Smooth, tightly-woven, small-print fabrics
on top to minimize shoulders. Have fun
experimenting with bold prints, plaids and
wools in skirts and slacks.

Deep scoop, V, U and round necklines break up your shoulder line and are highly flattering.

A deep V neckline on a halter top breaks up a strong shoulder line.

Fitted tops with deep round necklines or shawl collars soften the line of your shoulder.

Boot-cut slacks nicely balance the shoulders. Ideally, they sit on or slightly above the hipbone to enhance the waistline and the flare in the leg starts below the knee. This really lengthens the leg.

Pocket details and pleats at the hips are always a good idea.

Pleats on cuffed and full-leg trousers flatter slender hips and long legs.

Fly-front, bootleg pants with side-seam detailing are very flattering.

Keep detailing, particularly on jackets, to a minimum—styles that soften the shoulders and subtly flare at the hem add balance.

A lightly-gathered neckline adds softness to strong shoulders. The bit of curve in the hem of the jacket adds curves to your shape.

Mandarin jackets and tops with a simple vertical banding relieve the strong horizontal line of your shoulders.

Interesting and beautiful skirts balancing your shoulders with a bit of swing are fun and flattering.

Try gathered, sewn or un-sewn pleated skirts.

A wide-yoked, flared panel skirt balances the shoulders.

A trumpet hem balances the shoulders nicely and draws the eye to those legs of yours.

Huggy bias skirts bring out your lower body curves, so by all means wear them.

Fluttery sleeves on a bias-cut dress soften the shoulders and add curves to the hips.

Patch hip pockets with flaps and buttons on an A-line skirt add nice "weight" to the lower body.

Pockets on jackets and slacks around the hip area add width to balance out your shoulders.

Cuffed and fluted sleeves also add nice
fullness to the hips.