Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

DRESS FOR YOUR LIFEBODY SHAPES SKIN TONES WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

BODY SHAPESMost women fall into one or a mixture of the main body shapes.

Here we explore the most common body shapes:

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

• Tummy larger than bust• No waist• Generous top thigh

Recommendations:Tops that fit under the bust (typically with a band) that fall straight and/or V-neck. Full skirts, tailored trousers, jackets with waist definition, wedges.

APPLE SHAPE

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

TOPS FOR APPLE SHAPE

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BOTTOMS FOR APPLE SHAPE

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• Larger bottom and legs• Long waist• Small bust

Recommendations:A-line skirts, wide leg pants, embellished tops, statement jewellery, darker colours on the bottom, wrap or strapless A-line dresses, puffy sleeved tops to “balance” out hips.

PEAR SHAPE

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TOPS FOR PEAR SHAPE

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BOTTOMS FOR PEAR SHAPE

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

• Well proportioned• Defined waist• Generous bust and thighs

Recommendations:Highlight your defined waist with dresses and skirts with waist features, V-neck tops and knits, straight or flare legged pants, all skirts that begin at the waist and anything belted at the waist.

HOURGLASS SHAPE

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TOPS FOR HOURGLASS SHAPE

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BOTTOMS FOR HOURGLASS SHAPE

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• No waist• Larger thighs and calves• Broad shoulders

Recommendations:Empire line tops, dresses and coats, draping tops, soft feminine skirts to soften shape, wrap dresses, round necklines with embellishments, chunky heels.

RECTANGLE SHAPE

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TOPS FOR RECTANGLE SHAPE

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BOTTOMS FOR RECTANGLE SHAPE

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SKIN TONES

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COLOURS FOR COOL TONES

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COLOURS FOR WARM TONES

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

There are several essentials that most women should own for their wardrobe “that work.”

WARDROBE ESSENTIALS

These include:• Crisp white shirts• Timeless trench: Black or neutral• Little black dress: One that can be dressed up or down & flatters your figure• Classic black pant• Patent heel• Comfortable ballet flats• Sunglasses: Must suit your face shape• A comfortable pair of jeans: Must suit your body shape• Basic t-shirts

• Well tailored blazer• Thick strap singlets: White, Grey and Black• Delicate knit: Most commonly a cardigan• Jewelry that illustrates your personality• Preferably at least 2 “day time” bags: Black and neutral• Evening bag: Black never dates• Winter boots: Preferably a flat pair and a heeled pair

Dress For Your Life Media Presentation July 2015– Lenya Jones – Fashion Stylist

SAVE ON TRENDS

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SPLURGE ON CLASSICS

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