Do’s and Don’ts for Type A Figures
I have a strong dislike for the term “pear shaped“; thus, while this post could be taken as addressing that figure type, I will instead be using my own, more flattering, term: Type A. Well, that does have other associations as well, but what I mean is A as in A-line. Nothing unflattering about that!
Do you need a size at least two sizes greater on bottom than on top? If so, this post is for you.
Making the mental change from thinking of yourself as a pear to thinking of yourself as an A, or a triangle, is step one in the process of visualizing flattering looks. The reason? Your overall silhouette needs width at the hem, otherwise you risk appearing lumpy. Like a pear.
More do’s:
- choose A-line skirts
- wear dark jeans and trousers
- enjoy attention-getting details on top (accessories, necklines, sleeves)
- try slash pockets (I swear these can move me from a figure eight to an inverted triangle)
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Don’ts:
- tapered pants, UNLESS they are worn under a long A-line top
- tops that by-pass the waist and are tight on the hips (such as a sweatshirt)
- above the knee skirts with big horizontal lines going across the hips
What favorite tip would you share?
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Stock Up on Basics for Spring
An integral part of personal idiom is what you consider a basic. Those tee shirts, camis, cardis, or leggings that don’t really constitute a fashion item, but without which you can’t get dressed? Those may need to be replaced annually, and in duplicates. White and black are especially vulnerable to losing the freshness of their color.
Old Navy Semi-Annual Stock-Up Sale is here with basics starting at $4! Offer ends 3/17.
I’ve been thinking for some time about suggesting a basic accent color based on personality. In addition to one’s eye color, these are my top personality-based color recommendations for those pieces that tie the rest of the wardrobe together:
- expressive: white
- gentle: gray
- dynamic: red
- reflective: black
Because I wear jeans alot, buying some of these kinds of pieces to blend with jeans makes sense too.
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Email Option
Do you enjoy reading the content posted here, but find it kind of a pain to check in only to find no new posts? Once upon a time, you could visit every day and be assured of finding new content most of the time; now I’ve sort of settled into posting once or twice a week, but I’m not making any promises.
Anyway, if it is more convenient for you, The Space Between My Peers is now available in an email format. Subscribe to The Space Between My Peers by Email. Without going into the boring, technical details, I am not planning on sending emails more than once or twice per week.
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