Styling Tips

Here are a few simple DIVA rules to live by plus a body shape chart to determine your body shape and discover how to fit and flatter.

 

HOW TO BE A DIVA!

DRESS THE PART!

• Start by throwing out those muu muus and tent dresses

• A diva should always look good regardless

• Please make an effort to do you hair and make up before you go out.

   CHECK YOURSELF IN THE MIRROR

ACT THE PART

• Its all in the attitude. The only person that matters is YOU.

• This means develop the right attitude

• Treat others the way you would want to be treated.

• Be happy that you are a beautiful plus size woman

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH DIVAS

• Surround yourself with positive people. Get rid of all the negative energy around you. You can be miserable by yourself, why would you need a friend who only has bad things to say about everyone and everything.

CONFIDENCE & SELF RESPECT

• If you have confidence in yourself others will too.

• There is an old saying “Respect your self and others will too”

• If you feel your worthless others will too. So take measure of your

  SELF WORTH!

ACCEPTANCE

• Accept yourself for who you are – A beautiful Diva, A gorgeous plus size diva

• You are probably never going to be a size 2 so choose a realistic goal and make a plan on how to stick to it.

  Take it from someone who’s been there, you will be a lot happier and healthier!

Body Shape Chart

Remember every body is unique, But chances are your figure fits one of the classic shapes below.

Balance and proportion are the goal, no matter what your body type.

Whether you wear a size 16 or larger, it always helps to know your body type/ shape and how to buy & select styles that will emphasize your positive features and down play the negative....

Hour Glass Shape

 

Well Balanced shoulders and hips with a smaller, well-defined waist. Your goal is to maintain your natural balance while accenting your waist.

 To Flatter your figure define your waist by wearing dark belts on light fabrics and tops with straight or full skirts. Drop-waist styles are flattering for you as well as jackets cropped above the waist, Styles that does not cling, Wrap-style tops & dresses shaped tops & jackets. Select soft flowing lines in any combination of prints or solids

Try to avoid Clingy fabrics, Form-fitting styles, Bulky & shapeless tops. Avoid tent dresses or any styles that have only a minimal amount of shape.

Triangle Shape

 

More narrow shoulders and a smaller bust line with wider hips and legs. Your goal is to create a visual balance between your narrow upper body and wider lower body.

Looks that flatter your figure are Styles that accent your waist, Boot-cut pants, and Defined shoulders for balance, Tops & blouses with collars. Use shoulder pads, embellishment and accessories to draw attention to the upper body. Ruffled collars and bold jewelry draw the eye upward. De-emphasized your hips, bottom and thigh areas by wearing dark solids or small prints.

Try to Avoid Too-short skirts, Skin-tight styles & Bottoms that add bulk

 

 

Oval Shape

 

Bust, waist, and hips same size, slim arms and legs. Your goal is to draw attention away from the midriff / tummy area. Redirect the eye to your face or legs

Looks that Flatter your figure are Fluid fabrics, Create strong, vertical lines using long jackets over short or straight shirts

Styles that suggest a waist, Shorter skirts, Tunic tops & shapely jackets. Wear shoulder pads to create the illusion of a small waist /draw attention upward.

Try to Avoid high heels with short hemlines and tight waistlines that emphasize a prominent midriff, Fuller pants & skirts.

 

Inverted Triangle Shape

 

Slightly wider shoulders and larger bust line, pronounced tummy and midriff with narrow hips and legs. Your goal is to create a visual balance between your wide upper body and narrow lower body.

Looks that Flatter your figure Styles that lengthen your look

Wear darker, less embellished tops to minimize the wide upper body, Wear fuller bottoms in prints, bright colors, and flared or pleated skirts, Wider-leg pants

Try to Avoid - Avoid shoulder pads, Fitted, structured styles, Set-in waists with belts, Skin-tight skirts & pants