Style Harmony

Wear

* Slim skirts with buttons in a vertical design details to elongate the hip
* V-neck tops to widen the shoulders, thus counter-balancing the large hips
* T-strap shoes to elongate the feet
* Boat necks to widen the shoulders
* Inverted pleats to flatten tummy and thin the thighs
* Colourful patterned top to draw attention upwards, away from the hips
* Short skirt to elongate the legs
* Open toed shoes to make the feet look longer

A woman can never have enough pairs of shoes. For me, it is accessories! They are like icing on the cake; they instantly add “Wow” to your total look. Sometimes that is all you need to complete your outfit, a statement piece of jewelry like a chunky necklace, a cocktail ring or a nice bracelet watch. Accessories can also be used to enhance or camouflage your face and body. For example, by simply adding a necklace can make your face and neckline look more balanced especially if the depth of the neckline doesn’t look right on you. Shorter necks can be elongated by wearing longer necklaces. Throwing layers of chains over a turtle-neck will make one look ultra chic and not look like a stuffed mutton!

Alexander Wang

The high-waisted look is trendy for this summer. From casual denim to smart tailored shorts, wear them with a fitted top or billowy peasant blouse. High-waisted shorts are excellent for elongating the legs and to balance a longer upper torso (see photos below). It is also a great choice for your summer vacations in the tropics. But be careful if you are wider in the hips compared to the shoulders as the high-waisted shorts will emphasise your derriere and make your body look less proportionate. In this case, you may want to throw on a blazer to camouflage your hips.