+Here are four tips for choosing a purse that will flatter you. You will need to consider color, scale, shape and where the purse sits on your body.
COLOR
- Because our eyes automatically search for colors to be repeated, when you carry a purse that repeats one of your natural body colors (hair, skin or eyes) you will look visually pleasing and be able to wear this purse with everything you own.
SCALE
- 2. Here is a way to determine a good size purse that will be in proportion to your body. Spread your fingers apart with your thumbs touching and measure horizontally from little finger to little finger. This measurement is the widest or tallest your purse should be to be in proportion to your body. Measure your hand from your wrist crease to the end of your longest finger. This could be the depth, height or width of your purse. (If you hands are in proportion to your body this suggestion will work for you.)
STRAP LENGTH
- 3. If you can adjust strap length, adjust your purse to end at a place on your body that is the narrowest. For example if you carry your weight in the lower half of your body, and have a defined waistline, shorten the straps so your purse stops at your waist. If you are top heavy, lengthen straps so your purse stops at your lower hip or thigh.
SHAPE
- 4. A purse that has some softness and some straightness is best for most bodies. If you have a very angular (straight body) and angular face, you can choose a purse with sharp angles.
TRENDS
- . Recent purse trends include super sized handbags, clutch bags, vintage, brightly colored and metallic bags. If you are petite, a very large handbag may dwarf you and if you are a plus size an over sized bag may emphasize parts you don’t want emphasized.
If you do choose a brightly colored purse, try to repeat the color in your outfit at least once or twice. This repetition of color can be done with a scarf, shoes, or belt. As stated previously our eyes unconsciously search for repetition of color and this will help you to look more pulled together.
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Nancy Goldblatt, “The Wardrobe Wizard of Baltimore,” is a professionally trained Personal Image Consultant. She came to image consulting as part of her own journey to look and feel good in her own short, plump body. Since 1990 she has been dispelling “The Barbie Doll Myth,” that the media promotes. This myth tells us that to be considered beautiful, a woman must be tall, thin, perfectly proportioned and forever young. Nancy counters this myth by teaching women of all sizes, shapes and ages that “real beauty,” is about looking visually balanced. She is available to work with individuals and groups in the Baltimore-Washington area. She plans to soon begin working virtually with clients in other geographic areas.
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