Adapt This Look: Graduation Casual

For a casual chic graduation look, try:

Fashion Formula = Tie-front Sweater + Embellished Tank + Cropped Pants + Sandals.

Silk/Cashmere Front-Tie Cardigan | $58 at Banana Republic

Victoria Crochet Tank | $39.50 at Abercrombie & Fitch

Striped Linen-Blend Cropped Trouser | $88 at Banana Republic

Ibiza Jeweled Sandals | $190 at JCrew

Speeches, teachers, and bleachers...

Invited to a graduation? Don't know what to wear? No worries--this week, Style Intelligence Report is taking on Graduation. *Insert Pomp and Circumstance here.*

Graduation style is defined somewhere between casual and formal dress. But the fun doesn't stop there--there's the added Heat factor to account for. And while the afternoons can be scorching, the mornings can be cool. My advice to Everybody: layer, layer, layer. And don't forget the sunscreen.

We'll kick off the (work)week tomorrow with a casual graduation look that will allow you to beat the heat while staying comfortable!

Adapt This Look | Men's Edition: SmartCasual City Shorts

For a casually pulled-together look, try:

Fashion Formula = Short Sleeve Button Up Shirt + Contrast Tee + City Shorts + Sandals.

Lock Bonnie Half Sleeve Shirt | $49.50 at Abercrombie & Fitch

No-Tag Fitted Cotton Crew | $16.50 at Banana Republic

Fletcher Short | $75 at Polo Ralph Lauren
Men’s golf shorts provide a nice counterpart to a woman’s city short.

“Thong Song” Flip Flop | $48 at Kenneth Cole
Flip flops not suitable for poolside fun are dressy enough for this ensemble.

Adapt This Look: Smart City Shorts

For a smart look, try:

Fashion Formula = Cardigan + Floaty Top + City Shorts + Dressy Shoes.

Bianca Cropped Cardigan | $49.50 at Abercrombie & Fitch
Look for special detailing, such as the slight gathers on the front yoke.

Metal Trim Tank | $68 at Armani Exchange

Gap City Shorts | $39.50 at Gap

“Round One” Leather Slingback | $160 at Kenneth Cole

Adapt This Look: Sporty City Shorts

For a sporty look, try:

Fashion Formula = Track Jacket + Tank Top + City Shorts.

Commonwealth Zip Thru Jacket | $89 at Ben Sherman

Colorblock Halter | $38 at Armani Exchange

Gap City Shorts | $39.50 at Gap

Anjan Sneaker | $65 at Puma
Athletic-inspired sneakers to top off a casual chic look.

Manolo Blahnik Satin Slingback | $495 at Neiman Marcus
More formal shoes, such as this dressy slingback, are an unexpected option that can turn the outfit from simply sporty to uniquely stylish. Wear with caution--it's not a look for Everybody!

Adapt This Look: Sophisticated City Shorts

For a sophisticated look, try:

Fashion Formula = Fitted Blazer + Fashion Top + City Shorts + Dressy Shoes.

Stretch Denim Blazer | $98 at Armani Exchange

Knot Halter Top | $48 at Banana Republic

Gap City Shorts | $39.50 at Gap

Marc Jacobs Slingback Pump | $365 at Nordstrom

Adapt This Look: Casual City Shorts

For a casual look, try:

Fashion Formula = Henley Shirt + Tank Top + City Shorts + Casual Shoes.

Jenna Ribbed Henley | $24.50 at Abercrombie & Fitch

Seamless Support Camisole | $28 at Banana Republic

Gap City Shorts | $39.50 at Gap

adidas "Okapi Nubuck" Sneaker | $64.95 at Nordstrom
Athletic-inspired sneakers to top off a casual chic look. Sandals are another stylish option, and they can dress up an otherwise casual look.

It's getting hot in here...

Goodbye spring, and hello summer!

Between the bright, sunfilled days and the sweltering heat in my top floor apartment with no airflow, it's time to start dressing for the heat. And in that spirit, I'd like to share with you a few different outfits based upon one of my favorite warm weather garments: the city short!

