Yin Yang

Line, Silhouette, Curved lines. Strong vertical lines.

and Shape Graceful, flowing silhouettes. Stiff, smooth silhouettes.
Hourglass outlines. Elongated outlines.
Fitted waists. Sharp edges.
Rounded shapes. Geometric shapes.
Swirls, curves, circles. Rectangles, triangles, etc....
Fabric Lightweight fabrics that drape easily. Heavy fabrics that hold defined shape
Shiny fabrics. Matte finishes
Plush fabrics. Hard metalics
Sheer or soft fabrics. Twill, Gabardine, Raw silk, Tweed, Oriental silk, Faille, Brocade, Leather.
Challis, crepe, jersey, voile, batiste, suede, velvet, chiffon.
Detail Ornate and intricate. Sharp, crisp, and tailored detail.
Soft, draped necklines. Square shoulders.
Ruffles. Sharp lapels.
Shoulder-tucks. Asymmetrical closures or outlines.
Shirring. Piping.
Gathers. Pocket plackets.
Short, shaped jackets. Epaulets.
Peplums. Sharp pleats.
Flounces. Long, straight skirts.
Full, swirled skirts. Long jackets.
Tapered tulip skirts. Crisp cuffs.
Sarongs. Geometric and tailored necklines.
Trumpet hems.
Prints Swirls of color. Sharp geometrics.
Abstract florals. Asymmetrics.
Ornate patterns. Stripes.
Watercolor-blended. Zigzags.
(Think "Monet"). Avant-garde.
High color contrast.
(Think "Picasso").
Shoes Strappy and ornate. Tailored and angular.
High, delicate heels. High, straight heels.
Thin soles. Angular arch.
Open toe or bare. Defined sole.
Delicate instep. Sharp or asymmetric shape and detail.
Delicate leather. Closed toe.
Bags Small and rounded. Tailored and crisp.
Delicate and supple leather or fabric. Geometric shapes.
Ornate trim. Envelopes.
Gathers. Clutches.
Bejeweling. Box shaped.
Beading. Framed bags.
Delicate shoulder straps.
Jewely Ornate. Geometric.
Intricate workmanship. Sharp.
Glitter and sparkle. Crisp.
Colored jewels. Avante-garde.
Swirls, circles, clusters, and dangles. Angular shapes.
Delicate bracelets. Heavy or chunky costume jewelry.
Dangly earrings. Hard-finished metal.
Wristcuffs.
Crisp earrings.
Sculpture.
Hair Soft and set. Sleek and sculpted.
Framing the face. Angular cuts.
Ornate, stylized. Asymmetric detail.
Cascading curls. Clean, geometric outline.
Wisp outline.
Makeup Elaborate and colorful. Angular and sculpted.
Watercolor-blended. Heavy contouring.
Sparkly eyes. Geometrically blended.
Rosy cheeks. Exotic eyes (almond).
Glossy lips. Deep, matte lips.
Rounded contours. Sculpted cheekbones.
Facial features are e Bone structure is emphasized.
Smokey, matte colors.
Haircolor Soft and luxurious. Distinct and vivid.
Subtle highlights. Dramatic streaks.
Rich and luscious shades (honey, strawberry, chestnut, etc). Strong and vibrant shades (flaxen, copper, platinum, jet, etc).
Physical Petite. Tall.
Attributes Rounded. Angular.
Voluptuous curves. Broad or sharp bone structure.
Delicate bone structure. High or exotic cheekbones.
Large, luminous eyes. Blunt jawline.
Delicately pointed chin. Prominent nose or facial features.
Sloped or tapered shoulders. Square shoulders.
Hourglass figure. Straight body lines.
Small hands and feet. Large hands and feet.
Delicate skin. Distinct coloring.
Fair complexion. Extreme texture of hair (silky-smooth, extra-fine, or wildly coarse).
Softly textured, lustrous hair.
Celebrity examples: Lena Horne, Joan Crawford, Katharine Hepburn, Greta Garbo.
Celebrity examples: Marilyn Monroe, Vivien Leigh, Elizabeth Taylor,
Bernadette Peters.
Basic Essence Receptive. Dominant.
Accommodating. Creative.
Charming. Forceful.
Enormously appealing. Regally imposing.
Magnetic - a person capable of attracting. A person capable of persuading.
Diplomatic. Charismatic.
Artistic. Bold.

"The Irresistible Force." "The Immovable Object."

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(Dramatic with a Romantic PROFILE (Natural with a Dramatic (Natural with a Romantic undercurrent) (Classic with a Romantic undercurrent) (Gamine with a Dramatic undercurrent)
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Theatrical Romantic. It is the overall Romantic. It is the overall combination of
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Height: Moderate to tall, usually 5 feet 5 inches Moderate to tall, usually 5 feet 5 inches Moderate to very tall, usually 5 feet 5 Moderate to slightly tall, up to 5 feet 8 Moderate to slightly small, up to 5 feet 7 Moderate, up to 5 feet 7 inches. Moderate, usually between 5 feet 4 inches Moderate, up to 5 feet 6 inches. 5 feet 6 inches and under. 5 feet 5 inches and under. Under 5 feet 5 inches (usually very petite).
Moderate to petite, usually 5 feet 5 inches Moderate to petite, usually 5'5" and under.
and over. and over. inches and over. inches inches. and 5 feet 7 inches. and under.
Bone structure: Angular, with sharp edges. Usually have Large and angular. Long limbs, and large Large and angular with blunt edges. Broad Slightly straight. Slightly angular with blunt Slightly angular bones. Slightly square or Symmetrical, with slightly angular edges. Symmetrical, with a tendency towards Symmetrical, with soft or slightly rounded Broadly angular. Square shoulders. Angular. Sharp. Narrow - sometimes Delicate and small, yet slightly broad and Small and delicate. Slightly sharp edges Delicate and smallish. Usually to the wide
square shoulders (may be narrow). Hands hands and feet (may be long or narrow, or and square bones. Wide shoulders. Long edges (as opposed to sharp). Slightly broad shoulders. Moderate to slightly short Straight and slightly wide. Shoulders are slight sharpness. Slightly angular. Slightly edges. Straight and slightly delicate. May Slightly wide bones. Large hands and feet, described as delicate. Square or tapered angular. Angular edges, particularly (shoulders, jawline, cheekbones, or nose). side. Rounded or sloped shoulders. Small
and feet are usually long and narrow. wide). Facial bones are prominent or sharp arms and legs. Large hands and feet squarish. Broad shoulders. Blunt angular limbs (slightly leggy look also possible). tapered or slightly square, usually narrow. straight. Tapered shoulders. Moderately be small and slightly wide (but with soft in proportion to height (if very petite, hands shoulders (tend to narrowness, as through the shoulders (square or tapered) Small hands and feet (in proportion to hand and feet (may be slightly wide).
Facial bones are sharp or prominent (nose, (nose, cheekbones, jawline). If your bone (usually somewhat wide, but they may also facial contours (nose, jawline, Slightly blunt, or small and irregular facial Slightly squarish hands and feet. Slightly sized hands and feet. edges, not square). Shoulder are tapered and feet tend to be short, but wide and opposed to broad). Delicately sharp facial Small hands and feet (may be slightly wide height). Facial bones are small, delicate, Facial bones are small, delicate and may
jawline, cheekbones). Sometimes, the sturcure is narrow (particularly the be narrow, with long fingers and toes). cheekbones). Hands and feet are contours (nose, cheekbones, and jawline). sharp, angular or squarish facial contours or slightly sloped. Facial contours are square). Slightly sharp or broad facial contours (nose, jaw, cheekbones). Hands or fleshy). Delicately broad facial contours and slightly sharp. be slgihtly wide or lush (nose, cheekbones,
bone structure is called "delicate" because shoulders, hands, feet, wrists, or angles), Broad or prominent facial contours (nose, moderate to slightly large and squarish. Hands and feet are moderate and fleshy, (jawline, nose, cheekbones). slightly small and wide (nose, cheekbones, contours (nose, jawline, cheekbones). and feet are moderate to small, and tend to (nose, cheekbones, and jawline--which jawline). If your bone structure is slightly
of its narrowness. This is actually not true, you may think of yourself as delicate. This cheeks, jaw - blunt, not sharp). or slightly small and wide. and jawline). Hand and feet tend to be Arms and legs may be long, in proportion narrowness. Arms and legs tend to be may have extra bits of angularity) Arms wide or lush, you may think of yorself as
for example length keeps it from being truly is not true, for the exteme length offsets moderate to small and slightly wide. to height (if very petite, they appear to be long. and legs tend to be shortish (in proportion having a large bone structure. This is
delicate. A more helpful description would the narrowness. slightly squarish). Facial contours tend to to height). actually decdeving to you, for the
be "sleek." be broad (nose, cheekbones, jawline). shortness of your limbs and extremeties
(hand and feet) offsets the width. In
context of your overall voluptuous figure,
your bone structure is defintely delicate.
Body type: Straight and angular, may tend to long or Fleshy (unless ultra-thin), particularly Straight and angular (broad, not sharp). Straight and muscular. Lean and slightly Slightly soft, tends towards fleshiness. Fairly trim and compact when at an ideal Evenly proportioned bust, waist, and hips. Slightly rounded, tends to slight fleshiness. Very defined musculature (unless Straight. Lithe and lean, tends toward Soft, curvy body tends toward fleshiness. Soft and voluptuous, although trim and Soft and voluptuous. Hourglass figure;
sleek musculature (sinewy or lithe.) Usually through the bust and hip area. Usually Arms and legs tend toward musculature. lithe. Flat hips ans slightly flat bustline. Slightly small waist that's in proportion to weight. Slightly muscular when at ideal Slightly lithe and sinewy musculature. Soft arms, thighs, and waistline. Evenly overweight). Lean and strong. Straight sinewy musculature. Tends toward flatness Curved bustline and hips with some smallish (as opposed to wide and bulky). curvy (bustline and hips, with a small waist
have long legs and arms. Narrow in width. have long legs and arms, which can Bust and hips tend to be flat or straight Slightly long arms and legs. Possibly long- bust and hips. Slightly curvy, tends to an weight. Bustline, waist and hips are Moderate to slightly long limbs. proportioned bust, waist, and hips. lines (flat bustline and hips) unless in bust and hips (unless overweight). May natural waist definition. Arms and legs tend Hourglass figure; curvy bustline and hips (in proportion to the curves). Fleshy arms
become fleshy in the upper arm and thigh (unless very overweight). waisted. hourglass shape, but not extremely so. somewhat straight and in even proportion Possibility of being slightly short-waisted. overweight. Tendency toward a leggy look be very leggy (coltish). Possibility of being to be soft and fleshy, particularly through with a waspish waist. Soft or fleshy arms and legs.
areas without exercise. Usually have Slightly fleshy upper arms and thighs. when at ideal weight. On occasion slightly Arms and legs tend to be moderately short (coltish). slightly short-waisted. the hip and thigh areas. and legs.
moderate-sized waist, which can become short-waisted. Legs and arms tend to be (in proportion to height).
thick. average or slightly long. Your body type will
seem to radically change when you gain
even a little weight. This is actually an
illusion because your bone structure
remains the same.
