How do girls with broad shoulders, big breasts, thick backs and thin lower bodies choose tops?

Shoulders and sleeves with a shoulder width of mm should have little or no decoration. Try to adjust the shoulder line inward, and learn to use segmentation methods (multiple shoulder straps, overalls, etc.) to narrow the visual appearance of the shoulders. Use V-necks, long sweater chains, and scarves to shift the visual center.

When choosing formal wear, choose a long V-neck, soft and draping fabrics, and a simple shoulder line. For matching, you can choose a V-neck necklace with earrings to attract attention and ignore the shoulders. How to dress for shoulder width/i6508585385281454596/

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Sisters, I estimate that our bodies should be about the same (it’s just that my breasts are not big). Let me put a picture of myself first:

Once upon a time, I was also a A fat girl with low self-esteem who has "broad shoulders and a thick back", coupled with the fact that she didn't figure out her "how to dress" at the time, especially when wearing certain clothes, would have a "car accident scene".

Before I became a professional stylist, I saw many bloggers and influencers answering the topic of "wide shoulders make clothes look bad", and almost all the arguments focused on one idea. , that is, the shoulder data is large.

At that time, I felt that what they said was simply the truth, and I immediately sentenced myself to death for my figure. But after reading today’s content, you may have a different feeling.

Generally speaking, with these three tips you can solve the problem of what to wear if you have broad shoulders and a thick back. First, determine your body type and main problems; secondly, understand clothing (you must understand it! If you want to maximize your strengths and avoid weaknesses, you must choose the right clothes, so you must understand the silhouette, fabric and pattern of the clothes!) Finally, it is The icing on the cake - using details to create a richer and three-dimensional level, but there is a lot of content today, so I will talk about the first two knowledge points first.

Okay, starting now, the article is a bit long, I suggest you find a quiet place and read it carefully

Let’s first explain the definition of “shoulder width”. I used to think that if my shoulders were wide, my shoulders must be too big. Some girls say their shoulder width even reaches 44cm.

44cm, what a terrifying figure for a girl’s figure?

Based on the M size Jianzhi 86 mannequin in the clothing industry, the mannequin has a height of 164cm, a shoulder width of 38cm, a bust of 86cm, a waist of 68cm and a hip of 89cm, which is a perfect figure. It is a full 6cm longer than the standard shoulder width, which is really "too wide".

After seeing this, I believe you will also say, that’s right, this girl’s shoulders are too broad. How on earth should she wear clothes to solve the shoulder width problem? Don't worry, keep reading, we are very close to the truth.

In fact, the initial shoulder width of 44cm was simply a false proposition. It is indeed scary to look at the data alone, but if another condition is provided, this false proposition does not hold true.

This condition is: if this girl is 175 or even 180cm tall, will you still think her shoulders are broad?

So, some girls still can’t figure it out. Even though their shoulder width is less than 44cm, they still look broad and strong?

Next, I will take myself as an example and talk about what causes the problem of visually wider shoulders.

Me: Height 164cm, bust 86cm, shoulder width 39cm, waist 69cm, hip 87cm.

M size mannequin: height 164cm, bust 86cm, shoulder width 38cm, waist 68cm, hips 89cm.

If you just look at the data comparison of shoulder width, my total shoulder width is only 1cm more than that of the mannequin. When divided into the left and right shoulders, it is 0.5 each. You can use a ruler to figure out how long 0.5cm is.

Then you will find that the extra 0.5 is so small that it can be ignored, so small that others can't even notice it at first glance.

So why do I still feel that I belong to the “broad-shouldered body” category?

Here’s the key: look at the overall proportions, don’t just focus on the shoulders.

Putting aside the topic of matching, every part of each of us is not divided or isolated. When we are seen, others will not only see your shoulders but not your shoulders. Your head, hands, legs, right?

That’s why before we buy any piece of clothing, we think about how to match it, which combination will be more effective, and what kind of body defects this combination can modify. Right?

