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Absolutely

Apple

Measure your

bust, waist and

hips. If they are

close in size, it is

possible that you

fall into this

category. It is also

worth noting that

apple shapes carry

their weight around

the middle, whilst their lower bodies remain

slim by comparison.

As an apple shape, it is essential that you

select the right neckline for your igure. Ideally,

you want to be wearing styles that feature a

low V-neck, as this will highlight your bust and

create a vertical line. King

Cole’s fresh green cardigan

certainly ticks this box (right).

It is also a fantastic choice for

the warmer weather, as it is

knitted in the new Cotton Top

DK yarn. Designed with sunny

days in mind, this beautifully

lecked ibre is lightly

textured and available in a

range of pastel shades.

Additionally, you can latter

your igure by wearing loose

itting garments, such as

ponchos, capes or perhaps this

pretty shawl from Rowan (above). Suitable for

advanced knitters, this lightweight look won’t

cling to your body. Instead, it will help you to

create a chic layered efect. The Chifon pattern

is taken from a collection of seven lacy designs.

Chiffon by Lisa Richardson,

Rowan Selects Silky Lace,

free from knitrowan.com

Ladies Cardigans Knitted

in Cotton Top DK 5375,

King Cole, £2.99 from

deramores.com

Perfectly

Pear

The first clue is if

your waist is wider

than your bust. Pear

shapes will also have

narrow shoulders

and comparatively

broader hips. The

lower half of your

body will be curvier

than the top.

If you are a pear shape, it is a good idea to

draw the eye towards your upper half using

attractive patterns and striking shades. Why not

do this with Rowan’s new colourful cardigan

(right)? Its geometric design is delightful and

the cropped style will elongate your legs.

You can ind even

more twists on classic

styles in Rowan’s

Modern Heritage

Magazine,

so don’t miss out!

Rico Design also has

a great garment for

balancing out your

body. We just love

this gentle yellow

top (above). Not only

is it cropped, it also

has a wide neckline

that will broaden

your shoulders.

Right for

Rectangles

Typically, the

measurements for

a rectangular

shaped body will

be similar from top

to bottom. An

undefined waist

and a smaller bust

are also common

characteristics. If

you are a rectangle, it is also likely that you

have lean arms and long legs.

The irst tip is to wear strong

blocks of colour, as this will add

deinition to your shape. Luckily,

spring and summer are the perfect

seasons for experimenting with

bold shades. Stylecraft clearly

agrees as it is releasing a vibrant

70s style collection in new yarn

Monet and fan favourite Jeanie.

We adore the beautiful blue of

this textured sweater (bottom).

Three-quarter length sleeves and

a medium to high neckline will

also look fantastic on your igure,

so why not try King Cole’s

lightweight jumper? If you are

relatively tall, you will certainly be

able to pull of the longer length.

2

Clever Colour

Analysis

Top in Fashion
Jersey, Rico Design,
Knitted Idea
Compact GB 900,
rico-design.co.uk

Ladies Sweaters Knitted

in Cotton Top DK 5372,

King Cole, £3 from

01202 474449,

thecraftyknitter.co.uk

Pattern 9618,

Stylecraft, 01484 848435,

stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

House of Colour specialises in colour and

style analysis. Its talented image consultants

are expertly trained in finding the ideal

shades for every complexion. Below are four

top tips from HELEN VENABLES, the

company’s Managing Director.

1

You need to remember that wearing the right

colours can impact your well-being; making

you feel positive and full of vitality. In contrast,

the wrong shades can drain you and negatively

alter your mood.

2

Styling is also a key part of the process.

Never dress sloppily, even when you are

dressing casually. Avoid creased clothes,

missing buttons, faded colours, completely

monochrome outits, bobbles on wool and

clothes that it poorly! Instead, choose

garments that scream quality and express

your personality.

3

Don’t turn yourself into a walking rainbow,

but try mixing up to three shades in your

complementary colour palette - including the

neutrals that suit your complexion.

4

If you are unsure about wearing a bold

outit, but still want to include your wow

colours, you can always choose chic

accessories in gorgeous shades.

houseofcolour.co.uk

Penga By Emma Wright,

Rowan’s Modern Heritage

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