The Best Pencil Skirt For Your Figure
November 5, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Chic Discussion, Fashion
The November 2009 issue of Real Simple features Pencil Skirts in the “Fit Lab.” I wear skirts or dresses all the time (even when I go camping). Pencil skirts are a favorite of mine. They cut a confident, sexy silhouette that is easily worn by many different figure types.
Real Simpleaddressed the hourglass figure, the slim or straight figure, full thighs and hips, or a tummy. Keep the folowing ideas in mind when shopping for a skirt:
*For an hourglass, chose a skirt that skims your figure, but is not tight. Pick a skirt that hits below the belly button. A higher waist makes the torso and bust appear unbalanced.
*Add curves to a slim figure by choosing a patterned skirt in a heavier fabric, that is cut tapered or close to the body. A high waistline is a good choice for this type of figure.
*To camouflage fuller thighs and hips, chose a skirt that is gently tapered. Too straight and Real Simple says you run the risk of looking like a “square,” too tapered and you are a “light bulb.” (Light bulb. Funny, but a great visual example.) Chose a lightweight material in a dark, solid color.
*A wide, simple, un-embellished waistband works best with a tummy.
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