Re: What body type would a ""banded bottom"" top f... - Page 2

Kathlen · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/27/2014 vermint said:
On 3/27/2014 Kathleen said:
I like them. I have a straight body shape (no curves) and wide shoulders ... narrow hips.

You have the same body shape as my BFF, and yes, the banded tops look good on her. Not so much on my pear-shaped self! On the other hand, I can wear boho type skirts very nicely as I have a defined waist and hips. They don't look good on her at all.

That's true - those skirts are not for me - look terrible on me. You do need a waist and hips for that style.

But - I can wear the narrower SG maxi skirts really well - with a banded top.

Kathlen · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/27/2014 willdob3 said:
I'm not sure. If I had no hips I would not want to make it more obvious by putting a band there any more than if I had extra large hips.

I'm an hourglass shape & I like to emphasize my smaller waist so the banded look is one I avoid.

And I'm just the opposite - I like to accentuate my narrow body and wide shoulders.

Those are the places I like to ""figure flatter.""

K9buddy · ‎03-09-2010

On 3/27/2014 Vamp said:
A flowing, banded bottom top can hide a lot of lumps and bumps in the middle!

Agree! I love them.

Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

A banded bottom can be very flattering if you have a thick middle. I have a couple and love them. They are hard to find.

Raider Fan · ‎03-11-2010

On 3/27/2014 vermint said:
On 3/27/2014 Kathleen said:
I like them. I have a straight body shape (no curves) and wide shoulders ... narrow hips.

You have the same body shape as my BFF, and yes, the banded tops look good on her. Not so much on my pear-shaped self! On the other hand, I can wear boho type skirts very nicely as I have a defined waist and hips. They don't look good on her at all.

Absolutely...And There You Have It!!!! I am the apple, my best friend a slim pear but still a pear. This is the age old problem for every designer. Some disregard pears which isn't nice and all forget that some women don't have much of a waist. I love the banded bottom, very flattering. Wouldn't it be great if we all looked like Katia?

fitnessfreak · ‎10-26-2013

On 3/27/2014 Kathleen said:
On 3/27/2014 willdob3 said:
I'm not sure. If I had no hips I would not want to make it more obvious by putting a band there any more than if I had extra large hips.

I'm an hourglass shape & I like to emphasize my smaller waist so the banded look is one I avoid.

And I'm just the opposite - I like to accentuate my narrow body and wide shoulders.

Those are the places I like to ""figure flatter.""

Same here--I also like to pull it down or blouson (sp?)them.