Prom Preview Review

Prom Preview was a big success and I would like to thank several people for helping me. First, my two beautiful daughters Natalie and Paula. They are always willing to do whatever it takes to make the Yellow Rose successful. They have been very supportive of my dream. I would also like to give a big thank you to my "experts". Heidi Beck Simpson, fashion expert, Melissa Cashman Pyne, make-up expert, and Marlie Denis, hair expert. Also, I am very grateful to all of you that made the effort to attend.

One of the things that we talked about at Prom Preview was the different body shapes and styles that look best on that particular shape.

The following information was compiled by my fashion expert, Heidi Beck Simpson. I believe you will find it invaluable in determing your body shape and deciding what clothing choices to make. The four body shapes are Apple, Hourglass, Pear, and Rectangle.



APPLE

Characterized by:
*Generous bust
*Wider rib cage
*Round shoulders and back
*Soft middle
*Narrow hips
*Shapely, slender legs

DO:
*Wear fitted and tailored dresses and skirts
*Wear monochromatic outfits
*Wear narrow belts that will help add curves
*Wear V and scoop necklines
*Embrace knee-length skirts, especially A-line
*Emphasize bust with surplice and wrap tops
*Tailor, tailor, tailor! Don’t get lost in your clothes
*Show off your collarbone and neck!
*Wear ¾ length sleeves
*Wear high heels to showcase your fabulous legs

DO NOT:
*Wear fitted tops which will accentuate a larger middle
*Wear pleated or gathered skirts
*Wear busy embellishments or patterns on torso.
*Wear wide or busy belts



HOURGLASS

Characterized by:
*Pronounced bust
*Small bone structure
*Defined waist
*Curved hips
*Shapely legs
*Sometimes protruding buttocks

DO:
*Draw attention to your waist with waistbands, belts, and wrap tops
*Wear monochromatic outfits to emphasize curves
*Wear V-neck or scoop-neck shaped necklines
*Wear high heels
*Embrace soft, clingy, flowy fabrics that skim the body

DO NOT:
*Wear oversized or baggy styles
*Wear clothing that is too fitted or pulls against curves
*Wear turtlenecks or other high necklines. This gives the allusion of the face being puffy.
*Wear stiff or bulky fabrics
*Wear large or open pleats



PEAR

Characterized by:
*Narrow shoulders
* Slender neck
*Small bust
*Refined rib cage
*Shapely waist
*Generous hips
*Full thighs
*Short torso

DO:
*Emphasize midriff, upper torso, shoulders and neck
*Wear wrap, gored, bias-cut, flared and A-line style clothing. These will skim over hips and help minimize width
*Wear outfits detailing around the neckline and bust to bring eyes upward
*Wear embellished, full or puffed sleeves to give illusion of generous curves
*Dress in cowl, scoop or square necklines
*Wear belts. Your narrow waist is one of your best assets!

DO NOT:
*Wear clothes that cling or strain on hips and thighs
*Wear large pockets on hips or thighs
*Wear light colors on the lower half
*Wear skirts that are shorter than they are wide


RECTANGLE

Characterized by:
*Upper and lower torso that are equal in width
*Average bust
*Large rib cage
*Undefined waist
*Slender legs
*Strong muscle tone

DO:
*Wear sheath and shirtdress style dresses
*Wear V necklines
*Wear dropped waist dresses to elongate torso and slenderize
*Wear straight style dresses that emphasize legs and height
*Wear soft dresses and skirts that flow away from the body
*Wear understated embellishment on torso to help soften the body
*Wear A-line, princess seam or empire style dresses to give illusion of curves

DO NOT:
*Wear large belts which will make your waist look thick
*Wear very gathered or pleated fabric at the natural waist
*Wear puffed sleeves or shoulder pads
*Wear full, stiff skirts