Ask Angie: Body type and what to wear!

Shyla

Hello everyone!
I have been making notes of all your advice so far =)
I thought I'd start a new thread to ask specifically about what body type I am (I read the blog posts describing the body types but wasn't very sure - if i was Inverted triangle or apple)
I am 26 and my work wear is casual (jeans and tee every day!)
I look forward to your insights on where I can start to head towards looking better for my body type!
I have a couple pictures here: http://photobucket.com/shyl_ylf1
The password is : ylf_ylf
(I'll post the pics as soon as I get the privileges to post pics :))
Please let me know your thoughts!!
Thanks a ton!! shyla

12 years ago

Body Type

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Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Hi!

It might be the angle of the shots that is making you look like an IT. Do you have the same impression, Shyla?

12 years ago

qfbrenda

Veteran

You look like an IT in those pics. I would check out Angie's instructions for inverted triangles and read through the "mom on the go" posts. You don't have to be a mom to benefit from them. They are great formulas for casual dressing. Just take the basic formula ideas and plug in the shapes recommended for ITs and you'll be set.

http://youlookfab.com/2010/05/.....type-2010/

http://youlookfab.com/category/mom-on-the-go/

12 years ago

Shyla

Active Member

Angie: Yeah! I too thought I was an IT but I was also wondering if I should look at tips for "Apple" body type?
I mean, certainly I have broad shoulders and not so broad hips but don't I also look like I have a little extra around my midriff?
qfbrenda: Thanks a million for pointing me to those links! It's a gold mine indeed.
I suddenly realized how I have been just so ignorant!!

12 years ago

catgirl

Veteran

You look like an IT to me also. If you have concerns about secondary shape (rectangle, apple?) some of those tips could help too.

Welcome aboard!

12 years ago

qfbrenda

Veteran

I'm glad Una (alaskagirl) chimed in because I wanted to comment on how she and I dress very differently, even though we are both ITs. This is just to show you that while there are general guidelines for ITs, how you interpret them in your closet is up to you.

I'm an IT without much of a waist. I love bootcut jeans and most of the time I'm in jeans, those are what I pick. I feel like they balance out my shoulders. I usually choose tops that show what waist I have and struggle to wear tops that are looser, or "surrender" the waist.

Una is the opposite. I feel ok bringing this up because she and I have talked about this before. Una, please correct me if I get any of this wrong! She is also an IT who feels like she doesn't have much of a waist. For casual wear, she tends to feel most comfortable in skinny or straight jean shapes with tops/tunics that surrender the waist.

You might try some of both types of looks to see what appeals more to you.

There are other ITs on here as well. It has helped me to figure out who is an IT and keep an "eye" on them. How they dress is helping me figure out how to dress me and my shoulders.

12 years ago

Anonymous

You have a great figure! You should be able to find lots of great clothes to fit you. Since we are all a bit of a mix, you could read the IT, Rectangle and Apple articles and take what you feel applies to you. You'll be able to post pictures on YLF before you know it! And you're starting at the beginning....which is a very good place to start!

12 years ago

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