Valentine’s Day is now coming up. Do you already have a date? If you don’t but want to find one, or if you already have a date with a special someone, these easy simple tips on enhancing the way you look might just make your Valentine’s Day even better.For most of us, we want to look taller, thinner, or slimmer. By wearing the right clothing, you can definitely change the way your body looks.
For men, if you have a thicker body, and you’d like to hide your stomach, you can slim down by wearing a jacket. Get a jacket that is cut below the belt. It gives your body an illusion of a more balanced upper body in addition to the vertical line of an open jacket that will give you a much slimmer silhouette.
When choosing the right color, keep in mind this rule of thumb: light maximizes, and dark minimizes. Choose a deeply hued shirt that can slim you down even more with a stripe or bright graphic on the shoulders or chest by drawing attention upward.
In addition, elements like shoulder epaulets and pockets either above or below also keep the focus from your midsection.
When choosing a shirt, choose a small to medium size print on a button front shirt tucked in, because it works like a camouflage.
If you have a longer neck, look for a zip neck or a turtleneck sweater that hits mid throat. It adds width, therefore subtracting the length.
Avoid V-necks, which are designed to make your neck look longer and skinnier, which is a good way to go if you have a shorter, thicker neck. Also, a striped graphic gives an even greater lengthening effect.
In contrast, if you have a wider, shorter neck, you need to avoid turtle necks, because they will only make your neck look even shorter, almost close to none.
If you’re on the shorter side, you can make yourself taller without going through pain. One thing that you have to do is definitely wear clothes that fit you. Wearing oversized clothing gives you an illusion that you are significantly shorter than you already are. Aside from wearing clothes that fit you, wearing vertical stripes also helps add length. Moreover, a similar toned jacket and jeans and shoes create an unbroken vertical line that makes you look thinner and taller.
Finally, when looking for the right shoe, go for a pair that has a longer shape with a longer toe box. Not only does this give an additional continuation to your unbroken vertical line, but it also gives an illusion of a bigger foot. And we all know that men with big feet.wear big shoes!
Ladies, sometimes it’s hard to find the right clothes that make us thinner and taller and proportional. You can make them all happen by wearing clothes that fit you or create an illusion of a curvy, taller, and thinner woman.
If you are on the shorter and more curvy side, do not cover it with prints and patterns. Too many patterns and prints hide your curves and make you look even shorter and boxier.
Instead go for a jacket that comes in at the side (a side-by-side C). This creates an hourglass look that shows off your lady-like curves.
Moreover, wearing a skirt that breaks around the knee with a high button jacket can give you more length and a slimmer silhouette. Also, when choosing pants, stay away from the straight leg or tapered leg jeans. This creates a term called the “ice cream cone effect.” Just exactly what it sounds like, you will look like an ice cream cone, because it will make your upper body look even bigger than it is because the focus goes to your middle part and your stomach, creating an unbalanced look.
Instead, look for pants that flare away at the bottom and go for a pointier shoe, or you can also add a little skinny or kitten heel. It creates an illusion of a longer leg, therefore making you, again, taller and thinner.
If you have a skinnier frame, you can create curves by wearing the right clothing by wearing a structured jacket that comes in above the waist to create a fuller and more balanced look.
Now that you know what to wear and perhaps not to wear, go and look in your closet and give it a try. Look at yourself in the mirror and give it a smile. Not only will you feel better about how you look, but wearing a good outfit with a great smile definitely gives you more personality and makes you more approachable.
Valentine’s Day shouldn’t only be for couples. If you’re single, dress up, look good and feel good. Because it is a day of hearts in the first place, this might be the time to show you some love, so have a safe, and fun Valentine’s Day!
If you have any questions or dilemmas about what to wear or any styling questions, you can email me at berncurio21@yahoo.com.