cbcs:

Fashion in Everyday Life

BODY
ANALYSIS
spring semester practical examination
WHAT IS BODY
STRUCTURE?
Everybody is unique in body and mind. It is very hard to
standardize something unique. We are not looking to categorize
your body; we aim to show you how to create a balance by using
your daily outfits. The more balanced your silhouette appears the
more visually pleasing your outfit will be.

Embracing our body with positive vibes leads to more openness,

confidence, and extroversion in your daily encounters. You can
enhance your look by following basic guidelines, but the most
important thing is feeling good about your look, wearing what you
love and being yourself. If you don’t consider yourself in any of
these descriptions, no worries, many women have combinations
from several which makes us all unique.
BODY TYPES
Our body analysis starts with defining
your body type. Body types are based
on the concept of Somatotypes. The
term Somatotype was developed by
William Sheldon to describe three
basic body types: Ectomorph,
Mesomorph and Endomorph.
 Mesomorph
Average size, fairly lean and musculature, has medium size bust or medium size hips,
most likely to show muscle tone. It’s an athletic and well-structured type, legs and
arms are muscular and well-defined.
Ectomorph Endomorph

A full and curvy body with a

Straight, angular, lean, large bust or wide hips has a
skeletal, has a narrow slow metabolism, muscles are
bust or hips, minimal fat not defined.
deposits and fast There are many variations
metabolism. Bones are between Ectomorph and
thin and visible, and body Endomorph and you may be at
lines are vertical, the border of these
characterized as linear Somatotypes. It does not
and delicate. matter; they are only used to
give us some basic indications
about your body type to start
with.
 BODY
SILHOUETTES
Your body silhouette is the outline of your structure. It helps
with mapping clothes to make sure they fit beautifully and
proportionately and enhance your look. We give our
recommendations about which clothes you should wear
according to your silhouette, we will not try to create an
illusion to throw your proportions off and change your shape
into something else that you don’t want.

You may not fall into simply one category, but you can
explore the characteristics of each silhouette below and
decide which one you fit in the most. For example; you may
have big hips like in teardrop, also wide shoulders like in
triangle type. You can decide which one is more dominant to
represent your primary body silhouette or you can read our
“what to wear if” guide to find your perfect outfits to look
more balanced.

Please keep in mind that your body type has nothing to do

with your weight, it’s about your bone structure.
 HOW TO FIND YOUR
BODY SILHOUETTE?
step 1 step 3
Measure around the widest Measure around the widest
part of your bust, do not part of the hip, typically
make it too tight, you can where the leg breaks.
measure it over your
favourite bra.

step 2
Measure around the narrowest part of the waist,
this is usually between the belly button and the
hips.
 DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

hourglass
Your bust and hip have similar width and balance; you have a well-defined waistline (min 25%
smaller) and curvy frame, fuller bust and hips, and slightly rounded shoulders.
ourglass figures have well-defined waists, and this asset should be accentuated.
Below you can find some basic recommendations that you can follow to balance your
silhouette and enhance your look.
NECKLINES:
KEEP THE NATURAL BALANCE, DO NOT GO TO EXTREME WIDE OR NARROW LINES AND
EMBELLISHMENTS. ROUND SHAPE LOW NECKLINES SUCH AS SCOOP, OVAL, JEWEL,
SWEETHEART, AND V STYLE. AVOID HIGH NECKLINES WITH COLLARS, AND TURTLENECKS.

SLEEVES:
Fitted sleeves would follow your natural curve; use elbow-length sleeves; cap or flutter
sleeves to draw attention to the waist area. Avoid loose and wide sleeves with
embellishments, they draw too much attention to your upper body

FABRICS:
Use soft, flowy, or stretchy fabrics that would follow your natural body silhouettes such as fine silk, jersey, cotton, and stretchy denim. Avoid
stiff, thick, and textured fabrics.
ACCESORIES:
Since you have a balanced silhouette, your shoe selection would depend on your outfit. If your outfit is heavy on the top then you would
balance it with your chunky shoes, wedges, and platforms. If you have a balanced outfit, then you can choose more classic shoes like flats
and medium heels. Your bags should sit on your natural waist, not too close to your bust or below your hip. Shoulder bags, satchel bags,
cross body bags and hobo bags are good options. Use medium-length scarves that stay around your neck area, not over your bust or hip.
You can use small to medium-scale soft belts that follow your natural waistline. Choose necklaces that are very short or very long that
reach your tummy area. Avoid the wide, chunky ones that lie over your chest area.
DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

