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

Step FourDropped waist or long line camisoleTunic Dropped waist orlong line camisoleTops that have a dropped waist area joy to wear because the waist andtummy is not on show and for manyof us that means the chance to breathout and relax.However, the dropped waist draws theeye line downwards, creating someforeshortening.TunicThis is one of the most popular shapesof recent times, creating a loose layerover the whole of the upper bodyand covering waistline and tummy.The advantages to this type of topare numerous.But choosing the right style of tunicdepends on the features it has. The necklineis crucial; an all over pattern is neutral,while dominant decoration at the bottomof the tunic draws the eye away from theupper body. Similarly dominant and eyecatchingembellishment at the top of thetunic focuses the attention at the bust.The length of garment works bestfor you when it is not settled on thewidest part of your hips. Also theshorter your legs, the shorter the tunictop needs to be to avoid visuallyforeshortening your legs.Caryn Franklin’s How to Look Good 37