The Straight Silhouette – what to wear and what to avoid

I wonder if women with a straight silhouette, that is with minimal curves, are in the minority. That’s my shape and I certainly feel as if there aren’t many of us out there – does anybody know?

Meanwhile, we continue Eleganza’s http://www.eleganza-clothing.com/ bodyline series, with Independent Styling Consultant Liz Prest© discussing the sort of clothes that suit a person with a straight bodyline and also what to avoid:

Your best look is to go for styles that have little or no waist shaping. You should look for clothes that have:

• Minimal or no waist-shaping.
• Flat front or pleat front trousers
• Emphasis at lower hip and thigh
• Straight cut or boxy jacket
• Straight line shirts and dresses
• Straight hemlines on jackets and tops

Styles to avoid include:

• Styles with waist-shaping
• Full, flared or A-line skirts
• Shift style dresses with deep waist darts
• Fitted tops that cling to rib cage
• Curved hemlines on jackets and tops
• Tight fitted wide belts

Comment - The straight bodyline has slim hips and thighs, so draw attention away from the straighter ribcage and less curved waistline.

Liz offers a range of personal consultations in South West England & South 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 (BT local rate).