| Myth 1: I am short and filled out, I should avoid long skirts and tops
On the contrary, a long skirt will make you look taller, when teamed with a longish tunic. Stylist anaita Shroff feels a layered skirt works for most body types. And fashion designer Nikasha suggests wearing a belt or a bright - patterened strip of fabric, a little below the waist, for visual relief.
Myth 2:Im a tall man and could wear a fitted suit with ease
Many Indian men have pear-shaped bodies and fitted suits may not look good on them, says Ravi Bajaj. Instead, he suggests wearing jackets or suits that are more flattering to your specific body type.
Myth 3:Skinny legs look good in anything
Certainly not in hot pants, cautions Anaita Shroff. Also, on the list of avoidables are teeny-weeny shorts and micro-mini scrirts,which will make your legs look very gangly.
Myth 4:Im thin and should avoid wearing a saree
A well structured blouse/choli could just bring out the best in you, avers Shroff." a perfectly-draped saree can give you the semblance of curvaceous hips, while a tight blouse can enhance your cleavage," she says.
Myth 5: The crazier the wash of my denim, the hotter i look
"Certainly not. They can make your thighs look wider than they are, and buttocks fuller too," Also, on the way out are the oh-so-OTT striped washes
Myth 6:Im a muscular guy and it's always long hair for me.
"Though many people are still sporting it, long hair is completely out for men. The current trend is a short and spiked look, that looks great on toned bodies
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