The hourglass body shape is characterized by a well-defined waist, with the bust and hips being relatively equal in size. If you have an hourglass figure, you're in luck! This body shape is considered the most balanced and versatile. Emphasize your curves by opting for fitted clothing that accentuates your waist. Wrap dresses, high-waisted skirts, and belted tops are your best friends.
If your hips are wider than your shoulders, you have a triangle body shape. The key to styling this shape is to balance your proportions by drawing attention to your upper body. Opt for tops with interesting necklines, such as boat necks or off-the-shoulder styles. A-line skirts and wide-leg pants can help create a more balanced silhouette.
Pear-shaped bodies have narrower shoulders and wider hips. The goal here is to draw attention upward and create balance. Choose tops with embellishments, patterns, or ruffles to add volume to your upper body. A-line dresses and skirts that flare out from the waist will help create a more proportionate look.
Apple-shaped bodies carry weight around the midsection, with a fuller bust and slimmer legs. The key to dressing this shape is to create a defined waistline and draw attention away from the midsection. Empire waist dresses, flowy tops, and high-waisted bottoms are great options. Opt for V-necklines to elongate your torso.
If your shoulders are broader than your hips, you have an inverted triangle body shape. The goal is to balance your proportions by adding volume to your lower body. Choose bottoms with patterns or details to draw attention downward. A-line skirts, wide-leg pants, and peplum tops can help create a more balanced silhouette.
Round-shaped bodies have a fuller midsection with a rounded waistline. The key is to create definition and elongate your silhouette. Opt for structured clothing that cinches at the waist. Wrap dresses, tailored jackets, and high-waisted pants are your go-to options. Vertical stripes and V-necklines can also create a lengthening effect.
Diamond-shaped bodies have broader shoulders and narrower hips, with weight carried in the midsection. The goal is to create balance and draw attention away from the waist. Choose clothing that accentuates your shoulders and adds volume to your lower body. A-line dresses, wide-leg pants, and tops with interesting necklines are your best choices.
Remember, these are just guidelines to help you enhance your natural features. Ultimately, the most important thing is to wear what makes you feel confident and comfortable. Embrace your unique body shape, experiment with different styles, and have fun expressing your personal style. You are beautiful just the way you are!
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To help you get ready for the season change, here are some suggestions on how to organize your wardrobe:
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2. Empty Area Find an empty area where you will stack all your content; such as surface of the bed, area on the floor, etc. Cover the area with a clean sheet. |
3. Categories Separate the content by seasons first. Then start dividing the items, by creating categories: outerwear, knitwear, t-shirts, tops, trousers, etc |
4. Cleaning Once you removed all the content, it's advisable to clean and wipe the entire wardrobe and drawers. |
5. Selection This is one of the most difficult and yet important step. It's hard to get rid of what we have but this step will help you enhance what you like best. Make 3 stacks: Keep, Toss, Maybe.Ask yourself Questions:1- Does it fit? 2- Does it flatter my figure? 3- Is it in good condition? 4- Have I worn it recently? 5- Is it a classic piece or just trendy and dated? 6- Do I feel confident when I wear it? 7- Does it represent me, where I am or want to be in life? Don’t spend more than a few minutes on each item; if not sure, wear it to give it a quick try.
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6. Organizing There are different ways to organize your closet; select the best that suits your closet space. For any of these options, you can use a color scale; from lightest to darkest. |
7. Arranging Decide whether to fold or hang your clothes. You can fold knitwear, denim and t-shirts and hang everything else, but you have to decide according to your space. Avoid folding clothes with very light fabrics that tend to make creases, or hanging sweaters, which in the long run may deform. In the absence of drawers use boxes. |
8. Accessories Usually we tend to buy containers or hangers before starting the reorganization. It is recommended to wait until after organizing step to avoid an unnecessary purchase. It is a good idea to invest in Quality Hangers; not only the hangers last longer but the clothes you hang on them will too. If you can, use wooden hangers for the outer wear and thinner hangers covered in velvet for all the other garments. |
9. Perfume Last but not lease, personalize your closet with natural DIY perfumers. You can use cotton or organza bag and dried lavender flowers to make them. Or, fill the bags with rice and drops of essential oil. Use, natural cedar wood Moth repellent on hangers and areas of folded clothing. |
I hope these tips help you in organizing your closet space to showcase your Spring/Summer wardrobe and get more use out of them.
