Determining Your Body Shape
Part:
Style isn't about the trends. It's about reuniting fashion with your height, shape, skin, eye
When you walk out the door you should be showing the world that you are a put-together confident woman. Do not let others snicker at you behind your back because you look like something the cat-dragged-in, or worse, the corner bag lady. Be proud of who you are RIGHT now. Take control of your fashion,
DO NOT allow a number to control your appearance, the number on the weigh scale or the tag size is not a reflection of who you are, it is a number-period! This number changes, you know that at 16 you did not have the same number you do at 30, it can go up,
Reflect Upon Your Previous
Unlike men, you
Fashion Style Facts
Ø Some clothes
Ø "The more, the merrier!" doesn't necessarily apply to a real fashionista. Quality always outranks quantity. By quality, I don't necessarily mean the fabric quality. It's more about how valuable a piece of garment is to your style. It's about the versatility
Ø You don't need a fat wallet, model body or the fanciest clothes to look good.
This article series is meant to teach you;
Ø The right way to measure your size
Ø Tips for plus sizes
Ø What works for you
Ø Making it easier for you to decide what you're going to wear- putting together outfits
Ø Finding your best colours
Ø Body Shapes: How to Dress Your Body Shape-Finding Your Body Shape
Ø Tips for petites
Ø Closet organizing
Ø Flatter your face shape
And an entire slew of tips in between.
Let’s get started with “the right way to measure your size”- don’t be scared, remember we have decided that numbers no longer rule us, nor do they hold us back from our beauty-
Side note:
Ladies, let’s b
How to find your size
So, we have resolved that sizes mean nothing!! When it comes to clothes, this is so very true, one manufacturer's size 8 is another one's 12.
What you'll need
A cloth tape measure
Bust
Measure around the shoulder blades, under the armpits
Waist
Find your natural waistline
Hip
Measure the fullest part of the hip (usually about 7-9 inches below the waist-your belly button)
Bra Size
1. Wear a comfortable bra
Both ways--rounding odd numbers up to even.
2. Then measure the bust around the fullest part. When you subtract the last number (fullest part) by the among of your bra size, you'll come up with a number used to determine cup size by using the chart below (the A,B,C, etc. cup chart) For example if your bra size was 36
Use this Cup chart:
AA = 1/2" A = 1" B = 2"
C = 3" D = 4" DD or E = 5"
F = 6" G = 7"
Hats
Measure above the ears about 1/2" around the forehead.
Gloves
With h
Tips
Ø UK sizes may seem the same as U.S. women's, but are generally about a size smaller (a U.S. 8 is about a UK 10) To find your European size, you can add 30 to your size. A U.S. 6 is a Euro 36. Always refer to size charts for fit!
Ø When buying vintage clothing, be aware that the sizes have changed drastically over the years.
Ø If it's cotton, it's going to shrink. Add anywhere from 1/3" to 3/4" extra to compensate. Some makers count potential shrinkage into the size already. When in doubt -- ask a customer service person.
Ø Many manufacturers or stores may have their own special fit
Ø Get a great tailor, because no matter how closely you order your size, it's still not custom made, you will be surprised for only a few dollars more having your clothes tailored what it will do for a proper look.
So there you have it ladies, part one is complete, come back for the July issue, as we discuss tips for plus sizes
~Louise Kana~
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