Where Should You Put the Line?

Regardless of your body shape, wearing the right design can create a look that is flattering.

If you want to appear slimmer wear lines that are vertical which make you appear taller.

However, length lines do not come only in stripes. You can get a variety of prints and textures that don’t look like lines but the illusion they create is just the same. Here are some examples: 

Have you ever heard the cliché about the lateral stripes?

The same way that length lines make you appear slimmer, lateral lines might not flatter you in the way you want. Now, that does not mean you have to avoid at all costs lateral lines, but it’s important to learn how to use them to your advantage.

Every garment has lateral lines, the trick is to place the them strategically.

Use a lateral line when you want to balance a particular area of your body. For example: if you have wide hips, it would be preferable for you to wear the lateral lines on the top part of your body.

Now that you have all the necessary information, it’s time to practice:

Go over your different favorite details in your closet and Check whether they are characterized by vertical or lateral lines.

If there are lines, try the different clothes on and check exactly where these lines are seen on your body. You might find a few items that you always knew something was wrong with them, but you didn’t know what.

So now you know!

Yes, sometimes you feel bad to give up on a nice shirt that cost you a lot of money. However, if this shirt does not flatter you, and you never wear it out of the house, you should let it go and make room in the closet for a stunning new shirt!