Facial features: Straight, sleek lines. Sloe or almond eyes; Full, lush, sensual, and exotic. Large eyes, Broad, blunt and open. Eyes may be very Slightly broads, blunt, or irregular. Full and rounded. Round eyes, full lips, Usually moderate to large eyes, moderate Chiseled, symmetrical and evenly spaced. Soft and full, slightly fleshy. Large eyes, Usually have extremely large eyes. Usually Large eyes. Moderate to thin lips (narrow Doll-like facial features (saucer-eyes, Soft and lush. Large, luminous eyes Lush; full, and sensual (rounded). Large,
narrow, thin or straight lips; taut skin, full lips, fleshy cheeks. large and open or very straight and small. Moderate to small eyes. Taut cheeks. soft cheeks. Nose tends to be small and lips. soft cheeks, full lips. Symmetrical and have a broad or long facial shape (may be or straight, as opposed to full). Taut round and fleshy cheeks, full lips) Facial (sometimes slightly upturned; sometimes luminous eyes. Full lips. Fleshy cheeks.
especially around the cheek and jaw Lips will be straight and slightly thin. Slightly wide features (open). Straight, wide, or slightly irregular (blunt or wide). evenly spaced. very round or slightly oblong). Facial flesh cheeks and flesh. shape may be very rounded, and it can slightly "bedroom"). Full, luscious lips. Soft
areas. Cheeks will usually be taut, unless slightly thin lips. tends to be taut, unless overweight. Lips have a slightly sharp or slightly strong cheeks.
overweight. are frequently moderate to full. jawline.
Hair: Extreme textures. Coarse and wavy, or Tends toward extreme textures: either very Any texture is possible, but hair is Any texture is possible, but it tends toward Any texture is possible, but it usually tends Any type of hair is possible, but texture Any type is possible, but texture is usually Soft and luxurious to the touch. May be Soft and luxurious. May be silky and wispy,
fine and silky (wispy). straight and fine, or very thick and coarsely frequently moderate to thick. It also tends softness. If the hair is straight, it is usually to be slightly wispy if straight. tend to be extreme: either very fine and soft--silky if fine, wispy if thick and very silky and wispy, or thick and or thick and wavy/curly.
wavy/curly. to have a slightly matte finish as opposed fine and wispy. If wavy/curly it is usually straight or very thick and wavy/curly. curly/wavy. wavy/curly.
to silky sheen. silky, as opposed to coarse.
Coloring: Any coloring is possible (warm or cool, Any coloring is possible (warm or cool, Any coloring is possible (warm or cool), Any coloring is possible (warm or cool), but Any coloring is possible(warm or cool), but Any type of coloring is possible (warm or Any coloring is possible (warm or cool, Any coloring (warm or cool, high-contrast
high-contrast or blended), but a Soft high-contrast or blended), although although Naturals frequently have low- a Soft Natural usually has a somewhat Soft Classics usually tend toward blended cool), but Flamboyant Gamines tend to be high-contrast or blended), but a Theatrical or blended) is possible but a Romantic
Dramatic is usually distinct, either fair, rich Flamboyant Naturals tend to have skin that contrast or blended coloring with skin that blended coloring (although occasionally or low-contrast coloring with a delicate skin distinctive - very fair, very fiery or very Romantic usually is quite vivid, with a usually has a delicate skin tone that is
or vivid. either freckles or suntans quite easily. tends to suntan easily. high-contrast coloring is also found). Skin tone. (Occasionally, a Soft Classic will vivid. delicate complexion that is luminous or luminous or translucent.
tone tends to be somewhat delicate and have high-contrast coloring, but it still translucent.
luminous, and freckles in the sun or gently tends towards an overall subtlety as
tans after an initial slight burn. opposed to sharpness).
If overweight: Heaviness usually congregates around the Heaviness is seen at the fleshiest parts of Body tends to become square and stocky, The body tends to remain straight (as Body tends to become extremely soft and Excess weight shows up right away and The body remains symmetrical, and the Body becomes very soft; facial features Body tends to become stocky and square. Excess weight tends to show up in the hip Body tends to get very rounded, as the The figure will remain hourglass, with a The body only gets more rounded; the face
hip and upper thigh area as opposed to the the body; the bust, hips, waist, thighs, and the face becomes fleshy and puffy. opposed to becoming curvy). Excess fleshy, with the waist thickening. The upper collects from the waist down. You seem to weight is usually evenly distributed. become very fleshy. A "thickish" look is Excess weight usually collects from the and waist areas:rarely does it appear weight collects mainly in the bust and hip defined waist. Upper arms, thighs, and gets very full.
upper torso. upper arms, and especially in the face. Extreme excess weight will collect weight tends to make you a little square in arms, thighs, and hips tend to collect gain weight in the hips and thighs. You usually the result of excess weight; the waist down, rarely above. Arms and legs above the waist. If a Gamine is extremely areas. Arms and thighs may get very soft, face will become quite fleshy.
primarily from the waist down. shape as it broadens the midsection. excess weight and cellulite most rapidly. rarely gain weight around the bustline. The waist is the first to lose any definition. tend to become thick, as does the waist overweight, the body tends to square or and face tends to become quite fleshy.
Extreme excess weight gives a very stocky heavier you get, the more pear-shaped you and hip area. Face may become very puffy stocky appearance, as opposed to curves. It is common for Soft Gamines to feel
appearance. become. and fleshy. overweight, even when they aren't
because of the extreme round shape of the
body paired with the short limbs.
will not: Have an hourglass figure Have a boyish figure Have a voluptuous body type with a curvy Have an hourglass figure Have an extremely straight body type Have extremely long limbs. Be extremely tall. Have a large or angular bone structure Be tall. Be over 5 feet 5 inches (and is usually Be tall be extremely tall Be extremely tall
Have lush, full facial features (round eyes, Have small hands and feet, or a delicate bust and hip-line Be extremely petite or extremely tall Have extremely sharp features Have extremely exotic or overly lush facial Have large bone structure, or large hands Have exotic or prominent facial Have extremely exotic facial characteristics even more petite). Have a rail-thin or extremely straight body have large or wide bones Have a large bone structure or large hands
fleshy cheeks, full lips) bone structure Have an hourglass figure Have overly exotic or prominent features Have extremely sharp bone structure features. and feet. characteristics (except for extremely large eyes). Have extremely large bone structure. type have large hands and feet and feet
Have a broad or blunt bone structure or Be overly petite, or small in stature, with Have delicate facial features with small or Be symmetrical with evenly spaced Be extremely tall Have extremely large bones or extremely Have prominent or exotic facial features. Have a boyish or muscular body type Have a delicate bone structure with small Have prominent or exotic features (except Have a large or broad bone structure have extremely prominent facial bones or Have a stragiht or boyish figure
facial bones short limbs sharp bones features Have an extremely large and broad bone large hands and feet. Be extremely petite with extremely delicate Have a true hourglass figure, with a hands and feet (in proportion to height). for enormous eyes). Have large hands and feet or exotic facial features Have angular or sharp facial features
Be petite or extremely small in stature Have delicate or small facial features Have exotic facial features Have extremely sharp features structure Have delicate bones or extremely small features. waspish waist Have an hourglass figure with a waspish Have large hands and feet. characteristics have small, narrow eyes, and thin or Have a prominent nose or angular chin
Be perfectly symmetrical Be symmetrical in body type or facial Be extremely petite Have a boyishly thin figure with a lack of Be symmetrical in body type and facial hands and feet. Have an hourglass figure. Be tall waist and curvy hips and bustline (even Have an hourglass figure, with a waspish Be symmetrical in body type, bone straight lips Be symmetrical
Have short or fleshy arms and legs characteristics Be symmetrical in boy type, bone structure musculature in the arms and legs features Have an hourglass figure. Have a boyishly Have full, lush facial features (extremely Be extremely petite or small boned with when overweight, the bone structure gives waist and full bust and hips. structure, or facial features have a boyishly straight figure devoid of a
or facial features straight figure. round eyes, full lips, fleshy cheeks) extra delicate hands and feet. a more squarish shape). Be symmetrical in body type or facial Have sharp bone structure defined waist
Have a sharp or extremely narrow bone Be symmetrical, in body type or facial features.
structure features.
Physical Physically, you have sharp angles and chiseled Physically, your bone structure is large and Physically, you are broad or long, and angular. Physically, you have a softly angular bone Physically, you are basically angular in bone Physically, you are basically symmetrical with Physically, you have a perfect symmetrical Physically, you are basically symmetrical with Physically, you are Yang in shape (angular), Your most obvious physical quality is your Physically, you are Yin in size (petite) and Physically, you are delicate in bone structure Physically, your bone structure and your
essence features. To express your extreme Yang angular, but is softened by a fleshy body type Your features are prominent and strong, structure, asymmetrical features with blunt structure, although this is softened by a fleshy slightly angular edges (bone structure and bone structure and even, regular features. To slightly rounded edges (soft body type and Yin in size (your height). Both sides are petite Yin stature. The size of your bone shape (curvy flesh, rounded features), and and soft in body type, with delicate and full features are delicate and your body has lushly
essence we want to develop an appearance that and full facial features, particularly evident in without being sharp or severe. To express your edges and a slightly muscular body. To express body type and full facial features (eyes, lips, features). To express your balanced/Yang express the Yin/Yang perfect balance of your features). To express your balanced/Yin important, but Yang is dominant. To express structure is Yin. The shape of your bone slightly Yang in your bone structure (angular). facial features (eyes, lips and cheeks). To curves. To express your extreme, soft Yin total
could best be described as: Regal Lady. your large eyes and full lips. To express your strong Yang with blunt edges total essence, we your soft Yang total essence, we want to cheeks). To express your soft Yang/Yin influenced total essence, we want to develop an total essence, we want to develop an influenced total essence, we want to develop an your combination/extra Yang total essence, we structure and body type are both angular, To express your combination/extra Yin total express your soft Yin/slight Yang total essence, essence, we want to develop an appearance that
bold Yang/extra Yin total essence, we want to want to develop an appearance that could best develop an appearance that could best be undercurrent total essence, we want to develop appearance that could best be described as: appearance that could best be described as: appearance that could best be described as: want to develop an appearance that could best composed of straight lines. Your facial essence, we want to develop an appearance that we want to develop an appearance that could could best be described as: Dreamspinner.
develop an appearance that could be described be described as: Free Spirit Chic. described as: Girl Next Door Chic. an appearance that could best be described as: Tailored Chic. Sophisticated Lady. Graceful Lady. be described as: Sassy Chic. features, particularly your waiflike eyes, add could best be described as: Spitfire Chic. best be described as: Femme Fatale Chic.
as: Diva Chic. Fresh and Sensual Lady. yet another dash of Yin. To express your
Yin/Yang total essence of combination of
opposites, we want to develop an appearance
that could best be described as: Piquant Chic.
Celebrities Lauren Bacall (face, body) Sophia Loren Shirley MacLaine Ingrid Bergman Natalie Wood Jackie Onassis (face, body) Grace Kelly (face, body) Olivia de Havilland Liza Minnelli Leslie Caron Bette Davis Vivien Leigh Marilyn Monroe
The cardinal rule here is for your to
maintain the underlying balance that
comes from working with both the Yin and
Yang clearly in your appearance, and then
by adding extra Yin touches through hair,
makeup, and accessories. It's almost as if
you were a banana split; the ice cream,
fruit, and syrup that are the basis of the
convection are your equal combination of
Yin and Yang. The whipped cream,
cherries, and nuts come from your extra
dollop of Yin on top!
Your silhouette is animated and staccato,
composed of clean curves with sharply
tailored nips and tucks at strategic edges.
Your shapes are rounded (because of your
extra dose of Yin), but they are crisp and
formed, kept close to the body, as
opposed to softly flowing. The sharp edges
are always present through the shoulders,
as well as tapering at the cuff, the collar,
the waist, and the knee, and in detail such
as pleats, plackets, and lapels. (This
comes from your Yang side). Likewise, it's
always best to keep a well-defined waist.