Once the clothes we buy cannot make our whole body look harmonious and slim, no matter how good-looking the part is, there is a high chance that this piece of clothing will be relegated to the sidelines by us, right?

Therefore, the current methods of "partial concealment of shoulders" are very one-sided. Because people are complete individuals, what we pursue is "a complete beauty." It is really impossible to get a perfectly proportioned body by just partial concealer.

If you can see this, you are really patient (like!)

Looking back at my data, the shoulder width can be ignored, but the hip circumference is smaller than the mannequin. 2cm. So compared to the "narrow at the top and wide at the bottom" of the mannequin, I have an inverted triangle shape of "wide at the top and narrow at the bottom", which also visually creates the effect of a slightly wider shoulder.

Therefore, visual shoulder width is determined by the proportion of the whole body. Looking at the shoulder data alone is meaningless.

So let’s first look at how to deal with the contours of the body in the process of designing clothing to achieve the desired effect.

The shoulders are part of the upper body. When designing a top, the data of the shoulders will be taken into consideration, but it is not considered in isolation, and proportions are still important.

For example:

If you want a Y/T-shaped top (Balmain for example), we will widen the shoulder size and narrow the hip size (if you want to modify the shoulder width) , then you definitely cannot choose this style of clothing to wear); if you want to get an X-shaped style (Dior "New Look" for example), we narrow the waist and widen the size of the shoulders and hips.

Balmain suit, the shoulder pads on the top are very exaggerated, the hem is short and small, showing sharp and neat lines like a building (picture comes from the Internet)

Balmain Y/T-type dress , conveying a unique sense of strength for women (pictures from the Internet)

The X-shaped Dior New Look uses structural design to puff up the hem, showing a slimmer waist (pictures from the Internet) )

So you see, even when making clothes, there is never a practice of just adjusting one part without caring about other parts. Because body adjustment can never "partially cover blemishes", it must start from the whole body and balance the body through the selection and matching of upper and lower clothing to achieve a coordinated state, so that the "slim" effect can finally be achieved.

After clearing away the fog and clarifying the essential issues, the dawn of victory is just around the corner.

Let’s continue.

I don’t know if you have heard this saying: If you have broad shoulders, you should create some "eye-catching points" in other advantageous parts to draw the line of sight away from the shoulders. Go somewhere else. It sounds like there is no problem, but if you think about it carefully, it seems that we can't open other people's faces and say, don't look at my shoulders or look at my legs. I put so much thought into my legs, why don't you look at my legs!

Please, can you and I control where everyone wants to focus their attention? I don't think so. Especially when you are talking to others at close range, other people’s eyes can only wander on your upper body! When I want him to pay attention to my legs, do I have to deliberately sit in a high position and let others look directly at my legs? Or maybe I have to wrap my upper body tightly in the hot summer, but I also have to wear hot pants to go out in the bitterly cold winter?

A very funny argument.

Next, let’s take me as an example and see what tricks I use to coordinate my “shoulders are wide, hips are narrow, the waist curve is not obvious, and I even have a thick back”. Not only did I just talk about tops, they have to be worn and matched anyway, so let’s talk about bottoms too!

(Although there is indeed a set of professional and scientific theoretical knowledge behind this to support me, but let’s not go so in-depth today, let us first confirm whether it is right or wrong based on our own intuitive feelings, and whether it feels right. Please give it a like and save it as a favorite.)

I will explain how I adjust the shoulder width from several angles. You can also come down and try it:

1. Separate versions (also called styles) of upper and lower garments

2. Separate materials/fabrics of upper and lower garments

3. Separate patterns of upper and lower garments

Take a look at these pictures and look for the similarities between them, and you will find some mysteries.

Let’s talk about the first point first, what are the styles of top and bottom clothing respectively.

