Do you really know your body shape and what size you are?
This may seem like such an easy question to answer and yet for many of us out there we seem to be completely out of kilter with reality.
During a typically busy week, without fail, Style Blog always discovers yet another victim of complete body dysmorphia.
There are waifs out there who would fall over if someone breathed on them, yet adamantly state they are on the hefty side of size 12!
And on the other side of the scale (and more prevalent) in Godzone, are the larger, more voluptuous lasses who would never try a garment on unless it was a size 8. These gals tend to be more like a "svelte" size 18 then 8!
At the end of the day, no one cares or sees what size you wear - it's all about the fit and whether it flatters your body or not.
And it's not just girls - boys tend to be just as guilty. Medium sounds so much better than XXL, unless we are talking about another area of a male's anatomy!
The problem is exacerbated when there are many different labels with completely differing sizes. For example, there is a huge difference between a size 8 Trelise Cooper, or even a Country Road, as opposed to a size 8 Alannah Hill!
Many women think that by dressing two sizes smaller than their actual size, they will magically look smaller. However, the reality is that this idea tends to make them look chunkier than ever.
Who thinks squeezing into something so tight it resembles sausage casing will make you look teeny tiny? Unless you are of the in-love-with-"Ana" (i.e. anorexia) club of size zero or under and thus are completely "sans" fat on your bod, this look will guarantee to make you look tres chubbalicious!
Tight clothes on women (and men) often tend to show off all manner of lumps and bumps, something you should always try to disguise. A great way of doing this is with a good pair of 'anti-gunt' pants, otherwise known as foundation garments.
They even have them for men! Think about what they would be called!
Style Blog loves Nancy Ganz or Spanx (if you have the luxury of shopping in the US). If you aren't one for the perfect diet and a million crunches a day, this is the next best thing for achieving the perfect waist line.
Check out these websites for more info...
www.bodynancyganz.com
www.spanx.com
Now a warning, not only are these pants incredibly uncomfortable, they are also probably the ugliest things you have ever clapped eyes on!
If you gals out there are heading out on the town, or gearing up for a hot date, Style Blog would recommend leaving the 'anti-gunt' pants at home. We wouldn't want to wear the blame for causing an uncomfortable Bridget Jones moment.
Before you buy something, think about your body and whether it suits you. You should have key pieces in your wardrobe that you KNOW work and look great. Wonderful pieces that are immaculately tailored to fit and flatter your figure.
And always remember that great undergarments are always the key to helping you look your very best.
Here's to a "Gunt-free" 2009!