The very last step, consider donating your “Toss” stack if they are in good and wearable condition. There are many organizations happy to accept your donations; homeless shelters, Salvation Army & Goodwill are just a few. For those pieces that may still have some dollar value left in them, you can sell them or give them to friends and family.
Take a "Before" & "After" photo and enjoy your "AFTER" results!
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It would seem easy to make a scarf but in reality, it is the result of a long research, of the best materials, starting from the structure of the fabric and how this, once dyed, absorbs the dye. Like all the great discoveries, it all happened a little by chance, in the laboratory of Liberty Chemicals, where his father, the owner of the company, went periodically to take refuge to find refreshment from the countless phone calls of customers and suppliers. Corrado’s father Alberto is the protagonist of this story: born in 1955, someone who was a visionary, wore his worn-out lab coat, dotted with infinite spots of different colors that between one experiment and the other had ended up on him. He began to select some color powder, take large glass containers and once filled with water he melted the colors gradually heating the temperature. That time the magic happened: when the piece of fabric emerged from the dye and was dried, it immediately noticed its peculiarity.
To enhance the blending effect and the chromatic dynamism of the scarf, they have chosen as a feature the "double faces" using a special technique of stitching. The scarves are sewn one by one in an Italian Tailoring Shop in the nearby of Como. The stitching process of the two different faces is very delicate and requires over an hour of time to create a single scarf.
In each of the collections, they try to establish an emotional bond between the colors and shades of the scarves and tell a story about the beautiful things of Italy and reminds us of a good memory, a scent, a place. MY SCARF IN A BOX created a product with a strong personality, associating each scarf a different theme, on a journey to Italy through the play of light and colors, landscapes and picturesque places such as in a Grand tour of the past. From Sanremo to Siena, passing through the blue sea of Portofino to the colors of the flowers of Capri, a trip on Lake Como, to then leave cradled by a gondola in Venice Lagoon.
I have to add that the shades of colors of these scarves are unbelievably beautiful and elegant. You will enjoy owning at least one of these scarves, if you can stop yourself from buying more.
See our Current Collections of Scarves from this line.
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Ideally, you should be measured wearing only your undergarments. However, leotard or close-fitting clothing will be fine. Do NOT measure yourself wearing jeans, sweats, or other bulky clothing. It DOES make a difference!
Because the body is made of soft tissue, it can be a bit difficult to know exactly how tight to pull the tape around the body. The tape should be a bit snug, but not tight - it should not "dig in" or make an indentation in the body. It should not be loose, either! Just wrap the tape around the area of the body being measured and hold it in place.
You should be able to put a finger behind the tape, but no more than that.
Shoulder Width:
Measure across the back from the corner of one shoulder to the corner of the other shoulder. For this measurement, I recommend measuring a jacket you already have that fits properly. Laying the jacket flat, measure from shoulder seam to shoulder seam.
Bust:
Measure around the fullest part of the bust. This measurement is taken above the band of your bra and may not be the same as your bra size.
Waist:
Measure the smallest part of the waist. The natural waist is below the rib cage and usually above the bellybutton. Do not take this measurement around the waistband of your clothing.
Hip:
The hip measurement is taken at the widest part of the hips (around your bottom!). Do not take this measurement around the waistband of your clothing, or where your hands fall when you "put your hands on your hips."
Sleeve:
With one arm down at a slight angle, start from the corner of the shoulder and measure down to where you'd like your sleeve to end. You can also use a shirt that already fits you well. Just lay it flat and measure from the corner shoulder seam to the end of the cuff.
Center Front Length:
This measurement is taken from the base of the neck down to where you would like the jacket hem to end.
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