The defining features of the Lollipop are large but not heavy boobs, slim hips, proportionally small waist and long elegant legs. For the Lollipop is is about balancing the proportions, such as to broaden the shoulders and hips a little to smooth that often too top heavy look.
(The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's "Body Shape Bible". I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are random pictures from Tumbler, Pinterest or borrowed from Google. Unknown source.)
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The Cello is the very close to an Hourglass as they are both women with glorious curves. They have big boobs, short waist, big hips, big bottom, big thighs, broad shoulders and slim lower legs. For the Cello, It’s all about daring to show yourselves off a little.
Bold statement earrings are your best jewelry, and you don't need a lot of other accessories. Wedge with a platform shoes, support your body frame and shows of your lovely ankles.
(The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's "Body Shape Bible". I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are random pictures from Tumbler, Pinterest or borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) I love it when a "personality" shines through and stand out from the crowd- It's an injection of color on a gray day. They get your attention by looking a bit different, like wearing dramatic prints, a fairy costume, or an authentic vintage outfit. They are creative people who know who they are, and not afraid to show it. Let's face it, everyone looking and dressing the same, it's boring (With the exception of uniforms, which are awesome and it's uniformity serves a purpose), and it's the people who are brave enough to step out of the box and take some chances, that will stand out. Some people are too scared of drawing attention to themselves, don't know what to wear, who to be, and look to others. They choose one of the available trends acceptable to their community and just embrace being "blend". The first step towards joining "the expressive", is asking yourself some basic questions, such as what colors you like, are you edgy or ladylike? Maybe deep down you always wanted to be a redhead? Finding something or someone that inspires you is a good way to start discovering yourself. Style has no size or a preference for appearance, anyone can be awesome. It's more a matter of combining your taste with what flatters your natural look, and creating your own personal twist on the style you feel drawn to. If you want to express yourself, you need to think for yourself. Showing your inside on the outside is an underestimated idea. It is how we signalize others about who we are, and a good way of figuring out who you have the most in common with (in terms of what your interested in). Plus, it's really fun to be creative! But, there is no harm in not wanting to be different (and there aren't 7 billion different style's out there. So, you know...) The point is to express yourself, and dare to be who you want to be. People should accept you the way you are, anyway. Keeping an open mind and respecting others is the only trend you should feel inclined to follow. The rest of the time, create your own fashion and let your freak flag fly (or not). It's up to you. Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn. Aaaaaw! V Magazine loves us just the way we are. Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Bjørk, Amber Rose, Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry, and Rihanna are famous for being true to their own style. (All the photos in this post are random pictures from Tumbler or borrowed from Google. Unknown source. The bottom image is from V magazine, and some of the other is from "Siralexanderthegreat" on instagram.) Hillary Clinton is one of the very few Bell's I have seen out there. The typical Bell has small shoulders, small boobs, small and short waist, big thighs and a large bottom. It's hard for Bell's to find dresses that fit right because of the big difference between top and bottom, and their short waist will make a lot of tops to long for them. This is the body shape wich needs to invest in quality clothing that has the right fit instead of buying lots of different "doesn't really fit right" clothing. For Bell's it is all about showing how feminine they are and creating a sense of balance to their figure. The most important guidelines. - Bell's need to balance the top and bottom half rather than simply cover everything up. The easiest way to do this is to make your top half more prominent with detail and color, and expanding it with the help of layers and shoulders enhancing cuts. Dress more plainly on the bottom half. - Narrow necklines and princess collars are more flattering for your shape because it widens your shoulder line. - Fussy necklines, colorful scarves, and elaborate necklaces helps focusing the attention to the right spot. - A-line skirts, Kick pleat skirts and correctly fitted flowing wide-leg pants smooth and balance your figure. - And again, don't cover yourself up, wide tops and big sleeves can make you look frumpy and bigger that you are. Bell's often have good arms and waist and should show them off. - The worst mistake you can make is wearing cut on the bias chiffon dresses, or a wide V neck dress with elaborate decoration on the bottom half, paired up with a pair of stilettos. In short, the key is to draw attention to the feminine small shoulders and neck, and love your fabulous bottom. Don't forget to show your curves, for they are after all very womanly.
