Everybody wants to be slimmer or taller or muscular, but body shapes aren’t easy to change. Rucha Solgama gives you tips on dressing smart, instead, to transform your look
I WANT TO LOOK TALLER
Wear princess line dresses without a belt and in one colour – LA Gear – Rs. 800
Mauro Grifoni – Rs. 1769
Opt for halter tops and pants with vertical stripes – Jane Norman – Rs. 866
I WANT TO LOOK SLIMMER
Wear well fitted clothes and dresses – New Look Rs. 1269
Belt your dress high at the waist – Warehouse – Rs. 1953
I WANT TO LOOK CURVIER
Ruffled blouses create the illusion of curves – BHS – Rs. 2441
Palazzo pants are also effective
Dorothy Perkins – Rs. 2344
For a layered look, add a cropped jacket – Vero Moda – Rs. 3711
BONUS TIP: PAIR WITH COLOURED BELTS AND LARGE ACCESSORIES
I WANT TO LOOK MUSCULAR
Colour block your outfits – pick clothes that have blocks of colours which contrast and create the illusion of layers and bulk
Burton – Rs. 2441
Wear chinos with straight legs – George Rs. 1172
I WANT TO LOOK TALLER
Focus on the upper body; a v-neck lends an illusion of being long and lean – Topman – Rs. 684
Wear darker denim at the waist – New Look – Rs. 1953
Don’t by shy to wear thicker shoes for an extra inch – Vans – Rs. 3499
I WANT TO LOOK BELLY-LESS
Black clothing is your bet, especially sweatshirts – Matalan – Rs. 977
Heavily textured shorts are effective too – Puma – Rs. 2299
BONUS TIP: COMPLETE THE LOOK WITH SNEAKERS AND A WATCH
Volume 3 Issue 5
