glass of champagne or wine. After you finished your glass of champagne, stand in front of the mirror and look at yourself unclothed. Take your shoulder measurement, your waist measurement and your hip measurement and then refer back to the 5 body type descriptions. After which, congratulate yourself!! Knowing is half the battle.
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