Three Day Style Challenge: Day One

Style Challenge Day one

​Dressing your body type

Welcome to the Three Day Style Challenge! Whether you're starting a new year new you, binge watching Marie Kondo, or you just want to revamp your wardrobe, this challenge is for you!
I love all things style and fashion, and I am super passionate about personal style. For years I didn't know how to dress and I dressed in a style I didn't like. I never felt like me and I wasn't confident enough to dress in the pieces I really loved. Here's the thing: deserve to feel confident, beautiful, and like the you-est you. You may have believed the lie that I fell for: that fashion is about copying other people's looks, dressing only one certain way, spending thousands on clothes, and only wearing what's trendy. The truth is, fashion is a way to communicate who you are to the world. Your style is like a language, and you have the power to show the world your identity.
Unfortunately, we do live in a world where people do judge books by their covers and may think things, good or bad, based on how people present themselves.  That doesn't mean you should become a slave to your appearance and obsess over what other people think. You should never be worried and miserable over other people's opinions or stop being yourself to try to fit a mold! Be yourself! What this means is that we can use clothes as a tool to show people we care about our bodies, take ourselves seriously, respect ourselves, and aren't afraid to be bold and beautiful. Instead of viewing the language of fashion and how the world tends to look at appearances as a negative, view it as a positive way for you to have the power! Through fashion, you can take control of your narrative and present yourself as the gorgeous and confident individual you are. 
The first step is making sure your clothes fit and flatter your body type! 
Your body deserves the best, and it deserves to be dressed in the pieces and ways that compliment your natural beauty. You can still wear the colors, patterns, and pieces that make you happy, but your body will look and feel its greatest in the shapes and styles that fit it the best! 
The Body Type Guide below is to give you some tips and tricks to help you find the best outfits for you! Remember, this is a guide based on fit and knowledge of body types to help you feel great in your clothes, but you know your body the best!
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​Day One Challenge: Look through the guide and sift your wardrobe to get rid of the pieces that don't fit or fit your body type well. Get your bust size measured and make sure your bras fit well so your wardrobe will look extra sharp and you'll be at your most comfortable! Put together some outfits that accentuate your natural beauty and that make you feel amazing!

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Hour glass

Your  shape is hourglass if your bust and hips are within two inches of the same measurement and your waist is around seven to ten inches smaller.

Do

• Fitted jackets and blazers
• V and scoop necks
• Tops that sit right at the waist
• Pencil skirts
• A-line skirts
• Skinny Jeans
• Jeans that hug your hips
• Over the knee boots
• Skinny Heels
• Stilettos
• Peep toes
• Wedges
• Round toed shoes
• Ankle boots

Don't

• Turtlenecks or other high necklines
• Appliques, ruching, or embellishments around the hips 
• Shift dresses
• Loose fitting tops
• Tunic tops
• Baby doll tops
• Empire waistlines
• Cargo pants
• Baggy pants 
• Ultra mini skirts and dresses
• Shorts or skirts that have a hem on the thickest part of your thigh or calf
• Chunky heels or flats

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Rectangle

your shape is rectangle if your hips and bust measurements are within [around] three inches of each other.

Do

• Fitted jackets and blazers
• Pockets around the bustline
• Tops that are flowy 
• Horizontal lines and patterns
• Skinny jeans
• Fitted slacks
• Pencil skirts
• A-line skirts
• Flats
• All Heels
• Wedges
• Ankle boots

Don't

• Square necks
• Boat necks
• Ultra form-fitting tops
• Vertical patters
• Baggy pants and shorts
• Wide or exaggerated flare pants
• Straight skirts
• Bulky shoes

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Martini glass

also known as the inverted triangle, you have a martini glass shape if your bust is your largest measurement by a least two inches.

Do

• V-necks
• Deep/open necklines
• Chunky belts
• Strapless tops
• Asymmetric tops
• Empire waistlines
• Relaxed fit pants
• A-line skirts
• Boot cut jeans
• Well fitted slacks and jeans
• Pants with large pockets
• Skinny Heels
• Stilettos

Don't

• Small, busy prints
• Embellishments or ruching around bust or shoulders
• Cap sleeves 
• Bulky shoulders or shoulder pads
• Spaghetti straps with necklines that hang low on the bust
• Horizontal stripes
• Ill fitting bras
• Ultra skinny jeans
• Pencil skirts
• Platform shoes or sandals
• Strappy shoes or heels

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Pear

Your shape is pear if your hips are the largest measurement on your body by more than at least two inches.

Do

• V-necks
• U-necks
• Deep or open necklines
• Padding and embellishments on the shoulders
• Crop tops
• A-line skirts
• Skirts that are fitted at the hips 
• Wide leg pants
• Palazzo pants
• Straight leg jeans
• All heels
• Peep toe shoes 

Don't

• Shapeless tops
• Cropped jackets
• Jersey-knit skirts
• Pants made of stiff materials and fabrics
• Capris
• Low cut boots
• Pointy flats
• Extremely slouchy boots

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Apple

your shape is apple, or oval, if your hips are the biggest measurement on your body.

Do

• ​V-necks
• Deep and open necklines
• Cinched waists
• Loose fitting tops
• Shirts and blouses that end at the hipline 
• Straight skirts
• Skinny Jeans
• Cargo pants
• Flared skirts
• Wedges
• Chunky shoes and heels
• Flats
• Under the knee boots

Don't

• Small and busy prints
• Ruching and embellishments around the waistline
• ​Extremely tight tops
• Bulky materials or fabrics 
• Empire waist tops and blouses
• Cropped jackets
• Ultra mini skirts
• High waisted pants
• Shapeless bottoms
• Bulky skirts
• Pointed shoes
• Extremely delicate strappy heels