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SHAPE Shape is the key to your look. Whatever Bold geometrics with soft edges. Bold geometrics with rounded edges. Geometric shapes with soft or rounded Asymmetric and irregular curves Triangular, with the widest line at the Symmetry is the key to all your shapes. Soft, curved shapes with rounded edges. Asymmetrics and irregular shapes. Short Small, sharp, geometrics. Precision fitted Crisp curves with sharp edges. Rounded Shapes should be rounded, intricate, and Shape is the key to your look! Whatever
mood you want to express, in whatever Oversized ornate shapes. Oversized asymmetrics with rounded edges are the key. Rounded-edged (elongated ovals, wide circles, ellipticals, shoulders, narrow at the hemline. Whether slightly geometric or slightly Smooth, symmetrical shapes that flow and wide geometrics with sharp or soft and crisply tailored. (The small size and shapes that are smoothly formed, including ornate. A slight sharpness at the edge or a mood you want to express, in whatever
situation your find yourself--work, play or edges. Rectangles, oblongs, and irregular rectangles. Soft oblongs, rounded-edged etc.). Relaxed geometrics with rounded Symmetrical geometrics, which can be curved, always blend the same shapes gently. Circles, ovals, subdued swirls. edges. Chunky, boxy shapes. Sculpted precision fit come from the Yin; the sharp bouffants. Ovals, circles, elliptical shapes, tendency to the slightly oversized is good. situation your find yourself--work, play, or
glamour--keep your shapes sharp and shapes. squares, irregular shapes, and soft edges. Easy swirls. sharp or sculpted. Trim, tailored, taut and together in your look. shapes. edges and crisp tailoring come from the chunky swirls, teardrops, crisp clusters. glamour--keep your shapes rounded with
geometric. Triangles, rectangles, and asymmetrics. crisp and slightly chunky. Note: A mixture of opposite types of Yang.) soft edges! Circles, ornate swirls, and
anything sculpted, sleek, and elongated shapes works well for you. It provides intricate flowing shapes are the direct
with crisp edges. electricity in your appearance. Always work expression of your extreme Yin. Soft
with a narrow base and add an opposite bouffants are also acceptable. Always
shape for contrast. maintain the hourglass figure!
LINE AND This goes hand-in-hand with your shape. "T" silhouette: broad shoulders with an Unconstructed silhouettes. Bold, sweeping A relaxed, straight line is the outline of your Unconstructed silhouette with shaping, Your silhouette is always trim and tailored Your use of line goes hand-in-hand with Smooth, soft, symmetrical silhouettes with Broken, staccato silhouettes. Broken boxy Your outline should be sharp, straight, and Animated, staccato silhouette. Broken Silhouettes should be hourglass, Second only to shape in importance, your
SILHOUETTE Long, vertical lines are essential. Always elongated vertical that is draped. Bold, lines --elongated and straight. Relaxed, look. Your silhouette is softly tailored, particularly at waist. Relaxed lines with with sharp edges. Clean, sleek lines. your use of shape. Keep your outlines slight shaping. Gently flowing lines that outlines. Sharply outlined edges. Severely staccato. The use of severe lines with curved lines. Sharply tapered outline emphasizing the curves and showcasing outline should always be soft and flowing
straight, with elongated draping that is sweeping lines. Draped, flowing lines. unstructured outlines. Strong vertical and always unconstructed. Your outline should subtle drape and flow, particularly bias Straight lines. Elongated draping. Strong, smooth and symmetrical with the emphasis flare or swirl. Clean lines that are straight lines or softly straight lines. Draped sharp edges comes from the Yang; the (especially at waist, collar, cuff). Small, the waist. The waist should be sharply silhouettes that showcase the lush curves
sleek, is your version of a "soft line". horizontal lines (T-shaped). be fairly narrow and slim, in a loose and cuts. defined shoulder line with crisp edges. on controlled and even edges, soft, straight unbroken. Smooth, horizontal, or diagonal or flowing lines may be used when they broken, staccato, animated outline comes bouffant lines with crisp edges. Small, defined and the shoulders should be of your body. Waist definition is essential,
easy way. Strong vertical and diagonal lines. lines or smoothly curved lines-softly draping. are very elongated on the body and worn from the Yin. Utilizing many short vertical draped lines with tapered edges. crisply padded. Tapering at the wrists, always, as is lots of gentle draping
tailored or slightly flowing. A clean, with a separate (either on top or bottom) lines and many short horizontal lines is hemline, and knee areas. Lines should be everywhere.
unbroken silhouette is your most elegant that is opposite (sharp)-this breaks the also effective. An overabundance of detail soft, draped, flowing, clingy, ornate, and
statement. Think "head-to-toe," and blend vertical. Note: An opposite use of line adds to the precisely fitted silhouette that is intricate.
everything accordingly. works best for you. Make your foundation crucial to your look.
from skinny, narrow, and clingy silhouette.
On top of this, add irregular or asymmetric
lines in a staccato, broken fashion.
FABRIC Fabrics that hold a defined shape are Lightweight fabrics that drape easily and Texture in all weights, from very light to All soft textures are excellent for you, as is Soft textures with a plush or slightly rough High-quality fabrics in moderate weights. Beautiful, luscious fabrics are an important Fabrics should be those of light to Fabric should be lightweight to moderate, Fabric must always be crisp, able to hold a Fabric should be lightweight and crisp so it Fabric should be lightweight and drapable Lightweight fabrics that drape easily. Softly
necessary. Moderate to heavyweights are flow gracefully (silks, crepe, challis, very heavy, is the most exciting way to any fabric with a rough or nubby surface. finish. A tactile feeling is very stunning and Matte-finished fabrics form the basis of element in your understated look, which moderate weight that will drape softly and with a slight crispness. The lighter the defined shapes and be tailored easily. A can hold a defined shape that is tailored for soft fluidity (silks, jersey, challis, crepe, woven fabrics (challis, crepe, tropical-
best, with a matte finish and smooth handkerchief linen, jersey). Soft and plush express yourself through fabric. A rough Any wrinkly fabric works well for you, as do evocative of your freshly feminine and your wardrobe, although you may certainly stress your love of quality. Spend your flow easily without being clingy. Finish fabric weight, the more tailored or clingy it flat surface or light texture is best. Finely into the garment as well as be supple handkerchief linen, etc.). Soft textures, a weight woolens, jersey). Ultrashiny fabrics
surface. Textures should be tightly woven textures with a deep pile. Shiny fabrics. surface is always preferable to a flat all woven fabrics. Knits are excellent in artistic essence. Weights should be light to use shiny silks and the like as blouses or money on the most expensive fabrics- should be slight matte or slight sheen, with should be. Very rough or heavy fabric may woven knits, especially when ribbed and enough to have a slight drape and plush pile (suede, velvet, shantung, etc.), (charmeuse, shantung, crepe de chine,
and shiny fabrics should be very stiff and surface. Very shiny fabrics are excellent for nearly any weight and thickness, from very moderate so fluid movement is possible. accents and may go ultra-shiny (to the here's where it will show on you! a soft or plush surface (silks, cashmere, definitely be worn in jackets, or other skinny, are good choices. A matte finish is movement. Matte-finished fabric is best sheer fabrics and shiny fabrics are all metallics). Ultra soft of plush textures
ultraglitzy. Italian tweeds, thick gabardines, evening, if the weight is kept to the heavy finely woven to very heavy and rough. Anything wrinkly, nubby, slubbed, or point of lames and metallics) for evening. Moderate weights. Lightweights in very challis, crepe, suede, velvet, handkerchief separates, as long as it is combined with best, although hard-finished sheens can be because it looks fresher on you, although excellent. Fluffy knits (angora, boucle, etc.) (suedes, velvets, boucle knits, angora).
twills, faille, stiff brocades, and heavy side (stiff satins, brocades, metallics, etc). Moderate weights are best, although loosely woven is excellent, particularly in a Moderate piles. Pliable knits and wovens constructed and tailored garments. Matte linen, raw silk, shantung, etc.). Textures an opposite texture (for example, a skinny very exciting (especially metallics). Usually slight sheens are fine too. Textures should are extremely effective. Sheer fabrics (chiffon, voile, batiste,
satins are a few examples that will tailor Daytime sheen should be in texture only textures can easily be lighter (raw silks, daytime, suited look. Shiny fabrics may be (heavy jersey, cashmere, gabardine, etc.). finish or slight sheen. Very slight draping in should be very light and soft. Fabrics that ribbed knit) to break up the bulk. Matte- your fabric will be of moderate weight, be light, not heavy or bulky, and fairly handkerchief linen).
best for you. Keep in mind, however, that (raw silk, shantung). All leathers, suedes, linens, etc.). Plush velours, suede, and soft worn with ease in the evening, but should constructed garments. Luxurious to the have a high-quality, imported look are and dull-finished fabric is generally best for though lighter weights that hug the body crisp. Drapeable woven fabrics (jersey,
occasionally lightweight fabrics can work, if and plush fabrics are excellent. Draped leather are perfect, and drapable fabrics be left aside for day, except for slight touch (French silks, Italian gabardines, excellent. Knits and wovens should be the dominant part of your silhouette; are excellent. cashmere, challis, etc.) can be used very
they are extrastructured in the design of fabrics must be ultrathick and heavy. Knits are best kept to heavier weight jerseys. A sheen of texture (such as shantung). Deep etc.). Lightweight textures (raw silk, supple, light and drapable without being however, combining an ultra shiny surface effectively when there is extra construction
the garment. should be thick, rough, bulky, heavy, or matte finish is far superior to sheen for pile (velour, suede, boucle knits, etc.) is shantung, linen). Smooth knits (cashmere, clingy. in a separate to work with this is excellent. in the garment to provide a very defined
ultraplush. Skinny and ribbed knits are daytime (even your best silks are crisp excellent, as is buttery-soft leather. softly ribbed, heavy jersey). Smooth chiffon In the evening, your best sheens are found outline. Knits should be soft and fluffy
possible in oversized garments. Loosely orientals, etc.). In the evening, you can go and elegantly beaded fabrics for evening. in hard-edged fabrics, metallics, and stiff (angora, mohair, boucle, etc.), although
woven fabrics. very glitzy with hard-finished sheens fabrics (brocades, heavy satins, sequins, flat, clingy knits are effective when tailored
(especially metallics, lame, thick brocades, beading, etc.). All textures are excellent into curvy shapes with rounded outlines.
etc.). on you, as are rough-surfaced fabrics, and Metallics are excellent for evening, but
all woven fabrics. Knits and stretch fabrics should be avoided during the day.
are especially good, although the skinnier
and more ribbed knits need to be sculpted
into shape by the construction of the
garment (skinny stirrup pants, body
stockings, etc.). Thick, heavy, or bulky
knits are excellent when used in cropped
separates, such as vests, sweaters,
jackets, etc. Keep these short, unless you
combine them with something very clingy
on the bottom (such as an oversized
sweater worn over brightly patterned tights.
