"Figure flattery" refers to the clothing or styles that enhance or accentuate one's body shape, making them look more attractive or flattering.
Full definition
Of course this only holds true
if figure flattery and creating a great silhouette are among your dressing priorities.
And I don't just mean for those of you who define your own
figure flattery priorities and chuck the traditional ones because they don't suit your tastes and needs.
Printed Split Neck Fit & Flare Dress: A gorgeous print accents this sleeveless dress with a fitted bodice and waist seam detail that flows into a full, feminine skirt for
instant figure flattery.
In addition I will tackle important topics
like figure flattery, balance and silhouette in more detail.
I agree with the subtleties that come into to play with pant lengths but add to that cost consciousness, availability, time available to shop,
ESPECIALLY figure flattery for different body heights and sizes, shoe height and vamp, etc and its all too too much pressure.
Traditional ideas
of figure flattery are rooted in a very narrow beauty ideal, tied to the male gaze and heteronormativity, and extremely exclusionary.
If figure flattery and silhouette is a priority for you in your dressing (as it is for me), you need to be really careful with capris when you have short legs or have a pear or apple shape.
I disagree with Sally's tights advice, though -
for figure flattery you're better off matching your tights to your skirt and or footwear than to your top, otherwise you'll look sliced into thirds.
But, no matter what your company does, or what their dress code is, your outfit should not be subject to
figure flattery or what the male gaze might call sexy (secretary sexy), but should rather say «I am a professional, stylish woman, with a killer sense of personal style — thank you».
Or do you feel like ALL concepts of
figure flattery are oppressive?
I would also define «
figure flattery» as «fit.»
Tags: bright, color, denim, elongation,
figure flattery, jeans, pants, pastels, seasonal, spring, summer, white
Figure flattery is subjective as are most elements of fashion and style.
And, as always, none of
my figure flattery advice posts should be considered gospel, including this one, and I fully expect you to read them with a grain of salt.
Instead, I try to frame things in terms of a style goal (just as you discuss
a figure flattery goal here).
I'm pregnant and have just been lurking on the few fashion blogs I read, like yours, for a little while, and unlike you, so many bloggers really are self - serious about «
figure flattery» and stuff like that.
For
some figure flattery is paramount, for others «just flattering enough» is the desired effect.
Anyway, these are cool and I like the wide legs and I don't always follow «
figure flattery», so I'd wear them.
None of
my figure flattery advice posts should be considered gospel, including this one, and I fully expect you to read them with a grain of salt.
Figure flattery is a priority and I choose garments that visually elongate my legs, hide my tummy and reduce my bust.