Dress Your Shape! (Rectangle Body Ladies).

Now, this group of ladies are the least honest with themselves. They have got no curves so much that one could begin to imagine that they are stuffed with plant cells (get your biology textbook!), but they refuse to either admit it or give up. From rhetorical questions like "seems my hips are coming out, right?" to painfully forcing out those absent curves when taking selfies to nail-biting long hours in front of mirrors wondering what to do or whom to see to appease the gods of curves! Some go to the extent of thinking some mirrors are just haters! :p (sobs *smashes mirror*).

Honestly, the Rectangle shape ladies are not only the cutest but also have the ability to work out (Terms and conditions apply) to have Pear shape traits. They also retain their beauty for many years longer than any other group due to their cute nature.

Rectangle Body Celebrities: Genevieve Nnaji, Tiwa Savage-Balogun, Lupita Nyong'O, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz, Chidinma (Miss Kedike), Zoeey Deschanel.

Most Common Location in Africa: East Africa, North Africa.

Traits:

1. Your waist, hip and shoulder widths are similar.

2. You are quite on the slim side.

3. Your cute boobs are small or average.

4. Your cute bottom are small or average.

Best Assets:

1. Your arms.

2. Your legs.

Fashion Goals:

1. Create curves (By force!).

2. Show off slender legs and arms.

3. Display accessories creatively.

Dos and Don'ts.

1. Do wear colourful tops or bottoms.

2. Do wear designed and attractive clothes.

3. Do wear skirts that create an hip illusion.

4. Do wear gowns that create a waist widening illusion.

5. Do wear gowns that are free from the waist below.

6. Do wear tops that flatter your chest and arms.

7. Do wear a good bra that will make the most of those babies.

8. Do wear straight or pencil pants or jeans trousers.

9. Don't wear bell-bottomed or boot-cut pants or jeans trousers.

10. Don't wear wide round-mouthed shoes, go pointed!

Rectangle body ladies clean up real nice are usually the most beautiful when dressed up because they are quite the most creative when it comes to accessories. They are cute and show all round consistency in beauty through decades without fear of flabby moments through the years.

Thank you for reading. Please drop your comments.

It is an honour to always have you here.

Till I come your way again, have a great week ahead.

Dress Your Shape! (Wedge Body Ladies).

While some men are losing it trying to find that perfect Pear shaped lady with massive hips and bottom (ukwu! *faints*), some others are willing to hunt till their very last drop of blood to get that tongue-licking Wedge-shaped lady with charismatic shoulders and comforting boobs (Brrr!!! *how refreshing* :p).

A little scientific research I underwent (#Dr.Pop! :D) showed that the former preferred their ladies standing (posing around) or taking a stroll in parks or beach-chilling while the latter preferred their ladies sitting (restaurants, bars, cafés) or lying on their backs facing the ceiling or car chilling! Afterall, every guy fancies a clear view! :p Take note, ladies!

Moving on, let's focus on the wedge babies.

Wedge-Shape Celebrities: Waje, Oluchi, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Naomi Campbell, Bimbo Akintola, Wendy Williams.

Location in Africa: West Africa, South Africa.

Traits:

1. Your upper body is wider than your lower body.

2. Your chest is broad, which brings about a large surface area for those boobs.

3. You have wide shoulders.

4. You have a narrow waist.

5. You have narrow hips.

6. You have a flat bottom.

Best Asset:

Your shoulders.

Fashion Goals:

1. Focus more energy on your lower body.

2. Soften your shoulders and upper body.

Dos and Don'ts:

1. Do wear bright colours on bottom.

2. Do wear wide leg or straight leg pants. If you are short, you may want to stick to straight leg pant or jeans so as not to look shorter.

3. Do wear full skirts.

4. Do wear tops that gifts attention to your waistline.

5. Do wear gowns that create the illusion of a waist.

6. Do wear high waisted styles.

7. Don't wear spaghetti-strap tops.

8. Don't wear short tops on leggings (this really needs to stop!).

9. Don't wear boat neckline tops.

One unconscious habit found in wedge-shape ladies is that they pay a lot of attention on their faces and hairstyle. This is important because their chest and shoulders send signals up north.

You may want to ensure that your make-up is right and your hairstyle is tight.

Thank you for reading.

Please drop your comments after reading.

Have a blissful weekend.

Dress Your Shape! (Pear Body Ladies)

 

 We begin our detailed female body shape analysis with those who fall into the Pear body category. I will try to reduce stories and write out key points.

