| New fashion crazes come in every season and it | | | | Now you've found your colours it's time to look |
| can be hard to keep up. A constantly revolving | | | | into flattering clothing types for your shape. No |
| end point that leaves you struggling to know | | | | two people are alike but generally you will fit into |
| where you are! Coming in this spring and summer | | | | either a traditional apple, pear, slender, petite and |
| are sheer fabrics, hippie styles and floral patterns. | | | | hourglass. |
| Here's the thing we all know but no one wants to | | | | Apple shapes are top heavy, often with very |
| admit, trying to fit in with what is fashionable and | | | | slender legs. Keep things tailored on top to create |
| trendy can be just too much, for our confidence | | | | a waist and in darker shades. Show off great legs |
| and our purses. | | | | in skirts. In dresses, an empire waist dress will |
| We are not all built to fashion designer's | | | | show off slimmer arms and allow you to disguise |
| Amazonian ideal so, no, no matter how hard I try, | | | | any areas you don't want to show. |
| the amazing floral dress by Etro (you know the | | | | Pear shapes have wide hips compared to waist. |
| one I mean, black with a floral panel), will never | | | | Keep colours darker on the bottom half but |
| make me look anything other than frumpy and | | | | experiment with styles and colours on the top, |
| short. | | | | especially v necks or sleeveless. Trousers with |
| That's why we need to look away from | | | | lower waists or skirts to just below the knees |
| mindlessly following the 'fashionistas' of the world | | | | look very complimentary. Skinny jeans are rarely |
| and start a fashion revolution! | | | | flattering (I lied there, they're never flattering). |
| Firstly, you need to start by looking at shapes | | | | Slender are straight up and down. Tailored clothes |
| that flatter your figure and colours that | | | | look great as they create shape. Detailing and well |
| compliment your colouring. Everyone knows the | | | | placed patterns can create curves. Be daring, as |
| obvious ones, no reds for people with ginger hair; | | | | long as you aren't going for all over loose and |
| larger woman don't suit skinny jeans and so on. | | | | drab clothing. |
| However, there are a few less well known ones. | | | | Petite shapes are broad shouldered with short |
| For example: pale blonde shades go badly with | | | | legs. |
| beiges and pale dark brunettes (however much | | | | Creating length is the key, to do this avoid low |
| some 'Goths' try) look washed out in blacks. | | | | cut jeans and over the knee skirts. In dresses go |
| So start out by identifying your complexions | | | | for all over colour with pinched in waists to create |
| colouring. Most people will fit into one of the | | | | curves. Skinny jeans look great, especially when |
| following categories: | | | | teamed with heels. |
| Winter: pink undertones. | | | | Hourglass figures have large busts and thighs |
| Winter hair is black or ash black brown without | | | | coupled with a slender waist. Flared jeans and |
| highlights, while eyes are blue, brown, hazel, or | | | | trousers add balance to your figure while v necks, |
| green. Winter colours are vibrant and intense. Not | | | | particularly wraps, accentuate curves. Always |
| pastel or subdued tones. | | | | wear tailored clothing on the top to emphasize |
| Summer: pink undertones. | | | | your small waist. Avoid thick materials, they |
| Summer hair is ash blonde or light ash brown | | | | swamp curves and add bulk. |
| without highlights, while eyes are blue gray or blue | | | | None of these rules are set in stone what works |
| green. Pastels or muted colours look best. Very | | | | for one may not work for another. To make |
| bright or earthy colours will leave you looking | | | | sure you are getting it right take a friend shopping |
| washed out. | | | | with you or even consider an image consultant |
| Spring: golden undertones. | | | | for a colour and shape consultation. |
| Spring hair is golden blonde, golden brown, or red, | | | | The key to following fashion is to stick to your |
| while eyes are blue, blue gray, blue green, or light | | | | 'key pieces' and incorporate current fashion items |
| turquoise green. Warm or bright colours look | | | | into your wardrobe. This keeps you looking good |
| great but avoid dark or muted colours. | | | | without breaking the bank every time something |
| Autumn: golden undertones. | | | | new comes in. |
| Autumn hair is golden brown, red, auburn, or | | | | An example would be someone with a pear shape |
| chestnut, while eyes are dark brown, hazel, or | | | | buying a great floral top for the season and |
| green. Earthy and rich colours will suit you but | | | | teaming it with some classic boot cut jeans, it will |
| pastels leave you looking drawn. | | | | look great without deviating from what suits |
| It's important to note, especially with women of | | | | them. |
| colour, that having dark hair and dark eyes | | | | So join in with the fads knowing that by sticking |
| doesn't necessarily mean you are winter. You | | | | to a few basic rules you can keep up and still look |
| may be spring if your skin has a more golden | | | | amazing. |
| base. | | | | |