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Personal Profile for Body Type A
Volume 8 Issue 2 – January 10, 2013
MissusSmartyPants loves shopping for you!
This week’s style inspiration is from …Macy’s
Shirts & Tops
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Sleeveless shirts should have straps that are wider. Avoid thin spaghetti straps.
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If shoulders are square and broad—try a raglan sleeve (set in at a diagonal to soften shoulders).
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Tailored shirts add structure which will give you the appearance of having more curves.
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A wrap top or other tops with diagonal lines are flattering on you.
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Shirts with a narrow V neckline are flattering and minimize wide shoulders.
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Avoid: any detailing at your shoulder area; puffed sleeves; epaulettes and boat-neck shirts.
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To minimize wide shoulders select shirts in a darker color than bottoms. (also helps to minimize a
full bust)
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Try shirt with soft curves, ruffles or other feminine touches to soften your straighter lines.
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For an undefined waist try Spanx Hide & Sleek Camisole
The Latest
NY Collection Top,
Three-Quarter-Sleeve
Ponte-Knit Peplum
DKNY Jeans Top,
Long-Sleeve Ruched
V-Neck
Alfani Top, ThreeQuarter-Sleeve
Dolman Printed
INC International
Concepts Top, LongSleeve Floral-Print
Ruched
MSP Says...
The peplum trend is continuing into 2013! The NY Collection Top will add curves to your straight frame.
Wear this top with a Y-shaped necklace to elongate your torso OR add a waist belt to this top to cinch your
waist.
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Follow the specific guidelines on each article of clothing when selecting clothes to buy. Also, use
these guidelines when deciding what to keep in your wardrobe. These sites and clothes are chosen
with your body type in mind. Remember fit is essential, NOT label size.
Bottoms
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A's have many choices of pant styles. It's more a matter of personal preference.
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Good choices are any pants with embellishments: pockets, chains, zippers, appliqués.
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A's can wear slim pants to wide palazzo pants.
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An excellent choice is a slightly flared pant. It helps balance out your wider shoulders.
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Belted pants show off slim hips and add some curves.
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If your waist is short, keep pants lower on hips, and use a monochromatic (matching) belt.
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If waist is long, pants may come up higher and give a look of a more rounded bottom.
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If bottom is small or flat, try flap pockets or no pockets for more roundness.
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Try Spanx Power Panty w/ Tummy Control under slinky pants and skirts.
The Latest
Style&co. Pants,
Bootcut-Leg Stretch
Trousers
Lauren Ralph Lauren
MICHAEL Michael
Calvin Klein Jeans,
Pants, Straight-Leg
Kors Sausalito Jeans,
Ultimate Bootcut-Leg
Twill
Premiere Indigo Wash
MSP Says...
Blue pants are a great way to brighten up your wardrobe and add more color in an unexpected way!
The Style&co. Pants are classic and dressy enough to wear to the office, yet trendy enough to wear out on
the town. Wear them with a skinny belt to add more curves to your frame.
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Jackets & Sweaters
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Jackets and sweaters should have vertical seams (princess seams) to help add curves.
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Choose jackets that are single breasted--stopping from the high hip to low hip.
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A good quality jacket or sweater can add structure and shape to your silhouette.
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Jackets with detailing on the pockets at hips draw attention to your slender frame.
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Jackets that are excellent choices for A's include: peplum (flair out at hips) and jackets with tie-belts
(military, safari styles).
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Sweaters are great for layering with a formfitting longer top underneath.
The Latest
Calvin Klein Coat, Tab- Calvin Klein Jacket, Charter Club Sweater,
Waist Wool-Blend Long-Sleeve Collarless
Long-Sleeve Faux
Tweed
Flared
Wrap
INC International
Concepts Sweater,
Long-Sleeve Ruffle
Cardigan
MSP Says...
The Calvin Klein Coat is a classic coat that you can wear for many seasons to come. It will add a ‘pop’ of
color and style to your outfit. This type of coat will always look great no matter what you are wearing. It will
also dress up the most casual outfit!
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Skirts & Dresses
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Skirts and dresses with volume and worn lower on the hips add to the appearance of curves.
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Circle skirts add curves to your shape.
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A classic A-line skirt is always a great style for A’s.
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Pencil skirts at the knee shows off your slim legs when adding heels.
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Skirts with embellishment at the waist (sequins, stitching, belts, and pockets) are good choices.
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Skirts with floral patterns are good choices, because the pattern will draw the eye.
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Skirts with asymmetrical hemlines soften your straight body lines.
The Latest
Charter Club Skirt,
Polka-Dot Pencil
NEW! Jones New York
Skirt, Metallic Pleated
Pencil
ECI Dress, ThreeQuarter-Sleeve
Paisley-Print
BCBGeneration Dress,
Long-Sleeve V-Neck
Pleated Ruffle
MSP Says...
Polka-dot’s are another trend that will last though out 2013! The Charter Club Skirt will play up your
body type...just be sure to wear a bright colored blouse to kick up the fun of this skirt!
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Shoes
What woman doesn’t love shoes? So many choices it’s insane! But choosing the right shoes shouldn’t make
you crazy if you follow the Missus Smarty Pants guidelines.
If The Shoe Fits. Shoes must be comfortable! Look for stores that offer narrow or wider widths to
properly accommodate your specific needs. Also, shop later in the day when your feet are at their largest.
Shoes that fit well are ones that you will grab and wear again and again.
Choose Your Lifestyle. Choose shoes that fit your lifestyle. If you work in a professional business
setting, you will need more shoes to fit in this category. If you are a SAHM (stay at home mom) you will
need more shoes that are casual in nature. Remember the object is to show your style; so not just 4 pairs of
white tennis shoes!
Take Shape. Take your body shape into account.
Short/petite- 2 ½” to 3” heels maximum. Beyond this you will look like you are walking on stilts and
leaning forward.
Thick/full ankles- Avoid any shoe that has ankle straps. This draws attention to wide ankles with the
horizontal line of the strap. Opt for pumps, sling backs and other slip-on styles.
Curvy to Full Fashion Gals- Go easy on the skinny high heels. This look only highlights that you are
thicker in stature. Instead, wear a shoe that is 2 to 2 ½” with a stacked heel. This will even out your
proportions better.
The Latest
INC International
Concepts Women's
Shoes, Cindy Pointy
Toe Flats
Easy Spirit Shoes,
Parnella Pumps
Easy Spirit Shoes,
Quota Pumps
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Marc Fisher Shoes,
Verifies Tall Wedge
Boots
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MissusSmartyPants Selects:
Alfani Top, ThreeQuarter-Sleeve
Dolman Printed
Calvin Klein Jeans,
Ultimate Bootcut-Leg
Easy Spirit Shoes,
Quota Pumps
Olivia + Joy Handbag,
Cassidy Shoulder Bag
Put these 4 items together for a great outfit now & into spring!
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