Written on the 2nd of May 2010 by Rachel Quilty of Jump the Q.
The paparazzi have determined Britney Spears is the new ’ wine glass’ shape. Jackie O, is proudly a triangle or pear shape. Discover the most flattering styles for your figure and learn more on how to dress slimmer and more stylishly.
Studies show that within Australia, women are more likely to have Jackie O’s body shape, a triangle. Closely followed by the rectangle. Image consultants are trained to determine very accurately body shape and prominent features such as a long torso, short neck which may impact on the fit and look of clothing.
Trinny and Suzannah’s Body Shape bible has helped 1000’s women determine their body shape.
The aim is to discover styles that can be employed to balance the body’s proportions to create the illusion of a perfect silhouette. The Marilyn Monroe ‘hourglass’ is considered for women the perfect body shape, while the inverted triangle is the second most desirable. The long legged, bigger bust line look. Think Sofie Monk and Lara Croft!
Famous triangle body shapes include Oprah, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Jennifer Ainston and a host of others. This women does not necessarily have a large hipline. This women may have a small bust line which makes her appear triangular. Typically, these women have fine upper bodies and are likely to wear slim fitting items which often exaggerate the triangle or lower part of the body.
Style solutions for triangle body shapes include creating width in the upper body to balance the lower half. Light shoulder pads, wide collars or rolled shoulder necklines , the current puffed sleeve blouse will add width to upper body. Other slimming strategies include smooth fabrics below the waist, darker colours in skirts and pants, slightly tapered trousers, high placed accessories and medium to high heels.
Image management has become extremely popular with celebrities, media presenters, Politian’s, Speakers and Senior Executives. Now with a 2 hour Style Consultation with a Professional Image Consultant which includes a Personal Style Portfolio outlining 100’s of style that will suit your body shape -knowing your body shape and how to select flatter styles is no longer the domain of the elite few who can afford personal stylists to dress them.
Jump the Q
Professional Image Consulting and Executive Finishing School
Rachel Quilty is the General Manager of Jump the Q, a Professional Image Consulting and Finishing School. As an author, speaker and internationally accredited Professional Image Consultant Rachel regularly advises business owners/managers to review their professional image and personal branding ensure a positive response, successful promotion and positioning in the hearts and minds of your audience.
