Thursday, April 8, 2010

Capri or Not to Capri

I'm going to tell you something you may not want to hear.. Capri pants are just not that attractive.. On most body types they just do not flatter your figure.. If you have any hips at all they are going to make your hips looks much bigger then they really are because they usually taper in at the bottom.

I know what your going to say.. What will I wear in the summer if I don't like to wear shorts? I will give you lots of choices I promise.. First option is your pants or long shorts. If your thighs are fuller then just go with a baggie straight leg long short that comes to your knee. This is very flattering on any body shape. If you don't like your knees then just go with a short that comes right below your knee.. Just avoid the capri's.. ugh..




Now the other options for you are skirts or sun dresses.. Just as easy to wear and can be more flattering to certain body types. Look for skirts that are slim around the thighs and have a slight flare (a-line) or a soft straight.. Pencil skirts are great for pencil figures. If you have a fuller figure go for a-line or loose fitting straight skirt. Those skirts that have a lot of fluff well they just don't look very good.. Maybe no one has told you, but you need to know. Sundress are great when they have a soft a-line as well.. or empire waist. You want to accent your waist and have it loose around the thighs.




Get ideas from high end looks and go to more inexpensive places to shop. You need to have a plan in mind.. Look for outfits and then build on them. You don't need an entire new Spring wardrobe just a few great pieces you can intermix with what you have.. Have fun shopping!!

4 comments:

  1. I didn't know you blogged. Great ideas.

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  2. Great ideas Robyn! I totally get the capri thing...unfortunately, I have a lot of them. I always regret them when I see pictures of me wearing them though. Time to update my Spring/Summer wardrobe!

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  3. If you have some baggy capri's cut them off at your knew and make them long shorts.. You can buy no sew tape.. You can make a hem without a sewing machine but with an iron.

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  4. Funny that you said that b/c I was actually thinking about doing that for my upcoming trip to AZ. :)

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