Exhibit A: The City Short.

The city short is distinguished by its longer, slimmer cut--think of it as a more sophisticated take on the traditional short.

Fortunately, the city short's sophistication is matched by its versatility. Check back this week for five different outfits incorporating the city short!

Adapt This Look | Men's Edition: Geek Chic

Fashion Formula = Narrow Tie + Button Up Collared Shirt +
Casual Belt + Slim Cut Pants + Dress Shoes.

A sleek look that moves beyond geek to chic.

Prada Silk Tie | $78 at Yoox.com
Long and lean.

Scunthorpe Soho Fit Shirt | $79.00 at Ben Sherman
Super slim fit tailored with two back darts.

Eagle Web Belt | $14.50 at American Eagle
A versatile belt that will up the style factor of the outfit though its mixing of formal (tie) and casual (belt) elements. For a more conservative look, try a dark colored belt.

Boot Fit Jeans | $49.50 at Gap
A slim leg cut balanced by a wider boot-fit leg opening adds to the vertical emphasis of the outfit. For extra flair, cuff the jeans.

Press Club Oxford Shoes | $185 at Kenneth Cole
Add a pair of dressy oxfords to heighten the contrast between the formal and the casual.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Flat Bottom

Create the illusion of a curvier bottom.

Look for...

• Pants with contoured yokes.
• Medium wide contoured belts.
• Rear pockets add curves.
• Rear detailing.
• Full skirts.

Run from...

• Bottoms made of clingy fabrics.
• Bias cut bottoms.
• Very low rise pants.
• Baggy styles.
• Jeans without rear pockets.
• Severe pencil skirts.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Bottom Heavy

Elongate your figure while visually balancing your hips and shoulders. Subtly show your curves.

Look for...

• Drapey fabrics.
• Diagonal lines.
• Dark colored bottoms.
• Tonal outfits with darker shades on the bottom.
• Outfits that skim over your curves.

• Jackets & Coats
• Long coats: three-fourths and seven-eighths lengths lengths.
• Vertical detailing above the waist.
• Nipped-waist, tailored jackets that hit at hipbone length.
• A-line styles.
  
• Loose, straight cuts.
• Coats that flare at the waist.
• Slender lapels.
• Set-in sleeves.
• Slight shoulder padding.
• Slanted pockets minimize hips.
• Snug jean jackets.
• Biker jackets.
• Boxy jackets.

• Tops
• Fitted tops that float over your hips and bottom.
• Empire-waist styles.
• Wrap styles.
• Deep V-necklines.
• Wide necklines.

• Pants & Jeans
• Dark colored bottoms.
• Slightly lower-waisted bottoms.
• Bottoms with smooth tops, without waistbands.
• If you wear a waistband, it should be no longer than 1” high.
• Straight-legged, flat-front pants.
• Well-tailored pants with wider legs.
• Slight flare (boot cut shape) at ankle is flattering.
• Remove side pockets from pants for a leaner look.
  
• Jeans with a slightly lower rise.
• Dark denim is more flattering.
• Back pockets on jeans.

• Skirts & Dresses
  
• Skirts with smooth tops, without waistbands.
• Moderate A-line shapes.
• Wrap styles.
• Draped styles.
• Tapered knee-length skirts.
• Vertical detailing.
• Empire-waist styles.
• Matching dress and jacket sets.
• Show skin: shoulders, cleavage, or arms.
• Horizontal detailing on top.
• Open necklines.
• Dresses with plain bottom halves.
• Vertical detailing.

Swimsuits
• Dark colored bottoms, especially when contrasted with a lighter top.
• Embellishment above the waistline to draw the eye upwards.
  

Run from...

• Stiff fabrics.
• Oversized prints.
• Horizontal patterns.
• Shiny fabrics or thick textures.

• Jackets & Coats
• Styles that hit at the widest part of the hips.
• Double breasted styles.
• Bulky flap and patch pockets.
• Narrow-belted styles.
• Bomber jackets.

