HOW TO DETERMINE YOUR BODY SHAPE

 by Chiazor Belinda. O

Looking good is serious business and these days men and women alike go to various lengths to ensure they stand out amongst their peers. Let's not forget the average Nigerian is also very fashionable with superb taste in music, clothing, etcetera ,we generally have a genuine appreciation for the arts. However it is human nature to either overdo or underdo things which is why you find a lot of us wearing outlandish or unsuitable clothing and makeup for occasions that call for more subtlety, even our celebrities make this same mistake. Knowing what suits your body shape is essential to dressing successfully, and it doesn't stop there, dressing according to the fashion trend is also important.

People's tastes differ, there is no question about that. What appeals to Mr A or  Mrs B may be distasteful to Mrs C, so while some fashionistas choose to be comfortable first before anything else, others are more daring and adventurous with their style, however one major problem women encounter is how to determine their specific body shape.

 Some have the idea, but if one should carry out a research you would be surprised at the number of Nigerian women who do not , those who think they are pear shaped when they are actually apple shaped and as a result they constantly end up purchasing the wrong outfits.

There are eight basic female body shapes and these are :

1. The tall
2. The athletic
3. The inverted triangle
4. The slender
5. The hourglass
6. The Petite
7. The pear
8. The apple

Once you are armed with this knowledge ,the next thing you do is find out where you belong, that way you know what to wear to accentuate your figure, thankfully finding suitable body fitting clothing is much easier than it used to be for fashion is constantly evolving

Here are some easy steps to determine your shape

• Ensure you have adequate privacy
• Stand in front of your dressing mirror
• Rid yourself of all clothing, including underwear for it can create the illusion of a shape you don't really have
• Look carefully at your whole frame, especially your shoulders and hips
• Visualise a dress form.

Once you have made your discovery and you are completely sure of how wonderfully shaped you are, feel free to look good, feel good always and  pass on the knowledge to your friends and sisters. 

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