Continuing the bodyline series, I’m intrigued to find that I’ve been referring to the “in-betweenies” as semi-shaped when in fact the Independent Styling Consultant Liz Prest © discusses the sort of clothes that suit a semi-straight bodyline and also what to avoid:
“If your silhouette is a semi-straight, or the other way round a semi-shaped, bodyline then your most flattering styles have slight waist emphasis neither very fitted or too loose and straight. You should look for:
• Semi-shaped jackets and dresses
• Straight A-line or bias cut skirts
• Flat front, tapered leg trousers
• Self belts or belts in toning shades, best narrow
• Tops and shirts tucked in then often bloused out to balance hip line
• The straighter the hemline the softer the fabric and the more curved the hemline the firmer the weave of fabric.
• Straight coats or dresses can be belted
Styles to avoid include:
• Long boxy jackets
• Full or gathered skirts
• Very fitted dresses*
• Pleated skirts
• Full straight trousers
• Extreme styles, let your personality decide
Comment - The semi-straight bodyline has a softer silhouette with curved waist and hips so care is needed to maintain these contours, as any weight gain tends to be on the stomach and hips.
Liz offers a range of personal consultations in S West England & S Wales on body shape & sizing, colour, styling advice and wardrobe management. If you would like more information or to book a session contact info@eleganza-clothing.com or telephone 0845 833 0423.
* In Eleganza’s Summer Sale there’s a Sahara dress (http://tinyurl.com/358yqbc) and jacket (http://tinyurl.com/32fnarz) which is ideal for a semi-straight body shape
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