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

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Step FourBlouson dropped waistedCamisoleBlousondropped waistedThis top can have any type of neckline,what’s important here is the softgathered fabric around the tummy areaand the low waisted band. This can gentlymask the shape of your whole uppertorso and so blurs the line betweenbust and tummy.CamisoleThis is a top that normally appears inflimsy or lightweight fabrics. It gives littleor no shape to curves but is good forslender frames. Worn either braless orwith a good strapless bra it can lookvery demure and was a key look withjeans not so long ago.Avoid if you have large orsquare shoulders.Do• Choose clothes that give your body definition. Clothes with gentlestructure like blouses will work for you as well as looser bohemianstyles that are shaped and fitted to the top of your body. Now is afantastic time to shop because so many clothes are sold as separatesso you can buy individual pieces to suit your shape.• Look for tops that create extra volume and therefore enhance the toppart of your body. Choose anything with frills at the front, ruching or loosefabric gathers.• Trousers and skirts need to create the illusion of length at all timesto give the look of height and sophistication. So use bootleg cuts toenhance the length of your legs and wear a low or medium heelunder your trousers. I say this because, with few exceptions, high heelsare just plain uncomfortable and sophisticated cool is not to be foundon the face of someone whose feet are in distress.• Cropped trousers are a fantastic visual aid to leg elongation as areskirts that hover around the knee, leaving almost yards of leg on showThe shape of the skirt should be gently flared from the hip. Tailoredtrousers should flare from the hip and become wider at the bottom.• Shoes are crucial here. A very bright colour will draw the eyedownwards and sabotage the effect you are trying to create – wear ashoe that matches tonally with your skirt or trouser for extralengthening effect and keep soles thin and dainty. You can wearplatforms and wedges as well as the next woman but prioritise a pairthat is restrained and delicate and does not look overly large on yourfoot.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 33
Step FourClassic tankCamisole with peplumClassic tankThe classic tank style is a greatsolution if you have large or squareshoulders and will minimise this areavery effectively. Especially good forsquare or athletic shoulders.Camisole with peplumAll of the above counts here but theimportant thing about this top is itsextended length. Any top with a peplumor loose layer like this is perfect forcovering round tummies.Don’t• Wear oversized or baggy clothes that can swamp you. Why look likea child waiting to grow into your clothes?• Think you can get away with sleeves that are too long even thougheverything else seems to fit.• Wear tight-fitting clothes on the bottom half of your body becausethis will exaggerate the size of your hips.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 34
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Page 3 and 4: IntroductionIntroductionWelcome to
Page 5 and 6: IntroductionRound neckNecklinesNeck
Page 7 and 8: IntroductionCrew neck Crew neckThis
Page 9 and 10: IntroductionSweetheart neckmandarin
Page 11 and 12: IntroductionPierre Cardin style’
Page 13 and 14: IntroductionBriefingYou are petite.
Page 15 and 16: IntroductionAdd colour to your ward
Page 17 and 18: Step OneLow v-neckLow wrap no sleev
Page 19 and 20: Step OneWide scoopoff the shoulderW
Page 21 and 22: Action PlanStyle detective‘Just w
Page 23 and 24: Step OneCurved straplessperiod styl
Page 25: Step TwoBatwing sleevePuffed sleeve
Page 28 and 29: Step TwoRaglan Sleeve Extended cuff
Page 30 and 31: Action PlanTry this practical appro
Page 32 and 33: Step ThreeClassic T-shirt styleTops
Page 36 and 37: Step FourWrap topFitted shirtWrap t
Page 38 and 39: Step FourCaryn says...a horizontall
Page 40 and 41: BriefingUniformsHow many uniforms d
Page 42 and 43: Step FiveFitted streamlined jacketS
Page 44 and 45: Step FiveFitted detail jacketFitted
Page 46 and 47: Step FiveGiletBoleroCropped 50’s
Page 48 and 49: Step FiveShawl collarHigh break col
Page 50 and 51: Action PlanIt’s important to reme
Page 52 and 53: Step SixStep Six. Print and pattern
Page 54 and 55: Step SixClassic V-neck fine knit ca
Page 56 and 57: Step SixBolero cardiganBolero tie c
Page 58 and 59: BriefingIf you can remove the emoti
Page 60 and 61: Step SevenStructured bag/Kelly styl
Page 62 and 63: Step SevenLong loose oblong Long Wr
Page 64 and 65: Step SevenThe chokerLarge beadsStri
Page 66 and 67: Step SevenAnkle strapAnkle ties or
Page 68 and 69: Step SevenCaryn says... If you stru
Page 70 and 71: Step SevenShirt dressDropped waist
Page 72 and 73: Step EightStep Eight. What wouldyou
Page 74 and 75: BriefingAre models happierwith thei
Page 76 and 77: Step TenStep Ten. Pear-shape beware
Page 78 and 79: Step TenCircle skirtCulottes’ sty
Page 80 and 81: Step TenFly front, straight legFlar
Page 82 and 83: Step TenPalazzo pants Knee length s
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Step TenAnkle length Below the knee
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