In our last video we discussed how to understand and determine your body silhouette
In today's video I'll share a few solutions on choosing the right styles and clothing
details for your body type
Hello everyone, my name is Konkana Bakshi. I am the principal consultant and the founder of
Savoir faire Academie a luxury finishing School in Mumbai
and Tres chic which provides a complete image transformation solution
You may have rounded shoulders and fullness
through the tummy area
Your legs are often your best asset
You most likely are an oval body shape
Formal jackets looks great for this body type as it has added shoulder pads which make
the narrow shoulder more defined and structured
Choose accessories like a statement necklace to keep the eye above the bust-line
Avoid tucking in tops, or adding any waist details
as it will draw attention to the waist
Softer fabrics like cashmere, or georgette that drape without clinging your body
will work best for your body type
Off shoulder dresses & tops with an empire waistline
will gives an illusion of wider shoulders and a small waist
Your hips are larger than your bust or shoulder area
but you have a well-defined waist, you have a triangle body shape
commonly referred as the pear shape
Make sure that the length of your tops & jackets end on or just below the widest point of your hip
Use brighter or lighter colors for the upper half and keep trousers and skirts in darker colours
Details such as structured collars, embellishment or even decorating your neck and ears with
jewellery will draw attention above the waist
Avoid structured prints, bright colours and details below the waist
Layering on your top half will help create visual interest and draw attention to it
Feel free to wear patterns and bold colours on your top half only
this will make your thighs seem narrower
Your shoulders appear larger than your hip area
You often have little definition between your waist and your hips
and your bottom may be fairly flat
Your silhouette is inverted triangle
Minimize styling and detail above the waist
simple, more constructed shapes will work best on your bottom half
like straight cut pants or an A- line skirt
Use darker colours above the waist and lighter bottom
Avoid using shoulder pads, even in tailored jackets
as it will make your shoulder look broader
For Indian wear patiala salwar paired with short kurtis will look great on you
If your hips and shoulders are of the same
or similar width & waistline is relatively smaller, you are an hourglass!
Always emphasise your waist area
Allow clothing to follow your body’s curves rather than hiding them
Avoid stiff straight cut dresses
pencil skirts or dresses that enhances your waist area will look great on you
Keeping your hair too long that falls around the bust area, may make you look
too heavy in your upper body
If your hips have & shoulders are fairly proportionate
you have a rounded tummy & you put on weight proportionately
you have a figure 8 body shape
The figure 8 is actually the most common body shape for Indian women
Opt for skirts & dresses that fall smoothly
over the hips and go straight down
For pants make sure to opt for straight or bootleg not wide or flared
Avoid heavy, stiff or body hugging fabrics like polyester and synthetic
Avoid tucking in tops at all cost, as the focus straight away
goes to the waist and tummy area
For Indian wear, instead of sarees, opt for flowy palazzos and straight cut kurtas
Colour blocking works great for figure of 8
Choose two to three starkly different colours
like pink and orange or even black and white
Hope you enjoyed the video & stay tuned for our next video, Grooming for a Polished image”
Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs!