adminHELLO there people, how are you all this week. I am continuing on my “what is the best type of Denim for certain body shape”. For those who say it’s boring because you know your fit – I get it. But there are a whole lot of people out there who do not know, so these weeks belong to those people. Don’t worry it will be over soon, then we can get back to all your beauty issues lol.
So now we are dealing with the Hourglass figure, which you may share with famous people like Salma Hayek, Christina Hendricks, KatDennings amongst others.
While you’re the envy of most women, you’re certain that nobody would be jealous of the difficulty you have finding jeans that fit! Much like the Bell, you have long legs and a nice, curvy bottom; however, you feel like every pair you try on either gaps at the waist or is too short. I’ll reproduce some of the tips I gave my Bell friends, adapting them to your specific needs!
So when you go shopping for Denims next, look for:
◆ A wide leg – this will balance out the disproportion between your skinny calves and your butt
◆ A lower rise in front with a contoured waist – this will add length to your torso and balance you out, while the higher back rise will prevent you from flashing people.
◆ Cuts that run a size or two bigger in the hips than in the waist – this will prevent the dreaded “gap waist,” which plagues you and the Bell more than any other body type
◆ Looooong in seams!
Next we are dealing with the Cello body shape, and similar famous shapes are Kim Kardashian and Oprah – wow! Seriously you have a fabulous curvy figure, but you may be envious of all the skinny minnies out there when you have a larger frame. But, more likely, they’re just as jealous of you. You’re not as short-waisted as the Hourglass, but many of your fit issues are the same as hers . . . and in addition, you may be seeking out sizes outside the normal range of 30-34 in order to accommodate your butt and thighs.
So I’ve got some tips especially for you!
So when you go shopping for Denims next, look for:
◆ Cuts that run extra-generously in the hips and thighs but not the waist
◆ Depending on your size, washes that run generously (fitting a size 36 and more)
◆ Stretch fabric, preferably of a heavier weight
◆ Dark washes with minimal distress (especially since distress spots can break and allow thighs to bulge out of the holes)
◆ A wide leg . . . as wide as you can find (you may ask why you keep seeing Kim Kardashian in skinny jeans if she’s also a Cello – the reason for that is, most likely, that she’s made a career out of having a curvy physique, so she is fine wearing cuts that will actually make her look fatter, errrr, curvier. Assuming that most women would rather look more proportionate than look bigger in already well-endowed areas, I’m basing my advice on what cuts will downplay your most ample features!)
Next we deal with a body shape I try not to make friends with kikikiki . . . the Cornet! You are the person who eats and eats, but it goes nowhere. You are just as thin as you were when you were a teenager. Boooooooohooooooooooo. Okay, kidding. While I’ll never be able to identify with your plight, I do understand that you might have trouble finding jeans that fit just right! So I’ve divided you ladies up into 3 categories: the Cornet, the Lollipop, and the Column.
So the Cornet body shape is similar to these famous people – Cameron Diaz, pretty much any runway model or volleyball playereish! You’re almost like the taller, more willowy sister of the Brick . . . you’re all shoulders with a pretty straight, boyish build from there. You might wish for more curves . . . but the right pair of jeans can give them to you! Just make sure the inseams are long enough and that the jeans don’t run generously in the hips . . . the last thing you need is a saggy butt.
So things to look for when shopping for denims are:
◆ Skinny cuts (but be careful of length, since skinnies will often run short). These will add curves and balance out your shoulders.
◆ A wide flare can also work, as long as they are fitted above the knees – too baggy all over and you might find well-meaning townspeople trying to offer you a sandwich.
◆ Interesting details, pocket embellishments, fun washes, etc – almost anything goes!
◆ A low rise, which will add curves to your butt and tone down the length of your legs.
The next slim body shape is the Lollipop – this is someone with a body shape like Angelina Jolie and Leighton Meester. Most people think that skinny girls shouldn’t be naturally well-endowed, right? Well, you must be a freak of nature, then, or so you think.
When you’re not trying to fend off stares from infatuated guys, you’re often struggling to find jeans that put your body back into proportion . . . since they’re usually too baggy, too short, or both! You’ll probably want to follow the same tips I gave the Cornet girls above, and I’ll throw in a couple other suggestions just for you! (A close friend of mine is this type, and we shopped together for her first premium jeans, so I’ll share what has worked for her!)
Try shopping for Denims that:
◆ Cuts that run small in the hips and thighs compared to the waist
◆ Detailed washes, elaborate details, contrast stitching
◆ Flares that are very well-fitted above the knees
◆ Mid-to-low rises – a too-high rise will draw attention to “the girls”
Skinnies
Sho, we are getting there, one more week left of bodies fitting into their denims. Okay that’s it for this week. Until next week God bless!
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