How to Create A Perfect Capsule Wardrobe?

Fashion is readily accessible and affordable. So, most of us own a lot of clothes but not a functional wardrobe. We get a bunch of clothes either from the supermarket or from online stores without realizing that these clothes are mostly unflattering. And most of us end up buying clothes that we are not comfortable in, resulting in the “I have nothing to wear” syndrome when your wardrobe is essentially drowning with clothes.

 So, this is a comprehensive guide that explores every feature and asset of the human body to create a perfect and fully-functional wardrobe.

Tall women

General styling tips

1. Go for a fully-fitted western dress that covers your every curve
2. Your dress should be in maintained proportion and find a silhouette that is good to look and adds appeal to your body frame.
3. Break the vertical line by using bright blocks of colours that define your body shape in a better way
4. Add dresses to your wardrobe that gives proper shape to your body rather than wearing fluffy dresses.
5. Opt for bell sleeves that shift focus to your hands than to your body, if you are too tall.
6. Avoid wearing v-neckline tops, instead, opt for round neckline western tops.
7. Peplum is in style and you can try different styles, it makes you look peppy.
8. Wear your tops on your bottom wear rather than tucking them in, but if you like tucking in the shirt or the western top, then you must wear a long jacket with it.

Top wear

1. Western tops: A woman with a good height could opt for western tops with extra-long sleeves in solid colours and also in colourful patterns.
2. Midi dress: This is also great on you provided you wear it in prints rather than in solid monochrome colours.

Bottom wear

1. A-line skirts: This works best for you.
2. : Medium flared trousers look best on women with a well above average height
3. Maxi dresses: They also look good but they will make you look very tall as your entire height is heightened.
4. : It looks good but does not try to wear too short pants as it will make you look like a flunk.
5. Cigarette pants: Try in black, our fashion experts tell that it is an ideal colour and an excellent trousers type for tall women.
6. Striped jumpsuit: Pick a colour of your choice and team it up with your favourite pair of jewellery for your perfect office wear.
7. Fitted jeans: Normal jeans do not fit you, so always look for tags that tell you that it is fit for “tall women”.

Rompers & Jumpsuits

It is summer and the best time to wear these. But if you are tall then a few pointers will sail you through this summer. 

1. Online shopping offers you a plethora of styles, designs, plenty of patterns, colour palettes, and prints but what it does not offer is the trial room. So, you need to have your measurements right whether you are opting for an online shopping spree. But you do not need all the measurements only the torso. And for your torso measurement, put the end of the measuring tape from the top of your shoulder towards the end of the romper or the jumpsuit. Measure the crotch of your ladies' pants or shorts would hit. The number you see is your exact measurement.
2. Ask for size guides: Most retailers do sell clothes with size guides so that a customer can comfortably pick and choose. However, you may find retailers who have not shared the size guide or measurement guides, so in that case, ask for the size guides before you lock your money as an investment. And supposedly, your retailer is unable to provide you with the size guide, you must avoid its cloth listings at all costs.
3.  There are only a few retailers that are into manufacturing a couple of T-shirts and textile clothing ranges, similarly they are only a handful of organizations that are specifically handling women’s clothing especially suited for tall women. And these retailers mention certain keywords on the tagline like “long torso” or “perfect for tall women.” Look for these keywords in the product description section and also in the feature section.
4. Nifty designs that go handy with your stature: We all are a little tipsy over which designs to choose and which designs we should not, it is better to look for designs that you are already comfortable in like tie straps, which are way easier to handle the length of the torso, or a drop crotch that is neither too saggy at the crotch area nor too stiff that will make you comfortable.

Style secrets for tall girls and women

1. If you have worn too-short pants and you cannot discard them, a small trick will help you in the long run. Use strappy heels, it will fill in the awkward gap caused due to the way too short pants. And if you trying our tip, try to choose bold colours for strap heels like black, red, or golden.
2. If people around you tell you that you look very tall when you wear jumpsuits, they might be right. So, to balance out things it’s important that you pick a jumpsuit that has a low neckline or without any straps instead of other trendy necklines.
3. Say no to short sleeves at all times. These are not meant for you. But if you happen to wear it, it is better to push back the short sleeves to avoid the shrunken look.
4. Bold prints are your type. They make you look gorgeous. So stop feeling overdressed and enjoy the moment.
5. Too much silhouette is a big no for tall-headed as well as for short-height women. So there should be a proper balance. If you are tall, it is wise to add a little too much fabric at the top or the bottom but not both always. Like you can wear comfy mannish pants, cinched with a belt and teamed up with a little crop top.
6. An oversized bag is your go-to accessory. You are tall, that is one thing. But to draw attention, you need to have something to show off, you can use a huge but stylish bag to keep necessary elements as well as you strut in style.

