| 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 | | | | A 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. | | | | A 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 |
| A SHORT FIGURE | | | | height. |
| A suitable look for persons who stand five feet | | | | A 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 the news today 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 by |
| colors, and medium-full skirts. | | | | trying to remain too thin. Staying healthy is a |
| Avoid wearing horizontal stripes and belted | | | | constant struggle, yet necessary. Besides being |
| dresses that break the figure in half. Bulky knits, | | | | blessed to be able to wear almost any style, if |
| pointed collars, two-piece dresses, and very long | | | | you have the figure of a healthy, well-fit model, |
| jackets are also to be avoided. | | | | wear styles that are pleasing. |
| A 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 |
| and fabrics with contrasting colors. Adding a wide | | | | uniquely yours. Select styles that are flattering |
| belt, large and chunky accessories, and jackets | | | | and perfect for you. By choosing styles that are |
| with three quarter lengths, fabrics with large | | | | recommended for your figure, you not only |
| prints, and boxy pleated skirts also flatter your | | | | flatter your figure, your satisfaction improves |
| figure. | | | | from your clothing selections. Only then can you |
| To make the taller figure appear more flattering, | | | | love the way you look and feel when wearing |
| avoid wearing small jewelry, fabrics with small | | | | them. |