Finding your best style and colors at Pappagallo

February is the month of love, and Pappagallo wants to help you build a wardrobe you love. The key is finding your best styles and colors, not your best friends’, mothers, daughters or the latest social influencer. We all have women that we admire their style. This can be a great starting point – think about what you love about their look – classic elegant, free spirited, minimalist chic. With this in mind, you need to consider your body type. When you wear clothes that flatter your figure you feel more confident. The following is a breakdown of body types and style tips…

The Apple – slender legs and arms with a wider midsection

•Straight-leg pants emphasize slim legs

•V-neck tops draw the eye up and elongates your middle

•Empire waists draw attention away from the tummy

The Pear – narrow upper body, hips wider than shoulders

•Boat necklines and scoop necks widen the shoulders 

•A-line dresses highlight the waist while skimming the lower body

•Jackets with shoulder pads add volume to the upper body and define the waist

The Hourglass – bust and hips same size with a small waist

•High-waisted pants and skirts emphasize the waist

•Wrap dresses highlight curves without adding volume

The Inverted Triangle – broad shoulders and narrow hips

•V-necklines narrow the shoulder width

•Dark colors on top – lighter colors on bottom for balance

•Wide-leg pants and pleated skirts add volume to the hips

The Athlete – muscular – straight up and down

•Belts create waistlines

•Feminine details – sweetheart necklines, ruching, ruffles and scoop necks soften and add curves to this body type

 Color plays a large part in defining your style. We all have colors we feel good in. We need to embrace and incorporate those hues into our wardrobe. Skin tone, hair color and eye shade all factor into your best color palette.

Pappagallo offers the most current fashions and timeless classics for your wardrobe. I leave you with the infamous words of Yves Saint Laurent, “Fashion fades, style is eternal.”

-by Nicki Smith

About the Author: Nicki Smith has been in the fashion industry for over 40 years. She is the owner of and buyer for Pappagallo, located at 2020 Scottsville Road in Bowling Green (The Pines Shopping Center, next to Chico’s).