Petite & apple - Caryn Franklin's How to Look Good

Step Three
Classic T-shirt style
Step Three.
Know your body symmetry
Tops
Tops are as much a taste and
style thing as they are a fit
issue and, with fashion
changing the cuts every
season, there are always new
shapes to try. Here is a
grouping of the classic
shapes which, when put
together with the
information you already have
on neck line, shoulder and
sleeve detail will create a
body shape reference
whatever the styles. Length is
also important to consider
here and this will be flagged
up where relevant.
Classic t-shirt style
This shape usually has a little Lycra to
help it stretch or it is a loose weave
cotton so we can stretch it over our
heads. It has become a utility
garment of modern day times and
is useful for casual wear.
Never heard of that phrase? Well join me now on an
image adventure.
You are petite and apple-shaped. You may have great legs and a shapely
bosom but you feel your waist is non-existent and this gives you a
straight up and down shape. You may even feel your tummy is round
and noticeable.
Body Symmetry is about correcting proportion. What I want to help
you understand is how to create the illusion of a waist by creating the
illusion of width or visual distraction at your bust and or hips so that
you can always choose clothes confidently from here on.
I also want to help you understand the basics of creating a sense of
elongation through out your body. This will be a tool you can use to
draw the focus away from your tummy. Whatever your interests I want
you to enjoy your beautiful healthy body from this day on and know
that you can turn heads with your clever styling.
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