Inverted Triangle Flashcards
(40 cards)
You know your a
FULL Inverted Triangle if. . .
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- Generous Bust
- Heavier top arms
- Shorter waist
You know your an
Inverted Triangle if. . .
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- Shoulder measurement 5% bigger than hip measurement
- Much smalller bottom than top half
- Little definition between her waist and hips
- Angular body without very obvious curves
Enhance Inverted Triangle
by choosing items that…
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- create shape by visually add width at the hips (flattering silhouette)
- draw the eye to the centre-line of the body and to the hips
- minimize the focus attracted to the shoulders
- Do not add extra weight (bulk) to upper body
What is the first thing to get right
when dressing any body?
Undergarments - underwear, bra, shaper, ect.
The right Bra for
Inverted Triangle
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Bring the girls up and center, with a bra that offers support for the bigger bust.
- Balcony Bra - enhances neckline
- Keep the bust center, careful not to add extra width (bulk) to the upper body with bras that dont offer enough support.
Recommended Underwear
for Inverted Triangle
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- No VPL (visible panty line)
- Thong
- possible low-rise seamless shorts
- bottom shaper
Trouser Shopping Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Add width to bottom with: Boot cut, wide leg or flared
- low or medium-waisted are better for proportions
- Casual Street Cargo, Casual Party Chinos, Quirky Cords
- Velvet or Satin Evening Trouser for Dimension
- Sailor trouser, subtle way to focus attention on hip area
- Wide Leg Cuffed Trouser, balances the figure
- Hip Pockets, Front Pockets and added detailing emphasizes hips
- Wider waistbands can smooth slim “bonier” hips
- Smart Belt worn with trousers help to draw eye to the hip
Jean Shopping Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Generally this figure has a lot of Freedom with jeans styles
- Darker Color Ideal but lighter might work too
- Detailing across hips help widen the area as well as side pockets
- Medium wasted helps proportion top half
- Boot Cut or Wide Leg are best
- Skinny or Tapered jeans can be worn best in dark wash and tucked in boot and possibly a hip defining belt.
- Chunky belts emphasis waist
Skirt Shopping Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Do: Full Circle Skirts are great way of creating fullness
- Do: Box Pleat Skirts- creates balance, careful of “aging”
- Do: A-Line Skirt
- Do: Paneled Skirt
- Do: Pencil Skirt- best with peplum top or jacket, rouched top
- Dont: Straight Skirt, emphasis flat bottom and straightness in hips
Dress Shopping Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Wrap Dress with slim deep Vneckline
- A-Line Dress with slim deep Vneckline
- Empire Dress that is full or aline for balance
- Strapless dress- adds no bulk whatsoever at shoulders
- Handkerchief or Asymmetrical hemlines- draws attn to lower half
- Dresses that gather at hip on one side, add width & curve
- 3/4 length Sleeves are great, ending at slimmest part of arm
Top Shopping Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Slim Deep ‘V’ Necklines (focus in and away from shoulders)
- Slim Deep Scoop (‘U’ neckline)(option: contrasting color cami)
- Thick Straps on tops and dresses best for proportioning shoulders
- Halter Tops are great for drawing eye towards the neck
- Corset Tops and dresses help create waist (avoid strapless)
- Button-up Shirts, tops and dresses, worn unbuttoned to near cleavage
- Tunic Tops; deep neck, defined waist, flare and finish at widest point
- 3/4 length sleeves are best
- Fluted cuffs and Bell sleeves, add width to hips where arms rest
- RAGLAN sleeves are great, slimming broad shoulders
Coat & Jacket Tips
for Inverted Triangle
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- Blazer; hip hemline, low neckline, one button is great for shape
- Peplum; great with jeans, trousers and straight cut skirts
- Trendy Trench Coat; hemline below bottom to above knee, waist tie
- Overcoats; fitted on upper, pockets at waist
- Swagger Jacket; great with full skirt
Accessory Tips for
Inverted Triangle
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-Shoes: Eye Catching- cut out heels, pointed toe
DONT do any shoes that are too chunky with exposed slim leg
-Necklaces: long and delicate with pendants drawing eye down
DONT do heavy necklace on chest
-Scarves: worn knotted or hanging down
DONT loop around neck
-Chandelier Style Earrings: softens the hard broad shoulders
-Bracelets: chunky or layered bangles, charm bracelet, (widen hips)
-Belts: wider when possible, chunky buckles
-Bags: Messenger Style (adding width to hips)
AVOID; holding bags on the shoulder and under arm
Fabrics for the
Inverted Triangle
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-BOTTOM: best to add weight (heavier fabrics), textures, shiny, light and bright in color to draw eye down.
ex: leather, fine wool, denim, tweed, velvet and silk
-TOP: best using fabrics that minimize (lighter fabrics)
ex: soft cotton, fine cashmere, flimsy and floaty fabrics, cotton/polyester mixes, lightweight jersey, fine knits, georgettes and silk.
Matte fabrics are great; they do not reflect light creating a slimming effect.
Patterns for
Inverted Triangle
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TOP: simple and minimal, detailing should be down center
BOTTOM: Texture and Design are encouraged, anything goes, used to express elements of their personal style
Colors for
Inverted Triangle
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- On Top; preferably opt for darker shades in matt fabrics for a slimming and kinder shape. AVOID; wearing brightest color of the outfit on top.
- On Bottom; Where the Bright and Bold colors to balance proportions.
Do or Don’t:
High Neckline
Don’t do a high neckline, it emphasizes shoulders.
- polo
- turtle neck
- roll or cowl neck
- crewneck
Instead open the area up with a Deep Neckline.
Do or Don’t:
Aran Sweaters & Chunky Cardigans
DONT;
this will only add weight and bulk to upper body.
Avoid: heavy knits over-sized fleeces, sweat shirts and chunky cardigans.
Do or Don’t:
Ruffles on the front of top
Don’t! this creates more attention to top as well as adding bulk.
Do or Don’t:
Loose Tops that hang with no fit below chest
Don’t! This creates a wider top and unbalanced proportions.
Do or Don’t:
Slash Necklines or Off the shoulder Top/Dress
DON’T! This draws more attention to the width of the shoulders, creating an unbalanced proportion.
Do or Don’t:
Tailored Blazer with Single Button
Definitely DO! This is great for creating shape at the waist!
Button needs to be below the chest with proper closing and no pulling.
Do or Don’t:
Cap or Puffed Sleeves
DON’T! draws attention to broad shoulders
Do or Don’t:
Fine Fabrics on Top
DO! they will not add extra bulk