• Tops
• Tops that don’t cover the hips.
• Styles that hit at the widest part of the hips.
• Boxy shapes.
• Cinched waists.
• Detailing at the shirt hem.

• Pants & Jeans
• Bottoms with lots of detailing: pleats, gathers, back details, back pockets, prints, etc.
• Extremely high-waisted styles.
• Extremely low-waisted styles.
• Wide-legged pants.
• Bell bottoms.
• Drawstring pants.
• Tapered styles.
• Cropped pants.
• Tight legs.
• Small back pockets.
• Widely spaced back pockets.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Pockets: slanted, flap, or patch.
• Pleated skirts.
• Bias cut fabrics.
• Hem detailing.
• Severe flared skirts.
• Horizontal detailing.
• Dresses that cinch the waist.
• Bunching at waist.
• Stiff fabrics.
• Detailing below the waistline.
• Severely voluminous skirts.

Swimsuits
• Bottoms that are too small.
• Skirted suits that end at your widest part.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Short Waisted

Visually lower your waistline and re-direct attention towards your face or legs.

Look for...

• Monochromatic and tonal outfits.
• Vertical lines above the waist.
• Narrow belts at the hipline.
• Narrow belts that match the color of your top.

• Jackets & Coats
• Long jackets: hipbone, below the hips, three-quarters, and seven-eighths styles.
  
• Single breasted styles.
• High armholes.
• Narrow lapels tapering to the waist.
• Some shoulder padding.
• One or two button closures.
• Deep V necklines.
• Jean jackets that hit at the top of the hips.
• Biker jackets.

• Tops
• Long tops that end below your natural waistline.
• Vertical detailing.
• Deep V necklines.
• High armholes.
• Princess seams.
• Tabbed collars.

• Pants & Jeans
• Wear pants slightly long and with a heel for added leg length.
• Low-waisted bottoms.
• Flat front styles.
• Jeans with a longer rise.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Straight shapes with a dropped waistline.
• Styles without waistbands.
• Fluid fabrics.
• Empire waist styles.
• Straight sheaths.
• Coat dresses.
• Deep V-necklines.
• Verticals on the torso.

• Suits
• Long jackets, which should reach below the waist or longer.
• Fluid fabrics.
• Narrow pants.
• Short skirts.

• Swimsuits
• Two piece suits with bottoms that hit below your natural waistline.
• Strong verticals on the torso.
• High necklines.
• Darker side panels.

Run from...

• Belts at the waistline or above.
• Wide waistbands or belts.
• Any horizontal lines at the waist.

• Jackets & Coats
• Double breasted styles.
• Flap or patch pockets.
• Wide collars.
• High round necklines.
• Belted styles.
• Bomber jackets.

• Tops
• Overembellished styles.
• Anything cinched at the waist.
• High-waisted styles.
• Cropped styles.
• Waistbands, especially those that sit at your natural waist.
• Off-the-shoulder styles.

• Pants & Jeans
• High-waisted bottoms.
• Cropped pants.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Dresses with waistline details.
• Wide waistbands.
• High-waisted styles.
• Contrast color belts.
• Horizontal lines at natural waistline or above.
• Stiff fabrics.

• Suits
• Cropped jacket tops.

• Swimsuits
• High waisted bikini bottoms.
• Horizontal detailing on the torso.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Long Waisted

Visually raise your waistline and create the illusion of longer legs.

Look for...

• Anything that visually raises your waistline.
• Short tops over long bottoms.

• Jackets & Coats
• High-belted styles.
• Empire-waisted styles.
• Cropped styles.
• Medium length semi-fitted styles.
• Styles that taper above your natural waistline.
• Cropped jean jackets.
• Cropped biker jackets.
• Snug-fitting bomber jackets.

• Tops
• High-waisted styles.
• Empire-waist styles.
• Off-the-shoulder styles.
• Tucked-in styles with a raised waistline.
• Horizontal detailing: yokes, wide collars, square necklines.

