Horizontal or vertical: when the stripe becomes dangerous

Do you love striped fabrics? Which one do you prefer: horizontal, vertical or maybe diagonal? This print is the current fashion trend of 2019. But following fashion, you need to be careful and careful. Not every lady can afford any direction of drawing. Most people need to know which option is winning and which is dangerous. Let's figure it out together!

Strip capabilities

First of all, let's keep in mind that the thickness of the line can visually change the figure. In some cases, “narrow” the figure (make the waist and legs slimmer), in others - expand parts of the body.

If you successfully select the width of the print, then visually all proportions of the body will be balanced.

Advice. If you have not yet decided which specific stripe suits you, then take a thin one, it is universal.

Lengthens

As you probably already understood, the choice largely depends on the woman’s goals.

If you need to lengthen your silhouette and look slimmer, you should choose a vertical one.. It’s easy to make a conditional vertical: add elongated items to the outfit (for example, a cardigan, coat, cape). To emphasize the line and create a rich accent, use contrast. A light scarf around the neck, jewelry with a pendant - these are ready-made accent options.

Important! The idea that vertical stripes make you look slim is wrong. For slimness, it is important to correctly choose the color and width of the line.

To emphasize your advantages, you need things with thin vertical and frequent stripes. It is worth paying attention to loose trousers with symmetrical lines. There is an assumption that with smooth transitions from narrow to wide spaces, the figure stretches.

Adds width

Contrasting wide and frequent lines expand the silhouette.

Important! Take note that a wide stripe on the stomach will make your waist a few centimeters slimmer.

Contrast also matters. Dark shades reduce proportions, and light shades sharpen them.
The direction of the triangles in the bow makes your type either fat or thin. Triangles that point upward always give the effect of expansion, and those that point down always make them narrower.

Print Features

Don't be afraid to wear stripes! She will make you look younger. Cast aside all doubts, and you will look “blooming” and young compared to your peers. The main thing is to take into account the uniqueness of this print.

Diagonal

If you are tired of ordinary lines, then you can opt for diagonals. They convey dynamics, slim. The look along the slanted lines is longer (than the usual one), so usually the female figure in such an outfit receives more attention. This means that the chance to attract attention to your merits increases.

Cross stripes

This pattern also looks good on the figure.Using transverse lines, you can easily visually enlarge your chest, hips, and even create a “wasp” waist.

But if your figure is more like a boy’s or resembles a triangle (inverted or regular), then a symmetrical stripe cannot always “sit” in an advantageous position. In this case, you need to combine bottom or top.

How to choose a print based on your body shape

It is a myth that such a print suits only young people. You are wrong if you think so too. It suits everyone, even older people, but the older the lady, the paler the contrast should be. Or you can wear a plain jacket or jacket over a blouse or shirt.

Full

Curvy women should choose a wardrobe horizontally striped. It will make you taller and narrower. If you choose a vertical layout with a large distance between the lines, you will get the opposite effect.

It's all about visual perception. The eyes perceive horizontal lines as one whole vertical, and therefore we “read” a person’s outfit from top to bottom. Vertical ones look from left to right, so the figure appears wider.

• It is very dangerous to wear a dress, skirt, or trousers with a vertical direction. It will further emphasize all the curves of the body and reveal the flaws of the silhouette.
• Do not choose a pleated skirt, because it will cause folds to appear on the hips. It doesn't look very good.
• Don't be discouraged, in addition to the restrictions there are also positive advantages. Plus-size ladies, you look gorgeous in a dress with diagonals.
• A small vertical pattern on clothes is also your option. If you are shy and modest, throw on a biker jacket, trench coat, or sleeveless jacket.

For different types of figures

A striped top will harmonize perfectly and succinctly with a single-color bottom (shorts, skirt, jeans, overalls).

• A thin girl with a body type "pear», «rectangle» The shoulder area can be increased with frequent horizontal stripes.
• If a girl has “masculine” shoulders (figures “apple», «inverted triangle», «hourglass"), then it is better to hide them and not wear strapless clothes.

What can striped clothes do?

• Add slimness to your legs You can use a vertical narrow strip or belt.
• A pencil skirt will look great; it will show off your “lush” hips.
• Pants, shorts and high-waisted skirts with vertical stripes will help accentuate your waist.
• Women with curves can wear palazzo pants.
• Don't shy away from striped dresses. They will make your look soft and light.

By choosing the right print and choosing the desired frequency, contrast and direction, you can create a unique image. You will be irresistible!