April 14, 2012

Lookbook: Spring Prints and Patterns

J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley
J.Crew Stretch Perfect Shirt in Classic Stripe; J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley; Ralph Lauren Zabrina Pumps; H&M Bracelets and Earrings; Vintage Bracelets from Grandmother
J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley
J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley
J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley
J.Crew No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Medallion Paisley

Who says tall girls can't pull off prints and patterns? Prints and patterns serve to draw the eye to wherever used and can look very polished if done correctly. Here are some do's and don'ts:

  1. Do wear prints that balance with your body. For instance, smaller girls should choose small and muted designs, while taller girls can pull of larger and bolder prints such as the paisly in the skirt that I'm wearing. 
  2. Do use vertical lines as they will create a vertical effect on your body, instantly slimming you.
  3. Don't wear horizontal lines across the widest part of your body (for me, it's my hips!). It will create the illusion of extra width in places you don't want it to.

2 comments:

  1. Did you get the J Crew perfect shirt in the tall size or the regular size? If possible, can you do a comparison of the tall to regular j crew perfect shirt sizes?

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  2. I got the J.Crew perfect shirt in the regular size since I usually roll up the sleeves and tuck it into skirts. I didn't even know J.Crew sold tall shirt sizes, but I will most definitely be checking it out!

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