DETAIL Detail should always be clean and minimal Bold, oversized, and ornate. Broad Detail should be bold, oversized, irregular, Detail should be kept minimal. Plain and Detail should be loose, relaxed, delicate, Detail should be crisp, tailored and Your use of detail should be clean, simple, Detail should be smooth and symmetrical, Use a profusion of angular, sculpted detail You can never wear too much detail! An Detail should always be animated, lively, Detail should be intricate, ornate, delicate, Detail should be soft, intricate, ornate and
to complement your sculpted, chiseled shoulders (pads with soft edges are best). asymmetric, and relaxed. Shoulders simple is best for you. Any unconstructed slightly intricate and very creative. Any geometric with sharp edges. Sharp or and minimal-just enough to add an composed of rounded shapes with slightly that is ultracolorful and irregular or abundance of it used everywhere in your and energetic. An excess of detail, and quite lavish. An excess of detail and feminine, with emphasis on framing your
look. Bold, sweeping geometrics, angular Soft, draped necklines (may be high or should always be broad and extended, but or loosely tailored detail works well. Simple detail that suggest either a bit of the sculpted shoulder pads are a must in elegantly understated touch. It should intricate edges. Detail provides that extra asymmetrical! This is the area that look is one of the most effective tools you particularly in the area of trim, is one of the trim is important to help frame and focus face. Oversized bows, flouncy ruffles, and
shapes, and sharp edges are called for. plunging). Lavish trim (beading, applique, not particularly sharp. Necklines should be necklines (soft horizontals, boat-necks, antique or the earth is excellent. Shoulders everything you own! Cleanly tailored never call attention to itself; it should only touch of Yin (femininity), so it is meant to showcases your intelligence, your have for capturing your animated important ways you express vivacity in the face. Bows, sheer lace, jabots, soft delicate lace are always good choices as
Include: Square, sharp shoulders (shoulder oversized bows and jabots, deep and soft loose and open, always unconfined clean slashes, deep V's, loose cowls, may be extended and padded, but should necklines: notched collars, crisp add to the smooth visual line of your further soften and feminize your look. It is sophistication, and your wit! Shoulders effervescence! Detail should always be your appearance. Shoulders should be ruffles, and sparkly appliqué are excellent. long as they are luscious and womanly,
pads are essential in every garment you pleats of folds, etc.) (boatnecks, camisoles, simple slashes, notched collars) are best, and you should not be sharp or stiff. Necklines should be Mandarins, simple jabots or ascots, cleanly garments. used as an afterthought, and should only should always be defined; pads are a small, sharp, and call attention to itself (not crisp and slightly padded. The pads should Necklines should be soft and draped or instead of "little-girlish." Necklines should
own, without exception). Clean, angular oversized cowls, open notched collars, concentrate on open necklines for your air loose and soft, not closed, restricted, or slashed necklines, geometric V's, suggest a Romantic streak. Be careful not must. You may go for an extended, sharp blend into the lines of your garments). It always add streamlined curves. Shoulder shirred and gathered. Shoulders should be be soft and draped with curved edges
necklines (plunging V's, skinny turtlenecks, etc.). Waist should be elongated. A of casual chic. Soft-edged shoulder pads fussy (simple draped necklines; soft cowls, asymmetric angulars, turtlenecks, and to overdo it! Slight definition through the shoulder, or a very streamlined, rounded should be very crisp, staccato, broken-up, gathers, tucks, and shirring are excellent, padded but curved. Shoulder tucks, (ornate necklines are especially
high Mandarins, slashed collars, halters, dropped waist does this best, although a are very good, and lapels should be soft, notched collars; clean lapels, shawl narrow cowls. Sharp details: pleats, crisp shoulders: small, crisp pads; shoulder shoulder (sculpted, not gathered). and multicolored. Lots of crisp trim. Lots of as is any intricate trim or applique in this gathers, and bouffant shapes are perfect. sophisticated). Shoulders should be
man-tailored, etc.) "bloused-over" effect at the waist is also tailored, notched, or clean (lapel-less). collars, etc.) Waist should be defined, cuffs, peaked and notched or cleanly tucks; gathers; beading; slightly ornate Necklines should be geometric, outlining (collars, cuffs, waist-bands, area. Necklines should be clean and crisp, Sleeves should be tapered at the wrist; curved, with round pads; shoulder tucks or
Anything tailored (crisp cuffs, sharp pleats, possible. Be very careful with waist Cuffs should be very plain. Pleats should although loosely. There can be a slightly streamlined lapels, double-breasted trim; etc. Clean, soft necklines. Draped asymmetric, or irregular. They may be very lapels) with piping of contrasting colors or preferably curved. They are best when delicate and ornate buttons and trim are gathers, leg o' mutton, and draped dolman
sharp lapels, etc.) emphasis. It is rarely helpful to you, even if be soft and deep, and gathers should be blousy effect at the waist, with the top jackets, contrasting trim, epaulets, piping, necklines, soft cowls, jewel or scooped high and sculpted (Mandarin, Nehru, fabric, braiding, beads, etc. Small, crisp they are either high or closed, although advisable. Waistline should always be styles are all appropriate. Sleeves should
your waist is small, because it destroys the minimal. Dropped waist detail (loose draped over the waistline, or a slightly or clean braiding. necks, subdued intricacy (gathers, shirring, turtleneck) or low and plunging. Keep them pleats. Sharp, angular necklines-also small lower scoops and plunges are acceptable. emphasized. be tapered at the wrist with intricate
strong, vertical line that is the core of your sashes, over-bloused tops, ties, etc.) is dropped waist as long as the silhouette is The waist may be crisply defined with a soft pleats or folds, etc.). Tapered sleeves cleanly shaped, without ornateness. (Mandarin, Nehru, band, small man- Crisp collars are excellent and should be Gathers, shirring, and draping at the waist buttons, or very soft and flowing. Any kind
silhouette. Gathers, folds, sashes, etc., excellent, as are slightly dropped fluid. Gathers and folds should be deep, moderate to wide belt with a geometric and a defined waist. Subdued trim is Bodice detail should be sharp-edged tailored styles, small V's, wing-tipped). used profusely. They should be small and are necessary for softness and intricacy. of sparkle is excellent (pearls, sequins,
should be ultra deep and long-- shoulders. You can use small touches of full and soft. Sleeves can be full and buckle or may be dropped or eliminated possible (beautiful and unusual buttons, or (pleats, plackets, epaulets, etc.), and is Small, tailored lapels or crisp lapel-less very tailored. Or shaped, with contrasting beading, etc.) The waistline should always
asymmetrical in shape, and low on the hand embroidery or rough lace and eyelet flowing or gently tapered at the wrist with a altogether in a narrow chemise-effect. small gathers). best kept slightly oversized, as opposed to with piping. Sharp shoulder pads. Small fabric, trim, color, etc., the perfect choice. be emphasized, with soft gathers, folds,
body--preferably from the hips down. for very simple trim. minimum of detail. Trim should be delicate Detail that includes sharp color contrast is small. (Avoid intricate tucks and gathers.) crisp cuffs. Sharp and narrow waist Curved or rounded shapes are best. Small draped sashes, and lightweight and supple
Sleeves should be simple and straight, or and antique (shirring, applique, etc.). excellent (for example: spectator pumps, Asymmetric detail is best. Contrasting trim definition. sharp pleats, ornate trim, applique, top- belts to give a cinched effect. Belt buckles
very full and sweeping. They should contrasting buttons, lapel outlining). is excellent (collars, cuffs, piping, buttons, stitching, epaulets, pocket plackets, etc., should always be intricate and feminine.
always be unrestrictive to Sophisticated nautical-type detail is also etc.) as long as it is bold, not delicate. are all good touches for the bodice area.
movement. Pleats should be soft, low, and striking when it is crisp and tailored. Lapels should be sharp and defined, wide Crisp cuffs with contrasting buttons, bands,
deep (inverted or kick-style, or stitched and notched, or clean and sculpted-but not trim, etc., are always chic. Waist should
down through the midsection). Trim delicate and fussy. The waist should be always be sharply defined with waistbands,
should be bold, oversized, and slightly dropped or slightly bloused over. It contrasting trim, applique, etc. A tapered
asymmetrical or clean and minimal. may be eliminated in very clingy, skinny and cinched waist is a mainstay of your
styles that reveal the shape of the body look. Gathers at the waist are excellent if
underneath. Dropped-waist trim (sashes, they are small and crisp (as opposed to
ropes, bold detail, etc.) is always stunning deep and soft). The hemline should be
as long as it is asymmetric and not overly tapered at the knee area. If it is long, it will
fussy or flouncy. Pleats are rarely effective then flare out gently. If it is short, it will be
and should be kept low and stitched down. tuliped-shaped. Contrasting trim at the
Hemlines can be any length depending on hemline is excellent. Contrasting and
the top (the skirt is always opposite the top colorful trim is everywhere!
in style), although shorter is most effective.
SEPARATES Your look does not include an obvious use Your separates should artfully blend lush Separates are extremely exciting on you Separates are extremely exciting on you, An obvious use of separates is excellent Use carefully. Separates can be extremely Use carefully and sparingly. An obvious Use carefully and sparingly. Separates are An obvious use of separates is very A use of well-coordinated separates with Separates are effective when used with a Your separates should always include an Your use of separates should always
of separates; keep individual pieces textures, rich colors, and luxurious prints, and should make up the bulk of your and should make up the bulk of your for you. Be sure to keep an artful blend of effective for you when well-planned in use of separates is counterproductive to effective only if they are part of a well- effective in keeping your freshness, lots of animated and colorful detail can be very head-to-toe "ensemble approach." Mix artful blending of plush textures, draped include an artful blending of plush textures,
blending together in an artful way for so your elongated line will not be wardrobe. A mix-and-match effect is wardrobe. Even in very conservative suited textures, colors and patterns. matched sets. An "ensemble approach" to your elegance. Make sure colors, textures, matched, "ensemble approach" to your energy, and vitality visible. Be sure to work very exciting to your look. them together artfully, always picking up fabrics, and luxurious colors so you never draped fabrics, and luxurious colors so you
elegance. You are striving for a head-to- disrupted. You are always striving for a excellent, but be careful always to maintain looks, you'll do better with an artful mixing your head-to-toe appearance is always and prints blend together to maintain your head-to-toe appearance. Keep the colors, with opposing shapes, vibrant colors, and their specific theme, (whether it be color, disrupt the soft fluidity of line. Always avoid never disrupt the soft fluidity of line. Always
toe ensemble effect, not the "mix 'n match" head-to-toe "ensemble" effect, never a an elongated vertical line with strong of patterns, textures, and colors than you necessary. smooth visual lines. textures, and fabrics elegantly blended and electric patterns. Mixing textures, prints, print, or fabric) elsewhere in your outfit. any kind of harsh contrast between top avoid any kind of harsh contrast between
approach! mix-and-match look! shoulders as the basis of your ensemble. will with an overly matched look, which avoid a staccato look. colors, and detail is a most exciting and and bottom. the top and bottom.
Artfully mixing textures is especially tends to be extraordinarily dull on you! The elegant way to showcase your vibrancy.
effective. type of articles that are usually described
as "Designer Sportswear" (but aren't
actually sporty at all) are an excellent
hunting ground for you! Your look is
definitely mix 'n match in the most
sophisticated sense of the word, and you
should expend most of your creative
energy in this area!
