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(iii) Do not wear stiff and heavy clothes. (c) Hourglass or (X) body shape
Go for light and soft clothes that Hourglass or (X) body shape is the kind
drape well. of body figure that has shoulders and
(iv) Do not wear short skirts (short hips of relatively same size and a defined
skirts can only work if the legs are waist. The widest part of the body is at
not extra heavy and dark shoes are the hips when viewed from the front.
worn). This is a defining point in distinguishing
between the two hourglass body shapes
Recommended accessories for a triangle (8 or X). The following are some
(pear) shaped figure characteristics for hourglass body shape.
There are some accessories which if (i) Bust size may be large, medium or
chosen and used properly can make a small.
person look big upwards especially for (ii) The waist looks significantly smaller
a triangle figure type. For instance, all than hips and shoulders.
eye-catching jewellery can create this
effect. Chunky necklaces, big earrings (iii) The hips are widest at the upper thigh
and startling hair accessories can also and there is a gentle slope outward
make a person look big upwards. from the waist to the hips.
On the other hand, accessories such Recommended dressing techniques
as hats and scarfs add balance to this (i) Look for an A-line skirts, or skirts with
figure type. In additional, pointed shoes some flares.
can make the waist of this figure type
look bigger. Refer Figure 9.7 that shows (ii) Wrap dresses are the best option for
the recommended best female dresses hourglass body shape as they highlight
and tops for triangle (pear) shapes. the waist and fall smoothly over the
body curves.
(iii) Bootleg jeans are the most suitable as
they balance the hips to appear flat.
When opting for bootleg jeans, ensure
that they are not very narrow at the
knee, but fall straight from thighs to
knees and have a slight flare at the hem.
(iv) Add details to the upper body but the
lower body should be kept simple
and detail-free especially around the
hips. Avoid patch pockets on jeans
or trouser and, big pockets on jacekts
Figure 9.7: Best female garments or coats at the hips.
for a triangle (pear) body figure
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