Alright, here's post number two!
It's important to know your body. Know your weaknesses and your strengths. And any low self esteemers reading this, you can't have one without the other. Everyone has good physical qualities. There is a great quote from one of my most favorite people in the world that I would like to share with you.
"...I think the first real change in women's body image came when JLo turned it butt-style. That was the first time that having a large-scale situation in the back was part of mainstream American beauty. Girls wanted butts now. Men were free to admit that they had always enjoyed them. And then, what felt like moments later, boom - Beyonce brought the leg meat. A back porch and thick muscular thighs were now widely admired. And from that day forward, women embraced their diversity and realized that all shapes and sizes are beautiful...
Ah ha ha. No. I'm totally messing with you. All Beyonce and JLo have done is add to the laundry list of attibutes women must have to qualify as beautiful. Now every girl is expected to have:
Caucasion blue eyes, full Spanish lips, a classic button nose, hairless Asian skin with a California tan, a Jamaican dance hall ass, long Swedish legs, small Japanese feet, the abs of a lesbian gym owner, the hips of a nine-year-old boy, the arms of Michelle Obama, and doll tits.
The person closest to actually achieving this look is Kim Kardashian, who, as we know, was made by Russian scientists to sabotage our athletes. Everyone else is struggling."
- Tina Fey
So, with these wise words in mind, I want to share with you the most common body types and a few quick tricks when dressing these body types.
Pear shaped bodies. The ladies with the birthing hips but the matching bosoms. If you have this body type, be PROUD of your curves! Lots of women wish they had your hips. Nothing makes your hips look better than a great pair of jeans. Skinny jeans or bootcut jeans would look best. To help even out your features, wear eye catching pieces up top. For example, detailed blouses, jackets or cardigans, or even nice jewelary pieces would help draw attention to your top half. Also, since you are bottom heavy, your legs may look shorter. Which is why skinny jeans or bootcut jeans would look better on you. They help lengthen you and make you look taller.
Apple shaped bodies. The ladies with a wider torso and/or the busty ladies. If you have this body type, be proud of your chest! Love your lady lumps. When dressing this body type, I suggest nothing that hugs your torso too tightly. Blouses that float away from your body, like baby doll blouses or wrap blouses, they would be most flattering. To help elongate your torso, I would suggest wearing long necklaces or scarves. Vests, cardigans, or jackets that hit the top of your hip also help lengthen your torso. As far as jeans go, bootcut would help make you look taller.
Banana shaped bodies. The ladies with no curves. If you have this body type, congratulations! You have the model body. But what many woman who wish they look like models don't know, but you would know miss banana body type, it's difficult to dress womanly without the womanly curves. Best way to create curves is to cinch your waist. Belted blouses or dresses give you an hourglass look. You could also get away with many different styles, things low cut, shorter skirts or pants, or even flared pants. You naturally have the tall look, so don't be afraid to show it off.
Hourglass shaped bodies. The ladies who were blessed with proportion. I believe this to be the truly desired body type. Even if you have this shape though, there are still some things that would help you out. With this body type, because youre "hippy", skinny jeans or bootcut jeans will help you look taller. Because you are blessed with a little waist, belt it, or wear wrap shirts, cinched blouses, anything to draw attention to your asset. Also, by drawing attention to your waist, it makes your womanly features more womanly. Just make sure that you add accessories that lengthen your look, like long necklaces, vests or jackets that hit the top of your hip, straight leg or skinny jeans.
I hope these little tips helped out. If there are any sort of requests or questions please comment below.
Thanks for reading!
Maida (Sugar 'n Spice)