JACKETS Jackets: Jackets should always be tailored Jackets: Broad shoulders, long lines (mid- Jackets should be long, unconstructed and Unconstructed. Relaxed shapes. Jackets should be unconstructed, soft, and Jackets are a mainstay of your wardrobe, Jackets: Should always be narrow and Jackets: Jackets should be softly tailored
Jackets should be short and boxy, Jackets: Short, cropped, very fitted with Jackets should be short and shapely with Jackets should be short and nipped at the Jackets: Should always be fitted at the
and sculpted, with very defined shoulders. thigh area). Lightweight, draped fabrics. loose. Relaxed cuts with broad padded Elongated (ending from the upper thigh on always showing the waist (but not and you should have them for every tailored with a smooth outline. Standard with curvy shaping (subdued, not fussy). emphasizing a cropped and horizontal line. sharp edges and extreme tailoring and lots of detail and trim. They should always waist. Flouncy peplums that flair out or waist. Soft, supple styles with peplums,
Generally they should be long (ending at Lightly structured or unconstructed. Soft shoulders are best. Length should be from down). Relaxed and easy fit. Soft-edged necessarily emphasizing it). This can be a occasion, from daytime to glamour to length is best (just below break of hip). They can have slight shoulder definition The shoulders should be extended, either construction. Short blouson jackets are show the waist; they may be cropped hang down in the back are best. Lapels nipped-in waists, and belts are excellent.
the mid-thigh area), although a very sleek, draped detail (lapels, pockets, etc.) top of the thigh down (never shorter). shoulder pads. Textured surfaces. Patch jacket that is shaped through the waist, or casual. They should be crisp and tailored, Lightweight unconstructed jackets are find with crisp pads, and are best with such very sharp and crisp or a streamlined, excellent. Collar, cuff, lapel, and waistband above it or flare out into a crisp peplum. can be very ornate, with scalloped edges, Lapels should be curved, rounded, or
Italian-style might be cropped (be sure this Simple oversized detail is best: large lapels pockets. Tailored, notched lapels, or lapel- it can be a jacket that is unstructured and with sharp shoulders and elongated line. If when they are kept sleek and narrow. added detail as shoulder tucks or gatherssculpted curve. The length should be from detail (outlining, trim, piping, ribbing) are Keep them very fitted. Contrasting trim, braiding, or bejeweled trim-or slightly shall-collard. A lapel-less model would also
has an extremely sculpted, streamlined or no lapels, big roomy pockets, easy less. Long cardigan styles with shoulder very lightweight or flimsy, so that it drapes unconstructed, they should be very narrow Blazers, cardigan-style, elongated Chanel and tapered sleeves. Again, such detail the bottom of the rib cage to the top of the essential. tapered cuffs, and shoulder detail are all pointed and peaked. Shawl lapels are also be good. Shoulders should have rounded
shape). Double-breasted could be another double-breasted styles (worn open). pads. Unconstructed double-breasted (left around the body but still reveals the waist. and fall below the break of the hip. The (not cropped) are all good choices. Slightly should be subdued and understated, not hips. A longer jacket is occasionally excellent. effective. Trim should always be ornate. pads; gathers, tucks, or bouffant shapes
choice. open). Long blouson with dropped waists. Shoulders can be extended and padded, shortest jacket that is sophisticated enough longer jackets are possible when the fussy or overdone. possible, but only when worn as a work equally well. Sleeves should be
without being crisp, and the length can be for you is cropped to rest at the top of the corresponding skirt is also elongated to separate over a very skinny bottom or tapered. The more intricate or antique-
shortish if the jacket is shaped through the hipbone and has a very sleek, streamlined match. extra short skirt (or cropped pants). A looking your buttons are the better. Any
waist, or longer (top of the thigh area) if it effect. Double-breasted jackets are also jacket that is fitted through the waist is also draped, gathered, or shirred touches are
is belted or unconstructed / boxy. Jackets quite effective on you. a good choice, as long as the shoulders wonderful accents.
that are not shaped or belted must be very are extra padded and it ends at the top of
draped and fluid, and should be left the hips. Again, the shape for the jacket is
unfastened. sculpted, asymmetrical, and irregular.
Contrasting trim is excellent, as is all
angular detail (sharp lapels, piping,
plackets, etc.).
SKIRTS Skirts: Should be straight and long. Skirts: Skirts should be straight, long (mid Skirts should be long and straight but not Simple straight skirts, Softly tailored styles. Skirts should have a soft outline. Full or Skirts should be straight and narrow. A few Skirts: Should be kept smooth and simple. Skirts should be soft, smooth, and gently Your basic straight skirt should be short Skirts: Straight, sharp, and short with a Skirts should be short, trim, and shapely. Skirts should be soft and shapely. Your Skirts: Should be kept full and flowing with
Minimum length: two inches below the calf) and draped. Short skirts (knee length) severe. Oversized and full skirts with deep Culottes, gauchos. Simple tailored detail flared skirts that are flat in the hip area are crisp gathers at the waist are usually Clean lines. Soft and straight or slightly flowing. A straight skirt should be and slim, either severely tailored or narrow and tapered hemline.. A slightly They should have a defined waistband, version of a "straight" skirt is actually tulip- soft gathers at the waist and uneven
knee; maximum length: as long as you may be paired with a long jacket, sweater folds are possible, as long as they are (plackets, pockets, trouser pleats, slits, low excellent. Straight skirts that are needed to accommodate your hips. It is flared. Minimal detail. Moderate length to lightweight and slightly tapered at the sculpted into a clean taper at the hemline. flared skirt is fine if it is kept very straight usually with small, crisp gathers. Your shaped, with some gathering at the waist hemlines. Your version of the basic
dare! The only flared skirt you successfully or top. Detail should be elongated (shirring, extreme, wide in shape, and worn with big kick pleats, inverted pleats, button-front). lightweight, draped, or slightly tapered are very important that your skirts are always match jacket length (standard straight: one hemline to avoid stiffness. Flared skirts are This hemline should end no lower than mid through the hips and thighs. This could version of a "straight skirt" should be tulip- and a narrow taper at the hem. This type "straight skirt" is actually tulip shaped: full
wear is one with the middle section (from soft folds and slits) tops. Short straight skirts are fun and funky Moderate length (one inch below knee). also good. Straight skirts that have an flat from the hip to the upper thigh area. inch below knee; slightly flared, mid calf; best, with an uneven hemline that softly knee (higher for fun, funky styles). A long, either be bias-cut or stitched-down pleats. shaped and tapered at the knee. This of hemline should be short, no longer than and gathered at the waist and tapered at
waist to knee) sleek and straight, with the - again, worn with oversized tops. Slits, Very short skirts for fun/funky looks. Very even hem and are worn short, no longer Pleats should thus be stitched down at the paired with a long jacket). Softly pleated flows. Waist detail should be soft and straight skirt may be worn if it tapers at the Skirts must be very fitted at the waistband. hemline is even and ends mid knee or very just below the knee. The other type of skirt the hemline, which is short. All flared styles
bottom piece flaring our gently. Likewise, pockets, kick pleats, buttons, plackets, etc, slightly flared hemlines (kept flat through than the bottom of the kneecap. Full skirts top, so as not to upset your sleekly vertical skirts. subdued with slight gathers or soft pleats knee slightly and then flares out very subtly Crisp gathers will work, but not deep ones. slightly below (never longer). Long skirts that you wear equally well is a softly are excellent, from trumpets and swings to
all pleats should be stitched down through are good, but any draping or shirring the hip area-these will have a longer have an uneven hem and are worn long, line. Small slits are excellent, as is any that are stitched down through the hip. (not into a trumpet, that's too much Straight skirts should have a short hemline are tapered at the knee (or just below), and flowing skirt with an uneven hem. This will any bias-cut or gored style. Lengths should
the hip area. should be kept low and loose (from the hemline, mid-calf). mid calf and below. Slits, kick pleats, tailored detail such as pocket flaps, Bias-cut pieces that are added to the flounce). Then, there will be a slit, probably (mid kneecap to minis). A slightly flared then flare out gently into a modified be longer, at least mid calf. Skirts should be kept gracefully long on uneven
hips down) and no detail should ever button fronts, plackets, etc., are all fine, as contrasting stitching, waistbands, etc. bottom of the skirt are also possible. in the back. Pleated skirts are okay as long hemline may be slightly longer (top of the trumpet shape. If this is a very slight flare, have intricate detail, such as draping, hemlines (mid calf), and short on the
inhibit mobility. Hemlines are longish on are bits of intricate detail (shirring, draping, Hemlines can range from one inch below Hemlines on a straight skirt should be as the pleats are stitched down through the calf). Anything extremely long is very tricky, a slit is possible. This hemline is uneven shirring, gathers, or bias-cut pieces. tapered styles with an even hemline (mid
straight skirts (except for funky minis, etc), etc.), as long as they are not restrictive. the knee to the top of the calf. The latter short-never longer than one inch below the hip area. This has an uneven hemline, and and must have a slit and be pencil slim. and will end mid calf. Asymmetrical Trumpets, sarongs, and circles are all kneecap).
and should fall at the top of the calf or will need a slit. Longer is, of course, knee. Uneven hemlines will always be will be longer (mid calf). Bias-cut skirts may hemlines are also excellent. An evening- good shapes.
longer. Hemslines on full skirts are uneven perfect for evening. A bias-cut skirt is longer, gracefully grazing the mid-calf also be worn as long as they are very gown length will be short, showing the
and should be very long (bottom of the calf possible, as is a straight skirt that has a area. Slits should be small and elegant, narrow and close to the body. This also ankle. Bouffant skirts are also very exciting
is the minimum length). bias-cut piece added to the bottom, gently suggested rather than overstated. has an uneven hemline, and is worn to the on you. Low or dropped flounce are
flaring out. These hemlines are uneven mid-calf area. Asymmetrical hems are elegant touches on skirts.
and must be longer, in the mid-calf range. always excellent, even in evening wear,
and long gowns should be fairly sort
(showing the ankle). Dropped-waist detail
is stunning as long as it is asymmetric and
never flouncy or fussy!
PANTS Pants: Should always be straight and man- Pants: Pants should be straight, long, and Pants should be roomy and full. Man- Nearly all styles are excellent, from very Pants should be lightweight and slightly PANTS: Simple tailored styles with pleats Pants: Clean, tailored styles with a Pants should be of a softly tailored styles Pants should be boldly man-tailored, in Pants: Should always be very sharply Pants should be very shapely, showcasing Pants should always be soft and draped, Pants: Should always be soft, draped, and
tailored. Deep pleats are a good touch, as draped. Detail should be soft and tailored styles that are slightly wide and casual to very dressy. Simple tailored draped, with a bit of soft detail or ornate and man-tailored detail are best. The pants minimum of detail. Plain front or trouser- in lightweight fabric. Soft pleats, slight heavy fabric with deep pleats, plackets, tailored with outlined or animated detail at the ankle. Cropped styles are excellent, as showcasing your curvy figure. Gathers, showcase your luscious curves! Gathers at
is a long hem, gently breaking the shoe. elongated (deep pleats, shirring, softly relaxed in construction. Deep pleats, full styles with minimal detail. Elasticized or trim (gathers, shirring, soft pleats). Legs should be clean, sleek, and elegant. pleated. Slim, narrow shapes. gathers and a slightly tapered leg are nice and cuffs. They should be short, showing the edges (waistbands, pleats, crisp cuffs). are skin-tight styles, such as toreadors for draping, or shirring at the waist, and a the waist and a tapered or pegged bottom
draped cuffs, pockets, etc.) pockets, and wide, soft cuffs are excellent drawstring. Unconstructed styles. Sweats. may be softly straight, draping about the details. Hemline should be just below the the ankle. Pants may also be cropped as Short lengths, anywhere from cropped at fun. narrow or tapered ankle. Pants should be are the best shape for you.
detail, as are pocket-flaps and plackets. Jeans. Short, cropped, or long. Cuffed or ankle, or slightly tapered and pegged. top of the ankle so as to show a touch of short as you want. Skin-tight pants the calf to the top of the ankle. Skin tight short (ending at the ankle).
