Comments on: Fashion for Your Body Shape: The Basics http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/ Tips, trends and style for students. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:24:50 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Paloma http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-39655 Paloma Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:27:20 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-39655 I LOVED ths article! I gess it's the best thing I ever read about body tpes! When people start talking about, it always comes to: thin girls can wear anything. If you're not thn, just buy something loose and wear it. I lov how you talked about. I think the world needs more people like you! I LOVED ths article!
I gess it’s the best thing I ever read about body tpes!
When people start talking about, it always comes to: thin girls can wear anything. If you’re not thn, just buy something loose and wear it.
I lov how you talked about. I think the world needs more people like you!

]]> By: Shamita http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-27908 Shamita Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:11:02 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-27908 I agree that some general rules should be followed such as getting a great fit (don't be afraid to get it tailored!) and proportion is key. But certain rules other websites and experts give are too narrow and restrictive for most. Most women I know are not only petite, curvy, skinny, tall, apple or pear shaped but a combination of several attributes. For example, I am short, with a large upper body, a bit of a tummy and tiny lower half. Petite tops and dresses fit great on me, but I have to get regular bottoms! I had to figure my own rules about what works for me. I think it is helpful to read some general rules about fashion and body type but not to take things too seriously and to just try on different styles and clothing to learn what looks good on you. My only other advice about fit would be to not get too obsessed about size. I can fit into anything from an extra-extra small, to a size 0, up to a size 4. Buy what fits you the best and tailor the rest! I agree that some general rules should be followed such as getting a great fit (don’t be afraid to get it tailored!) and proportion is key. But certain rules other websites and experts give are too narrow and restrictive for most. Most women I know are not only petite, curvy, skinny, tall, apple or pear shaped but a combination of several attributes. For example, I am short, with a large upper body, a bit of a tummy and tiny lower half. Petite tops and dresses fit great on me, but I have to get regular bottoms! I had to figure my own rules about what works for me. I think it is helpful to read some general rules about fashion and body type but not to take things too seriously and to just try on different styles and clothing to learn what looks good on you. My only other advice about fit would be to not get too obsessed about size. I can fit into anything from an extra-extra small, to a size 0, up to a size 4. Buy what fits you the best and tailor the rest!

]]> By: morgan http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-27736 morgan Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:49:49 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-27736 i really like the advice in this post. i'm on the thin side and i think all of these tips can be useful. i think it's really more about what you put into clothes, how you use them. to have them not have them wear you. i really like the advice in this post. i’m on the thin side and i think all of these tips can be useful. i think it’s really more about what you put into clothes, how you use them. to have them not have them wear you.

]]> By: Venus http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-26707 Venus Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:55:07 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-26707 This is a great post! There are things out there that everybody thinks they need but which don't suit them at all, and people should really have the confidence to wear what fits, and looks natural and comfortable. For example, I'm quite a curvy hourglass shape, which I must say I LOVE!!!! - but it does make skinny jeans very hard to find, because they are designed for girls who are straight up and down. If I get one size, they won't pull up over my thighs and hips, but if I get the next one up then they're way too big around my middle. So although I own a pair of skinny jeans for emergencies, I very rarely wear them, because I know what flatters my shape - and that's what FITS me and what I feel COMFORTABLE in. I always think to myself, "would I be comfortable wearing this to run around in the garden in?" If the answer's that I'd always have to be pulling my top down or trousers up, then I don't wear it, and I go for something more comfortable. Really, the easiest way to 'dress for your shape' is to wear what you think looks and feels the best. That way, you'll be wearing it with CONFIDENCE, which is the sexiest thing on the market!! This is a great post! There are things out there that everybody thinks they need but which don’t suit them at all, and people should really have the confidence to wear what fits, and looks natural and comfortable. For example, I’m quite a curvy hourglass shape, which I must say I LOVE!!!! – but it does make skinny jeans very hard to find, because they are designed for girls who are straight up and down. If I get one size, they won’t pull up over my thighs and hips, but if I get the next one up then they’re way too big around my middle.

