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Picking Out Prints Using Star Style

Hello, Darlings! Today’s topic is Picking Out Prints Using Star Style. Prints are hard. I have struggled with prints for years, but I have been taking a class on fashion and have a new perspective when choosing prints. But first, you need to learn your STAR STYLE.

Picking Out Prints Using Star Style

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE

Know Your STAR STYLE

We talk a lot about body types when discussing fashion, but that is only one part of the puzzle. Color is another part, but proportion is the third. When I talk about proportion, I am referring to your height and weight. As a petite person ( 5’1) I have always struggled with proportion, but now I have a better understanding after learning my STAR STYLE

  • If you are under 5’3 you are a GLAMOUR GIRL
  • If you are 5’3 to 5’7 you are a MOVIE STAR
  • 5’8 and taller you are a ROCK STAR

I love the STAR STYLE because it is positive and reminds us that everyone is a star, we just need to learn how to dress our “Star Style”.

** Star Style is created by Shari Braendel of Fashion Meets Faith. Check out her youtube channel for more style tips.

How To Dress A GLAMOUR GIRL

A GLAMOUR GIRL is petite, under 5’3 so proportion is very important. Large oversized prints will make you look even smaller. The same with oversized handbags and jewelry. A GLAMOUR GIRL needs to select prints that are on a smaller scale.

Prints For A GLAMOUR GIRL

Star Style- smaller prints work best on a GLAMOUR GIRL
This top from the Loft is a small-scale print and would work on a GLAMOUR GIRL. This muted multi-colored modern floral will work best on someone with a color code that is Soft.
Picking Out Prints-this smaller print will work best on a Petite or GLAMOUR GIRL
Another small-scale print from the Loft is more high contrast and would work best of those whose color codes are tonally more Clear or Light
This vertical stripe top with a narrower stripe will create the illusion of height
A thinner stripe will work better on a GLAMOUR GIRL, such as this top from the Loft. Also, the vertical pattern can create the illusion of height.

How To Dress A MOVIE STAR

If you are 5’3 to 5’7 you can wear prints that are medium in size. The same with handbags and jewelry. Don’t go too small or dainty or it will look out of proportion. Large or oversized print, handbags, and jewelry can make you look heavy and out of proportion.

Prints For A MOVIE STAR

MOVIE STARS can wear medium size prints such as this black and white top from Loft
This top creates almost a diamond shape and would work well on a MOVIE STAR
Everyone has a polka dot! This medium size print will work great on MOVIE STARS
This darling polka dot top is a medium print and would work very well on a MOVIE STAR
Plaids are hard and taking into consideration your height and weight will help you in choosing the right one
I have always struggled with checks and plaid. Not really my personal style, but know I know that a larger plaid pattern would work best on someone who is taller, such as a MOVIE STAR
Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- medium size stripes works best on MOVIE STARS
MOVIE STARS can wear larger sized stripes
Florals for MOVIE STARS need to be medium in size, too small and it will make you look larger
This medium-sized floral print would work great on a MOVIE STAR

How To Dress A ROCK STAR

A ROCK STAR is 5’8 or taller and can have several challenges. Tops that are long enough and fit properly are some of the greatest challenges. A ROCK STAR needs to select prints that are larger in scale and bolder. ROCK STARS can wear large or oversized handbags and jewelry with style. A ROCK STAR needs to stay away from dainty jewelry and small prints and handbags as this will make her look out of proportion and larger than she is.

Women over 5'7 can wear larger prints like a ROCK STAR
This Scarf Front Cardigan from Chicos would look amazing on a ROCK STAR due to the large-sized print. She can also wear larger earrings and bolder necklace.
This graphic dot print dress from Chicos will look amazing on a taller women
Only a ROCK STAR could pull off this large scale polka dot print dress with style.
Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- ROCK STARS can "rock" a larger print such as this top from Chicos
This large scale Drama Print from Chicos is also a longer length that would well on a ROCK STAR

Dressing Your STAR STYLE- Exceptions To The Rule

Dressing STAR STYLE takes into account not just height but weight too. So if you are NOT at your ideal weight you can move up a category.

  • GLAMOUR GIRLS who are not 0-4 can move up to MOVIE STAR category
  • MOVIE STARS who are not size 6-8 can move up to ROCK STARS
  • ROCK STARS can wear large scale or oversized prints but may move down to MOVIE STAR if they are size 10 or smaller.

You don’t have to move up a category, but can if you so choose. You have options. Experiment with size and proportion to find what is right for you.

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE

Still Need To Know And Understand Your Body Type

You will still need to take into consideration those “Body Type Rules” when selecting a print top or bottom. As a Pear or d Body Type, I do not need to wear prints on the bottom half of my body. Too much attention is drawn to my “challenge areas”. But I can wear printed tops, scarves, and layering pieces with style.

Analyzing Prints For STAR STYLE

I have struggled with prints, especially selecting tops from the Petite section. Now I know why! Because even though I am technically a GLAMOUR GIRL, I am not at my ideal weight, and wearing too small of prints makes me look larger- EEEK! So when selecting a print for a top, scarf, or layering piece I look for more medium-size prints to make me look more balanced and in proportion.

Stripes

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- Medium size stripe works best on me
I love a good stripe, this one is my favorite because it is a medium-size, black and white stripe

Graphic Animal Print

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- This medium size graphic animal print looks amazing and in proportion
Animal prints are my favorites! This bold hot pink and white graphic animal print is the right size for my body

Zebra

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- Zebra is my favorite print and this one is medium in size and works best for my body
Zebra is one of my best prints and this one is of medium size and works very well

Plaid

Knowing the right size plaid makes it easier to pick out plaid prints. This one is more medium in size
Plaids are tricky and not my best print, but this one is a medium-size to large size and may not be my best plaid.

Snow Leopard

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE-  I knew immediately that this coat was a winner, it's print size is perfect for my body size.
Another fabulous animal print that gets so much wear. One of my favorites and now I understand why it works so well in my wardrobe

Narrowing It Down To Make It Easier To Shop

Picking Out Prints Using STAR STYLE- this top from Cabi Clothing has a medium size floral pattern that will work with my body size.
I bought this medium-sized floral print in navy and white. It will go great with white jeans and navy pants. I will need to alter the top to fit or do a “half-tuck”

Recently I was at a Cabi Clothing show and could quickly and easily pick out outfits to try one by narrowing it down to Color and Star Style. Because Cabi does not carry Petites, any top I buy I would need to alter, so that is taken into consideration when I make a purchase.

Prints Are Hard

Prints are hard so I am dedicating another post or two to help you understand all the considerations you need to take in before selecting a print. The goal is to have some in our wardrobe to mix and match with solids to give us variety. But we only want to add those that we will actually wear, if not, they are taking up valuable real estate in our wardrobe.

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