Dress your shape - Column
All about you
You've got fantastic legs, slim arms and lovely structured shoulders. When viewed from behind, your shoulders are in line with your hips, and you don't have a strongly defined waist.
It's easy to mistake this body shape for an apple, but the chances are that if you have more angular structured shoulders when viewed from behind, you're a column rather than an apple. Remember that this is about shape, not size, so there's nothing precluding you being a column at a larger size, or a petite apple.
Your biggest strength is your amazing legs. Regardless of your size, your legs will always look good, and emphasising them will give you no end of confidence.
You might feel that you lack a waist or feminine curves, and may feel that you gain wait around your tummy area, but don't let your confidence fall - we're here to show you the very best styles for your body shape!
Your best styles
- Those which are more forgiving over your tummy but highlight your great arms and legs.
- Pleating and ruching at the waist, which will help you 'fake' an hourglass figure.
- Layer a looser, boxy top layer over a longline fitted base layer for a modern streamlined look.
- Straight cut casual tshirt and shirt dresses are made for you.
- An open jacket or wrap give a slimming, waist enhancing effect.
- Leggings and slim/skinny trousers will really show off your great legs - you can pair them with longline tops or tunics to keep the silhouette long and lean.
Avoid
- Shapeless droopy styles which hang from your shoulders and make your whole body look blocky.
- Boxy jackets and tops without a longer layer underneath to balance you out visually.
- Dropped waists are usually unflattering on you.
Our favourites for the Column body shape
Raspberry Jersey Maxi Skirt | Navy & White Breton Stripe Boat Neck | Lipstick Pink Longline Scoop | Bluejay Cashmerino Cowl
And remember, almost all of our styles are in jersey, knit or other stretch fabrics, which means that many of them can be styled for almost any body shape. This means that you shouldn't be afraid to experiment with styles outside of the recommendations above; something completely different might be perfect for your unique combination of lifestyle, body shape, face shape, and attitude to life!
If you want some in-person advice from the experts, why not book into our Colour Studio and let one of the Kettlewell Stylist team help you find your best styles? Body confidence guaranteed!
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