WHO THIS GUIDE IS FOR
A Few Clothing Tips for Average, Thin Women. This guide is for women who are:
- Average Height: 5'4" - 5'9"
- Size Eample: 2/4
MUST HAVES
- Fitted Blazers
- Trumpet Skirt
- Stretch Denim Jackets
- Circle Skirt
- Wedge Heels
- Square-toe Shoes
- Rounded-toe Shoes
- Sling Backs
- Boy-Cut Pants
- Lower-Rise Trousers
- Corduory/Denim
- Pencil Dress
- Knee-Length Skirts
- JEANS: Classic, Cargo, Low Rise, Slim Fit
FABRICS
- Rounded, vertical seams on tops
- Horizontal seaming
- Vertical inseams on bottoms
- Midwaist seaming or stitching
- Pockets with flap or larger buttons/snaps
- Thicker/Slightly stiffer materials (corduroy/denim)
- Stretch satin
- Empire seaming
TIPS & TRICKS
- Rounded, vertical seams on tops create the appearance of a large bust
- Horizontal seaming defines a narrow waist
- Vertical inseams on bottoms emphasize the length of legs and the panels created by the seams create volume.
- Fitted shoulders and narrow waist on tops adds curves
- Trumpet skirt adds volume without adding bulk
- Pair fitted jackets with long, straight jeans
- Pair fitted V-neck sweaters with trumpet skirts
- Pockets with flap or larger buttons/snaps hightlights and volumizes smaller behinds
- Pair shirts with large collars and cuffs with a fitted jacket
- Empire seaming emphasizes bust
- For additional guidelines, see our guide: "A Few Clothing Tips for Petite, Thin Women"
Guide created: 01/28/06 (updated 08/16/08)


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