| Enter into the love of life, the glory of each new | | | | patterns, thin and sheer fabrics, tight skirts and |
| day; go forth to meet life with a smile, and life | | | | skirts with vertically placed tucks. |
| meets you more than halfway. -Helen Lowrie | | | | FULL FIGURE |
| Marshall | | | | Suitable styles for a full or heavy figure include |
| Fashion is an idea that supports your self-esteem. | | | | wearing vertical lines; tops with buttons down the |
| To raise your self-esteem means to acknowledge | | | | front panel, small prints and checks, garments |
| your strengths and weaknesses. Pay attention to | | | | with straight hanging hemlines. V-shaped necklines |
| your fashion weaknesses first, then you can | | | | are good, narrow belts on dresses, and jackets |
| flatter more of your fashion strengths. | | | | that fall no more than two inches below the |
| When fashion styles are created, designers | | | | hipbone are other wearable styles. |
| depend upon certain lines to achieve a distinctive | | | | Patterns and styles to avoid include those with |
| purpose. To give height and length to your figure, | | | | horizontal lines; round necklines and collars, skirts |
| select a style with vertical lines. A style with | | | | with full pleats, very long or very short jackets, |
| horizontal lines adds width and makes you appear | | | | and two-piece dresses. |
| shorter. | | | | THIN FIGURE |
| Styles with curved lines make your figure appear | | | | Thin figures may appear more flattering in |
| rounded or full. Garments that have a line or | | | | patterns with horizontal lines; two-piece dresses, |
| pattern that repeats itself maximizes the effect. | | | | bold colors, plaids and large prints. Dresses with |
| Whether the lines are vertical, horizontal, or | | | | large pockets add the appearance of weight. Full |
| curved, the effect increases the impression of | | | | skirts, and tops with rounded shoulders, and belts |
| height, length, width, or fullness. A shorter, more | | | | in contrasting colors are also good. |
| rounded appearance is also increased. | | | | Styles to avoid are slim and tight fitting clothing, |
| For major figure flatters, the following suggestions | | | | clinging and flimsy fabrics, dull and pale colors, and |
| may give you a more suitable look. | | | | accessories that are not in proportion to your |
| SHORT FIGURE | | | | height. |
| A suitable look for persons who stand five feet | | | | MODEL FIGURE |
| or less in height includes wearingquiet prints, tops | | | | Having the figure of a model seems ideal, |
| with small collars, and fabrics with vertical lines. | | | | however with today’s news being focused on |
| Other stylesinclude, short jackets and bolero | | | | anorexic-like thinness, this figure type may not be |
| jacket styles, lightweight jewelry, fabrics in soft | | | | so perfect when your health is threatened in |
| colors, and medium-full skirts. | | | | trying to remain thin. Staying healthy is a constant |
| Avoid wearing horizontal stripes; belted dresses | | | | struggle, yet necessary. Besides being blessed to |
| that break the figure in half, bulky knits, pointed | | | | be able to wear almost any style, if you have the |
| collars, two-piece dresses, and very long jackets. | | | | figure of a model, wear styles that are pleasing. |
| TALL FIGURE | | | | No matter what figure type you have, it is |
| Tall figures may wear clothing with horizontal lines, | | | | important to experiment and find a look that is |
| fabrics with contrasting colors, wide belts, large | | | | uniquely yours. Select styles that are flattering |
| and chunky accessories, and jackets with | | | | and perfect for you. By choosing styles that are |
| three-quarter lengths, fabrics with large prints, and | | | | recommended for your figure, you not only |
| boxy pleated skirts. | | | | flatter your figure, your satisfaction improves |
| To make the taller figure appear more flattering | | | | from your clothing selections. Then you can love |
| avoid wearing small jewelry, fabrics with small | | | | the way you look and feel when wearing them. |