Triangle - Pear Flashcards
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Your client is a
FULL
Triangle if..
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- Fuller in the middle around the tummy
- Has a shorter waist
- Has noticeable saddle bags
- Has a bigger bottom
Your client is a triangle if…
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- Shoulders are narrower than hips
- Takes larger size on bottom half than top
- Fuller hips, bottom and thighs with smaller top half
- Hips measure at least 5% bigger than shoulder measurement.
Typical Triangle
Body Characteristics
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- Shoulders and rib cage are narrower than hips and thighs
- The bust is typically smaller
- Face and Neck are generally slender
- Shoulders can appear sloped
- When carrying weight it is typically below waist.
Positive Attributes of
A Triangle/Pear Figure
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- sexy shape
- curvaceous
- associations with fertility and womanhood
- ex: Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian
Balance the
Triangle/Pear Figure
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- Nice and fitted in the larger areas
- Elongate the figure
- Add structure, dimension and shape to the smaller top half.
- Redirect attention from the wider bottom half, toward slimmer top half.
Trouser Shopping
Tips for a Triangle Figure
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- Medium Rise
- Fabric that has support but not too stiff.
- Leg fit: flared or boot-cut (not bulky)
- Hem Length: cover heels of shoes to enlongate legs
- Side Fastening can help avoid bulk (esspecially with sweater)
- Wide banded waist, double buttons, support tummy & avoid over spill
- No: side pockets, flap pockets on backside
- Dark Colors are slimming and Pin Stripes will enlongate
Jean Shopping
Tips for Triangle
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- medium rise - inch below navel
- higher in the back - prevent gapping
- Need Back Pockets - not small or big - no flaps or embelishments
- Pocket Position - not spread out- makes bottom look wider
Look for straight, not angled, well centered pockets. - little stretch- supports but doesnt cling
- Darkest shades of denim
Skirt Shopping
Tips for Triangle
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- “A” line skirts - skim over bottom and balance out proportions
- Flowing Skirts - lightweight - cut slim and close to body around hips - vertical drape elongates
- Pencil Skirt- enhance and hug curves - only wear with balancing top - avoid pairing with oversized belts
- straight skirts - smart wrap-over style skirts that skim hips but keep length on/below knee - if its too short it will widen & create boxy shape
Dress Shopping
Tips for Triangle
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- Shift Dress - skim over hips - pair with short cardigan or matching short jacket to create flattering proportions
- Empire Line Dress - create feminine silhouette while skimming tummy, hips and thighs - material gathered over bust line helps create slightly larger bust
- Wrap-over Dress - slight shoulder enhancement (shoulder pad) - skims the hip - No Break in fabric, print or color to create a longer clean line from shoulder to hem
Top Shopping
Tips for Triangle
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- Shirts that draw the eye UP and Center
- Front Detail - pleating, ruching, pockets and appliques
- Interesting colors, prints and designs - Horizontal stripes
- NECKLINES: V-neck, Slash Neck, Boat Neck, Deep Scoop Neck and sweetheart necklines will widen shoulders. (and emelished necklines)
- Sleeves: bell sleeves, puff sleeves, full sleeves - widen shoulder
- tailor fitted waist - hourglass figure
- “Magic Shoulders” - shoulder pads for tees and jackets
Coats & Jackets
Tips for Triangle
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- Empire Line Coat - draws eye up and skims hips perfect
- Short Tailored Jackets - end above widest point
- A Line - with structured shoulder
- Military Jacket - Fitted style can bring structure
- Double Breasted work best - or large lapels
- Coats hem below hip - never at widest point
Accessory Shopping
Tips for Triangle
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- Shoes - opt for heels, pointed toe - wedges- simple sandals
- Bags - hang under arm or hand held - avoid hip bags (saddle bags)
- Belts - any belt! wider is usually better
- Costume Jewelry - express personality - big necklaces draw eye up
- Winter Scarves and Pashminas are a triangles best friend
Fabrics that Work
for the Triangle Figure
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Top Half - Create Volume: 100% cotton shirts , raw silk, leather jackets, woolen fabrics, suede and textured fabrics (velvet, tweed, brocade)
Bottom Half - Fabrics that Skim & Drape, NOT cling or bulk - soft denim, linen mix, cotton, polyester mix, crepe for skirts and evening wear.
DO NOT WEAR (bottom)- satin, lycra, tweed, brocade, velvet, leather, thick ord, clingy bias-cut material and lightweight jersey.
Pattern Picking
for Triangle Figure
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- Pants - ALWAYS wear monochrome colors below waist, OR vertical stripes, pin stripes ( NO PLEATS )
- Top - any pattern - horizontal stripes
Colors that Work
for Triangle Figure
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- Plain Dark Colors on bottom
- ‘WoW’ Colors near face - even if its just a necklace or scarf
- AVOID bright colors & patterns as well as red, pale pink and skintone beige on bottoms
- Fuller Triangle should keep monochromatic from head-to-toe, this creates unbroken, vertical line that elongates the body for petite too.
- Keep shades the same color, adding interest with accessories and texture in the fabric on upper body.
Do or Dont:
Jackets with detailing and structured shoulder
Do!
Draw attention upwards to balance larger bottom.
Do or Dont
High Waisted Trouser
DONT!
these will triple the size of the bottom and hips!
Do or Dont:
Simple, Flat Fronted trouser
Do!
Keep things simple on bottom half.
Do or Don’t:
‘A’ Line Skirts that fall just below the knee
Do!
Elongate Bottom half to balance proportions.
Do or Don’t:
Bold Prints and Horizontal detailing on Bottom Half
Don’t!
Adds width to bottom half instantly!
Do or Don’t:
Skinny Jeans
DONT!
makes legs look shorter and bottom look larger
Do or Don’t:
Slash Necklines
Do!
Draws attention to neckline, adding width to shoulders and balancing over all proportion
Do or Don’t:
Tapered Trouser with Pleats and Side Pockets
DONT!
This adds extra bulk to the bottom
-More fabric, more inches!
Do or Don’t:
Plaid Skirt or Bottom
Don’t!
create unwanted bulk