Other Bell's: Adele and Mindy Kaling are also awesome Bell-specimen. Since the Bell is a tough thing to find pictures of, I decided to add a few Yes and No examples of Adele as well. I discovered the gorgeous Mindy Kaling after I made this post, but I needed to add her to the list since she is such great fashion Icon for the type. Mindy Kaling's outfits are not a yes and no section, just a addition for the type showing that a Bell figure can rock figure hugging shapes too. Adele Mindy Kaling. (The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) Bootylicious. Roundness is the defining feature of the Apple body shape. They have average breast, the tummy is bigger than the breast, quite flat bum and ok legs. They have the kind of body that people love to cuddle. The apple might be the body type with the most negative attention and tend to simply cover themselves, to disguise what they see as a difficult shape. But they've got wonderful assets many flat chested ladies would die for and these should form the focus of your look. Rebel Wilson is an Apple and she is gorgeous, so no need to feel like you can't dress to impress. The most important guidelines. - Invest in a good bra to make the most of your bust line. - Tops with gathered fabric around the stomach that are tight under the breasts, or side fastening tunics, blouses and shirts, as well as belts in the waist flatters your figure. Remember to emphasize the bust line. - Side fastening pleated skirts that starts below the tummy or flat-fronted trousers with wide legs that don't cling to your bum or thighs, smooth and balance your figure. - Always wear slightly longer tops or dresses over your skinny jeans, to balance your figure. - Avoid anything that adds bulk, like padded jackets, large, square, sloughy or not properly fitted tops and pleated waistlines. - In genetal, just stay away from very tight fitting clothes and instead go for flowing fabrics that hang flattering from your bosom. NB! This isn’t code for "please buy the biggest kaftan in the shop and hide in it". Flowing garments are flattering, shapeless tents are simply too big and doesn't do the Apple justice. The goal with these "The Body Type" posts is for people to stop hiding their figure, and rather embrace what's natural for each individual. Be the best version of yourself!
Other Apples: Beth Ditto and Kathy Bates (I just love those ladies). (The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) The more of you, the more to love. Kate Winslet is a Vase, a body type quite similar to the classic Hourglass only it's stretched a little, making it one of the most elegant body shapes. Also, Vases don’t have as pronounced a waists and have less rounded bottoms than the Hourglass. The Vase signature features are big boobs, gently curving longer waist, hips equal tits, slim thighs and legs. They can also have a little bit of chunky upper arms. The most important guidelines. - This is not the body type best suited for chasing the latest fashions because of the very feminine curves. Classic womanly clothes is the best look for a Vase. - The large boobs should not be overplayed as this can overshadow the rest of the figure, concentrate instead on the daintier areas such as the lower arms or legs by wearing three quarter length sleeves or straight leg pants. - In order to show off and accentuate your natural curves, use scooped and square necklines that are fitted under the boobs, supportive figure hugging dresses, and puffy sleeves. - Make sure to emphasize the waistline with jackets and tops that are fitted around the middle part. - Ruffles around your neckline, poloneck jumpers, princess collars and sleeveless round-neck tops are your worst looks. The Vase is the body shape many women would love to be, and the figure is at its best wearing "The classic Hollywood glamour" type of cuts and shapes. Do yourself a favor and keep the waist tight and embrace those feminine curves.
Other Vase ladies: Whitney Thompson (Winner of Americas next top model Cycle 10), Geena Davis and Mariah Carey. (The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) Classic curves! Countless A-list celebrities are classic Lollipops, and Angelina Jolie is a perfect example. The defining features of the Lollipop are large but not heavy boobs, slim hips, proportionally small waist and long elegant legs. Lollipops don’t have to work as hard as other body types to look good, but being this shape is certainly not without it's challenges. One being that there is virtually no clothing made with the Lollipop shape in mind (60% of the Worlds female population are Pear-shaped). The most important guidelines. - Lollipops should focus on styles that balance the proportions, such as to broaden the shoulders and hips a little to smooth that often too top heavy look. -Deep and wide V-necks and scoop necklines are great for enhancing your assets. Halter-neck and sweetheart necklines that offers good support are also good choices. - Avoid chunky sweaters and shift dresses that hangs straight down from the boobs. - Elaborate necklaces will make the chest look even larger, and the same goes for bolero jackets. - Anything chunky, loose, or too covering on the bosom, will make the shape look disproportionate and create an extreme version of the figure. - Wide-leg pants hide those fabulous legs and make them look like sticks. - Bell-bottom pants, fluted skirts, details on the hip, and ballon-sleeves helps to create curves in the areas that have less. - The absolut worst look for Lollipops is high-waisted pants of any style paired up with a turtleneck. You lucky Lollipops can get great results without too much effort, so enjoy!
