Proportion is a key factor in what you wear and what you choose to purchase. If you are not one of those lucky people who can walk into any store and know, just absolutely know, what size they are and how to piece things together, not to fear, take this one tip with you when you go into the shops...try it on. If you know that you are hesitant, take a friend for encouragement, use the help of the shop associates but more often than not, do NOT refrain from trying it on. This is the only way that you are going to truly know what suits you and what fits.
Speaking in Proportions:
If you are petite and are not shopping in the petite section of the store - hey, no one says you have to! - you will most likely require tailoring. Find a good tailor because you will rely on him/her to make your clothes fit you best. Remember, try it on and pull it back, roll it up, this helps to visualize how it would look once the item is altered.
If you are plus sized don't fret! Most shops these days carry varying sizes but be forewarned, sizing is not a uniformed practice. If you are a size 16 on average take note that in some shops a size 16 might fit too small or won't be large enough. Take stock that the size of clothing can be considered as a conspiracy against women and you will find more often than not, that the same sizes in a single store won't even fit the same! Size is a control measure and shouldn't be taken seriously at all, just be sure to try on the article and if need be take it up a few sizes or down...the key is to try it on! Remember that fitted is flattering.
If you are tall (which I am) we have a conspiracy ahead of us as well! Most tall women (myself included) have long legs & long torsos and therefore cannot find pants long enough or long sleeved shirts that fall at the wrist. Well we shouldn't fret either! Many shops these days have realized that not all women fit into a standard category and have lengthened the sizes or even offer a range of Tall sized clothing. Keep in mind that shopping in boutiques that appeal to the tall ladies are not always the best priced nor do they carry the optimal selection. We can get away with the average clothing shops out there but take note...try it on first! Flood pants went out just about as quickly as they came in.
If you are average sized, you have a plethora of choice available to you. Just be sure not to overwhelm your frame with over sized clothing, do not go more than one size up as this is a common mistake for average sized women, pick pieces tailored to fit you. Avoid clothing that is too long for your frame as this can shorten your appearance. The best fit is the right fit.
Whatever you do, don't be afraid to take a chance and try stuff on!!
If you are petite and are not shopping in the petite section of the store - hey, no one says you have to! - you will most likely require tailoring. Find a good tailor because you will rely on him/her to make your clothes fit you best. Remember, try it on and pull it back, roll it up, this helps to visualize how it would look once the item is altered.
If you are plus sized don't fret! Most shops these days carry varying sizes but be forewarned, sizing is not a uniformed practice. If you are a size 16 on average take note that in some shops a size 16 might fit too small or won't be large enough. Take stock that the size of clothing can be considered as a conspiracy against women and you will find more often than not, that the same sizes in a single store won't even fit the same! Size is a control measure and shouldn't be taken seriously at all, just be sure to try on the article and if need be take it up a few sizes or down...the key is to try it on! Remember that fitted is flattering.
If you are tall (which I am) we have a conspiracy ahead of us as well! Most tall women (myself included) have long legs & long torsos and therefore cannot find pants long enough or long sleeved shirts that fall at the wrist. Well we shouldn't fret either! Many shops these days have realized that not all women fit into a standard category and have lengthened the sizes or even offer a range of Tall sized clothing. Keep in mind that shopping in boutiques that appeal to the tall ladies are not always the best priced nor do they carry the optimal selection. We can get away with the average clothing shops out there but take note...try it on first! Flood pants went out just about as quickly as they came in.
If you are average sized, you have a plethora of choice available to you. Just be sure not to overwhelm your frame with over sized clothing, do not go more than one size up as this is a common mistake for average sized women, pick pieces tailored to fit you. Avoid clothing that is too long for your frame as this can shorten your appearance. The best fit is the right fit.
Whatever you do, don't be afraid to take a chance and try stuff on!!
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