Pear-Shaped Celebrities: Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Kim Kardashian-West, Eva Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, Joselyn Dumas, Kate Henshaw.

 Most Common Location in Africa: West Africa.

#Traits-

1. Your lower body is wider than your upper body. In other words, Your hips are wider than your shoulders.

2. Your bottom is well-rounded.

3. Your waist is well defined.

4. Your boobs are average.

#Best Assets-

1. Your shoulders are narrow, thereby making you look cute even with your big bottom.

2. Your body (torso) is narrow.

3. Your stomach is flat.

 #Fashion Goals-

1. Flaunt your waist and arms.

2. Add little volume to your shoulders and upper body.

3. Minimise your hips.

#Dos and Don'ts

If you have got a Pear body shape, you should know that you already have alot of attention on your lower body, knowingly or not. Therefore, you may want to minimise attention on ur lower half and spend more time focusing on your upward appearance.

1. Do wear high-waisted skirts and trousers.

2. Do keep hems of pants, skirts and dresses wide to balance the hips.

3. Do wear light coloured tops and darker coloured bottoms.

4. Do wear boat-neck tops square or cowl necklines.

5. Do wear dresses that emphasise your arms.

6. Do try tops with ruffles or designs.

7. Do wear jackets that hit right above the waist.

8. Do opt for a bit pointy-toed shoes to elongate your legs. (It helps to give a little change in the 'roundness' of your body).

9. Don't wear big pant or jeans trousers especially at the waist.

10. Don't wear big shorts as underwear (Don't add to that massive bottom!). Tights are preferable.

11. Don't wear much of print skirts.

12. Don't wear low pant or jeans trousers.

Pear body shape is usually confused with Hourglass body shape. However, they are absolutely different. Now it is up to you, Pear body ladies to bring out the best of your body by working on the right style.

Thank you for reading.

Dress Your Shape! (Ladies)

Every woman should know her shape. Stop fantasizing unnecessarily or wishing you were someone else. Be honest (I know, I know; it's almost impossible for ladies!), then you will be able to find  clothes that fit and flatter. Embrace your body type and get your style right. Body shape is all about proportion and fashion is all about dressing those proportions to look their very best.

When thinking about body types don't focus on height and weight... Focus on shape! A slender girl can have the same body shape as a curvy girl, just as a short woman can have the same body shape as her taller friend (take my word for it, guys #BeenThereDoneThat)

Each lady has a unique body (Casanovas get my drift). However, ladies body shapes are generally narrowed down to five general categories: Pear, Wedge, Rectangle, Apple and Hourglass. You might fall into one category, or blend two or more categories.

Once you have determined your body shape, you can begin to consider which fashion trend to embrace and which to avoid. Spend some time in front of your mirror and do a fair and honest assessment of your body. Then put the fashion tips we are about to discuss to work for you!

In the next few articles, we shall discuss each of the five body shapes one at a time.

Fit First! (T-Shirts and Polo Shirts)

So back in school, I knew this guy who borrows people's clothes and make the owner be like "Arggh!, why don't I look as good as this in my own shirt! Smh!". In fact, the next time the real owner wears that same shirt, he feels he is no longer worthy of his own shirt! Sad right? :( Well, if you relate to such dilemma, cheer up because those days are now officially over.

When shopping for shirts, always use prudence (it is not always about the name or cost). Keep slimness, placement and comfort in mind when comparing your options. Yes, when it comes to style there will be exceptions but the 'fit-first' guidelines will prevent you from making serious mistakes.

 You should note that concerning polo shirts, apply button-up rules to the collar and apply T-shirt rules (we are about to discuss) to the body and sleeves.

#1. Neck.

Round neck (crew neck) collars should not be too tight else the T-shirt would lose its shape. The round neck shouldn't be too lose either so you don't go around go around looking like an Egyptian Pharaoh slave. A shallow V work with many outfits. The deepest a V should go is the middle of your sternum, an inch above your nipples (bet some men can locate a woman's nipples faster than theirs #Hmmmm!)

 #2. Body.

Whether long or short sleeve, buttoned or unbuttoned T-shirt, it should fit slim through the body and straight at the sides. Your shirt should not be too tight to reveal every bump and curve of your body. If you have a sexy chest to make the ladies miss a heartbeat or to make other guys look like babies, you may want to try slim V-neck T-shirts. The shirt should at least completely cover your belt, but it should not be so long that it goes past your pant's or jeans' zip.