I basically wear short tops. Even if it is not a short T-shirt or shirt, I will tuck it into the waistband of my pants to make it short. None of the tops are long enough to cover my buttocks. The advantage of this is that it won’t make my upper body take up too much proportion and area of ??the whole, causing me to be top-heavy. I’ll first balance my figure in terms of area. A little more area is left for the lower body, which is pretty good - the legs.

Then analyze the styles of all the items in sequence, including vests, striped BF shirts, petal collar baby tops (A-line style), vests, and RL casual suits. None of the items are T/Y-shaped with prominent shoulders or S-shaped with super curves. Except for H-shaped, they are A-shaped.

What is H type and A type? You will understand after looking at the two pictures.

Chanel H-shaped jacket (picture from the Internet)

The H-shaped coat can at least give me a straight line from the shoulder to the crotch, which is very consistent. Straight body shape. A professional term is quietly introduced here, linear body shape. I won’t expand on this term for now, I’ll mention it later. Type A is better. The narrowed shoulders and spread hem directly help my shoulders become slimmer.

After choosing my top, look at my bottoms. They are basically very straight pants or skirts (the wide-leg pants are straight-leg styles). In the past, I thought tight-fitting ones were better. After all, I The legs are not bad. However, if you try too many pants, you will find that the slimming effect of pants that are too tight is much worse than straight pants with a slight sense of space. Friends who have never worn slim straight pants are welcome to compare them in person.

The combined top and bottom styles have no deliberate curves, only clean external straight lines, and more visual space is given to the lower body. If you do this, half the battle is won.

Keywords for the style part: straight body, normal shoulder line, length no longer than the hip.

Single product reference:

The short style is more energetic than the long style, and the upper body area is smaller

Puff sleeves amplify the problem of shoulder width, so don’t Choose

A fitted suit will look slimmer than an oversized suit

A skirt with a large hem or a tutu will look bloated, and when combined with the shoulder width, it will become "thick both at the top and bottom". pass!

Flared pants are too draggy, straight pants are more neat.

Next is the second point, the material/fabric of tops and bottoms.

Don’t wear tops made of fabrics that are super close-fitting, super soft, have no bones in themselves, and have no shape at all. Otherwise, the plump shoulders and broad back will be exposed. However, if you have big breasts, you cannot choose fabrics that are too stiff and will stand out, otherwise the whole person will become a cylinder... (fabric It’s a little complicated here, don’t worry, keep reading)

In addition, the top must be stiff and should not drop your shoulders, because you know the effect of dropped shoulders, which will make your shoulders: No The widest is only wider.

Like my suit, it is quite wide and does not stick to the body softly. It is a fabric with moderate hardness and softness

Keywords for fabric: crisp, Muscles and bones refuse to hang down and stick to the body.

Fabric reference:

The fabric is too droopy and looks very strong, which completely highlights the disadvantage of broad shoulders

Even if you wear a knitted sweater, it should not be too thin< /p>

Ouch, seeing this, you are really patient! praise!

In addition to the color of clothing, what constitutes clothing and makes clothing appear in front of us from intangible to tangible is fabric, version (it can also be called style), and pattern.

The third point is about the pattern. I try to choose solid color tops. If I really need to add some embellishments, I will choose letter logo patterns, stripes or plaid patterns. Except for the letter logo pattern, which is a bit cool and casual, the other patterns are straight lines to fit my straight body and personality. I will never choose these flashy or curved patterns again, because these patterns will It makes the already thick upper body even more eye-catching...

The bottoms that I most often buy are denim items, shorts, trousers and skirts. They are straight and stiff enough, and they are not comfortable to wear. The fit is very comfortable. The pattern is also linear, like the top.

Pattern keywords: solid color or striped plaid.

Pattern suggestions: Solid colors, straight lines (stripes, plaids).

If you don’t want to emphasize the breasts too much, try to avoid placing the pattern on the chest

Exaggerated patterns all over the body will instantly turn you into a "strong woman"

If you don’t want to be too monotonous, it’s also good to put the pattern on the lower body