So although I own a pair of skinny jeans for emergencies, I very rarely wear them, because I know what flatters my shape – and that’s what FITS me and what I feel COMFORTABLE in. I always think to myself, “would I be comfortable wearing this to run around in the garden in?” If the answer’s that I’d always have to be pulling my top down or trousers up, then I don’t wear it, and I go for something more comfortable.

Really, the easiest way to ‘dress for your shape’ is to wear what you think looks and feels the best. That way, you’ll be wearing it with CONFIDENCE, which is the sexiest thing on the market!!

]]> By: Jenna http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14756 Jenna Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:44:47 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14756 I agree, you can look just as good curvy as any skinnier girl out there. I remember many times seeing a curvier girl and thinking, she looks amazing! Why can't I pull that off? I realized that a person can be sexy at any weight or body shape, they just have to have a good sense of style and confidence. So now Im working on my wardrobe too! I agree, you can look just as good curvy as any skinnier girl out there. I remember many times seeing a curvier girl and thinking, she looks amazing! Why can’t I pull that off? I realized that a person can be sexy at any weight or body shape, they just have to have a good sense of style and confidence. So now Im working on my wardrobe too!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14345 Melissa Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:46:59 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14345 I think everything you write in this blog can be for all girls of all shapes and sizes. I would have to say that your basic outfit of a good pair of jeans, tank, and cardigan paired with a pair of ballet flats flatters everyone. I've found that it's important not to look at the size, but to pay attention to the fit. I've seen so many girls-- thin and not thin-- wear a pair of jeans or a shirt a size or two too small, and they look uncomfortable. On the opposite end, wear something too baggy, and you look frumpy. I know I'm summing up what you wrote, but I think it's important for girls to know and understand the above and what you wrote. I believe that if a girl finds something she loves in the right size, it will immediately make her feel good in it. And if you feel good/confident in what you're wearing, you know you're going to look great! =) I think everything you write in this blog can be for all girls of all shapes and sizes. I would have to say that your basic outfit of a good pair of jeans, tank, and cardigan paired with a pair of ballet flats flatters everyone. I’ve found that it’s important not to look at the size, but to pay attention to the fit. I’ve seen so many girls– thin and not thin– wear a pair of jeans or a shirt a size or two too small, and they look uncomfortable. On the opposite end, wear something too baggy, and you look frumpy. I know I’m summing up what you wrote, but I think it’s important for girls to know and understand the above and what you wrote. I believe that if a girl finds something she loves in the right size, it will immediately make her feel good in it. And if you feel good/confident in what you’re wearing, you know you’re going to look great! =)

]]> By: Beth http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14194 Beth Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:49:39 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14194 I think that everyone should just try things on to get a feel for their body. Body types aren't universal, your body is your body and theres not way to categorize it. I happen to be REALLY busty( DD naturally) but I have a very small waist and a rather small behind. I thought I couldn't wear skinny jeans without looking like a weird lollipop sort of thing. I tried them on, and they actually looked pretty good. Of course there are no-no's, like: dont wear barely there shorts if your behind isn't barely there, or dont wear a top that cant comfortably fit your bust. Personally I live by trying things on. I'd have no clothes if I went by "body type." I think that everyone should just try things on to get a feel for their body. Body types aren’t universal, your body is your body and theres not way to categorize it.

I happen to be REALLY busty( DD naturally) but I have a very small waist and a rather small behind. I thought I couldn’t wear skinny jeans without looking like a weird lollipop sort of thing. I tried them on, and they actually looked pretty good.

Of course there are no-no’s, like: dont wear barely there shorts if your behind isn’t barely there, or dont wear a top that cant comfortably fit your bust.

Personally I live by trying things on. I’d have no clothes if I went by “body type.”

