Petite & top heavy - Caryn Franklin's How to Look Good

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.• Shoes are crucial here. A very bright colour will draw the eyedownwards and sabotage the effect you are trying to create – weara shoe or boot that matches tonally with your skirt or trouser forextra lengthening effect and keep the balance of the shoe with yourclothes in mind. Shoes that are too strappy and dainty may make yourlegs look fuller. You can wear platforms and wedges as well as the nextwoman but prioritise a pair that is medium sized so that it doesnot look overly large on your foot.Don’t• Wear over sized or baggy clothes like shapeless tshirts or polo shirts.The extra fabric will create a boxy shape on your top half and makeyou look shorter than you are.• Think you can get away with sleeves that are too long, even thougheverything else seems to fit.• Wear tight-fitting clothes that strain or pull – these will have theeffect of making your body look larger.• Wear clothes that have areas of extra fabric like frills, ruffles orpleating without being aware that they will add extra volume to whereverthey are worn. If you are trying to play down a large bust ortummy, a ruffled shirt will make this area seem larger.• Wear tops with extra volume like frills or flounces that puff out yourbust making you seem bigger than you already are.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 34