Apples both Well Endowed and Otherwise

Apples both well endowed and otherwise…

The following patterns are all available at Soysilk.com

Apples you know I love you. I have some great summer suggestions for fun clothes that are versatile enough to get several seasons of use. In the last blog I suggested staying away from bamboo and silk blends for tops but this blog is about how to get enjoyment out of these fibers and still feel comfortable. Bamboo and silk blends are so soft and feel so good in hot weather. Try an open weave, sleeveless poncho over your usual summer tanks and you’ll feel the cool texture of these yarns on your skin and visually skim over any tummy troubles that most summer-wear points and giggles at. The model to the left is a petite Apple shape with a short torso.
          The poncho shape is popular decade after decade because the triangle shape is slimming. The eye follows the shape to its narrowing point and it creates the illusion of slimming the figure. Choose a poncho pattern that is open and airy because this look that can go from casual to dressy depending on the yarn chosen. Knit one for every season because the poncho look doesn’t have to be heavy or bulky. Also this is a fun way to mix up color combinations, the open knit reveals the color underneath so be creative and try a brighter color underneath.

    For a larger bust on an Apple Shape (not that the girl in this picture is an apple or busty) the Blue Bayou vest is a beautiful way to elongate the apple shape and to divide and separate a well-endowed chest. The long open front creates a straight line in the midst of the Apple’s namesake area slimming it (tummy area). The open area over the breasts doesn’t visually bind them in. Instead the open shape comes to another triangle shape at the tie and divides the chest into three smaller shapes instead of one large bosom.

 

                                                                                                                                                                  Another great version of this look, which is great for a small bust on an Apple shape is the Twize Tweed Vest. The difference between the two is subtle, the tie is in a different place. If the vest comes together at the chest over the breasts then the vest is distorted and stretched out if a large bust hides underneath. If the garment comes together loosely under the breasts such as in the Blue Bayou vest then the chest is not stretched out. Over a small chest this is not an issue so the Twize Tweed vest keeps it’s intended shape and still slims the tummy area.

In Bamboo, silk, Tofutsies or any Soy silk variety both of these patterns feel good season to season depending on what they are layered with. The fabulous texture of silk, soy silk and bamboo are so yummy. Be creative with your summer wardrobe; shapes like the upside down triangle, open weave patterns and tricks like garments that create lines straight up and down your middle are all great for an Apple shape's figure. Feed the craving for cool textures in hot weather and lengthen your shape at the same time! Knit on girlfriends and stock up on bamboo and silk blends because lingerie is a subject I am eager to get to soon and what could feel better under the covers next to your skin? Besides Brad Pitt…?
Until next week,

Lena Walker Smith