Personal stylist Adama Macalou dresses Julia McLean, who is a 39, home-maker and mother of two. Adama takes Tempo through her styling steps…
Julia is a pear-shape – meaning she has a tiny waist and heavier hips and thighs. Her main challenge has always been finding a flattering pair of jeans. The ones she used to buy either gaped at the waist or cut her off making her look shorter! As a result, she now wears baggy clothing below the waist or leggings with narrow openings at the ankle, accepting that this is her best option. But in fact this look makes her seem much heavier than she is!
BEFORE
DAYTIME LOOK
For the top, I went with a boho chic look. The H&M top has embroidered sleeves and a criss-cross neckline that shows off her tiny waist. I paired it with a cami underneath to reflect the yummy mommy status! A young girl could buy a more fitted version and rock it as a cropped top.
The jeans are from LEE Jeans. It’s the ‘marion’ straight cut which lengthens the legs and rides a bit higher, sitting comfortably on the waist. The wash is a bit faded which is trendy and perfect for a laid back daytime look.
The shoes are from Call It Spring. It’s a pair of low wedges which are high enough to give the legs some length yet low enough to be worn comfortably to run errands and run after the kiddies! They were perfect for Julia, who doesn’t normally wear heels.
EVENING LOOK
I went with a bold colour top and dark denim wash for the jeans. The top is from Mango: it is sleek, simple and lets the colour do the talking! I paired it with a golden necklace to add a splash of colour! The jeans are from LEVI’S and are a demi-curve with straight leg cut; a very flattering and sophisticated look! Both the shoes and clutch are golden to match the gold theme, and add a bit of evening pizzazz.
Get fashion advice from Adama: adamacalou@hotmail.com