rectangle
All your measurements are uniform (within 5% of each other); your waist is straight rather than curvy
and has a little definition (less than 25% smaller than your bust); likely have a small bust and flat
hip. Your arms and legs are the assets. So, focus on enhancing them rather than defining your waist.
Below you can find some basic recommendations that you can follow to balance your
silhouette and enhance your look.
NECKLINES:
LOWER, ROUND, AND WIDER NECKLINES SUCH AS OFF SHOULDER, V, SCOOP, BATEAU,
SWEETHEART, AND STRAPLESS WITH EMBELLISHMENTS LIKE COLLARS AND RUFFLES. AVOID
SQUARE AND STRAIGHT NECKLINES.
SLEEVES:
ANY LENGTH LOOSE AND WIDE SLEEVES LIKE PUFFED, ROLLED UP, BISHOP, FLARED,
BELL, FLUTTER AND CUFFED. AVOID FITTED SLEEVES.
FABRICS:
SOFT AND DRAPEY/FLOWY FABRICS WOULD SOFTEN YOUR FRAME AND LOOK ELEGANT.
YOU CAN USE STIFF AND TEXTURED FABRICS FOR YOUR TOPS TO BREAK YOUR COLUMN-
LIKE SILHOUETTE.
ACCESSORIES:
TO CREATE SOME CURVES, YOU CAN USE ROUND-TOE SHOES. BALLERINA FLATS, CLOGS AND OTHER FLAT
SHOES, ALSO SNEAKERS, TENNIS SHOES, MEDIUM HEELS AND ANKLE BOOTS WITH EMBELLISHMENTS ARE
GOOD ALTERNATIVES.
CHOOSE HANDBAGS THAT NATURALLY SIT ON YOUR WAIST AREA. SATCHEL BAGS AND HOBO
BAGS ARE GOOD OPTIONS. AVOID LONG STRAPPED BAGS SUCH AS CROSS-BODY BAGS THAT
REST BELOW YOUR HIPS.
YOU CAN USE SCARVES WITH FOLD-UP AND KNOT STYLES. DARK COLOUR, SLIM, BELTS WITH NO
EMBELLISHMENTS ARE ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CREATE AN ILLUSION OF A WAISTLINE IF YOU WOULD
LIKE TO DO SO.
MEDIUM LENGTH, FINE OR CHUNKY NECKLACES, BIG EARRINGS AND HAIR ACCESSORIES WOULD DRAW
ATTENTION UPWARD. YOU CAN CHOOSE FINE NECKLACES SUCH AS SEVERAL LONG STRANDS OF BEADS
AS WELL.
DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

triangle
Your bust is broader than your hips (min 5%), and you have wide shoulders and
flat hips. Your hips and waist are narrower; little to no waist definition. The
inverted triangle is the most athletic-looking body type.
Our goal is to enhance the lower half of your body while minimizing the trip.
Below you can find some basic recommendations that you can follow too
balance your silhouette and enhance your look.
Necklines:
slim, narrow, and deep necklines to reduce the width of the upper half such
as V, U, scoop, asymmetric and halter necks; no collars. Avoid wide and low
necklines.

Sleeves:
Short, tight, fitted sleeves to balance your shoulders or long, loose, soft,
flared sleeves such as raglan, kimono, or dolman sleeves to add
volume around your hips; wide straps, drop or raglan shoulders,
shoulder slits and cut-outs. Avoid details around the shoulder like
shoulder pads, puff sleeves, wide scarfs, and thin straps.
Fabrics:
To balance the wider shoulders, use thick fabrics such as tweed, canvas, gabardine, velvet and cord for the lower half of
your body. Use light weighted, soft, flowy fabrics for your tops.

Accessories:
To add more volume around your lower body, you can choose platforms. wedges, heels with bold colours, patterns and
embellishments, ankle straps, and ankle-length boots such as cowboy boots.
To draw attention to the lower half of your body, use bags with long straps that sit on your hip area. Choose chunky, detailed, coloured
ones. Crossbody bags, satchel bags and hobo bags are good options, avoid clutches and short shoulder bags. Avoid too much volume
when you choose your scarves.
Neckties, short, plain, light-weighted scarfs with solid colours that fall straight down to your neck can be used. You can use thick belts to
define your waist.
Long pendant necklaces, big rings, and bracelets to draw attention away from your shoulders are recommended. Avoid big earrings and
chunky necklaces that are close to your neck and shoulders.
DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

oval
Your bust, waist and hip measurements are close to each other, and you have a curvy
shape and rather undefined waistline. Your hip is slightly smaller than your bust, up 5%.
You have rounded shoulders and fullness in the midriff area, average to full bust,
narrow hips and slim legs. Therefore, you need to draw attention to the neck area
that is close to your face or your legs. Below you can find some basic
recommendations that you can follow to balance your silhouette and enhance your
look.
Necklines:
Wide and low necklines such as sweet hearth, scoop, V, square necks or strapless.
Embellishments and details close to the neck and face area draw attention
upwards and away from the fuller midsection. Avoid high necklines with collars.