Satiny evening pants that are wide and full cuffless. Shiny, silky, or satiny evening foot or shoe. (For extra feminine touch.) (stirrups, spandex, ribbed, etc.) are also stretchy pants are excellent.
are also excellent. styles, including pajama styles. excellent on you.
BLOUSES Blouses: Tailored and sleek-never flouncy Blouses: Blouses should be soft and Blouses should be roomy and full with Simple tailored styles with open necklines. Blouses should be soft, draped, and Blouses should be elegant and tailored, Blouses: Smooth tailored styles (elegantBlouses should be soft and elegant with Blouses should be narrow, sculpted, and Blouses: Very tailored with sharp edges Blouses should be soft and draped, but Blouses: Soft, silky and draped styles with Blouses: Soft, draped styles. Sophisticated
or frilly or oversized and shapeless. draped with broad shoulders and draped simple detail and relaxed construction. Unconstructed styles. Smooth surfaced, or slightly loose and billowy or clingy. Detail with sharp edges and crisp detail. Stock-tie silks and soft cottons). soft edges or a suggestion of intricate clean with simple necklines and geometric and crisp detail (collars, cuffs, pleats, etc.). ultrafitted at the neck and cuff, with bodice draped or ornate detail and lavish, intricate flounces and fills. Any antique styles.
necklines and sleeves. Detail should be Wide and horizontal cuts with clean light weaves and textures. should be slightly antique and intricate, but blouses are acceptable with a very tailored detail. Soft bows, slight lacy edges, jabots, trim. Fabric should be of moderate weight Smooth, stiff fabrics (crisp cottons, oriental detail. You may go for very crisp touches trim.
elongated and soft. Ornate detail should be necklines that are unrestricted are best. should not be fussy and overdone. Open suit, but a more dramatic style is best and draped necklines are excellent. and slightly crisp or flat, and should either silks, etc.). of ruffles or lace, which will be very chic, or
very oversized and lush (large bows, or Camisoles are very useful under jackets. necks are best, particularly if draped, and when the jacket is not covering it. Fabric Subdued trim-applique, shirring, gathers, be matte finished or ultrashiny you may opt for a streamlined look, with
jabots, sheer lacy trim or sparkly applique). camisoles are also good. The more detail can be crisp and smooth (luscious beading, etc.-is also good as long as it's (charmeuse). Any asymmetrical detail is animated outlining. Silky blouses are best,
Fabrics should be lightweight, very soft, or there is, the more unconstructed the cottons), elegantly shiny (charmeuse), or not overdone. Fabric should be lightweight- excellent. although sheer cottons, voiles, batiste, and
very shiny. blouses should be. Sheer fabrics are softly woven (challis). with the slight sheen of silk best. Very soft handkerchief linen may also be used.
excellent (voiles, batiste, etc.). The shiner and sheer linens, batiste, voile, etc., are
the fabric, the less detail there should be. also elegant.
SWEATERS Sweaters: Lightweight, elegant knits. Sweaters: Soft and clingy knits with draped Sweaters should be long, roomy, and Nearly any sweater style works well for Soft knits that are luxurious to the touch. Sweaters should be lightweight and Sweaters: Smooth knits. Moderate weight. Sweaters should be soft and smooth. Sweaters should have a sculpted shape, in Sweaters: Skinny knits, ribbed knits. "Poor- These should be very fitted at the waist Plush, fluffy knits with soft necklines, Sweaters: Soft, fluffy knits. Clingy, draped
Skinny, ribbed knits. Long cardigans or necklines. Plush knits. Draped knits. Broad boldly cut. Thick, heavy, rough, or you. Thick knits, ribbed, nubbies, cable They can be either lightweight and silky or elegant; silky and skinny-ribbed styles are Ribbed or softly textured. Lightweight knits are best, particularly skinny ribbed knits, or be heavy and bulky, boy" styles. Thick knits that are extremely and cuff areas with small and crisp collar ornate trim, and lavish patterns. Short, knits. Plush knits. Short lengths with waist
pullovers with sharp shoulders. shoulders and an elongated waist. ultraplush knits are best. Longhaired or stitching, shaggy mohairs. Any and all thick and deep, just as long as they don't excellent choices. Sweaters should be when the finish is luxuriously soft to the worn in shorter cropped styles that are fitted at the waist. Collar, cuff and additions excellent. Ribbed trim and shaped styles that are fitted at the waist detail. Cowl necks.
Oversized patterns or trim, especially shaggy knits are also good. Patterns lengths. Soft shoulder pads are also a ever seem rough. Slightly long sweaters slightly elongated, with shoulder pads. touch. Cashmere, boucle, angora and silky body hugging. Patterns should be bold and waistband ribbing and cropping. Short, intricate detail (such as applique, beading, and wrists.
ornate or sparkly. should be bold and oversized. Skinny knits good touch. Solids and wild prints. are nice, if they are somewhat clingy and Long cardigans with pads and jacket styles weaves are all excellent. Lengths should geometric with irregular shapes. Animated cropped cardigans. You may wish to add sparkles, jewels, etc.) are very
should be extremely oversized. All reveal the body (particularly the waist) are very good for the dressy-casual look. be short to moderate. Subdued, intricate patterns are excellent as are highly original sharp shoulder pads to your sweaters. sophisticated, as are extremely animated
sweaters should have shoulder pads. underneath. Cropped or fitted sweaters Sleek and elegant beading is also detail (applique, beading, shirring) is good. styling and details that show your wit and patterns when kept small and swirling or
should be thicker (boucle, cable-stitched, stunning. humor to advantage. Shoulder pads should crisp and curvy. Sweaters are best when
etc.) and any detail (shirring, draping, etc.) always be worn in sweaters-the sculpted they are fluffy or have a deep pile (angora,
should be low on the body and loose. Trim curved shapes in the skinny knits, the boucle, etc.). Skinny knits must be very
such as applique, jewels, beading, etc., over-sized sharp shapes in the bulkier shaped into blouson styles that are ultra-
should be slightly antique or softly abstract cropped styles. fitted at the neck, waist, cuff, and shoulder
in shape. Skinny, ribbed knits can be fun, areas.
especially in dresses that your belt.
DRESSES Dresses should be elongated and sleek, Dresses should be elongated and draped, Dresses should be bold and sweeping. Dresses should be simple and Dresses should be soft and flowing, but at Dresses should be tailored, sleek, and Should always be elegant, with smooth Dresses should be graceful, flowing and Dresses should be sculpted, tailored, and Very tailored, slim dresses with sharp Dresses should be very shaped at the
the more tailored the better. Again, sharp with broad shoulders. Detail should be Broad shoulders and an elongated waist unconstructed, with a narrow shape and a the same time loose and unconstructed. narrow, with sharp edges and crisp detail. shapes, softly tailored styling, and slim elegant. Flared shapes are best, and waist short. Narrow styles that are cut close to edges and lots of small crisp detail. waist with crisp necklines, cuffs, and
shoulders are essential. Coatdresses, oversized and ornate (shirring, trim, etc.). A (usually dropped) are best. They are relaxed outline. Softly tailored styles work They should either loosely define the waist Coatdresses, chemises, and slinky widths. Waist emphasis should be definition is essential (although it may be the body. Sharply extended or streamlined Dropped waists and chemise-style are intricate or animated detail. Flounces
chemises, and very narrow bias-cuts work dropped waist is best on dresses, but an relaxed in outline and shape, and may be well, as do dropped and loose-waisted in full, flared silhouettes, or be very draped sheaths are all excellent. Waists may be understated (narrow, elegant belts or ties). slightly dropped in very clingy fabric). Soft curves at the shoulders. Asymmetric detail good if they are kept very skinny. Short added to skirts are very sophisticated if
well. Waist emphasis is reserved for use exaggerated waist is also effective when either very narrow and slinky or wide and styles. A softly tailored coatdress with an and clingy in a straighter silhouette. Detail defined with a wide, geometric belt (usually Shirtwaists, tailored wraps, soft sheaths, detail with a suggestion of intricacy is and contrasting trim are both excellent cropped jackets, vests, and boleros work used sparingly. Sharp shoulder definition is
with very wide, geometric belts. Dropped combined with very broad shoulders and a full cut. Shirring, draping, applique, etc., open neckline or a narrow chemise in a should be low on the body (shirring, in a contrasting color to match smooth knits, and belted coatdresses are excellent. Draping is always perfect! touches. Waists should usually be lowered, well with dresses for you. Asymmetrical important, and gathers, shirring, etc., are
waists and no-waist styles are elegant full, sweeping skirt. Narrow, clingy shapes should be kept low and executed in bold, beautifully textured raw silk or linen would gathers, applique, sparkly trim, etc.) as accessories), or may be dropped low, or all good. but a wide stiff belt in a contrasting color hemlines are fun, especially for the excellent. Skirts may be tapered or flared
when the shape is kept narrow. are basic. abstract patterns. be another choice. Nearly all knits are opposed to high or framing the face. A even eliminated. Elongated draping or could also be used. Hemlines are short if evening, and anything reminiscent of the but should not be voluminous. Bouffant
perfect, as are wrap styles, safari styles, T- slightly antique approach to dresses is also sleek bias-cuts are also soft and elegant. the skirt is straight, longer if the skirt is 1920s is an absolute knockout on you! dresses are extremely chic and sexy on
shirt styles, and blouson or two-piece possible, but keep them loose and billowy Sharp or sculpted shoulders (with pads) uneven. Blouson styles with a dropped Narrow, clingy knit dresses are excellent. you. Asymmetrical hemlines and tea-length
styles. instead of fussy and overly fitted. are a must! waist are also good. Fabric should be of gowns are also extremely striking on you,
moderate to light weight to always reveal
your shape. Ribbed-knit dresses that
sculpt to the contours of the body are
excellent. Asymmetrical hemlines and
dropped waist detail are very chic.
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JEWELRY Jewelry: Should always be sleek and Jewelry: Should always be large, bold and Your jewelry is one of the most important Jewelry should be kept on the chunky side, Likewise your jewelry is most effective JEWELRY: Should be sleek, elegant, and Jewelry: Keep your jewelry elegant, Jewelry should be clean, elegant and softly Jewelry is one of your most essential Jewelry: Should be small and sharp and in Jewelry is one of your most important Jewelry is your most important accessory. Jewelry: Should always be delicate and
elegant, with an emphasis on bold, modern ornate. Bold geometric shapes with soft elements of your entire look. It shows your with soft or rounded-edged geometrics the when it has some texture to it, as well as slightly chunky. Geometric shapes with smooth, and symmetrical. Small, slightly feminine. It adds a touch of sophistication accessories. It adds both the sophistication geometric, asymmetrical, or irregular accessories, for it adds the sophistication You simply can't wear too much of it (when lavish, with intricate and ornate touches.
