As you come to see how much this changes your appearance, you’ll be able to break the rule a little to favor your own body shape. But if you start with the Golden Ratio rules it will make it much easier to create flattering ensembles quickly by yourself! Save Avoid The main thing to...
Taper: Trouser legs should get narrower as they get closer to your ankle, within reason. No bell bottoms, and no skinny pants. How Should A Waistcoat / Vest Fit? Body: Should lay smoothly against your own while still looking slim. There should be no pulling at the buttons and little st...
The lines created by a tailored jacket will make you look narrower and taller. Adding an extra layer in the form of a jacket in light fabric is an effective way to narrow and lengthen your frame. To achieve this effect, wear a dark jacket/blazer over a light-colored shirt/t-shirt. The...
Short, cropped jackets: Short, cropped jackets or blazers can make the upper body seem even wider in contrast to the narrower waist and hips, accentuating the inverted triangle shape. Opt for longer jackets that extend past the hips to create a more even line from the shoulders to the hips...
look (in which case take it up about an inch) or if you're looking to cuff your trouser legs (in which case consider consulting a tailor). Otherwise, it's as simple as trying the pants on with the shoes you intend to wear with them and making sure the break is clean at the shoe...
Then we can move on to black tie lore. Alan Flusser, author of Dressing The Man, says that a fastened bow tie should always be narrower than the width of one’s face shape, but wider than the outer edges of one’s eyes. Ideally, you should avoid adjustable ties (especially if you’...
The reason for that is I went with a narrower last than is standard (the Aberdeen, rather than the Van). This was not easy, and required a trip to the Madison Avenue store in New York. The reason I did that was that I’d always found the classic Van-last loafers to be too chunky...
You are likely to have lovely shapely ankles, so you could draw attention to them with an ankle strap, but if you do have shorter legs, be aware that a strap across your ankle can make your legs look even shorter. Tory Burch Claire Cap-Toe Ballet Flats –LK Bennett Blakely Patent Snaff...
2. Belts are your best friends. Add a skinny belt to dresses, which will bring out the structure. Wide belts, on the other hand, may make your waist seem larger than your bust. 3. Try color blocking with darker colors at the sides, making your hips seem narrower. ...
Skinny from hip to hem. Slim: Not too tight, not too loose. Generally mid-rise with a zip fly. Straight through the hip, slim through the thigh with a narrower leg opening. Regular: Straight leg jeans, generally with a mid-rise. The trouser leg falls straight from the knee to hem, ...