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[Helen in OK]

I found this in Netscape, and found that some of these hints also apply to us, giggle.

Helen in OK

Best Clothes for a Woman's Body Type

No matter how big your chest, narrow your shoulders or curvy your hips, you will always look good if you dress for your specific body type.

"It's not about what's in style necessarily, it's more about what style is right for you," Melissa Kirsch, author of "The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything," told The New York Post. "Even celebrities like Keira Knightley and Kate Winslet, who appear to look good in everything, actually don't. They just know what looks good on them."

Here are the elements for a perfect wardrobe based on nine body types and the celebrity role model for each one.

1. Big Chest
Wear low and open necklines, jackets with top buttons just under the bust and tailored tops in muted colors. Don't wear backless tops, jewelry that falls over the chest or big T-shirts.
Your celebrity role model is: Scarlett Johansson.

2. Shoulders Narrower Than Your Hips
Go for shirts with boat necks, wide V-necks and belted jackets. Avoid raglan sleeves, halter tops and A-line dresses.
Your celebrity role model is: Kristin Davis.

3. Wide Arms
Opt for loose, straight sleeves or fluted sleeves. Choose blouses with interesting cuffs. And don't forget the earrings! Make sure you don't wear cap sleeves or sleeves that are too tight.
Your celebrity role model is: Queen Latifah.

4. Shoulders Broader than Your Hips
Choose flared skirts or boot-cut pants that will offer a counterpoint to your shoulders. While halter tops look super on you, don't wear spaghetti straps, strapless tops or pencil skirts.
Your celebrity role model is: Nicole Kidman.

5. Wide Backside
Wear simple proportional pockets and flared pants, but avoid prints in the area of the buttocks, big back pockets and tight pants.
Your celebrity role model is: Jennifer Lopez

6. Flat Chest
Select fabrics with details and visual interest in the chest area, as well as high necklines, scarves and necklaces. Just make sure you avoid plunging necklines.
Your celebrity role model is: Renée Zellweger.

7. Short Legs
Go for high-heeled boots and shoes, short-waisted dresses and medium-rise pants and jeans. Always tuck in your shirt. Steer clear of low-rise pants, flat-heeled shoes and ankle straps.
Your celebrity role model is: Jessica Simpson.

8. Big Hips
Opt for straight or boot-cut pants and flared skirts. Stay away from high waists and tapered ankles.
Your celebrity role model is: Eva Longoria.

9. Big Belly
Wear diagonals, wrap tops, shirts with ruching, mid-rise pants or jeans. Avoid anything that is tight across the midriff and tapered ankles.
Your celebrity role model is: Britney Spears.

Source: Melissa Kirsch, author of "The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything."

[marie354]

What if you fit in the catagory... 10. None of the above.
or ........................................ 11. All of the above.

Teeheehee

[Wenda]

Interesting article. Thanks!

[Karren H]

Great tips, Helen... thanks...

Karren

[mona lisa]

Even those of us who do not neatly fit into any of these categories at least get some ideas for how to approach these matters.