Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Perfect Fit....for every shape

Flare has found wearable runway looks for every shape. You don't need to wander wondering what clothes to wear. Check this out...

For Petite:

Fashion finds
1. Silk top, $90, Banana Republic.
2. Leather belt, $315, Suzi Roher.
3. Cotton/polyester-blend dress, $128, Kensie, The Bay.
4. Pleather bag, $85, High Fashion Handbags.
5. Sequined skirt, $165, Banana Republic.
6. Nylon/spandex leggings, $175, Norma Kamali for Everlast, The Bay.
7. Leather shoes, $580, Davis by Ruthie Davis.

Style tips:
● Voluminous shapes can overwhelm petite frames. Cinching the waist controls the volume.
● Hemlines should be long or mini—anything between shortens the leg.
● A monochromatic head-to-toe look creates the illusion of a taller body.
● Sharply tailored pieces and short dresses are no-fail basics..

For Tall and Lean:

Fashion Finds
1. Acrylic/wool-blend coat, $199, Mango.
2. Glass brooch, $380, Isaac Manevitz for Ben-Amun.
3. Patent-leather booties, $640, Davis by Ruthie Davis.
4. Metal bracelet, $185, Van der Straeten, Holt Renfrew.
5. Merino-wool sweater, $290, Rebecca Taylor.
6. Wool/lycra-blend skirt, $240, Rebecca Taylor.
7. Stretch-Georgette dress, $525, Castle Starr.

Style tips:
● Don’t try to hide your height. Stand tall.
● Experiment with different lengths. Short doesn’t always mean better.
● Play with proportion, such as a voluminous jacket over a skinny pant.
● Prints and texture add dimension to any look.

For Pregnant Women:

Fashion Finds
1. Pleather bag, $69, Mexx.
2. Wool/alpaca-blend coat, $555, Rebecca Taylor.
3. Polyamide dress, $40, H&M.
4. Patent-PVC shoes, $135, Nine West.
5. Silk dress, $1,495, Jeremy Laing.
6. Malachite necklace, $630, Alexis Bittar.

Style tips:
● Avoid overly tailored styles that bind and constrict.
● Accessories can jazz up the plainest of dresses.
● Mimic an empire waist with a skinny belt.
● Stay away from loud prints or stripes that draw attention to the tummy.
● Opt for ankle booties or T-strap pumps with a slightly lower heel—chic but comfortable.

For Curvy:

Fashion Finds
1. Polyester/spandex satin blouse, $60, Bedo.
2. Polyester belt, $25, Aldo.
3. Wool/polyester dress, $275, Firetrap.
4. Crystal earrings, $40, Winners.
5. Wool flannel jacket, $195, Banana Republic.
6. Leather shoes, $250, Aldo.

Style Tips:
● Don’t try to hide or conceal your assets; instead, choose body-skimming pieces.
● Waist-cinching belts define your shape even more.
● Tailored styles, such as fitted shirts and pencil skirts, accentuate your curves.
● Avoid loud graphic or floral prints and opt for small and playful patterns instead.


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