shapes. Thin, sharp pieces are good edges. Oversized, ornate shapes. All sophistication as well as giving you the shapes you use. Your jewelry can either be the feeling of having been hand-designed sharp edges. Smooth circles that are crisp geometric shapes are good, as are and delicacy to your look. It doesn't need as well as the wit to your look. The effect shapes. Brightly colored enamel, stone, or and touch of wit to your look. Shapes it's the right kind), and you simply can't do Rounded shapes, curves, swirls, and lots
choices, as are avant-garde works of art. sparkly, glittery, and shiny finishes are chance to express your creativity. Bold, pieces of "wearable art" (handcrafted and and created. The look that suggests the and oversized are possible. Earrings smoothly curved swirls. Be careful not to to be overdone; simply suggesting your may be either elegantly avant-garde or glass are best. Very contemporary avant- should be rounded and crisp, whether without it! It provides elegance, glamour, of dangles add the perfect touch to pull
Asymmetrical shapes work well and pieces excellent. Wild costume jewelry that is heavy pieces are essential to you. Chunky museum quality) made by an artist or spirit of an artist is embedded in your should be on the ear or spray up (not down overdo! Go "elegant" instead of extreme. glamour with a hint of dangle, a hint of funky and zany, whichever you choose. garde pieces are excellent on you, as are circles, swirls, ovals, clusters, teardrops, and sophistication. Shapes are intricate, your look together. Sparkly materials are
should be large, but not overly bulky. obviously faux. shapes that are thick, rough, or taken from another culture, or it can be necklace, earrings, or ornate wrist cuffs is or dangly). Necklaces should be crisply sparkle, and a hint of intricacy is quite Shapes are chunky, asymmetrical, and trendy pieces that accentuate your wit. etc. Irregular and animated pieces are ornate, rounded, swirling, baroque, and essential (crystal, gems, glass, polished
asymmetric are always necessary. bright and funky costume pieces that add simply a fabulous way of evoking your wild tailored and slightly chunky, and rest effective. Shapes are round, ornate, and irregular. Lots of sculpted metal is excellent as long as you keep the curves rococo. Sparkly materials are essential metal, etc.), and antique, baroque, or
"Wearable art" that looks as if you picked it pizzazz! Earthy materials are very elegant passion and warmth. Again, just remember around the collarbone area. Moderate wrist flowing while always remaining excellent, as are brightly enameled highlighted. Brightly colored pieces capture (crystal, gems, glass, polished metal, etc.) rococo effect is desirable.
up at an expensive gallery, or on a journey and sophisticated on you (copper, silver, to keep a touch of the delicate and the cuffs are also possible. Remember: One symmetrical. Circles, slight dangles, swirls, surfaces and colored glass. Wild costume both your vivacity and your animation to even for daytime, although you can
overseases, is excellent. (Anthing that amber, turquoise, etc.). Hard-finished ornate evident in shape, detail, and finish. elegant piece is quite effective on you! ovals, and clusters are all excellent. A jewelry is electric on you, but keep it very perfection. Big, bright beads are always suggest, rather than pour it on here. In the
seems as though it was designed by an enamels and glass are fun, especially Your Jewelry should be delicate in slightly antique approach to your jewelry is contemporary in feeling. If you have a love excellent. Keep earrings crisp and on the evening, go for broke-and trail your jewels
artist, or creatively crafted, falls into this when used in bold colors for vivid accents workmanship but highly creative in effect. best. of antique, go for the art deco era of sleek ear (or spraying up) as opposed to behind you! Just remember to keep the
category as well.) Your version of (big bright beads, chunky earrings, Unusual materials, particularly crystal, streamlined pieces instead of the intricate dangles. Wristbands and bracelets should combination of delicate/lavish working
convervative jewelry is thick and chunky hand-wrought copper or silver, leather,
irregularly shaped pins, etc.). It is possible Victorian or art nouveau pieces. Lots of be bangles. Unusual pins and brooches together-delicate in workmanship, lavish in
metal in irregular shapes or soft-edged to get away with very minimal chains, tiny intricately carved leather or stone, faceted vibrant color, sparkle, or the gleam of are also wonderful touches to spice up effect!
geometrics. Your version of glamourous diamond studs, etc., but chances are you glass, and any piece that looks as though it polished metal pull your look together. your appearance. Don't be afraid to be a
jewelry is wildly executed "faux jewel" won't be satisfied with this once you was designed by an artist is wonderful for little outrageous with your jewelry; let your
pieces--very sophisticated works of art! experiment with a zippier look! you. "Wearable art" suits you best, ranging sense of humor show. It can be the area in
Funky costume jewelry is fun for you, but from wild and funky pieces with feathers, which your saucy elegance comes across
it's for your casual look. Just remember to faux jewels, and sparkles to ornate Navajo most clearly.
keep it big and bold. Indian turquoise to elegant mixtures of
opals, diamonds, and platinum! It must be
both highly original and slightly intricate at
the same time. Very simple antique pieces
are also quite appropriate, especially for
very dressy evenings, but always make
sure there is at least a touch of sparkle and
a bit of dangle!
EVENING Evening wear: Geometric shapes. Evening wear: Clingy shapes. Shoulder Evening Wear: Bold shapes with sweeping Evening wear: Simple shapes with easy Evening wear: Simple shapes with an easy Evening wear: Symmetrical shapes with Evening wear: Symmetrical shapes with Evening wear: Symmetrical, flowing Narrow shapes with geometric edges. Sleek slinky shapes with geometric Evening Wear: Fitted shapes with crisply Evening wear: Fitted shapes with ornate Evening wear: Fitted shapes with ornate
WEAR Elongated vertical lines. Hard metallic emphasis. Cleavage emphasis. Soft, lines. Shoulder emphasis. Easy necklines. fits. Minimal detail. Bare necklines and flow. Drapable fabrics. Plush fabrics. clean, geometric detail Shoulder emphasis. clean and elegant detail. Smooth fabric. shapes. Slightly ornate detail. Lightweight, Smooth fabric. Hard-edged metallics. outlines and crisp trim. Smooth fabric. ornate trim. Smooth fabric with glitzy trim. trim and waist emphasis. Cleavage necklines and waist emphasis. Sheer
fabrics. Smooth fabric. Sculpted trim. draped fabric. Glitzy fabric. Ornate and Bold prints. Glitzy fabric. Smooth fabric. shoulders. Smooth to slightly plush fabrics. Sightly sheer fabrics. Glitzy trim. Loose Angular necklines. Smooth fabric. Beaded Beaded fabric. Understated trim. Smooth draped, and sheer fabric. Slightly sparkly Beading. Crisp, tailored, and colorful trim. Tailored edges. Beading. Hard metallics. Beading, sparkles, bows, netting and emphasis. Draped fabrics. Sparkly fabrics. fabrics. Draped fabrics. Sparkly fabrics.
Angular necklines. Shoulder emphasis. oversized trim. *Draped gowns Slightly plush fabric. Ultradrapable fabric Glitzy fabrics. Metallics. Bare Sheaths waist detail. Soft necklines. Flowing gowns fabric. Understated trim. Slinky sheaths chiffon gowns fabric. Smooth fabric. Slight ornate trim Asymmetrical hemlines. Playful Angular necklines with lots of crisp and playfully sexy accessories. Bouffant ball Plush fabrics. Theatrical ensembles. Elaborate trim. Hourglass ball gowns
Slinky sheaths *Form-fitting gowns with shoulder (matte jersey, etc.) Either minimal detail or Strapless gowns with stoles and flings with flared skirts Jacketed gowns Jacketed gowns (but not fussy). Chiffon ball gowns accessories. Slinky gowns with broad colorful trimmings (collars, cuffs, jackets,gowns Form-fitting gowns with cleavage Swirling chiffon gowns
Tailored dinner suits emphasis and cleavage bold, broad detail. Broad-shoulder gowns Jersey cocktail dresses Pouffy cocktail dressed with fitted tops and Tailored dinner suits Tailored dinner suits Long gowns with flowing skirts shoulders. Sleek sheaths that are very etc.) Asymmetrical hemlines. Slinky Pouffy cocktail dresses with crisp flounces emphasis Ornate cocktail dresses
Long gowns with sharp shoulders, halter *Shirred cocktail dresses with big with dropped waists. Widely cut, Evening sweater-dresses with glitz flouncy skirts (long or short) Long gowns with sharp shoulder emphasis Beaded jackets and bodices Beaded bodices and jackets bare. Dropped-waist dresses with sheaths (very bare) (taffeta skirts, crinoline, etc.) Shirred and draped cocktail dresses Bustier dresses
necklines, and jackets shoulders unconstructed gowns of draped fabric Evening sarongs Evening sarongs Tailored cocktail dresses Simple little cocktail dresses Ornate and fitted jackets, over gowns shoulder emphasis. Flapper-style cocktail Short-jacketed gowns with beading and Evening knit dresses (flat knits with glitzy Fitted dinner suits with peplum jackets and
Evening pants with tailored jackets *Oversized dinner suits with elaborate trim. (matte jersey, silk, etc.) Evening pants Evening separates (blouses, skirts, pants) Evening separates (blouses, sweaters, Evening pants with jacket. (shoulder tucks, shirring, etc.) dresses. Short-jacketed pants outfits crisp shoulders trim) ornate trim
ensembles (long, bed jackets with wide- Evening pants etc.) Silk dresses (cropped, beaded jackets, wide legged Close-fitting, dropped-waisted dresses Bustier dresses Bustier dresses
legged satin pajama pants, etc.) Bare Draped pants Elegant dinner suits with fitted jackets satin pajamas pants, etc.) Evening Tailored dinner suits (with cropped jackets Fitted dinner suits with flounces (peplums,
gowns with bold jewelry. Evening sarongs. Antique lace dresses. separates (blouses, pants, slinky skirts, and crisp trim) ornate jackets, etc.)
Evening caftans. Evening sweater dresses etc.) with glitzy trim. Tailored evening pants outfits Draped evening pants with glitzy tops or
with glitz. fitted jackets.
HAIR Hair should always be sleek and sculpted, Hair should always be lavish and full- Hair should be loose, relaxed and free. A Hair should be tousled, loose, and free-a Both your hair and makeup should be Hair should be sculpted and sleek, a Your hair should always be smooth, sleek, Hair should be controlled, smooth, and Hair should be asymmetrically sculpted or Hair should be short and tousled, cropped Hair should always be soft and tousled, Hair should be lavish and ornate, adding Hair should be soft and stylized with a
usually swept off the face to emphasize looking. Elaborate coiffures and fantasy tousled effect is best, so layering is always soft geometric shape with a feathered creative, fresh and soft. A moderate to geometric shape with angular edges. Blunt and well-groomed. Blunt-edged cuts work soft; an elegantly clean outline with curved boyishly tousled. The outline is geometric, upward, with layering on top of around the with soft layering. Asymmetrical cuts are the extra special touch of stylization to wispy silhouette framing the face. It should
your chiseled bone structure. The shape is styles work well. The shape should be bold called for. If your hair is ultrafine, thin, and outline. Layering is essential. Perms and longish hairstyle is best, and it should cuts are best, although some layering is best to achieve the even control necessary edges. Curls and waves are lovely as long but the edges require some layering or face (temples, side, and bangs) to soften a possible is the hair is curled or waved, your Image Identity. The shape should be have a set, somewhat ornate look, but
always geometric. (The model in the book (either geometric or asymmetric), but wispy, you look best with a shortish cut body waves are fine, and your hair can always be layered for freedom of possible depending on the texture of your to complete your look. If your hair is as they aren't overly teased or cascading. beveling to add freshness and avoid severely geometric cut. Your hairstyle is although this style should be finger-teased rounded, soft, and as full as possible. should never be stiff. The cut must be
has a very curly hair texture, but it is styled softened with curls, waves, or partial that is layered around the face to create definitely lean to the "wild animal-mane movement. Blunt cuts will be boring, and hair. Hair should be of moderate length to extremely curly, you will need some A well- kept and meticulously groomed severity. Because your total look is so best described as "boyishly chic." for fullness. Feather fringe around the face Waves, perms, sets, teasing, and the like layered to accentuate curl or wave, as well
in a strong asymmetrical outline and is full layering. Hair must always look the illusion of volume. The outline is look" for fun or evening wear! geometrics will be harsh and severe. For short, with very fine or thin hair being best layering with the curl so it falls in controlled style is essential. Blunt-cuts may be best eclectic and original, you can opt for a very is always good for you. Length must be are all potential pluses for you. Just as to hold a set effectively. Perms are
looking, not sleek. K writes: Her hair is cut sophisticated and well cared for, but geometric, but the edges are softened by the same reason, a "fresh face" with served by a short, very sleek style. Long waves. Moderate length is best. and a very subtle layering to frame the wild style if you so wish. Trendy styles are kept short. Long hair simply won't work for remember to keep the hair soft, never stiff. possible for you, but your hair will still need
into a geometric shape, with an should also be soft and sensual, not stiff. the layering. If your hair is thick, you can touches of soft color is the makeup that will hair will need back teasing and setting to face is important! Lengths should be wonderful on you, but they do date quickly. you because it drags you down and hides If your hair is long, it should be elaborate setting to avoid a messy look.
