Tubular Body Type
Attributes
- Thin figure with a similar shoulder and hip width and a slightly defined waist
- Weight is generally below average
General Stylist Tips
When dressing it is necessary to create some curves. This can easily be achieved as there are many design details that accentuate the body.
- Implementation of fullness at the shoulders and hips will create the illusion of curves
- Clothing designed with curved, loose fitting lines
- Skirts with fullness or pleats
- Tops with shoulder details such as epaulets or interesting sleeve detail
Stylist Tips for Fall/Winter
- Dresses
- The sheath dress that incorporates a fitted pencil skirt a la Michael Kors gorgeous floral version. Just add a belt and you've got curves!.
- A deep v neckline and volume at the hips create the perfect hourglass
- Designers showed peplums, panniers and crinolines amuck which have a va va voom shape built in to the garment. Just think of Dior's New Look, you get the picture.
- Any fitted dress that has details that draw the eye inward will create the illusion of shape. Pairing the look with a belt will reinforce the image of a curvy figure.
- Blouses
- Layering longer pieces under shorter ones will create a waist.
- Trapeze style tops have straps close to the neckline which makes the shoulders appear wider and the unstructured shape of the bodice will disguise the linear torso.
- Open necklines such as a boat neck will create the illusion of wider upper torso
- Blouses with a peplum waist are the newest silhouette. This style should be known as the instant hourglass figure because it creates curves you never knew you had (because you don't, really).
- Pants
- Jodhpur
- Skinny pants will hug your thighs and show off your hips. Lucky you!! Tubular girls don't have to worry about hiding their hips in skinny pants.
- Menswear inspired pants (don't go too wide legged though, otherwise you'll look overwhelmed)
- Skirts
- Pencil skirts will hug your hips and taper in towards the knee creating the illusion of curves!
- A-line skirts will simply mask your linear shape.
- Skirts also come with a peplum waist which as you know works great for your body type. Just be sure you don't wear a peplum top with a peplum skirt at the same time!!