A key point to remember when putting together an outfit no matter what your body type is, is balance. Through balancing your proportions with your clothing, you’ll enhance your head-to-toe look. Together with the right colour palette, your outfit will be cohesive, and you’ll always look “put together”.
Here are some common mistakes to avoid and tweak if you have broad shoulders, and want to look like you’re wearing your outfit, and NOT like your outfit is wearing you.
Structured Blazers
Structured blazers have hard lines, emphasizing the width of your shoulders. If you’re a huge fan of the structured blazer, options that are collar-less OR have longer lapels that taper will bring the focus to the mid-line of your body, and away from your shoulders. Also look for unstructured blazer options or “kimono” style layers with drapier sleeves – they will de-emphasize your broad shoulders.
Shoulder Pads
Shoulder pads or shoulder detailing like ruffles or puffy sleeves are going to bring major focus to your shoulders. Balance these details with a deep neckline, or by adding volume to your lower half. Peplum style tops, and printed or light coloured bottoms are great options.
Boat Neck Tops
Boat Neck tops run along your shoulder line, emphasizing their “broad-ness”. Instead, try v-neck or scoop neck options that will bring the focus inward and emphasize the length of your torso as opposed to the width of your shoulders. Dolman style tops will also add length to your torso.
Strapless & Off-The-Shoulder Styles
Similar to shoulder pads, strapless and off-the-shoulder options are going to bring immediate focus to the width of your shoulders. Add volume to the bottom half of your body with lighter colors or a full skirt, or look for halter or one shoulder options – they will break up your shoulder line, making them appear less broad, and more proportionate to the rest of your body.
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Devina Bhaga is a Personal Stylist with over 10 years of experience in empowering men and women to confidently express their inner BADASS when it comes to their personal style.
For immediate help to upgrade your wardrobe virtually or in-person, contact Devina here
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Devina Bhaga is a Personal Stylist and Image Consultant with over 10 years of experience in empowering men and women to powerfully step into, and own their authentic personal style.
Devina has worked with The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, and styled for various film and television productions. She now works with men and women who are READY to take their lives to the next level.
For immediate help upgrading your wardrobe virtually or in-person, contact Devina here