Exploring Column Body Shape with Kate Middleton

2012-02-21T01:46:00.001+05:30

Are your body measurements about the same for your shoulders and hips with very little curve at waist and long legs?

If yes, you probably have a 'rectangle' or a 'column' body shape.

Column ladies have fairly straight up and down structure. Many women would kill for this shape, since there is no area you would want to minimise. You can get away with many clothes which other women can't wear.

Due to column body shape, your waist-to-hip ratio varies little. You do have curves, but sometimes they seem to disapper due to inappropriate dressing. Let's take some cues on dressing your column shape from Kate Middleton...

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is the wife of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Turning 30 recently, let's take a look at her secrets to looking like an actual modern princess...

If you observe, Kate has a column body structure. She has little curves on her body, but nevertheless, her outfits give an illusion of a curvy body. You can do that too.. Let's see how?

Column Body Style Tip - Dont accentuate your lenght by wearing one color all over. Break up your lenght by using blocks of different colors on top and bottom. Highlight your waist as it misses the curves and take the perfect advantage of adding volume wherever you want on your body!

1. Slightly flared Bottoms: Although you can wear practically any shape pants, the best idea is to opt for slightly flaredpants. They will add a little curve to your body. Try not wearing high-waists or ultra-low waists, as they may try to elongate either your lower or upper part of the body. Mid-waists just seem to fit perfectly. Team it up with a different color top for a perfect look.

2. A-line Skirts: An A-line skirt draws attention barely some curves that you have around your waist. Give a gentle flaring to the skirt and mix it up with colors and patterns and you can create your own style. Also try pencil and tulip skirts to give you that girly edge.

3. Round necks / High necks: High neck tops were ideally made for you! Wear polos with 3/4th sleeves that will highlight your long arms and lend mass to your smaller bust. Also, you can wear boat-necks and round-necks that can add a touch of elegance and lend mass to your lean upper body.

4. Single-button Jackets: What could be better than a single-button jacket that will divide your body vertically and add a curve at the waist?! Jackets with waist belts also will compliment you body. Try jackets that stop at your hip.

5. Flirty Dresses: Most dresses wil look great on your straight frame. your aim should be to create more curves top and bottom. Except for straight-cut dresses and dropped-waist one-pieces, pick an choose any dress - bias cuts, shift dresses, halternecks or pencil style.

6. Footwear and accessories: You dont specifically need chunky wedges or thick heels. Just a heel that matches you perfectly - kitten or stilletoes would work the best. Ballerinas will also look perfect on you.

Do share your comments on how have you dealt with your column body structure and what has worked best for you to give a shape your body has always craved for...!!

Welcome Princesses!

2012-02-20T01:51:00.004+05:30

Some girls are fair, some are jolly and fit..
Some have a well-bred air, or a well-honed wit..

Each one's a jewel, with a singular shine,
A work of art with its own rare design..

Dear girl, you are terribly blessed,
But it's your heart of gold I love the best..

And that will be your crowning glory,
Your whole life through,

lt'll always be your crowning glory,
The most glorious part of you!

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Welcome dear readers to my blog - Power Princess!

The words 'Power Princess' are very special to me. They're dedicated to my girlfriends - who love me, care for me, inspire me and are very much responsible for the person I am!

Through my blog, I intend to help women of all ages, shapes, sizes, color-complexions and body-structures with what they can wear. Remember, whether you are dark in color, fatter on the bottom or have no curves at all, there is always a garment which can make you look like a Princess! You just need to identify what kinda garment it is!

Keep reading.... :)