Those looking to optimize the look to achieve a longer figure should first analyze its silhouette shape to choose the pieces that best value its features.
According to image and style consultant Ana Vaz, for each body shape there are some? Tricks? which can be used to fine tune the silhouette and achieve the effect that you are taller and thinner.
It is noteworthy that thinning the silhouette should not become an obligation or rule. The tips are for those who want to achieve this effect, not to preach an obligation to all women. We must always respect and value the most varied beauties and silhouettes.
Easy tips for you to follow
In general, to disguise the body part that is wider, you can opt for discreet, opaque and dark colors. To highlight the narrowest parts of the body, you can bet on the most striking shades, bright colors and prints.
However, prints can create different effects depending on their shapes and colors. Small prints, with small and crowded designs, tend to diminish the silhouette. Large prints, with large designs and plenty of space between them, create the widest silhouette effect.
So it is worth choosing well what type of print you want for each body part. Tiny dark-bottomed prints such as black and navy also help to give the impression of a slimmer silhouette and also soften the appearance of cellulite and folds.
Another tip is to bet on the jumps. They are great allies to achieve the long-haul silhouette effect. For women who are overweight, who have dropped hips or who have thick legs, it is suggested to go for wide heels.
Check out some of the looks suggested by the expert for the main body shapes:
1. Triangle and hourglass silhouette
The triangle-like silhouette is the one with the broad hip and the narrowest trunk, while the hourglass is the shape that resembles the object: very thin waist and broad shoulder and hip. What to wear: straight or flare pants, skirts and shorts and fabric sweaters? that they waive. What to avoid: Skinny pants, pencil skirt and leggings.
2. Rectangle and inverted triangle silhouette
The rectangle-like body is one that has very similar shoulder, waist and hip proportions. The inverted triangle shape is the one with the shoulder wider than the hip, similar to the geometric figure that names it.
What to wear: Good-fitting pieces, straight cut, blouse dresses and overalls, flare pants. What to avoid: Attention-grabbing upper body parts such as shoulder blouses.
3. Oval Silhouette
This body shape resembles the rectangle in shoulder and hip proportions, but with fat accumulation in the abdominal region. What to wear: Long, soft, high-waisted skirts, especially A-shaped skirts and V-neck blouses. What to avoid: Very structured fabrics and under-belly looks.
Therefore, it is worth taking into consideration the specific tips for your body shape and try various looks at home and in stores. Look for variations of the looks mentioned above and do not give up finding pieces that value your body.
One tip to help with future purchases is to look at what you have in your wardrobe and jot down pieces that need matching. The secret of a functional wardrobe is to have matching pieces that fit well with other pieces you have. For example, a black sweater matches almost any pants. A jeans can have numerous combinations of blouses and nightgowns. Get to know your wardrobe and it will make you buy clothes more functionally.
Getting dressed is a matter of experimenting and knowing yourself. Pay attention to the effect that each piece, modeling, color and pattern has on your body and find out what makes you feel good, beautiful and comfortable. And when you decide to create looks that are trendy, don't sacrifice your look to be "trendy": look for what suits you best and don't become a slave to trends.
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