brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 3, 2016 22:52:08 GMT
How do you know what looks good on your body shape? My dd's will be having their little graduation celebration from 5th grade in a couple of months and I'd like to get a dress to wear. I've been losing weight but still not thin...how do I find something that looks good on my shape?
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Gravity
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Post by Gravity on Apr 4, 2016 0:00:04 GMT
Can you give us more ideas about your figure? Hourglass, pear, apple, curvy, no curves, etc.? Any areas you want to accent or hide? Favorite fabrics, length, colors, etc.?
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Post by Hayjaker on Apr 4, 2016 0:06:55 GMT
This is such a great question! I have a uniform of sorts that i typically wear, but i wonder if i could do better. Anxiously waiting for someone who knows more to tell me too....
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 4, 2016 0:11:22 GMT
Can you give us more ideas about your figure? Hourglass, pear, apple, curvy, no curves, etc.? Any areas you want to accent or hide? Favorite fabrics, length, colors, etc.? It's kind of hard to describe, as I don't fit into one of these categories. I've lost a significant amount of weight and have excess belly skin, both right under my breasts and also on my lower stomach area. So I definitely would like to hide/disguise from under the breast area to the upper thigh area. LOL Is that even possible?! Let me see if I can find a full length photo.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 4, 2016 0:13:39 GMT
Can you give us more ideas about your figure? Hourglass, pear, apple, curvy, no curves, etc.? Any areas you want to accent or hide? Favorite fabrics, length, colors, etc.? This was taken on Easter...and the outfit was put together by the peas. The black definitely helps side some of what I want to hide but I also don't want to wear black to a spring/summery graduation.
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oldcrow
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Jun 26, 2014 12:25:29 GMT
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Post by oldcrow on Apr 4, 2016 0:22:43 GMT
Can you give us more ideas about your figure? Hourglass, pear, apple, curvy, no curves, etc.? Any areas you want to accent or hide? Favorite fabrics, length, colors, etc.? This was taken on Easter...and the outfit was put together by the peas. The black definitely helps side some of what I want to hide but I also don't want to wear black to a spring/summery graduation. You look pretty darn good in that photo so how about that style but in spring colours. Maybe a lighter jacket would match up a bit with season.
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TankTop
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Jun 28, 2014 1:52:46 GMT
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Post by TankTop on Apr 4, 2016 0:57:39 GMT
Use the formula from the Easter outfit to make a new outfit. Instead of black you could do a purple or deep blue.
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Post by freebird on Apr 4, 2016 1:00:39 GMT
I love that outfit on you. Do you feel good about your legs? Could you wear a shorter skirt with a long top and a cute jacket or shrug? shorter could mean knee length, not mini. I can't wear any short skirts, I have terrible calves.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 4, 2016 1:23:14 GMT
I love that outfit on you. Do you feel good about your legs? Could you wear a shorter skirt with a long top and a cute jacket or shrug? shorter could mean knee length, not mini. I can't wear any short skirts, I have terrible calves. I can wear a skirt if it's knee length. But nothing shorter. Lots of excess skin on my upper thighs as well.
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Post by jojam on Apr 4, 2016 1:50:41 GMT
I love the Fit and Flare dresses from Land's End. They are comfortable, hide 'the bad spots' and come in lots of colors and patterns. They are sleeveless, but you could wear it with a jean jacket, or a sweater--if it's the right length.
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Post by femalebusiness on Apr 4, 2016 2:35:25 GMT
I think you look great in that outfit. Didn't someone on the other thread suggest a hot pink shirt with that skirt? That may work.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 4, 2016 2:50:46 GMT
I only know specifically about myself, so I'll describe how I think about it:
I am curvy; I have a small waist with larger hips and chest. I also am kind of short (5 ft 4.5 in). I'm losing weight, but I'm still about 35 lbs overweight for my height. What I do is choose clothing that accentuates my waist and gives me a feminine shape without accenting how short I am.
So, for me, I do NOT look good in things that are 'flowy' or loose-fitting; I need tops that are tailored with darts or are more fitted, to accentuate my waist and give me curves; this avoids making me looking like a big 'box' shape. I do NOT look good in a 'peasant style' top, or anything that hangs loosely from my shoulders. Also, since I'm on the short side, I think crew neck shirts sort of 'cut me off' at the neck, so I think I look better in v-neck or scoop-neck type tops with a wider neckline-- those make my neck look longer and draw attention upwards to my face.
I also have to be careful what length skirts are because my calves are kind of 'thick' so if skirts or capri pants hit me at the wrong length, they'll make my legs look really short and stumpy. I think I look best in things that are right above the widest part of my calf, or at my knee.
I know this wasn't really advice, but hopefully my thought process has given you an idea of how you might think about what features you want to accentuate, which will hopefully help you pick out a dress.
ETA: I personally don't like black as a clothing color unless it's something fitted (or a basic, like a black skirt), because the details of the clothing- and my shape- disappear into the dark color. Plus, I agree- black isn't exactly springlike.
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Post by sugarmama on Apr 4, 2016 2:58:31 GMT
I'd say choose a v-neck and shorter skirt.
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