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

IntroductionV neckScoop neckV-neckThis is an elegant neckline with av- shaped drop. A high v-neck is oftenfound in knitwear and a lowerv-neck is found in Lycra tops, wraptops or wrap dresses.V-necks work well to create a sense ofelongation from the neck to the chest. Av-neck is a great tool to create a moreswan-like neck. It will also create aminimising shape around the bust.Scoop neckThis is a low round shaped necklinethat looks like a semi-circle. It isflattering to all shapes and will give an elegantneckline and more attention to thebustline whether or not there is cleavage.These hard and fast rules can be obstructive. Do you really need themor are you just protecting yourself from the unknown? Changing youroutfit to something you wouldn’t normally wear can have a bigemotional impact; perhaps it’s this you feel the need to avoid.I don’t do girlyIf this means you prefer a dramatic look with more graphic fabrics anda more androgynous take on style from time to time - great! You havecreated a signature for yourself. I identify with this too. If, however, thismeans you feel uncomfortable in anything feminine like skirts ordresses and heels or even dainty tops, florals and pretty colours, thenyou are missing out on some fun.You are not an attention seeking floozie by celebrating yourfemininity with some colour and sensuality. Try to move yourself out ofyour familiar comfort zone incrementally by focussing on a softer look.A skirt with flat strappy sandals and a t-shirt should be your first step.Give your legs and feet a little preparation before you try on a skirt;that way you can’t fall back on excuses about your body not beingsuited to skirts. Once you have tried this and worn it a few times youwill begin to graduate to the next item of clothing.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 8