Sleeves:
Flaring, loose, detailed sleeves, and shoulder details, such as cap, puffed, lantern, and
layered sleeves to take away attention from the midriff section and build up some volume
on the upper body. Avoid fitted sleeves.
Fabrics:
Use well-structured fabrics for your tops such as linen, tweed, canvas, and gabardine. Avoid
delicate fabrics.
Accessories:
Chunky shoes, wedges, and platforms with colours and details are good options to draw attention to your legs. Rounded
toes. medium heels, ballerina flats and tall boots are recommended. Choose medium size, wide, structured handbags such
as tote bags, bowling bags, the shoulder bags. Avoid clutches, cross boy bags and short strapped shoulder bags.
Medium length, wide scarves that are worn just round neckline or off the shoulder. Avoid placing them over the bust or
tummy area. Short necklaces, big earrings and hair accessories are recommended. Avoid placing chunky jewelry around
your bust area.
DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

standard
Your body is well proportioned; meaning no one part of the body, hips, waist bust,
or shoulders is wider or narrower in comparison to the rest of the body.
You have a waist that comes in slightly. You would prefer clothes fitted to your
natural body lines. Below you can find some basic recommendations that you can
follow to balance your silhouette and enhance your look.
Necklines:
You can use any neckline, round shape low necklines such as scoop, oval, jewel,
sweetheart and V styles are more recommended.
Sleeves:
Any length loose and wide sleeves like puffed, rolled up, bishop, flared, bell,
flutter and cuffed.

Fabrics:
Use soft, flowy, or stretchy fabrics that would follow your natural body
silhouettes such as fine silk, jersey, cotton, and stretchy denim. Avoid stiff,
thick, and textured fabrics.
Accessories:
Since you have a balanced silhouette, your shoe selection would depend on your outfit. If your outfit is heavy on the top then
you would balance it with your chunky shoes, wedges, and platforms. If you have a balanced outfit, then you can choose more
classic shoes like flats and medium heels. Choose handbags that naturally sit on your waist area. Satchel bags and hobo bags
are good options. Avoid long strapped bags such as cross-body bags that rest below your hips. You can use scarves with fold-
up and knot styles. Dark colour, slim, belts with no embellishments are also recommended to create the illusion of a waistline if
you would like to do so. Medium length, fine or chunky necklaces, big earrings and hair accessories would draw attention
upward. You can choose fine necklaces such as several long strands of beads as well
DRESSING ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY TYPE:

eight head figure

A grown up human body is divided into eight equal
parts, which are equal in height to that of the head.
So each part is known as the 'head'. All these eight
divisions or heads are as follows :
1st head : From hair to chin or nape of neck.
2nd head : From chin to chest or bottom of
scye.
3rd head : From bottom of armhole to waist.
4th head : From waist to hip.
5th head : From hip to mid thigh
6th head : From mid-thigh to below knee
7th head : From knee to calf muscle
8th head : From calf to tip of toe.
COLOUR STUDY IN FASHION
The first step in your quest for complementary clothing colours is to identify what type of
skin tone you have. Naturally, this will seem like a bit of a no-brainer at first, but it could
be trickier to work out if you’re somewhere in between.
In order to keep things as simple as possible, we’re going to talk about four key skin-tone
groups, of which you will certainly fall into one. They are pale, light, olive and dark.
 1. Pale Skin
If you’re prone to freckles, get burnt to a crisp at the mere mention of a sunny day
and don’t ever really tan at all then it’s likely you have pale or fair skin.You’ll probably
have noticed that certain shades have a tendency to wash you out or make you look
paler, but mixing things up with a little know-how can help you to overcome this.
Colours To Avoid
There aren’t really any specific colours you should steer clear of, just colours you
should avoid wearing on their own. Light pastel shades are a good example of this –
washed-out hues will sap any colour from your skin and make you appear duller
than you really are., The same can be said of neutrals. Try to stay away from black
and white as the former will contrast too harshly while the latter contrast too little.
Colours To Wear
When going neutral, stick to grey, beige and navy, which will bring out the colour in you more
effectively.
Many of the lighter colours you should avoid can also, in fact, be worn to great effect if they’re
mixed with darker shades. For example, You can experiment with a rich pastel tee so long as
you layer it beneath, say, a navy bomber jacket or a forest green overshirt. The aim is to create
contrast… just not too much of it.
 1. Light Skin
Skin that is light-ish in colour yet tans relatively easily without burning falls into this
camp.The good news is you have lots of options. But there are still a few considerations to
be made.
Colours To Avoid
Give colours that closely resemble your skin tone a wide berth. Again, this means pastels
(unless you’re sporting a bit of a tan), nude shades and anything else too bland or pale.
You want to be aiming to bring out your natural glow and these sorts of subdued hues will
do nothing but drain it by offering too little contrast. Some bright colours are also best left
alone. For example, if you’re prone to a red face, electing to wear anything vivid will only
make matters worse. So put that yellow T-shirt back on the rail and back away slowly.
Colours To Wear
Earthy tones such as greens, browns and khakis can work very nicely for you when offset
by the pop of a white T-shirt and some raw indigo denim.
Likewise, autumnal shades of burnt orange, maroon and subdued yellow can have a similar
effect when used in the same way. Play around with layering these types of colours, using
a monochrome base layer to keep things anchored.
Speaking of which, black, white and greys will complement your complexion no matter how
you use them so it’s smart to keep a rotation of staples in these shades in your wardrobe
for tying looks together or even building entirely monochrome outfits.
If that sounds a tad too dull, throwing on a statement jacket in a vibrant green or blue can
bring even the most basic ensembles to life.
3.Olive Skin
You may make others envious with your natural, year-round glow but there are still
certain colours that you’ll want to swerve if you’re to stay looking your best.
Men with olive skin tend to tan easily, have a yellowish/greenish undertone and a
warm complexion. If that sounds like you, here’s what you need to know when
stocking your wardrobe.
Colours To Avoid
It’s been said before but it’s worth repeating: avoiding colours that are too similar to
your natural skin tone is the golden rule of getting your match right. This means that
any yellows, greens or browns that come too close should be cast aside.
Bright colours can work well, however try to be sparing with them and offset them in
your look with neutral shades. This will work to create a sense of balance.
Colours To Wear
The good news is that you’ve been blessed with one of the most forgiving
complexions. This is very helpful when it comes to colour options.
Aside from the clothes that too closely resemble your skin – you don’t want to look
naked from a distance, even if you have manscaped to perfection – it’s pretty much a
case of anything goes.
Obviously, the usual rules apply: play with contrasting colours to create balance in
your overall outfit then use simple, pared-back pieces to keep things grounded. Aside
from that, feel free to experiment.
 4. Dark Skin
Those with a skin tone any darker than olive have hit the colour-matching jackpot.
You will be able to successfully play with almost any hues you choose and have them
work nicely.From pale, light shades right through to bold, vibrant ones – your skin is
perfectly suited to complement a rainbow of potential hues and combinations. Aside
from using browns sparingly (you don’t want to appear ashy or naked) and being
wary of keeping things balanced, it’s basically anything goes.
Colours To Avoid
As mentioned above, shades of brown can be worn, but are best used sparingly. It’s
fine to throw a shirt or T-shirt into the mix, but avoid going out head to toe.
Black, while extremely dark, is a solid option so don’t feel like you should avoid it. In
fact, it’s one of those rare “colours” where even if it is close to your skin tone,
wearing an all-black outfit can still look great.
Colours To Wear
Where lighter complexions can easily be made to look washed out by light-coloured
clothing, dark skin doesn’t suffer from the same problem and offers a natural contrast
that looks superb. This means you’re free to wear pastels, pale shades and whites
without any negative aesthetic consequences.
Bright colours work nicely too. Try using one vividly-coloured piece (pinks are
particularly on trend this year) in an otherwise simple outfit for best results.
CONCLUSION
As a part of today’s society, the
choices and actions we take are
examined but moreover, it’s the
shape of our bodies and our
physical traits which are
publically scrutinized to such
extent which leads to the
depreciation of not just one’s
own body, but within each other
as well. These social factors that
shape our body influence our
perspectives and how we choose
to shape our body positively and
negatively, along with keeping
them alive within society thorough
continuous generations.
presentation by:

name: Prakriti Kulshrestha

branch: btech cs core
en no. : 210078