I have been searching for an explanation of proportion and the golden mean, that is easier than using fractions. Since most of us don’t carry tape measures into dressing rooms, and doing fractions along with it is far too complex. So I found a simple explanation of ideal head to toe proportions.

1. Head- top of head top tip of chin (one head length will be our standard of measure)
2. Chin to bust point
3. Bust Point to Waist (navel or thinnest part of your torso)
4. Waist to Leg Break (the crease when you sit)
5. Leg break to Middle of Thigh
6. Middle Thigh to Middle of your Knee
7. Middle Knee to Middle Calf
8. Middle Calf to Bottom of foot

This image is not exact, but gives a basic break down of what we are looking for.  I hope this helps clarify and simplify the last few posts!

Having said this let’s move in to some elements of design to help give optical illusions to compensate in areas where we need a little proportion adjustment. We have discussed how to move our waists up or down with lines and detailing, now lets talk another main point of interest: The Bust. I won’t tell you what is too big or too small, I think we all know what category we fall in. If you are unsure you are probably just right!

For the Bust that is too Low or Small:

• The push up bra – one obvious solution
• Brighter colored or patterned tops with neutral to dark solid pants/skirts

Feathery Tank by Anthropologie – $68.00

• Multiple strands of Jewelry (not too big or it will emphasize what is not there)

Bohemian Blue and Red Necklace by Botanical Bird – (sold out)

• Don’t show too much skin. (for sleeveless wear a wide strap instead of strapless or spaghetti straps)

Wide Strap Dress by Treehouse 28 – (sold out)

• Detailing, ruffles, texture, and/or color around the neckline (help fill in the empty visual space)

Skinny Taffy Teal Scarflette Scarf by Flutter – $30.00

For High/Full Bust:

• Lower cut v- necks
• Bulky necklaces that hit between your collar bone and bust point

Handcrafted Artistic Stone Kambala Jasper, Obsidian and Sterling Silver Necklace (Item No. 707) by Minden Marie Jewelry – $49.00

• Button up shirts (don’t button too high!)
• Darker colored blouse with a patterned skirt

Snuggle Up Top/Wrap Around Shirt by Shihar – $85.00

Picnic Favor Outfit by Anthropologie

• Skin toned or light pink blouse with jacket or vest that comes to a low V

Tattoo Inspired Kiku Flower Womens V Neck T Shirt by Namu – $35.00

• Make sure your blouse is long enough to compensate for the fullness. (don’t tuck in your shirt)

For additional reading on Body Proportions, check out this article by Inside Out Style: Body Proportions Explained

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I’m loving the creativity coming from RC Tees.  It’s a creative chick and her husband who make fantastic graphic designs and screenprint them on funky, stylish t-shirts and bags.

Here’s a bit about them from their profile: Together my husband and I share our ideas, the artwork, photographs, etc. My husband, starting with designing the artwork to hand printing each piece individually, does the actual work. My job is to list our finished shirts and bags on our ETSY shop and take care of our customers, from communication to shipping your order and then the final feedback.

Check out some of my favorite finds from their super-fun shop (click on pics to be redirected to the item in their store):

Spring Flower – on SUPER Soft Alternative Apparel Joplin – $26.00

Fleur de Rose on Organic Alternative Apparel Long Sleeve Scoop Neck t shirt – $25.00

Fall Flowers and Swirls on SUPER Soft Alternative Apparel Flutter Sleeve Tunic
- $25.00

Ghost Elephant Tote – $12.00

Funky-cool designs, huh?!  Adding each item to my Christmas wish list – what about you?

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Check out all of RC Tees designs for women, men and youth, along with their fantastic bag designs in their Etsy Store.

Today I’m featuring the creative chicks behind Shade Clothing & all their hot, fall fashions.  I’ve been a fan of Shade Clothing from the beginning (have 4 of the original Shade short-sleeve t-shirts from years ago) and their fall line makes me so excited!!!  It’s been really fun to watch this company evolve.  I’m also a big fan for how they’re using social media to get the word out about their sweet clothes (I stay update via their Facebook page).

Check out some of my faves (click on pic to be redirected to original site):

V-Neck Placket Top – $32.50

Floral Scarf – $14.50

(Can use the Scoop Neck 3/4 Sleeve w/Cuff shirts also pictured here in so many ways, especially for layering.  They are a MUST for fall!)

Denim Skirt – $42.50 (Isn’t this so stinkin’ cute?!!)

Terry Peacoat – $44.50 (I am in LOVE with this jacket – be still my heart!)

The creative chicks behind Shade Clothing have such a great mission for their business & clothing: “make clothes that help women feel comfortable and happy.”  Can you have a better mission than that?  All of Shade Clothing’s fashions are made to be perfectly modest.  No more tugging on the back of your shirt when you sit down, no more pulling up your neckline when you bend over, and no more adjusting your hemline every time you sit or stand.  I love it!  They also have a nice line of maternity clothing which is fabulous for when you get towards the end of the pregnancy & have a hard time keeping that belly covered.  These creative chicks saw a need & filled it… fashionably & affordably!  Keep up the creativity Shade Clothing!  We’re diggin’ it!

Today I’m highlighting Jenny from Cheeky & Swank.  I LOVE this girl’s taste.  She has created such a fun, edgy line of clothing… I really, really dig it.  Check out a few pieces from her fall women’s clothing (as always, click on the pic to get redirected to the item on the original site):

Madame Butterfly Shirt – $44.95

The picture DEFINITELY doesn’t do this shirt justice.  The gray material of the shirt has all of these swirls of gray, white & black & it’s slightly (very slightly) see-through.  It looks awesome on & I don’t feel like I have to wear a shirt underneath it to be modest (I definitely worry about that).  This shirt looks AWESOME with jeans.

Here is the Madame Butterfly shirt in white, too (it comes in gray or white).  Isn’t it gorgeous?!!

Pink Commy Cap – $16.95

Top these shirts (or anything else) off with this super-swanky Pink Commy Cap.  Isn’t that a gorgeous design on the side?  I’m convinced that hats like this can really make anybody look good.  I have yet to see a “chick” who doesn’t look flattering in them.  I even had my mom try one & she looks great in it (& she can never wear hats).  Anywho, just my two fashion cents. Check out these & other swanky styles at CheekyandSwank.com.

(BTW, Jenny is one AMAZING chick!  She’s very creative and sweet.  Everyone who meets her falls in love with her & thinks she’s fabulous – cuz she is.)

I would LOVE to hear what you think about these styles & if you think everyone can pull off the “commy cap” look.