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Textiles and Garment Construction

Large hips which are wider (i) Draped or hanging fabrics like cotton, polyester,
than the bust and shoulders linen, chiffon and satin

(ii) Choose a fabric that creates an illusion of volume
on the upper body while emphasizing the
waist and the one which adds more weight to
the shoulder and bust area
(iii) Choose the bright colour such as yellow, orange
and red on your upper body and use eye-catching
prints, textures and details strategically to create
interest on top

(iv) Avoid details, patterns, pockets on your thigh
and hip area and belts around waist

(v) Necklines should be wide since square narrow
and long necklines tend to vertically stretch and
slim the upper body.

(vi) Sleeves: For a short sleeve, select the one that
adds volume to the upper body for example bell
sleeves. For long sleeves, keep the minimum
volume around the hips at the same time adding
volume to the shoulder area by using shoulder
pads such as puff and cap sleeves.

(vii) Skirt: choose lightly gathered skirts with a wider
shape at the bottom such as A-line skirts or bias
skirts. The skirt length should be knee-length
or between the knee and mid-calf as it helps to
stretch the body vertically.
Large bust, narrow hips and a (i) Fabrics that are fuller towards the waist are suitable
full midsection examples cotton and linen. These would take away
extra attention from the upper torso and balance
the overall look.

(ii) Choose clothes that add curves and fullness to the
lower body to balance out the upper body.

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