Plaids, bold prints and textured fabrics on
the upper half of the body add a nice balance.

Experiment with scarves and simple designs.
Focus on adding interest at the shoulders
and neckline.

Boat, crew and ballet necklines are all
beautiful—the idea is to add balance and
shape that broadens the neckline.

Mandarin collars, wide pointed lapels and
patterned blouses create focus.

Flat-front trousers with side zips are ideal.
Avoid pleats and extra details on the hips.

Slash or inset pockets on pants are
preferable to side-seam or back pockets
that gap or add width.

Slightly softened boot-cut jeans are fabulous
(not too low-rise and with just a touch of give).

Leg flares that begin below the knee add
grace and length.

Cap sleeves and a raised waist on
a simple top pull the eye upward.

Tops with horizontal lines along the
shoulders, and ¾-length sleeves,
particularly if you are short-waisted.

Jackets that fall either at or above
the high hip balance your proportions.

Shorter, double-breasted and
asymmetrical styles with interesting
collars work well on you.

The wide lapels of a jacket that nips in
at the waist and ends at or above the
high hip keep the eye moving upward.

Patch pockets and set-in sleeves on
a jacket create wonderful upper
body proportions.

Patch pockets on top add a nice balance.

3/4-length sleeves also pull the gaze up a bit and away from the hip area.

Brighter tops than bottoms are the way to go.

Details by the neck or patterned blouses and jackets with wide, pointed lapels or mandarin collars create focus.

Simple A-line styles with a side zip smooth you out.

A paneled A-line skirt minimizes the hips.

Flat-front or softly gathered skirts (such as a broomstick style) can flatter.