• Pants & Jeans
• High-waisted bottoms.
• Slim legged pants.
• Pants without cuffs.
• Straight-leg jeans that hit near your natural waist.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Empire-waist styles.
• Straight styles.
• Off-center slits make legs look longer.
• Vertical detailing.
• Single pleats in soft, fluid fabrics.
• Empire waist styles.
• Coat dresses.
• Semifitted sheath dresses.
• A-line dresses.
• Fitted styles that nip in above your natural waistline.
• Detailing above the waist.
• Horizontals on the torso.

• Suits
• Pick skirts over pants, as they help obscure the exact point where your torso ends and legs begin.
• Narrow bottoms.
• Cropped jackets.

• Swimsuits
• Two-piece suits or one-piece suits made for long torsos.
• Tankinis.
• Horizontal detailing on the torso.
• Higher leg cuts.

• Accessories
• Belts placed above waist level.
• Belts that match your bottoms.
• Slim, elevating shoes that match bottoms.
• Pantyhose that matches shoes and bottoms.

Run from...

• Anything that visually shortens your legs.
• Bottoms with loud patterns.

• Jackets & Coats
• Long jackets and coats.
• Coats that belt at your natural waist.

• Tops
• Long shirts.
• Excessively fitted styles.
• Long, narrow lapels.
• Princess seams.
• Vertical detailing.

• Pants & Jeans
• Cropped pants.
• Cuffed pants.
• Low-waisted bottoms.
• Tight pants.
• Flared jeans.
• Wide-legged styles.
• Baggy styles.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Anything that calls attention to your natural waistline.
• Horizontal patterns.
• Hem detailing.
• Belted styles.
• Stiff fabrics.

• Suits
• Long jackets.
• Bottoms with hem detailing.

• Swimsuits
• One piece suits that are too short in the torso.
• Boy-cut shorts.

• Accessories
• Belts placed below waist level.

Adapt This Look | Men's Edition: Refined Biker

Fashion Formula= Biker Jacket + V-Neck Sweater + Collared Button-up Shirt + Tie + Jeans.

For a stylish look that is one part one part polished and one part hip.

Biker Jacket | $150.00 at Kenneth Cole
Just a great addition to any man's casual jacket collection. You can dress it up and dress it down to suit your mood, and the biker jacket's detailing adds a extra dash of style to almost any outfit.

Cashmere V-Neck | $178.00 at JCrew
Look for a sweater in an interesting color. The V-neckline shows off the collared shirt and tie underneath.

Solid Tie | $39.50 at JCrew
Pick a tie complementary in color to the shirt(s) it is accompanying. Here, I've chosen a tie whose purplish tint forms a stylish complement to both the blue and white collared shirt and the bright green sweater.

Washed Chain-Stripe Shirt | $49.50 at JCrew
Stripes, to give the outfit some visual texture through pattern.

7 For All Mankind Relaxed Fit Jean | $143 at Nordstrom
A versatile, comfortable fit that is equally at home with the casual biker jacket and the more formal sweater/collared shirt/tie combination.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: No Waist

Create the illusion of a waist.

Look for...

• Fitted tops and jackets.
• Nipped in waistlines.
• Contoured waistbands.

• Jackets & Coats
• Tailored styles that naturally flare out at the hips, creating the illusion of a waist.
• ¾ length coats with waist definition.

• Tops
• Fitted styles.
• Corset tops.
• Deep V-necklines.
• Wrap tops.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Flared skirts.
• Full skirts.
• Pencil skirts.
• Wrap dresses.
• Fitted dresses made of drapey materials.
• Dresses made of soft, delicate fabrics for movement.

• Accessories
• Thick belts, worn around the hips, to make the waist appear smaller by comparison.
• Thin belts give your waist some definition.

Run from...

• Garments that are cut straight up and down with no waist definition.

• Jackets & Coats
• Double-breasted coats.
• Extremely cropped styles, such as bolero jackets.
• Trenchcoats.Straight-cut overcoats.

• Tops
• Baggy tops.
• Boxy tops and sweaters.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Shift dresses with no definition.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Tummy

Direct attention away from your middle. Create the illusion of a long vertical line.