Other Lollipops: Heather Graham, Uma Thurman and Susan Sarandon. (The 12 body shape and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) Boobs are awesome! Except for when jogging... The Cello is very close to an Hourglass as they are both women with fabulous curves. The Cello waist is also short but not as small, and the figure is on the fuller end of the scale. They might feel a little pear shaped because of their big bottom, but the broad shoulders and big boobs balance it out. The Cello have large boobs, short waist, big hips, big bottom, big thighs, broad shoulders and slim lower legs. Supermodel Tara Lynn is a full figured Cello, and anyone should be proud to share her body type. For the Cello, It’s all about daring to show yourselves of a little. The most important guidelines. - Cellos have what it takes to carry off almost anything in terms of boldness and can pull of strong prints or fussy details that would simply swamp other body types. - The biggest obstacle Cellos face is looking good in pants, but full length wide-leg trousers is an alternative. They smooth your shape, elongate your legs and make your thighs look sleeker. - When wearing skinny jeans, use something loose or forgiving on top and make sure the cut doesn't end up on your widest part. Preferably crotch to mid thigh length, think tunic or dress. Tulip-tops are also very forgiving. - Keep the bottom half simple. - Pencil skirts doesn't flatter your shape, but if you find the right figure hugging dress you can rock it. Make sure it has a firming effect and that the material is thick. A tummy covering function or some gentle folds in the right place, is also a good idea. - Halterneck dresses with a wide waist/belt, is your best look. - Don’t be afraid to use bold pieces and display your attributes up top! Cellos come in many different sizes. Serena Williams being one very fit and well toned version, to Oprah Winfrey at her largest. Just how comfortable you are with showing your tummy or thighs si up to you. But dare to be bold and wear things those little women would be overwhelmed in!
Other Cellos: Kirstie Alley, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. (The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) Dare to be bold! Gwyneth Paltrow is a perfect example of the body shape, The Column. The figure is straight and slender, which means the shoulder width is the same as the hip width. They have a slight waist, longer legs, and they don’t have much of a bust, tummy or bottom. The Column figure can at times appear shapeless, too thin and child-like, but they have a very good body shape and it's easy to dress to impress. The most important guidelines. - The key to making The Column look great is to try to introduce a little shape. - Go for round necklines, soft fabrics and dramatic cuts for your upper body. - Anything angular or bold draws the gaze to it's extreme edges, and this gives the illusion of shape. - Avoid anything that just hangs straight down or is shapeless and has no detail. - Remember to emphasize the waist. There is really not much more advice to give the Column. Just emphasise the waist and avoid anything that just hangs shapelessly and you're done!
Other Columns: NiIcole Kidman and Jane Fonda. (The 12 body shapes and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) Straight figures do it well! The classic Pear has small boobs, long waist, flat tummy, great arms, saddlebags and heavy legs. The shape has a rather unfair negative image, when in fact, this body shape has lots of advantages. There is often the idea that Pears are overweight, but it doesn't mean one have to be chubby because the bottom half is bigger than the rest. Pears have a lot of the good stuff going on. Just look at all these famous pear shaped women, strutting their stuff, and being proud of their "big" bottom. To sum it up, you have the same body type as Beyonce, need I say no more? The most important guidelines. - It's terribly hard to find something that's unflattering on Beyonce, that said, I found some things. To no surprise at all it is the worst enemy of the Pear shape, the jodhpur, harem and cropped pants. Wide-legged trousers with a flat front, or firm normal-waist jeans are a much better match for the Pear figure. - If you have very wobbly legs, then best not to wear shorts and mini skirts. High heals and some firming pantyhose might help a little though. - Ankle strap ballerinas in a dark color is really unflattering for your curvy legs. Skin colored, chunky, straight heels with platform does your legs justice. - With the Pear shape, Its just a question of balancing everything below the waist. Wear big earrings and necklaces, flashy tops, puff sleeves and layering. Just keep the focus on your lovely slim top and love the junk in your trunk.
Other Pears: Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, and Shakira. There are just so many fabulous pears that I had to use them all, and hopefully it will make up for the body shape's bad reputation. (The 12 body shape and rules are mostly borrowed from Trinny and Susannah's Body Shape Bible. I have made some alterations. Photos in this post are borrowed from Google. Unknown source.) To quote Sir Mix-a-Lot: "I like big butts". |
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