Ask the Aficionado: body shape advice
Reader Odie voiced her dilemma on this post, stating:
This is NO help for me! I am 5’5 and my torso is 3 inch longer than my legs, but I am very short waisted! My hips are so high that my waist hits right below my breasts (which are proportionally big too, making my waist even shorter).
I can’t find ANY advice for my body shape:
- short legs(31′)
- long torso(34′)
- short waist
- measurements: 35-25.5-36
Any help?
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Hi Odie, Thanks for you question.
I think what you are saying is that your natural waistline is high (less distance between your ribs and hips), coupled with proportionally large breast. Please correct me if I am wrong.
You will find your most flattering fit with the following:
- Vertical lines and darker colors on your upper body.
- Bypass your waist with longer jackets
- V-neck tops. This will help to separate and define your bust.
- Avoid cropped tops or anything shorter than you hip bone.
- Consider wearing a minimizing bra.
- Avoid tucking in your shirts, and if you must ,choose a top and bottom that are similar in color.
- Match your belt to your bottom, contrasting the belt will create a horizontal line, which you don’t want.
- A pair of heels (especially a nude or color matching your pant) will be your best friend when needing to elongate your legs.
- Ensure your pants are tailored and avoid wide leg and cuffed pants.
I really hope this helps.
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