How To Choose The Right Clothing For Your Figure Type

So how do you know if something would look great on you?

Did you notice how a particular outfit might enhance your best friend's figure but make you look fat?

Or the way the dress that makes you look amazing does absolutely nothing for her?

The first outfit flatters her figure type while the second outfit is more suitable for yours

Mauve Button-front Long-sleeve Linen Blouse - Julia Cocco'
The clean lines and modern details such as stand collar and subtle contrast placket give this classic blouse a high impact look. Made in Italy.

Some women have broad shoulders or are busty, but have narrow hips. The top heavy figure if you will. Both boyish figures with broad shoulders as well as busty women fall in this category. Yet others may have narrow shoulders and are kind of small on top, but have generous hips. That's the pear figure. Some women are curvy while others have boyish figures. No matter what her body shape might be like, rvery woman can look fabulous if she dresses to suit her particular figure type.

What is your figure type?

To find out, measure the width of the widest part of your hips and the width of your shoulders. Compare these two measurements. Which of these describe you best?

• My shoulders are noticeably narrower than my hips.
  
• My shoulders and my hips are about the same width.
  
• My shoulders are noticeably wider than my hips.
  

Every woman, regardless her figure could certainly use black dresses. That little black dress works for every occasion. From a dinner date to a business presentation. It is a timeless chameleon that takes on a new look with a change of accessories.

Why black?
Black is slimming. It goes with everything from brights to metallics to neutrals and hence is easy to accessorize.

Panorama Women's Black Dress Date Watch - Locman
Total sophistication at its finest Locman's date watch is for the most polished take-charge women. The black ostrich band and dial face are highlighted by stainless steel accents for a truly magnificent timepiece. Gift box included Made in Italy.

The next item a woman should get is one or more black skirts. These go with just about every top. Be careful about the type of skirt though. A-line skirts are flattering on everyone, including those with big hips. Pencil skirts and slim cut skirts too work well with rounded hips, especially if you get a larger size and have it altered at a tailor to fit you perfectly. Women with narrow hips can wear full skirts, or even tiered skirts that would add curves to their hips.

If you are going for parties, you might consider putting together a party wardrobe with only clothes meant for your figure type. That way, you would look amazing at every party you attend.