Look for...

• Drapey fabrics.
• Monochromatic and tonal outfits.

• Jackets & Coats
• Semi-fitted styles.
• Straight-cut styles.
• Long styles: Jackets should reach at least below the derriere.
• Coats: mid-hip length or longer.
• Vertical detailing.
• Deep V-necklines.
• Single breasted styles.
• Tailored styles.
• Subtle A-line styles.
• High armholes and natural shoulders for a leaner look.
• Biker jackets.

• Tops
• Long tops.
• Semifitted styles that don’t tuck in.
• Empire-waist styles.
• V-necklines.
• Elongated ovals.
• Tunics.
• Cardigans.
• Untucked shirts.
• Vertical detailing.

• Pants & Jeans
• Flat-front or side zip bottoms.
• No pockets.
• Waistbands 1” or smaller.
• No waistband is preferable.
• Jean styles that sit slightly lower than your natural waist.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Waistbands 1” or smaller.
• Styles without waistbands.
• Flat front skirts.
• Dark colors and flat textures.
• Dresses that obscure the waistline.
• Coat dresses.
• Subtle A-line shapes.
• Empire-waist styles.
• Dresses with matching jackets.
• Semifitted shift dresses.
• Vertical detailing.
• Open necklines.
• V-necklines.

• Suits
• Vertical detailing.
• Semifitted styles.

• Swimsuits
• Diagonal lines.
• Chevron patterns.
• Verticals: necklines, piping, patterns, seams.
• Lower necklines.
• Side shirring.
• Dark side panels.
• High Lycra content.

Run from...

• Fabrics that cling.
• Bias cut fabrics.
• Excessively stiff fabrics.
• Highly defined waistlines.
• Belts.
• Cinched waistlines.
• Garments with detailing at the waistline—pockets or otherwise.

• Jackets & Coats
• Cropped styles.
• Bulky flap or patch pockets.
• Double breasted styles.
• Wide collars and lapels.
• Styles with belts.

• Tops
• Extremely fitted styles.
• Anything with horizontal detail across the middle.
• Tops with waistbands.
• Belted styles.
• Cropped styles.
• Excessive detailing.

• Pants & Jeans
• Bulky pockets.
• Contrasting color belts.
• High waisted styles.
• Pleats.

• Skirts & Dresses
• Anything that cinches the waist.
• Bias cuts.
• Pleats.
• Wrap styles.
• Front darts.
• Bulky, gathered styles.
• Front pockets.
• Belts.
• Stiff fabrics.

• Suits
• Horizontal detailing.
• Anything too tight.

• Swimsuits
• Anything that creates a horizontal line.
• Two piece suits that dig into your body.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Small Bust

Flaunt the curves you have, while suggesting the appearance of more volume.

Look for...

• Push-up bras.
• Drapey fabrics.
• Fitted tops.
  
• Styles with horizontal lines.
• Styles with embellishments at the bustline.

• Jackets & Coats
• Fitted styles.
• Straight, tailored cuts.
• Wide lapels and collars.
• Flattering details on top, such as breast pockets, seaming, and/or draping.
• Lower necklines.
• High armholes.
• Biker jackets.
• Bomber jackets.
• Boxy jackets.

• Tops
• Fitted styles.
• Styles with breast pockets.
• Empire-waist styles.
• Halter tops.
• Keyhole tops.
• Narrow V-necks.
• Wide lapels and collars.
• Flared, short sleeves.
• Tabbed sleeves.

• Dresses
• Empire waist styles.
• Wrap dresses.
• Coat dresses.
• A-line styles.
• Semifitted sheath dresses.
• Chemise dresses.
• Shirtdresses.
• Low V-necklines.
• Fullness at bust through embellishment.

• Swimsuits
• Soft styles.
• String bikinis.
• Bra-top styles.
• Slight padding.
• Bright colors at the bustline.
• Embellishment for volume at the bustline.
• Lower necklines.

Run from...

• Stiff fabrics.

