Do you believe this?
I think as an image consultant I prove this theory wrong on a daily basis. After all, my work (and the whole point of hiring a consultant in the first place), is to have an objective pair of eyes evaluate your current image before advising you on what changes to make towards achieving the end product (whether that is personal satisfaction, recognition, confidence, career progression- whatever!).
Once your image has changed, so does everyone else’s perception of you; how happy you are, how wealthy you are, how fulfilled you are, how relaxed you are, how educated you are… and this list goes on and on.
Even people you may have known for years (like your husband, family, friends or colleagues) will begin to view you in a new light… And so, you have altered their ‘first impression’… What shall we call it? A second impression!!
2.24.2011
Underwear: Frills, Chills & Flirtatious Fundamentals
Cup Size
The cup should encase your breast tissue completely; meaning that the wires sit neatly around your breast, and shouldn’t sit on or dig into any of the tissue. If this is the case your cup size is too small.
Another sign your cup size is too small is if your breast tissue bulges over the top of the cup or out at the sides.
If the wires of your bra are pushed out anywhere the cup size is too small.
Back Band
If the back band is too big, it won’t be able to sufficiently support your breasts.
Your back band should sit parallel with our front wires.
If you are able to pull the back band more than 2 inches away from the body with ease then it is too big.
If this is the case, then try a back size smaller, and as you go a back size smaller you may need a cup size bigger to compensate so try both.
Keep in mind ladies- it is the underband that should be providing most of your support… If your bra doesn’t fit correctly the straps will take the weight leaving dents in your shoulders (a clear sign something is up)
Remember that when finding a bra, it is the fit you are looking for. You cannot presume that you are a 36D in every brand!
And when you find a great bra- BUY SEVERAL!
The cup should encase your breast tissue completely; meaning that the wires sit neatly around your breast, and shouldn’t sit on or dig into any of the tissue. If this is the case your cup size is too small.
Another sign your cup size is too small is if your breast tissue bulges over the top of the cup or out at the sides.
If the wires of your bra are pushed out anywhere the cup size is too small.
Back Band
If the back band is too big, it won’t be able to sufficiently support your breasts.
Your back band should sit parallel with our front wires.
If you are able to pull the back band more than 2 inches away from the body with ease then it is too big.
If this is the case, then try a back size smaller, and as you go a back size smaller you may need a cup size bigger to compensate so try both.
Keep in mind ladies- it is the underband that should be providing most of your support… If your bra doesn’t fit correctly the straps will take the weight leaving dents in your shoulders (a clear sign something is up)
Remember that when finding a bra, it is the fit you are looking for. You cannot presume that you are a 36D in every brand!
A good bra lasts from 2 to five years… So spending the time to get properly fitted and finding a style you like is well worth the effort…It has been suggested that 90% of women wear an ill-fitting bra.
And when you find a great bra- BUY SEVERAL!
A prayer for your hair
Short hair
Short hair on tall women can look empowering, but sometimes quite masculine. If you have a large scale bone structure, strong cheek bones or a square jaw, it can be feminised by soft makeup and wispy hair styles. Having made this point, please don’t then believe that short hair works exceptionally well for women with the opposite shaped face- a round face. A short hairstyle on women with round faces can make their face seem fuller- you need hair longer than chin length.
Hair that falls right at the chin will emphasize a pointy face.
Short hair will draw attention to your eyes, especially with a side-swept fringe that hits precisely on the eye.
Mid-length hair
On the whole, shoulder length hair is universally flattering on everyone.
Hair longer than chin-length works best of women with round faces.
Long Hair
Very short women should avoid long hair as it draws attention to their height and makes them look like an extra from Grange Hill (a British television drama series centered on the fictional comprehensive school of ‘Grange Hill’ first aired in 1978). This also applies to women with long/narrow faces.
Long Hair best suits women with oval or square faces.
All women should avoid hair below their breasts. My, oh my, although The Birth of Venus is a beautiful painting, leave Botticelli to enjoy the credit.
The ‘V –Cut’ is long in the back and shorter along the sides. This cut works for women with heart-shaped faces (the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Michelle Pfeiffer to name a couple), as well as those with Diamond shaped faces (such as Linda Evangelista).
Short hair on tall women can look empowering, but sometimes quite masculine. If you have a large scale bone structure, strong cheek bones or a square jaw, it can be feminised by soft makeup and wispy hair styles. Having made this point, please don’t then believe that short hair works exceptionally well for women with the opposite shaped face- a round face. A short hairstyle on women with round faces can make their face seem fuller- you need hair longer than chin length.
Hair that falls right at the chin will emphasize a pointy face.
Short hair will draw attention to your eyes, especially with a side-swept fringe that hits precisely on the eye.
Mid-length hair
On the whole, shoulder length hair is universally flattering on everyone.
Hair longer than chin-length works best of women with round faces.
Long Hair
Very short women should avoid long hair as it draws attention to their height and makes them look like an extra from Grange Hill (a British television drama series centered on the fictional comprehensive school of ‘Grange Hill’ first aired in 1978). This also applies to women with long/narrow faces.
Long Hair best suits women with oval or square faces.
All women should avoid hair below their breasts. My, oh my, although The Birth of Venus is a beautiful painting, leave Botticelli to enjoy the credit.
The ‘V –Cut’ is long in the back and shorter along the sides. This cut works for women with heart-shaped faces (the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Michelle Pfeiffer to name a couple), as well as those with Diamond shaped faces (such as Linda Evangelista).
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