]]> By: Mahima http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14144 Mahima Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:03:49 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14144 The only time I really get to dressing up is when I go out, and since I'm extremely skinny, the way clothes fit me are essential. I've got proportional, toned legs, but I'm short, so a couple of rules I swear by are: 1. Reveal just about enough skin, and accessories optimally- If I'm wearing a short skirt, I make up with a full sleeves- with usually something funky like a tie, or a boat neck with a layered necklace. And if I'm wearing a revealing shirt, I stick to leggings and boots, or a pair a perfectly fitting skinny jeans, and balance it off with a pair of funky shoes- not always heels. 2. Fits and Lengths- while it is important that whatever you wear fits you well, it's also important to keep lengths in mind! I'm short, so I always make sure my jeans end up folding a little at the bottom- makes me look taller. Similarly for shirts- Short shirts look good on me only if it's a cling fit, for a not-so-loose-and-not-so-tight fit, I like to keep it a little long! Also, one big fashion no-no, is wearing bold patterns around your bust area, if you're on the heavier side. 3. Be comfortable- when you stand in front of the mirror for the few minutes that you do before you head out, you cannot judge your comfort levels. It shows up when find yourself either running to the restroom every 30 seconds to adjust your dress, or searching for those teeny-weeny moments when no one's looking and you can pull up your sleeve, or fix you bum. That's when you know, it's time to throw away a certain set of clothes! :) I hope that added to this article! The only time I really get to dressing up is when I go out, and since I’m extremely skinny, the way clothes fit me are essential. I’ve got proportional, toned legs, but I’m short, so a couple of rules I swear by are:

1. Reveal just about enough skin, and accessories optimally- If I’m wearing a short skirt, I make up with a full sleeves- with usually something funky like a tie, or a boat neck with a layered necklace. And if I’m wearing a revealing shirt, I stick to leggings and boots, or a pair a perfectly fitting skinny jeans, and balance it off with a pair of funky shoes- not always heels.

2. Fits and Lengths- while it is important that whatever you wear fits you well, it’s also important to keep lengths in mind! I’m short, so I always make sure my jeans end up folding a little at the bottom- makes me look taller. Similarly for shirts- Short shirts look good on me only if it’s a cling fit, for a not-so-loose-and-not-so-tight fit, I like to keep it a little long! Also, one big fashion no-no, is wearing bold patterns around your bust area, if you’re on the heavier side.

3. Be comfortable- when you stand in front of the mirror for the few minutes that you do before you head out, you cannot judge your comfort levels. It shows up when find yourself either running to the restroom every 30 seconds to adjust your dress, or searching for those teeny-weeny moments when no one’s looking and you can pull up your sleeve, or fix you bum. That’s when you know, it’s time to throw away a certain set of clothes!

:)

I hope that added to this article!

]]> By: Iris http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14111 Iris Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:46:15 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14111 While I understand that fashion rules are designed to be broken, I sincerely do believe there is some truth to the whole "body shape" thing. Like you said, the guides are there for people who constantly wonder why the specific clothes they pick out look on them, and steer them towards a more flattering direction. I myself found body shape guides to be enormously useful, especially when you get into the more in-depth ones using letters like H, X, O rather than 'pear' or 'apple'. There's a whole website called MyShape that takes your measurements and calculates the precise body shape you are, and suggests fantastic outfits to wear. http://www.myshape.com/shop/shapematters Confidence matters tons though! Everyone loves a healthy self-esteem :D While I understand that fashion rules are designed to be broken, I sincerely do believe there is some truth to the whole “body shape” thing. Like you said, the guides are there for people who constantly wonder why the specific clothes they pick out look on them, and steer them towards a more flattering direction.

I myself found body shape guides to be enormously useful, especially when you get into the more in-depth ones using letters like H, X, O rather than ‘pear’ or ‘apple’. There’s a whole website called MyShape that takes your measurements and calculates the precise body shape you are, and suggests fantastic outfits to wear. http://www.myshape.com/shop/shapematters

Confidence matters tons though! Everyone loves a healthy self-esteem :D

]]> By: Veronica http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-for-your-body-shape-the-basics/#comment-14109 Veronica Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:47:18 +0000 http://www.collegefashion.net/?p=1748#comment-14109 Sharon: this skirt makes a really flattering big booty to be proud to strut in.. and it's on sale for cheap right now! http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Bottoms/Skirts/Coffee+Date+Skirt Sharon: this skirt makes a really flattering big booty to be proud to strut in.. and it’s on sale for cheap right now!

http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Bottoms/Skirts/Coffee+Date+Skirt

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