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Silhouette/ Shape
It is the outer dimensions or contours of an
object.
It gives character to the object
In fashion the shape of clothing defines the
silhouette.
Every fashion period has its own shape.
A silhouette in fashion is dependant on the
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Body Types
Rectangle:
Boxy figures with little difference in
shoulder, waist and hip measurements fall
into this category. Rectangles have
balanced shoulders and hips, but lack
curves to define the waistline.
Hourglass:
This ideal shape (which few of us have) is
balanced from top to bottom with a trim waist
in relation to shoulders & hips. The bust and
hips are about equal in measurement and the
waist is about 10" (25cm) smaller than the
hips and bust.
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Body Types
Triangle:
Most of us fall into this category
Triangles are bottom-heavy with a
small bust and narrow shoulders in
relation to their lower body.
Inverted Triangle:
Broad shoulders and heavy upper arms
characterize this figure. Inverted triangles
tend to be top-heavy with wide shoulders
in relation to the lower body.
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Triangle
Inverted Triangle
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Oval:
Most of us fall into this category
If your full bust and midsection,
heavier arms and shapely lower
legs then overall you have a round
figure
Thin:
Your bust is small, your waist and
hips are narrow and your legs and
arms are long and lean.
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OVAL
THIN
Silhouettes in Fashion
A- line Silhouette
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Silhouettes in Fashion
A- line Silhouette
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Silhouettes in Fashion
I- line Silhouette
Or
H- line Silhouette
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Silhouettes in Fashion
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Silhouettes in Fashion
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Silhouettes in Fashion
Hour Glass Silhouette
( Classic version)
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Silhouettes in Fashion
V-line Silhouette
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