Unless you are a supermodel or have their flawless bodies,
most of us have imperfections when it comes to
Most people tend to not be proportional, and find that they
have a certain body part that stands out more than the rest.
While that is not necessarily a flaw, some people can be
self-conscious about exactly how to go about dressing their larger-than-life
body parts, and make them look fabulous.
If you have large feet, a big bosom or even broad shoulders
and often struggle to camouflage the body parts that stand out more than the
rest, there is an answer for you.
Neliswa Motsuenyane is an image consultant and fashion
designer, while Bontlefeela Mogoye is a celebrity stylist who has styled many
covers of the fashion magazine Previdar.
"Sometimes putting together looks for huge or broad
body features can be a big disaster, excuse the pun. However, if done
strategically with the right styling eye, those very same difficult-to-manage
body parts can stand out in a very impressive way," expert says.
The two fashion experts lent us their styling eye and gave
us tips on how to best dress larger-than-life features.
A big chest
Forget the proper print to wear, whether to wear vertical or
horizontal stripes or sticking to black basics. When it comes to managing a
large chest, expert says all one needs is a good, supportive bra.
"Having a large bust can be difficult to manage,
especially when it comes to finding clothes that don't seem overly revealing
and too sexy. The best solution for managing your big bust in a style-effective
way is to have a solid foundation of a good bra. A big- chested woman cannot
compromise on a good bra, as those that may seem cheaper do not offer support
and make everything you wear look like a big blob on your chest. So it's not
the clothes that do the trick here, but what's underneath them."
Expert gives these tips when buying a good bra:
Bra size knowledge is key, so get yourself measured by a
professional.
Go for extra support. Always look for a bra that has strong
and thick arm handles.
A large foot
Famous women like Wendy Williams and Tyra Banks have spoken
out about wearing abnormally sized shoes, and while they may be able to find
their sizes effortlessly because they have stylists galore, it can be a
painstakingly difficult challenge for the average woman with a big foot to find
any joy.
So what can you do if you have big feet and still want to
look your best? Being big footed is any woman who wears a size eight shoe and
above.
"When we think of big footed, in our minds we quickly
think of sandals, wedges, flats and pumps, because most the time it is what's
available in such sizes," Mogoye says.
"Even sneakers tend to be limited in size, and most
big-footed women have to resort to wearing men's sneakers, which are often not
as cute. In South Africa our market doesn't give much availability for such
sizes, which is a problem."
Mogoye also emphasises that women should not feel alone, as
some celebrities also face the same dilemma, and we can learn a thing or two
from them.
"We have seen a lot of celebrities gracing us with amazing
shoes in their big feet. For example, Charlize Theron, who is a size
nine-and-a-half, pulls off shoes amazingly, so much so that you can never tell
that she has a big foot.
"The likes of Oprah Winfrey, who are always in high
heels, Paris Hilton also has her line of shoes motivated by her US size 11 foot
- all these women, besides having the means to acquire the shoes they need, can
teach women a lot about being comfortable with your big feet, as it is nothing
to be ashamed of.
"It is all about being confident enough to know what
looks good on you."
Mogoye gives women with big feet tips on how to look great
and pull off the Amazonian woman foot with style.
You always want to wear stylish flats that do not expose too
much of your feet, that is flats with more stripes, or gladiators. They are a
big-footed girl's best friend.
Peep-toe shoes are to be avoided.
Big-footed women tend to have long toes, so wearing peep-toe
shoes always gives the impression that your foot is begging for mercy to
squeeze out of the shoe.
Pointy shoes are also to be avoided by all means.
Very broad shoulders
While most women find men with broad shoulders sexy and
appealing, when it comes to the men finding the right fit of clothing, it can
be a complete nightmare.
"Broad shoulders are appealing in a man, but very often
bad styling can leave a person looking like a cartoon super- hero," says
expert.
"When dressing for your broad shoulders, always avoid jeans
or other pants that are too tight fitting.
"Another important thing to remember is that tucking in
your shirt shortens your mid-section.
"This is not a style benefit for a man with broad
shoulders, because it creates a boxed-up effect. Unless they are wearing a
suit.
"When you are presenting an image, you want to look
relaxed and vibrant, not uptight and strained.
"In essence, the key thing to remember is to loosen up
from your mid-section right down to your ankles," she says.
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