Last post of outfits from www.polyvore.com for the 5 basic body types ~
I created these looks for the X/hourglass body type.

Why “Moody Blues” works ~
v-neck is great for this body type as it opens up the area (especially good if you have an ample bust line; it just creates some room to breathe)
shape of the top mimics the X without being too form fitting
dark wash, bootcut jeans (good on most figures, but especially this one)

 ”Moody Blues”

Moody Blues by Melanie Clark Dorsey featuring raffia handbags

Plunge top
$22 - tillys.com

Naf Naf stretchy jeans
35 EUR - naf-naf.placedestendances.com

Banana Republic wedge heel shoes
$79 - bananarepublic.gap.com

Mar Y Sol raffia handbag
$89 - endless.com

Marc by marc jacobs jewelry
$250 - net-a-porter.com

D g jewelry
145 GBP - debenhams.com

Rebecca Norman stone jewelry
$135 - calypsostbarth.com

Why “Sandy Nights” works ~
scoop neck is great for the same reasons as the v-neck above
fitted through bodice w/o being too form fitting
plain shorts, no side pockets (side pockets and bulk are best on apple and inverted triangle)

Shoes ~ this style of shoe is great for elongating the leg b/c it doesn’t cut off the ankle and the color blends in with skin tone


“Sandy Nights”

“Sandy Nights” by Melanie Clark Dorsey featuring scoop neck tops

Proenza Schouler scoop neck top
$625 -&n
bsp;editnewyork.com

Theory black short short
150 EUR - my-wardrobe.com

Opening Ceremony flat shoes
$465 - lagarconne.com

Rebecca Minkoff tote handbag
$150 - rebeccaminkoff.com

Gerard Darel watch
gerarddarel.com

Judith Jack handcrafted jewelry
$195 - zappos.com

1928 Jewelry black necklace
$16 - 1928.com

I adore this dress for every reason you see ~ the color, the neckline, the sleeves, the attention at the waist, the hemline. I WANT THIS DRESS. It’s pretty and feminine and doesn’t shout, “I’m here. Look at me!” But it’s just so feminine and pretty and I love the color and, ok, I’m repeating myself.


“Natural Woman”

“Natural Woman” by Melanie Clark Dorsey featuring cathy waterman rings

Alberta Ferretti glamorous dress
3.198 EUR - stylebop.com

High heel sandal
$1,095 - giuseppezanottidesign.com

Star by Julien Macdonald clutch handbag
35 GBP - debenhams.com

Kimberly McDonald diamond butterfly earring
17,280 GBP - brownsfashion.com

Cathy waterman ring
$11,030 - barneys.com

Juicy couture bracelet
$70 - couture.zappos.com

Why “Going Gray” works ~ This top would actually be great for lots of the other body types, too, as long as it’s roomy enough through the bust line for the apple and inverted triangle. And, not too tight in the sleeve. You never want a sleeve to make your arms look like sausages!

Pencil skirt is so good on an X body type unless you have a thigh issue. Then you will want an A-line skirt.

Take a good look at those shoes! Do you not adore those sling-back, platforms? This is a fabulous style shoe for elongating the leg.

“Going Gray”

Going Gray by Melanie Clark Dorsey featuring tunic tops

Tunic top
18 GBP - bonprixsecure.com

Pencil skirt
105 GBP - karenmillen.com

Giuseppe Zanotti high heels
$750 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Proenza Schouler shoulder strap bag
$3,645 - lagarconne.com

Marc by marc jacobs watch
$250 - net-a-porter.com

Carolee LUX cocktail ring
$95 - bloomingdales.com

Mezi black earring
mycatwalk.com.au

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