Short women

A short woman needs clothes to highlight regions, and what you need to downplay. The idea is not to project you as extra small but maybe to look extra big.

Top wear

1. Skater dress: 

These kinds of dresses do an excellent job at cinching your waist and showing off your naturally shrunken waist. Short women should take extra care in filling up their closets that would naturally accentuate their assets.

2. Strap tops: These kinds of tops have straps to tie and look extensively good on petite women who have flawless features like prominent collar bones, flawless neckline, and also thin and toned arms. And to show off these features it is important to showcase these features in the best possible way. But make sure it need not be form-fitting or look like lousy loungewear. Pick western tops with dainty straps that will easily draw attention to your flawless necklines.

3. Short dress: 

This kind of dress makes you look stylish and less revealing too. A dress with a shorter hem can be a huge plus because of your short height. Planning on attending a good formal party, then team up with an ultra-black bodycon short dress for a posh-looking professional look that just reaches the mid-thigh. It cold normally means a bodycon dress that is pretty much shorter than what you wear but it will make you feel way taller than you normally do on workdays.

Bottom wear

1. Skinny jeans: It makes your legs look elongated or extra-long. They are a great pair when you are on the shorter side of the scale. And when you choose black, it will shrink your actual height and the elastic in jeans gives you a comfy expression, not a sunken expression. The next time, you think of buying and wearing skinny jeans in black, try pairing them up with block heels or high heel boots for the special feel of elongated legs.
2. Short Skirt: Pick a skirt that resembles a tulip, the more it falls out, the lankier your legs would look. These short skirts are so designed that flare from top to bottom and finish a little way above the knees. This kind of skirt is so designed that it will make your legs look like long stems.
3. Pencil skirts: These are the unforgettable types. No matter where you are a woman sporting a pencil skirt makes her look way taller than her counterparts. This is a great choice to showcase professional prowess at work. This makes you look narrower and taller at the same time. Alternatively, depending on the type of blouses paired, one can easily pair it up with formal or casual outings depending upon the situation.

Flowing maxi dress: They make you look stout and chubby. And this is a big no as a fashion statement. They drown petite figures. Please say no!

Hourglass figures

Most women do not lack a balanced upper half and a lower one, and if you do fall in the category, it’s important to tell you that, your category falls into the most sought-after categories in cloth hunting. However minor details have a ton to offer. To buy the perfect dress or a shirt for your figure is to find a silhouette that perfectly matches every curve of your body and easily proportionates the entire cloth before it makes you look too bulky or skinny.

The key to buying the perfect outfit is that you ensure that you do not unbalance your body figure in any way.

General styling tips

1. Buy a good bralette that supports your chest in a firm but comfortable way
2. Pick a fabric that compliments your figure
3. Always pick a top or a bottom that does not crumple up the silhouette
4. Make sure that your outfit does not draw attention to hips or shoulders, to maintain a flawless figure it is important not to stir the balance.
5. Boxy styles or straight cuts are not your types, they hide your hourglass waist. You would not want that.
6. Shapeless or baggy outfits are not your thingy! Try to avoid them at all costs.
7. Your waist is one asset that you might not miss to highlight. Try to highlight with nice belts or outfits that are cinched at the waist.
8. Try to wear darker hues at the waist region like dark-shaded belts or a bow tie at the waist.

