You are a standard height and although there may be more clothing ranges in your stores, this isn’t always a good thing because you feel inundated with choice. Not knowing which clothes to pick to showcase your body makes you feel less than confident. Further on in the book we will discuss your body shape in more detail and I have many tricks for flattering your individual silhouette as you will see, but let me outline a few key things that will have influenced your style up unto this point.

You don’t enjoy shopping because you’re not confident about the choices you make. Consequently your style is undefined. You like the look of the garment on the hanger but when it doesn’t fit right you get disheartened. You like color and pattern but always end up in dark colours because it’s just easier. Fashion confuses you. It might look all right on models but you can’t work it in to your wardrobe.

I’ve worked with a lot of women who say they don’t understand why they can’t feel good about the clothing choices they make and often blame their bodies for being at fault. As you work your way through your wardrobe, sorting out what makes you look good and you learn to pick clothes confidently you can relax and enjoy the way you look. But first let me empower you immediately with some key points

Don’t

  • Make do with clothes that don’t fit very well.

  • Wear clothes that are shapeless and non descriptive and do nothing for your individual shape.

  • Keep a wardrobe packed full to the gills of clothes that don’t work for you.

  • Buy clothes without really understanding what they will or won’t do for your figure.

  • Rely on dark colors or bland nondescript tones.

  • Rely upon the limited collections that shops carry.

Do

Prioritize fit. Your girlfriends who are tall, petite or fuller have always been more aware of the need for clothes to fit. As a standard shape you have not placed that much importance on fit before after all - you don’t have to seek out specialist sizes in the way they do. However, you do need to be more discerning from here in. Good fit signifies confidence and the regard you have for yourself.

Sort your wardrobe out now - a cluttered messy wardrobe is your worst enemy if you want to dress with style and confidence. I guarantee that you are giving closet space to clothes you haven’t worn for ages and will never wear again.

Choose clothes that work with your body to flatter your silhouette - this means making confident choices about shaped and structured clothes instead of making do with shapeless nondescript items. As you work through the book you will see all the illustrations of clothes that I recommend for your individual body shape. The neckline or width of lapel you choose, the skirt or jacket shape can all help you balance your body. Once you are familiar with these shapes and features, selecting the right clothes will be a piece of cake.

Add color to your wardrobe. If it feels like a bold and attention seeking thing to do then start by adding a flash of color as part of your accessories, let’s say a belt or a bag before you move to a whole garment. Print is also instantly feminizing and is a way of adding life and excitement to your wardrobe. It doesn’t have to be bright either; with print you get the opportunity to stay in your comfort zone with darker colors, before you graduate on to something more adventurous.

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