Determine Your Body Shape(s)
Female body shapes are controversial – mainly because they are just confusing. Simply check several websites and you will find celebrities typed as hourglass shape on one website and as pear on another. And it’s not just celebrities, we all tend to get it wrong when determining our own body shapes. Why is that? […]
How to Dress the Inverted Triangle Body Shape
The inverted triangle body shape is characterised by broad shoulders and / or bust that narrow down to the hips. This makes the body appear like an inverted triangle shape. _____________________________________________________________ The strong shoulders often lend this body shape an athletic-looking physique. Read if you are concerned about: – Wide shoulders – Big bust – […]
How to Dress the Rectangle Body Shape
The rectangle body shape is characterised by equal bust, waist and hip measurements. The lack of curves makes the body appear like a column or a rectangle. _____________________________________________________________ Rectangles tend to be tall and lean. They are not particularly curvy, the waist is not well-defined, and the bottom is rather flat. Read if you […]
How to Dress the Pear Body Shape
The pear body shape is characterised by large hips which are wider than the bust and shoulders. This makes the body appear like a pear shape. _____________________________________________________________ Other characteristics of this body shape are a defined waist, and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. Read if you are concerned about: – Wide hips – Narrow shoulders […]
How to Dress the Apple Body Shape
Typical characteristics of the apple body shape are a large bust, narrow hips and a full midsection. This makes the body appear like an apple shape. _____________________________________________________________ Often, apples tend to have slender legs and flat bottoms. Read if you are concerned about: – A wider midriff – Lack of waistline Note: The body shape […]
How to Dress the Rectangle Body Shape
The rectangle body shape is characterised by equal bust, waist and hip measurements. The lack of curves makes the body appear like a column or a rectangle. _____________________________________________________________ Rectangles tend to be tall and lean. They are not particularly curvy, the waist is not well-defined, and the bottom is rather flat. Read if you […]
What is your shape? And what should you wear?
There are a variety of different body shapes, each with its own unique set of characteristics. For example, some people have a pear-shaped body, with wider hips and a narrower waist. Others may have an hourglass figure, with a smaller waist and equally-proportioned hips and shoulders. And still others may have an apple-shaped body, with […]
Tucked In or Out
Do you wear tops tucked in or tucked out? Tucking is most essential on women with shorter legs, because wearing a longer shirt untucked can further shorten your legs and lengthen what might already be a longer torso. For women with shorter torsos, an untucked look can often work, provided it looks current, but a […]
Tips to help you improve your self-confidence
Many women struggle with self-confidence at some point in their lives. Whether it’s due to body image issues, social pressure, or simply a lack of experience, it can be difficult to feel good about yourself. However, there are a few things you can do to help boost your confidence. First, it is important to take […]
Reasons you need to be supporting local fashion businesses
South Africa boasts a wide variety of local fashion brands that envelopes all our cultural backgrounds. We have talented seamstresses, pattern makers and manufacturers that operate either as solo-entrepreneurs or employ various members from local communities. Since the pandemic hit our shores, we have had to adapt and many women who had lost their employment […]