• Jackets & Coats
• Dropped-sleeve styles.
• Loose fitting styles.

• Tops
• Loose fitting tops.
• Overly structured tops that you can’t fill out.
• Raglan, kimono, or dolman sleeves.
• Voluminous tops.

• Dresses
• Voluminous shapes.
• Dresses that you can’t fill out.

• Swimsuits
• Overly structured suits.
• Excessive padding in the bust area.
  

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Full Bust

Elongate your upper body, both torso and neck, while subtly showing your curves.

Look for...

• Garments that drape nicely over your curves.
• Dark colored tops and light colored bottoms.
• Garments that add vertical lines above the waist.

• Jackets & Coats
• Single breasted styles.
• Semifitted styles.
• Long, vertical, and narrow collars.
• Styles that button right under the bustline.
• Jean jackets without pocket detailing.
• Biker jackets without detailing.
• Bomber jackets.
• Single breasted boxy jackets.

• Tops
• Simple styles without much embellishment.
• Quiet vertical detailing.
• Styles that subtly reveal cleavage.
• Open-neck tops.
• Wrap styles.
• Deep vertical lines.
• Styles with bust darts.
• Long sleeves that flare below the elbow.

• Dresses
• Semifitted styles with open necklines.
• Shirtdresses.
• Sheath dresses.
• Dropped waistlines.
• Wrap dresses.
• Vertical V-necklines.
• Sweetheart necklines.
• Spaghetti straps.
• Vertical seaming.
• Hem detailing.
• Dresses that are darker on top than on the bottom.
• Narrow skirts with flare at hem.
• Soft, drapey fabrics.

• Swimsuits
• Vertical detailing.
• Suits with built in support.
• Wider straps.
• Halter suits.
• Ruffles, shirring, and draping below the chest.
• Dark, solid colors on top, and light fabrics on the bottom.
• Dark, slimming side panels.
• Lower necklines.

Run from...

• Prominent detailing at the bustline.
• Garments that add bulk around the neck.
• Wide belts.

• Jackets & Coats
• Double breasted styles.
• Breast pockets on jackets and coats.
• Wide lapels on collars.
• High necklines.
• Patch pockets.
• Loose fitting styles.
• Belted styles.

• Tops
• Horizontal detailing.
• Oversized tops.
• Chunky knits.
• Tops with large patterns.
• Double breasted styles.
• Wide waistbands.
• Short flared sleeves.
• Big lapels and collars.
• Large prints.
• Stiff fabrics.
• Sleeves with a baggy fit.
• Raglan, dolman, and kimono sleeves.
• Tabbed sleeves.

• Dresses
• High necklines.
• Boatnecks.
• A-line dresses.
• Tunics.
• Wide belts.
• Stiff fabrics.

• Swimsuits
• Suits without adequate support.
• Suits with belts.

Adapt This Look | Men's Edition: SoCal Casual Chic

Fashion Formula= Short Sleeve Button Up Shirt + Tee Shirt +Novelty Belt + Straight-leg Jeans + Flip Flops.

Radiate the essence of the beachy Southern California lifestyle with a casual, yet fashion forward, ensemble.

Scunthorpe Soho Fit Shirt | $79.00 at Ben Sherman
Patterned for a dash of style! For a more metro look, go for a fitted cut in the shirt. For a more casual look, try a shirt in a looser fit.

No Tag Fitted Ringer Crew | $16.50 at Banana Republic
Nice and simple.

Braided Cotton Belt | $24 at JCrew
A nod to the nautical style of the season.

Nashville Slim Jean | $98 at Lucky Brand Jeans
Narrow-leg jeans cut in a dark, slimming wash.

Tulum Leather Sandals | $65 at JCrew
Leather sandals for a more polished look.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Heavy Arms

Visually slim and elongate your arms and torso.

Look for...

• Three-quarter sleeves.
• Handkerchief sleeves.
• Raglan, dolman, or kimono sleeves (all provide extra room in the armhole).
• Cape sleeves.
• Long sleeves that flare below the elbow.
• Tops with subtle vertical lines—such as seamlines or lapels.
• Tops with a small puff at the shoulder.

