Do I have an hourglass or pear shape body type?

Do I have an hourglass or pear shape body type?  I’m uncomfortable wearing a bodycon dress cuz of my big butt. An hourglass figure is near perfect. Shoulders and hips are around the same size with a defined waist that is 25% smaller than shoulders, hips, and bust measurements. A pear shape or triangle body…

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What is a Sabrina neckline?

A Sabrina neckline is also known as a boat neck or a bateau neckline. The Sabrina neckline was named for the neckline made famous in the 1954 movie, “Sabrina”, starring Audrey Hepburn. It is a wide neckline that goes horizontally across the collarbone. Sabrina, bateau (from the French word boat) or boat necklines on t-shirts…

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Any advice on how to improve my looks?

Any advice on how to improve my looks? I’m part Asian, 4’11”, chubby with darker than average skin color. You can improve your looks in a number of ways. Finding styles of clothes that flatter your body type is a good place to start. There are a number of books (listed below) that you can borrow…

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Do I have a pear shape body type?

Do I have a pear shape body type? I think I have a pear body type because I have a big bum. I have a tiny bust, an hourglass-like waist, but thin thighs. I am tall and extremely skinny, (around 5′ 8″). What tops and what pants could I try? Pear shape body types are…

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How can I find jeans that fit?

How can I find jeans that fit? I can’t find a jeans / shorts & leggings that fit me .. so I took the measuring tape out and ..my waist size (26 1/2 inches ) & hip size (30 3/8 inches ) …… can’t find my size. Jeans that fit perfectly can be daunting and…

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What body type am I?

What body type am I? My measurements are listed below: Shoulder width = 34 inchs, Bust = 30 inches ,  Waist = 23 inches and hips = 34 inches. Knowing your body type/ shape is important. In order to look good you need to choose clothing styles that flatter your figure type. Similar shapes can…

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How can a school girl look cute & chic?

A school girl who wants to look cute and chic should look through teen magazines and cut out pictures of outfits she thinks are cute and chic. Clothing like skirts and leggings or tights, dresses with or without leggings or tights are popular with school girls. Jeans and athleisure clothes are also favorites with school…

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Can I makeover my wardrobe on a budget? I’m going into 10th grade & I am a tall, flat chested, skinny black Nigerian girl with scars on my legs, & chest that I don’t like to show. My closet right now is filled with jeans & t-shirts.

A wardrobe makeover is always possible even on a budget. Congratulation on wanting to improve your look with a wardrobe makeover. Wearing jeans and t-shirts all of the time is very boring. Before you start on your upgrade project don’t throw out all your jeans and t-shirts (teen’s staples) and answer a few questions. What…

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Can I wear a creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband to a black tie affair? The dress comes slightly below the knees. I am 5 ft & 140 lbs & I am being honored at this event.

A creme color, strapless dress with a black waistband, slightly below the knees would be appropriate for a black tie affair for some figure types. A black belt on a creme color dress will make you look shorter.  Since you are 5 feet tall and 140 pounds, a dark color cocktail dress or pants would…

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