Archive for the ‘Inverted Triangle Figure’ Category

Long Body – What to wear?

If you have a long body then the goal will be to reduce visual length of your body and create the illusion of longer legs to bring your body back in balance. To determine if your body is long or short: 1. Get your height. 2. Get height from floor to your break of leg [...]

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One Shoulder Trend

One Shoulder Trend by Aileen Lane featuring alexander mcqueen handbags The one shoulder trend is huge at the moment and it is such an elegant neckline. There are a few things you should know when wearing this neckline to help you make the most of the trend: Also known as toga, this neckline tends to [...]

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Big Bust – What To Wear

Big Bust – What To Wear by Aileen Lane featuring racerback tank tops Being well endowed myself, I have much experience in knowing what works and what doesn’t. The first thing thats really important is a great bra – I know its been said a million times but it is the most important thing. I [...]

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Colour Blocking

Colour blocking is a huge trend at the moment and if you know how to work the blocks than you can balance you body to look your best. The trendiest looks involve using bright primary shades in contrasting colours but as we all know, the trends don’t always work with our body shape. If you [...]

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Work Capsule For Inverted Triangle Body Shape

Choose a dark fitted jacket with a deep V and long slim lapels to minimise shoulders and break up bulk for larger upper body. Lighter coloured bottoms with texture and detail work to add volume lower down on body. Trumpet or flip skirts that end just below the knee are particularly effective. Choose brightly coloured [...]

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Book Review – From Head to Soul

I have known Dr. Joyce Knudesn since before I started my Image business in late 2005. It never ceases to amaze me how much energy, enthusiasm and drive this woman has. If only it could be bottled! I completed my initial image training with Dr. Joyce and she has remained a friend and mentor throughout [...]

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Dressing An Inverted Traingle (V Shape)

To balance an inverted triangle shaped body, minimise the shoulder line and add volume and detail at low hip and below. Outfit #1: Cut in sleeves work well to minimise shoulder line. Trumpet skirt with texture adds some volume on the lower body. Lengthen legs by matching skirt and boots. Narrow deep V draws eyes [...]

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5 More Tips on Big Tummy – What To Wear?

  People seem to be very interested in my first post on this topic so I decided to give you some more idea’s on what to wear if you are concerned with a bit of a tummy: 1. Empire dresses with a thick band and some tucks/darts just below the band work well. 2. Avoid t-shirts/tops [...]

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Trinny & Susannah: The Body Shape Bible

I have Trinny & Susannah’s ‘ The Body Shape Bible’ book for several years now and I must say I do refer back to it from time to time when showing clients examples of clothes and accessories that work for them. While I don’t agree with all the recommendations in the book, there is a lot [...]

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Not Your Daughters Jeans

I got an enquiry today on if Not Your Daughters Jeans have hit the shores of Singapore? The answer is unfortunately no, as far as I am aware. They can be purchased on line though, from retailers such as Neiman Marcus and many more as listed on their website. You can check out their website at [...]

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