Top wear

1. A top-wear has many features like sleeves, necklines, length of the fabric, and types of fabric used. But a woman with an hourglass figure needs to pay attention to the following features at all times
2. : Pick a neckline that naturally does not spoil the silhouette of an hourglass figured woman. If a neckline widens the shoulder than the way it is, it is a complete no. Instead try to pick slightly rounded styles- deep oval, simple oval, simple round, jewel necklines. The above-mentioned necklines are a plus as they do not highlight the shoulder area. Low-type necklines or scoop ones or sweetheart ones are also good as they show off their bust line nicely.
3. The best type of sleeve is a fitted one. Set-in sleeves work great as they follow the body’s natural curve. Whereas the light shoulder enhancing sleeves like cap sleeves, you need to make sure that you balance the extra volume on your bottom wear.
4. A woman with an hourglass figure has a remarkable waistline. It is advisable to cinch your waist with a bow tie, embellished belt or a wrap top.
5. : You have the most curvaceous body in tow. But if you feel like taking the attention from your hips, make sure that you pick top wear that extends till the hip bone. The idea is to fine-tune your curves and makes you look thinner

Shirts

Your shirt should fit you like other tops so that it can accentuate your waistline and chest area.

Please say no!

‍Big voluminous ruffles and bows are not your things. This adds a lot of volume to your upper half. Try avoiding outfits that make your waist look voluptuous, hiding your naturally slim waist.

Bottom wear

Trousers-Co-ordination has an important role to play. Trousers do that simply. Loose fitted, boot cut, wide-legged, tapered or flared ones are a good choice. But these trousers must be neither high-waisted nor low-waisted but medium-waisted.

Please say no!

‍Avoid pleats, darts, and embellishments or pockets around the hips. Keep your trousers on the slimmer side, not too baggy or extremely wide.

Skirts

A good skirt like a pencil skirt cinches at the waistline but accentuates your curves without adding too much bulk at your curves. Some other good examples can be A-line skirts or flip skirts that suitably adjust at the waistline and encases the hips beautifully. Full circle or Tulip skirts do also look great on women with hourglass figures. But your skirt should be high-waisted so it suitably highlights your naturally narrow waistline. Make sure you try knee-length hemlines or even longer ones will also do. Outfits with longer hemlines hug your hips beautifully and hung off them in a stunning curve.

Summer or winter, boxy styles, and too stiff fabrics is not your style. And voluptuous pockets will create unnecessary fabric at the waistline giving out a bunching effect at the waistline. Ruffles are great but not for you. They add volume to your chest, and your chest is already in perfect shape but if you have a small chest, do lead some ruffles. Low-waisted skirts are also a complete no.

Dresses

The rules remain unchanged. Any amount of fabric or style should not add more volume to your terrific assets.

So, dresses must give a good shape and hug your every curve and highlight your waistline. Make sure that your chosen outfit does not add extra volume to it at all costs. Nowadays, belts are added to dresses to accentuate the waistline. Make use of bow ties, belted dresses, or nipped one that creates a nice emblematic silhouette. Wrap dresses are also great. They sensually tailor the midriff without making it too stiff or boxy.

Simple-styled dresses with minimum embellishments are always a plus. Make sure that the hemline should not shorter than that of the knee length. But if you want to add more curves down your hip and bust, try picking out outfits that have more ruffles to your chest or hip area. Sometimes too many ruffles and too many embellishments add extra volume to your chest when you pick one, so make sure to pick in dark colours like royal blue, midnight blue, pitch black or maroon or lighter tones with vertical stripes.

Shorts

Shorts are cute and they are awesome for summers but they should not unbalance your naturally calm figure, naturally balanced figure. High-waisted shorts that too with contoured waistbands is your ideal pick. If wearing shorts on a summer afternoon, make sure that you tuck your top or shirt a little in, so that you give the by-passers a glimpse of your small waist.

Make sure to tuck your top into the shorts for even more definition around the waist. Other than high-waisted shorts, there are other options like darts, straight-cut ones, or colourful shorts made with stiff fabric, sadly these are not your type. And like skirts, try avoiding embellished shorts that would disrupt your naturally smaller waistline.

Jumpsuits & Playsuits

Jumpsuits and playsuits are great. They are back in action and are perfect for women with hourglass figures. Just a few things to keep in mind while buying:

1. Opt for belt and form-fitted playsuits and jumpsuits are the best

2. For a slight nipped-in look, pick jumpsuits or playsuits with light creases or pleats

3. The leg of the jumpsuit or the playsuit should not be excessively tapered

A simple style is needed since extra ruching and frills will imbalance the frame.

Please note: Whether you are picking a shirt, top, skirt, jumpsuits, or trousers, women with hourglass figures should not opt for embellished items, it will add unnecessary volume to your otherwise flawless figure.