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Styling people everyday I have repeatedly got the question “what kind of body do I have?”, or “What should I wear, I have these hips!” ...The first thing to realize is that you can be whatever shape and length, but still look Amazing! It’s not about turning your body into something it’s not; it’s about loving what you have and working with it! No one, even the body dolls we used to play with. We ALL have flaws! The first step to loving you body is defining your lengths. There are 3 main lengths and 6 main shapes. It may seem confusing, but once you learn which length and shape you are, it’s easy to pick the right clothes and look great!
The first body length we are going to check out is people who have short legs and a long torso. This means that you hip length is shorter than the height of you body. You have a long torso and typically this will make you look bottom heavy. So here are some tips for dressing for your body. Draw eyes upward by wearing great jewelry and scarves. This will give an illusion that your body is more balanced. As for tops, try them tucked in! Try shorter, layered tops. Take a look at the Alika top at, it great for this body type because it adds that small amount of distraction up top, but it’s not to long! Also, try a tomo belt, or a wide leather belt tied on the empire of your waist to break up the distance between your shoulders and hips. Try a straight skirt or hem your pants all the way to the ground giving you a look that you have longer legs. There are always clothes that won’t flatter you. You may want to stay away from these! Don’t wear cropped pants, this can make your legs look even shorter. Stay away from pants or skirts with a dropped waistband, or things tight or tapered.
A balanced body is one with the torso and legs being equal. Your hip line will be half the height of your body. Again wear jewelry and scarves bringing your attention upward, but try more simple looks. Mid to long, un-tucked tops work best. You want your clothes to flow from the waist. Straight or flared skirts and pants are super cute on your body! Stay away from short tops and wide belts. They will make you look to even. Don’t go for the high wasted pants either.
The last length is to have long legs and a short torso. This means the your hip line is longer than half of your total body length. A great way to check this is to bend your elbow, if your hips reach the crease of your elbow you most likely have this body length. Wear design details on the body such as prints or features that draw your attention to the length of your legs. Mid to long length shirts and accessories will give you a more proportional look. Tucking your shirt in will make you appear to have a short torso, so un-tuck without looking sloppy. Shirts and dresses that flow from your waist with a narrow waistband will look very flattering. Low rise or hipster pants will make you more proportioned. Stay away from short tops, wide belts that sit at the hips, pants or skirts that sit high on the waste and pin stripes.
The idea is to always play off of what you already have! Love you body and make sure you look great. Knowing your body helps you pick out clothes that fit correctly with your body! All you need now is to know your shape! Then you can combine your shape with your length and find out what not to wear, but better yet, what to wear! Check out our next blog to find out your shape! See you then!
The Sunhee Moon team!