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?
My body type is close to what I would call the stereotypical ‘model’ type. I’m 5 ft 11 with a narrow waist and limbs that go on for days. I try to keep my body in shape, but as you grow so does your body. So my lower body is much longer than my upper body!
Has your body type changed over the last five years?
100%. Growing up I was almost anorexic. I guess a part of me was struggling with body image issues. Now I’m slightly broader around my hips and thighs, which takes away from the ‘unhealthy’ skinny look, but still skinny. I’ve always been lean and petite, and I am hoping that my body stays like that.
How has your style changed over the years?
I think more or less my style has been pretty basic and easy breezy. I haven’t yet found myself diving into prints. So I stick to colour blocking or monotones for my outfits. But I think all in all my fashion ideology is ‘stay comfortable, confident and classy.’
How do you dress according to your body type?
I try to accentuate my waist, my collarbones and my legs as much as I can. I do believe they are my most attractive physical features. So I wear leaner, longer, flowy silhouettes but when I feel like baring a bit of skin, I can go for tiny cocktail dresses and a long slit here and there. It really has to do with the kind of mood I’m in.
In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing up here?
I believe people here believe that just because one outfit looks good on a certain body and face that it’ll look good on just anybody. You need to dress according to your own structure and frame and feel confident. Your body adapts to your clothes, only if you’re confident in it. You could be wearing a banana suit, but if you wear it with confidence, you can make that work.
Which silhouettes suit your body the most?
Anything long, fitted and flowy. I believe that one of the biggest advantages of being tall is that almost anything you don on your body, will frame nicely. I like a good fit here and there. I’m still obsessed with tiny waists and shoulder pads, so anything that highlights my waist and makes me look taller than I am is something I’ll always be up for wearing.
What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?
I shy away from prints and stripes, but silhouette wise; I don’t think there’s anything I can’t manage. I’ve always been open to experimenting with my outfits and my style. I might now want to see myself in something frilly and with a lot of flare. I just have a personal preference of choosing sleeker looks over more voluminous ones.
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