Run from...

• Tight or clingy fitted sleeves.
• Elastic or tabbed sleeves.
• Short, flared sleeves.
• Tight cuffs.
• No sleeves.
• One-shoulder styles.
• Strapless styles.
• Off-the-shoulder styles.
• Stiff fabrics.
• Sleeveless tops.
• Tops with very short sleeves.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Narrow Shoulders

Visually broaden your shoulders. Create a visual balance between your shoulders and hips.

Look for...

• Shoulder pads.
• Horizontal lines at the shoulder.
• Wide neck openings.
• Set in, puffed, or gathered sleeves: especially those that are placed slightly outside the shoulder bone.
• Horizontal piping or stripes.
• Structured, tailored styles.

• Jackets & Coats
• Boxy Chanel-style jackets.
• Double breasted styles.
• Epaulettes.

• Tops
• Collared shirts.
• Tops with breast pockets.
• Tops with lapels.
• Horizontal lines at the shoulder.
• Boatnecked tops.
• Square necked tops.
• V-Necklines.
• Sweetheart necklines.
• Puffy, gathered sleeves.
• Yokes.
• Wide collars.
• Sailor collars.
• Peaked lapels.
• Wrap tops.

Run from...

• Set-in sleeves that do not extend beyond shoulder bones.

• Jackets & Coats
• Dropped sleeves.
• Deep armholes.
• Raglan sleeves.
• Unstructured styles.

• Tops
• Halter tops.
• Camisoles.
• Raglan, dolman, or kimono sleeves.
• Capped sleeves.
• Gathered necklines.
• Off the shoulder styles.

Women's Figure Flattery Guide: Broad Shoulders

Downplay the width of your shoulders by softening them.

Look for...

• Set-in sleeves that do not extend beyond shoulder bones.
• Dark colored tops.
• V-necklines.
• Vertical seaming.
• Balance narrow hips with pockets at the hipline.

• Jackets & Coats
• Longer styles.
• Loose, unstructured jackets.
• Deep armholes.
• Raglan sleeves.
• Kimono sleeves.
• Dropped sleeves.
• Small lapels.
• Small, narrow collars.
• Single breasted styles.
• Notch or shawl collars.
• Vertical seaming.

• Tops
• Deep V-neck tops.
• Raglan sleeves.
• Deep, narrow v-neck tops.
• Narrow collars and lapels.
• Cuffed sleeves.


• Swimsuits
• Straps that hit at mid-shoulder.
• Wider straps.
• V-necks.
• Scoop necklines.
• Vertical details.
• Diagonal lines.
  

Run from...

• Anything that will draw extra attention to the shoulder area.
• Shoulder pads.
• Horizontal lines at the shoulder.
• Colorblocking on shoulders.
• High, closed necklines.

• Jackets & Coats
• Double breasted styles.
• Horizontal detailing.
• Fitted styles.
• Wide lapels on collars.
• Short, rolled lapels.
• Yokes.
• Breast pockets.
• Puffed or gathered sleeves.
• Epaulettes.
• Asymmetrical closures.
• High, closed, round necks.

• Tops
• Tops made of shiny fabrics.
• Horizontal lines at the shoulder, or anywhere above the bustline.
  
• Shoulder detailing.
  
• Boat necked tops.
• Square necked tops.
• Wrap-style tops.
• Wide collars.
• Puffy sleeves.
• One-shoulder necklines.
• Wide necklines.
• Halter tops.

• Swimsuits
• Racerback suits.
• Halter necklines.

Women's Figure Flattery: Guide Short Neck

Visually elongate your neck!

Look for...

• V-necked styles.
• Deep V-necklines are especially flattering.
  
• Tops with open necklines (e.g. square necklines, sweetheart necklines, camisoles, etc).
  
• Drapey, long necklaces.

Run from...

• Garments that add bulk around the neck.
• Turtlenecks.
• Scarves.
• Tops with high collars.
• Mandarin collars.
• Choker necklaces.