Style Anatomy: Aymen Saleem

Youth Ambassador of Pakistan Youth Parliament and a Guiness World Record holder, Aymen Saleem breaks down her style

Youth Ambassador of the Pakistan Youth Parliament and a Guiness World Record holder, Aymen Saleem loves all things fashion. From how she dresses according to her body type, to her favourite silhouettes, she breaks down her style for us

Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage



How would you describe your body type?

I would describe my body type as an hourglass because my shoulders and hips are almost equal in width and I have a pretty well-defined waist; which, I feel is one of the most prominent features of my body.

Has your body type changed over the last five years?

To be honest, my body has not changed much over the last five years. Thank God for my fast metabolism!



How has your style changed over the years?

Not too dramatically, I think I experiment far more now than I did before. Over the years, I began to understand what suits me and stopped following fashion trends blindly. That understanding helps me carry what I am wearing with confidence.

In your opinion what is your most troublesome area?

None. But when I gain weight, it goes straight to my face which is obviously not fun.



How do you dress your body according to your body type?

In general, for our body type, wearing outfits that snuggle around the thinnest part of your waist can really bring out your perfect proportions. Personally, my go-to outfits are mid-waist pants, wide leg trousers, wrap around tops/dresses and A-line silhouettes etc.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here?

The biggest mistake one can make is to blindly follow fashion trends and not stay unique to your style. I think it is important to understand what works for you and be true to who you are.



Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

I think with an hourglass body type, you have the biggest freedom when it comes to clothes. Body-con/fitted dresses and lightweight fabrics look particularly good though.

What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?

Anything that doesn’t go with my personal style or is out of my comfort zone is a no for me. It might be the trendiest outfit but if it’s not me, I won’t wear it. But I love to experiment within my personal style. As a general advice, be who you are, in both what you wear and what you do. Individuality is hard to find these days; being original is really the best you can do. Express your individuality and don’t be afraid to experiment.