There's lots you can do to downplay your shoulders and feminize your body proportions
Try these 10 tips and techniques to minimize your shoulders while creating an elegant and feminine look.
1.Find a flattering neckline
As a general rule, you should avoid square or horizontal necklines. Instead, opt for necklines with rounded or vertical lines to help soften and slim your shoulders. For example:v-neckScoop neckHalter topsThick shoulder straps📷📷📷 Dont do Square neckStrapless or sleeveless topsSpaghetti straps📷📷📷
2. Wear the right size breast forms📷Your breast forms should be large enough to balance out your shoulders. However, they shouldnt be so big that they add excessive bulk to your upper body.
Here are some guidelines for choosing a cup size:If you have a small frame choose a B or C cup.
If you have a medium frame choose a C or D cup.
If you have a large frame choose a D cup or larger.
3. Wear darker colors on top
Dark colors have a slimming effect, so an easy way to balance your proportions is to wear dark colors on top and light colors on the bottom.📷📷📷
4. Choose your sleeves wisely
Sleeves can have a big impact (good or bad) on the appearance of your shoulders.
Here are some suggestions:
Avoid sleeves that cut horizontally across your biceps.
Avoid puffy or ruffled sleeves.Look for sleeves with a slimming diagonal cut.
3/4 length sleeves are universally flattering.📷📷📷
5. Avoid shoulder pads📷This tip is obvious. Shoulder pads are the last thing you need, so dont be afraid to cut them out of your tops and jackets.
6. Distract with a printed bottom Drawing peoples eyes away from your shoulders is a great distraction technique.
Bring attention to your lower body with a printed or embellished bottom.📷📷📷7. Wear skirts that flare out Skirts that flare out at the bottom help balance the width of your shoulders, creating a more feminine silhouette
Look for gathered, flared, pleated, and/or a-line skirts. Avoid strait skirts and fitted pants.📷📷📷
8. Choose the right jacket
When it comes to jackets, you should avoid broad collars and double breasted styles. Instead, opt for single breasted jackets with a narrow collar and lapels.📷📷📷
9. Know your best necklace length📷
Long necklaces create vertical lines that help slim the upper body.
Avoid short, chunky necklaces and chokers.
10. Find a flattering hairstyle
Yes, even the right hairstyle helps.
Here are some guidelines:
Hair that falls above or below your shoulders is most flattering.
Avoid hairstyles that fall at exactly shoulder length.
Straight hair emphasizes the anglesÂof your body and can make the shoulders look wider.
Full, wavy hair helps soften the shoulders and balances broader body proportions.📷📷📷
In conclusion
Never forget that you can look feminine at any size or shape.
The secret is to distract from so-called flaws while playing up your assets.
Good advice there Davina some women need this advice too
Hannah (wife)