The Secret Formula for Choosing A Flattering Purse
Whats the secret formula
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What’s the Secret Formula for Choosing a Flattering Purse?
The right purse can help you look “pulled together,” and professional.
Have you ever wished there was a magic formula that would enable you to choose a flattering purse that was perfect for you?
With so many purse shapes, colors and sizes, choosing the right purse can be difficult.
The wrong purse can ruin even the best looking outfit.
Depending on your fashion personality, you may own a closet full of purses or have only one or two you use.
4 tips for choosing a flattering purse
You will need to consider color, size, shape and where the purse sits on your body
COLOR
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.
(Best choice is hair color if your skin is light and skin color if you skin is dark)
Size
To find a good size purse that will be in proportion to your body:
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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 so that its in proportion to your body.
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You can also 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 your hands are in proportion to your body these suggestions will work for you.)
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Put your thumbs together and spread your fingers. Measure from little finger to little finger to find the largest size purse that will look in proportion to your body.
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Strap Length
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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 your straps so your purse stops at your lower hips or thigh. (If your purse strap is not adjustable, take it to a shoe repair store, have the strap cut and resewn to the correct length.)
SHAPE
Someone with “chestnut brown” hair color or skin color would look wonderful with this purse
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A Purse that has some straightness and some softness is best for most body shapes.
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straight, structured purse
A straight, structured purse is best for someone with undefined waist and angular face shape
If you have a very angular (straight body) and angular face, you can choose a purse with sharp angles.
If you have a curvy body (with very obvious waist definition and a more curved or round face then you can wear a purse that is more soft and curved.
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Curved purse best for someone with a curvy body and oval or round face
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 want people to focus on.
If you like the idea of having a “pop of color,” 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.
Our eyes unconsciously search for colors that are repeated.
By repeating body colors with your purse and other accessories, you will look more pulled together.
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Are you a woman whose size or shape has changed?
Nancy Goldblatt, Wardrobe Wizard can help you choose the perfect purse for your body shape. She can also help you decide what clothes to keep and what to give away. She will teach you to be your own image consultant, so you can put your best looks together.
She is available to work with you “in-person,” if you live in Baltimore and surrounding areas or on-line if you are not local.
Nancy is a Personal Image Consultant, trained by Color 1. For over 20 years, Nancy has helped women whose size and shape has changed to choose their best styles and colors.
For a FREE no obligation 20 minute telephone “needs assessment.” where you will also get the “Fashion Personality Test,” e-mail Nancy so you can set up a telephone consultation.
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