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Change your Body Shape over 50
with Style!
Is it really possible to change your body shape? Visually YES it is!
Ever catch a glimpse of yourself in a shop window and think 'Is that really me?" Well Darlings, you're not alone! Many of us women over 50 feel like their clothes are hiding our inner sparkle, making them feel frumpy instead of fabulous.
But guess what? You do have the power to change your body shape visually and unleash your inner style icon!
It's not about drastically altering yourself; it's about celebrating the amazing woman you are right now and using a few tricks of the trade!
With a clever use of COLOR SHAPE and STYLE you can create an optical illusion so that your body shape does indeed look different!
The Magic of Light and Dark: Style
Superpowers!
Think of light and dark as your personal style superheroes. They can work wonders in creating a balanced and flattering silhouette.
Light colors bring things FORWARD, making them appear larger, while dark colors RECEDE creating a slimming effect.
It's like having your own personal magician on call!
Enhance your best features with light or bright colors and hide a problem area with darker shades.
Draw the eye - Where the magic happens!
You really are the artist of your own style journey!
If you adore your bust, flaunt it with sparkly fabrics and eye-catching necklaces. If you prefer to downplay it, choose matte fabrics and delicate jewelry. It's all about what makes YOU feel confident and radiant.
A Lighter Top:
A lighter top is always your new best friend! It draws the eye upwards towards your face, making you appear taller and slimmer.
And remember, a blouson top or merely creating volume by tucking in a relaxed shirt, can beautifully balance wider hips.
Curvy Hips?
Keep to those darker colors on your bottom half and you'll always create a slimming effect.
Lighter shades on top will bring the focus upwards, balancing your proportions.
A dark A-line skirt with a vibrant blouse can be pure magic!
Busty Beauty?
If you're blessed with a fuller bust and want to create balance, darker shades on top are your secret weapon.
They'll visually minimize your bust while allowing lighter colors on your lower half to draw attention to your lovely legs. As you see above, a navy top paired with crisp white pants are chic and flattering!
Shaping your Silhouette is easier than you think!
Pants Perfect:
Pants that create a sleek, streamlined look flatters every figure.
Avoid excess fabric or cropped lengths, as they can sometimes make you look wider. A well-fitting pair of tailored pants is a must-have in every stylish woman's wardrobe!
Fabric that moves:
Avoid stiff fabric and cropped legs - it adds inches to my figure in this photo right.
The jumpsuit I'm wearing on the left makes a remarkable difference to my shape. Fabric that flows over your curves and doesn't add bulk is genius.
A one-color jumpsuit keeps the eye moving, no distractions on the way down - instantly taller and slimmer!
Heels, Darling, Heels!
A small heel or even a wedge can do wonders for your legs and posture.
They lengthen your legs and your whole silhouette, improve your posture and add elegance as you walk.
They also add some oomph to your stride and who doesn't need that?
Define your shape, don't lose it!
Shop the shape Roman: blue dress | green dress
As we get older and our bodies begin to soften a little, your waist may begin to lose it's definition. But by changing your choice of style it's easy to regain your shape.
Look at the dresses pictured above. Choose a full flowing shape or a high gathering beneath the bust for comfort and your shape remains hidden. But choose a dress with a built-in waistline and the shape is created for you.
Trust your eye, use the mirror always, you'll be surprised at the different silhouettes you can create!
My favorite tip of all - Shoulders Pads!
No doubt dear readers you've heard me say it before - but shoulder pads are my saviour!
If you lack a firm shoulder line your clothes will not hang well and it's difficult to create the upright silhouette you desire!
Narrow or sloping shoulders are aging. Clothes tend to hang from the bust line rather than the shoulder and your bottom half looks wider.
A subtle shoulder pad balances the figure and will instantly change your shape allowing you to look taller and slimmer!
You will find all shapes at Walmart very inexpensively here...
Work with your Body Type
Body Type? Embrace and Celebrate It!
There's no such
thing as a perfect figure, and that's wonderful because every body type is
unique and beautiful.
There are simple ways to balance and flatter every figure. Whether you're an hourglass, pear, rectangle, inverted triangle or apple shape, there are styling tips designed to enhance your natural beauty.
And if
you have a particular figure challenge i.e. a specific area you'd like to camouflage, there are countless tricks
and techniques to help you achieve the look you want.
Hourglass: Define your waist with belts and fitted tops
Pear: Balance your hips with wider necklines and A-line
Rectangle: Create curved with ruffles, peplums and belts
Inverted Triangle: Balance your shoulders with flared skirts and wider legs
Apple shape: Elongate your torso with empire waistbands and V-necks
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