#3. Sleeves.

The shoulder seam should remain on the corner of one's shoulder. Short sleeve tees can have slim and even tight sleeves. However, avoid tees that are small when tight so as to avoid looking like a scarecrow or a perv. Generally avoid shirts that have sleeves which bell out at the sides, looking like an African dashiki.

Undershirts should fit much like tees but they can be a bit tighter. It is best to have undershirts that are white, black or grey. This blends with your skin and your shirt easily.

With the fit-first rules, you can now dress formally and informally while retaining that attractive look that keeps people wondering what makes about any style look good on you.

PS: Don't just do fashion, Be fashion.

Comments, suggestions and criticisms will be happily appreciated.

Thank you for reading.

Fit First! (Button-up Shirts)

Good fit :)

Bad fit :(

 No, this is not a six-pack article for dummies. Body fitness is important, but when it comes to the world of fashion, a fit shirt could make a one-pack man stand out. Wherever or whatever the occasion is, a good shirt will never let you down so long as it fits your body structure. No matter how expensive, it may look so bad without the right fit. The guidelines to 'fit-up' are as follows:

 1. Collar.

The collar should rest on your neck without being too tight (we still need you alive). There should be comfort around your neck, allowing ventilation without too much gap. Now, put your middle and index fingers to use. Fix those fingers into your collar easily without cutting your neck. More than two fingers (shirt is loose), less than two fingers (shirt is tight). Guess those fingers are doing an holier job for the first time, right? (You know what i mean *winks*). To balance your face with your collar, it is important to note that pointed collars go well with a round face while spread collars suit a narrow face.

 2. Sleeves.

The sleeves should allow motion and airflow, but not in excess. It shouldn't be so tight and not sag either. The shirt cuff should end where your palm meets your wrist, which is about an inch beyond your wrist bone. It should be sufficiently tight that it doesn't have to move to your palm. However, there should be enough space for airflow. The cuff could rest or a little free off your watch.

3. Shoulders.

The shoulder seam should meet the corner of your shoulder bone. Your shoulder bone is the point of the shoulder farthest from the centre of your chest. This guideline is important because your shirt size could surprisingly look bigger when you get this wrong. Heard ladies love attractive shoulders so you may want to have that shoulder part presentable.

 4. Body.

From your neck to your groin, the shirt should be slim enough so that it doesn't give any more than 3-4 inches of fabric when you stretch the shirt lightly away from your chest or stomach. However, the shirt should allow ease of motion and skin tight shirts may be uncomfortable.

For tucked shirts, the length should be sufficient such that normal motion will not untuck the shirt. Shirts intended to be tucked will have tails while more casual shirts made to be untucked will have flat or curved bottoms. For untucked shirts, the shirt should not be too short that normal motion reveals your undershirt or skin (crack :p). Untucked shirts should not be longer than your pant zipper (exceptions to ma Niger-Delta pipu!).

Coming Up... Fit First (T-Shirts)

...to be continued

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Pick That Pashmina.

During this wet season characterised with screams of "weather for two", "I miss my baby", "Condji na bastard" instead of heading to the farm to plant yams #OgaJona, females finally get to style their outfit with that "warm partner" called Pashmina. Pashmina means wool in Persian. A very soft wool which feels gentle on the skin enough to turn you on. It is also very light too. Name any occasion there is and you will find various women who love to wear it everywhere. Nowadays, a pashmina scarf is one of the most desired fashion accessories in the market.

Pashmina shawls are often coined as timeless fashion accessories (trust my grandma got a few *can smell hate* :p). Pashmina scarves are a symbol of grace and elegance. It boosts your self-confidence. There are short as well as long ones which allow females with class to adopt various ways of wearing them. The small ones can be worn around the arms and neck area, while the longer ones can be wrapped all round the body parts.

Pashmina enhances your facial features #FineGeh #IsAGodenGeh. Anyone who uses it is more likely to feel herself drawing the attention of 'dream' guys (better jazz than the one your babalawo gave ya!). On a serious note, it boosts your beauty. So make sure you get the right colour in buying your own pashmina scarves (you don't wanna borrow someone else's jazz! :p).

As a woman, you should accessorise (chic!). A pashmina shawl might just be what you need to boost your style. Be it Salah, Christmas, Birthday, Valentine's day, Anniversary or any special occasion, the pashmina will always be there to bail you outta your fashion worries.

So without further long thing, grab your pashmina scarves NOW!!!