asymmetrical outline appropriate for her Teasing, setting, waving, and perms are all opt for a wilder, "lion's mane" effect if you complete your head-to-toe look most retain a sculpted shape. Likewise, if you moderate to long, but the longer your hair Also, maintaining the shape with constant your animation, your electricity and your and voluminous in a very well-cared-for
thick and coarsely textured curls. The other possible choices for you. wish, but layering is still important. appealing. (Hair should be soft and free. A perm or wave your hair, you'll have to be the more likely it will require setting to trips to your hairdresser is a most sensuality! From another part of the book: manner. If you hair is on the short side, it
model has very straight hair and it is styled loosely layered cut, giving the hair a willing to set it for a very sculpted, retain the stylization necessary for your important factor for you. Short hair works Your hairstyle is best when the cut is should look superstylized and coiffed. The
very sleekly and smooth). slightly tousled and softly sensual look, is marcelled effect. Asymmetric detail such feminine sophisticated look. Likewise, if best because you need to show your face, asymmetrical in shape, with added layering cut will require some layering for curve.
best. Length should be moderate to long.) as a sweep or dip is excellent. you opt for perms or processing, you will particularly your eyes. "Boyishly Chic" is or soft curls/waves. It should be short,
have to do some extra styling-with hot your ticket to sophistication. Long hair is sassy, and soft at the same time. Again,
rollers or a curling iron, for example-to very difficult to maintain. It requires a very the shapes should be curved, rounded, or
maintain a controlled style. An unkempt or flamboyant style, a la Tina Turner's wigs. If softened in outline by lots of feathering.
uncared-for hairstyle will spoil your total your life-style allows such an extreme look, Sleek or geometric styles are not for you
look more quickly than any other element along with the teasing, setting, and spray (unless you want to look tired and
of your appearance. this requires, it can be quite stunning. If matronly!)
not, it will be a disaster! Asymmetrical dips,
sweep, or side pieces are all extremely
elegant on you.
HAIR COLOR Haircolor should be vivid and distinct Haircolor should be rich, bold, and vivid. If Your haircolor should be rich and vibrant, Haircolor should always look natural with Haircolor should be rich, natural, and soft Haircolor: In general, you need the rich You should strive for a natural and rich Haircolor should be soft and luxurious. Haircolor should be distinct and rich, "not Your haircolor should be rich, vivid, and Haircolor should be rich and vibrant. If you If you want to color your hair, choose Haircolor should be rich and luxurious.
whatever the hue (blond, brown, red, or you choose an artificial color, it should be in keeping with your free-spirited realistic color and shining, subtle looking. It should not look as if you color base from an overall haircolor process. haircolor. Be very subtle in color changes
Realistic and natural colors are best. Don't softened." If you decide to color your hair, distinct. Extreme color changes are decide to color your hair, go for a fairly shades that are rich and vibrant. You are Highlights are possible, especially around
black) or intensity (light, medium, dark) strong and dramatic-blue-black, fiery red, freshness! If you choose artificial coloring, highlights. Be very careful with complete your hair. If you choose to do so, make This will provide the distinct haircolor that so the effect is realistic. Use low-lights and
stray far from your natural haircolor. choose a shade that is clear and vivid. If possible as long as you work in bright shade. Softening your haircolor striving for a glamorous haircolor, which the face, unless you are a deep brunette
You do not highlight well because this platinum, or bright yellow-blond. keep the base of your hair very close to color changes. Artificial colors or lights are sure the effect is subtle, not drastic. Subtle must be maintained. If you are seeking to soft sprays of color instead of highlights
Lightening your hair a shade or brightening you are very daring, a theatrical color will conjunction with your natural coloring and tends to be too tiring on you, but subtle means intense; browns are rich, reds are (in which case it will be extremely aging).
process mutes the intensity and results in Highlighting should be dramatically your original shade. Streaks and highlights very unsophisticated on your. Over high- lowlights. cover gray, never choose a shade lighter and dramatic streaking. Avoid overly it a shade is possible if your original color work on you-blue-black, fiery red, platinum, don't upset the vivid contrast between highlights around the face or on top may fiery, blonds are bright, and black is jet! As Sprays of color around the face are soft
a washed-out look. Never try to "soften" streaked. If your hair grays in a theatrical are generally best, for they give you more lighting the hair is particularly matronly on than your original haircolor; it will be too theatrical haircolors (blue-black, platinum,
is blond, red, or medium brown. You might etc. Otherwise, stick very close to your hair/skin/eye. You can go dramatic with accent the softly tousled look that is your you gray, you will probably want to cover it, and lovely in medium to light haircolors. Be
your haircolor. This is the single most fashion, you can emphasize it through of that outdoorsy glow. Be careful with you. soft and muted for you and will give you a fiery red), unless that is your original color.
also choose subtle low-lights if your hair is original shade. If you need to cover gray, haircolor intensities (blue-black, deep trademark. although dramatic silver streaks can be careful with extreme haircolors (platinum
damaging thing you can do to your look, directing the streaks in bold sweeps. The lightening the hair. Anything designed to tired, matronly appearance that is not in in these color ranges. Brunettes should or want to make the color a little richer, opt brunette, platinum blond, fiery red, etc.), quite theatrical if you are lucky enough to blonde, blue-black, and fiery red) -- they
and it will be extremely aging on you. richer your haircolor looks, the better. "soften" the color is going to be very dull keeping with your bold and sophisticated always avoid lightening or highlights for overall color processes instead of and highlights should be obvious streaks if have inherited them! are too stark for you unless that was your
Overall color processes are best for the and aging on you. If you are extremely elegance. because the result is very aging and tiring, subtle highlights. you use them. original color. If so, do not lighten the
rich type of color you need. bold, you could opt for bold, dramatic particularly after you've begun to gray. In haircolor; doing so will immediately add ten
streaks, giving you a lynx cat look. This is general, if you're a high-contrast person, years to your apparent age!
very extreme, however, don't do it unless you'll need the richness and depth from an
you are prepared to carry off the overall color process. If you're a low-
flamboyant theatricality in your everyday contrast person, you may find a subtle
life! highlight quite effective to add a little
shimmer, but when covering gray, you
must switch to an overall process.
Otherwise, the highlights will either mute
down your haircolor (which will fade you)
or overly "brighten" your coloring and give
a brassy effect.
MAKEUP Makeup should emphasize your angles Makeup should be lavish and ornate, even Your makeup is the finishing touch for your Your makeup should be created to achieve Your makeup is crucial to pulling your Makeup: A smoky face with sultry eyes, Makeup should be moderate and well- A well-polished makeup is a vital touch. Makeup is your finishing touch. It provides Your makeup should be fresh-faced and A bright and colorful makeup will be the Makeup provides the icing for your cake, Makeup should be elaborate and blended
and chiseled features. A high-contrast look for daytime. A very polished face is part of look, providing the final bit of sophistication a fresh-faced glow, radiant and healthy. head-to-toe appearance together. it should strong cheekbones, and a vivid mouth blended with an emphasis on soft colors Soft to bright shades, beautifully blended in the elegance and sophistication your glowing with emphasis on "doe eyes" and icing on your cake. It provides polish and and should be very polished, colorful, and into a soft, watercolor face. Soft pretty
is best with smoky eyes, contoured your everyday look. In the evening, pour and the slightly exotic air for which you are Matte-finished products are best, with just be fresh face with only a hint of soft/bright completes your tailored chic look to and neutrals. A matte finish is best. Eyes a watercolor effect, creates your most Image Identity requires to be completely slightly contoured angles. Smoky eye elegance and just a hint of glamour. watercolor soft. A touch of sparkle is colors (rose, peach, rust, pink) on cheeks
cheeks, and deep lips played against a on the glitz! Bold eyes, with a touch of famous. Emphasize your strong bone a touch of sparkle added for evening. color, styled in a watercolor blend. A touch perfection! Matte colors are best; for should be slightly smoky, with just a hint of elegant, slightly feminine face. A hint of coordinated, head-to-toe. A "smoky face," colors paired with deep shades on the lips Without it, your head-to-toe look will not always refined and sophisticated, even for and lips (glossy). Eye makeup should be
background of neutral skin. bright color. Full, vivid lips and strong structure and features with strongly Smoky eyes with glowing cheeks and of frost to the eyes, very rosy and rounded evening add just a hint of sheer frost. color. Lips and cheeks will match the eyes sparkle around the eyes, rosy cheeks which combines deep, sultry colors with a and cheeks achieve this to perfection! work well, for it adds that extra pizzazz that daytime, and evening makeup can glitter colorful and soft, with a bit of sparkle even
cheeks. accented cheekbones and a deep or bright shining lips come from a preponderance of cheeks, and soft and glossy lips finish your Emphasize your beautifully chiseled angels in intensity. within your palette colors and slightly touch of vibrancy around your eyes, strong "Fantasy glitz" can be added for evening completes your picture. Choose a crisp away! Soft and bright colors should be for daytime. Evening makeup can be
lipstick. Exotic eyes with a touch of color neutral color choices, with just a hint or soft fresh and feminine loveliness to perfection. with contrast and contouring! glossy lips complement your Image Identity cheeks, and a deep lipcolor, is your best with a no-holds-barred use of sheer and vivid face: bright colors accenting the artfully blended around the eyes while the extremely glitzy!
(even a little sheer frost) will bring in the color on top. NOTE: A minimal makeup In the evening, sheer sparkle may be to perfection! look. Don't choose shades that are overly sparkle wherever you dare. eyes, ultra-rosy cheeks, and very glossy cheeks should be rosy and the lips glossy.
hint of drama that spells elegance on you. look is not the same thing as wearing no added at will (but be careful that it remains bright; just a hint of color is necessary to lips. Include a bit of sparkle-just a hint for
In the evening, you can go much more makeup! The most careful blending of fairly translucent) bring out your flamboyant spirit. Stick to daytime, but for evening, go all the way
heavily into opaque frosts if you wish. Also, products is crucial for you; otherwise you'll matte colors for the day, with a simple with bright color and frosty glitter! Use
always keep your lips sheer and glossy, appear faded and tired, hardly the picture addition of sheer sparkle most effective at rounded strokes to blend your makeup so
even though you are using a strong color of health you want to project! night. that your entire face is made up of circles
for the base. Blot, then coat with heavy and swirls!
gloss.
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https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/seasonalcolor/kibbe-on-your-physical-essence-and-matching-appear-t1989.html
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/seasonalcolor/wardrobe-and-style-f71/
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UGRyrpSlCAlD8mgze10XDyc-2PPdLdMTVhdW_VWnEfs/edit#gid=0
Thanks to Reddit user bellewhistles
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kibbe/comments/gpdjkb/yin_and_yang_representative_clothing_styles_and/