Style advice for the Julia Jacket

For a size S or XL, whether it's the long or short version, in a print or a solid: this kimono is flattering on any figure. You can easily alter the jacket to your body shape. What are you waiting for? 

 

Julia kimono for the O-type

Where your body shape is concerned, creating as much length as possible is key.

That means the long version of the Julia with long side slits is definitely a must for your wardrobe. Be sure to make the kimono in a sufficiently dense fabric that still has a fluid drape. The fabric needs to create structure.

The short version of the Julia also works for your body shape. In this case you should wear it over a top with a pair of trousers. The top and trousers should be in similar, dark colours. In contrast, the kimono should be in an eye-catching colour or a fabric with a pattern – embroidered floral fabric for instance. Click here for more information on the fabric.

A fabric with a subtle pattern also works well.

If you tie the kimono with a belt, you can create a nice V-neck. The effect is a longer looking, and therefore more slender looking upper body. Go for trousers that are straight or have a slight bootcut.

Did you decide to go with the short version? If so, be sure that the kimono doesn't go past your hips. The idea is to give your upper body the illusion of length, so it's important not to make the kimono too short.

The slightly shorter sleeves are exactly the right length for you. That’s because they show off your slender wrists.

The perfect outfit: jeans + top, the short version of the Julia over the top, gorgeous wedges and a striking bracelet or earrings to create the finishing touch.

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Julia jacket for the H-type

H-types have shoulders and hips that are about the same width. The only thing missing is a clear waistline. Your figure is well-balanced and we want to keep it that way. That means that if you add volume to the upper body, then you have to do the same for the bottom – and vice versa.

Try and make your body look longer by creating a V shape for the upper body and ensuring that your shoulder line is wide enough. That helps ‘stretch’ the upper body and make your waist more slender.

Because the Julia jacket wraps around, it's the ideal cut for your body shape. Not only does it create a clear waist, but it also creates a low V-neck that makes your upper body look longer. Pair the Julia jacket with bootcut trousers.

Prints don’t have to be a problem for your body shape, but a graphic print is your best option.

Create feminine curves by accentuating your waist or emphasising them with a low neckline.

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Julia for the I-type

What I-types lack is volume and a clear waistline.

Because the Julia is a jacket, it’s perfect for adding more body to your shape. Go for a fabric in a print (the fabric with embroidered flowers is perfect!) or in a striking colour.

Avoid thin, flimsy fabrics that drape blandly around your body. Your figure requires a little more structure.

The most flattering in your case, is the short (cinched in) jacket. It will help fill out your upper body a bit and give your body shape. Avoid the long version because it will only accentuate the straight lines of your shape.

Pair the jacket with trousers and be sure to add plenty of accessories to the mix.

 

Julia for the A-type

The hips are the widest part of a A-type's body and the shoulders are comparatively smaller. The goal for the A-type should be to shift emphasis from the lower body to the upper.

Always accentuate your waist. However, don’t forget to ensure a smooth transition between the upper and lower body.

Select a fabric in a print or a dazzling colour and pair with a dark pair of trousers or skirt. That will help add a little more ‘oomph’ to your upper body.

The short version of the Julia jacket needs to end above where your hips are widest.

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Julia for the X-type

Your shoulders and hips are more or less the same width and you have a clear waistline. Your body is naturally well-proportioned. Choose clothing styles that follow the natural curves of your body and highlight your waist as much as possible.

The Julia jacket basically has everything you need to highlight the plus-points of your shape: a V-neck, a belt to cinch the waist in, shorter sleeves to show off your wrists and put more focus on the waist.

Use a (slightly) stiffer fabric or one with a fluid drape, one that gracefully hugs your natural curves.

 

Julia for the 8-type

8-typees can more or less follow the same tips as the X-type. However, a little more emphasis on the waist, while avoiding too much additional volume at the top and bottom, are also recommended.

You can make the jacket in a silken fabric with a fluid drape or use a somewhat stiffer fabric if you’d like to add a little more structure to your body.

The V-neck lengthens your shorter upper body, while creating the illusion of a more slender waistline. The short version of the Julia is the most flattering to your figure. Make sure that the jacket stops right above the widest part of your hips.

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Julia for the V-type

V-types tend to be more top-heavy, with the focus drawn to the area above the waist. What that means is that your shoulders are the widest point on your body or that you have a larger bust. In contrast, everything below your waist is smaller, meaning that your hips are also on the narrow side. Add additional volume to the lower body to help balance out your figure.

Make the Julia jacket in a soft fabric with a fluid drape and in a fairly dark colour. The idea is to detract as much attention as possible from your upper body.

Pair with light-coloured trousers or jeans in a bootcut. Another good option would be to make the jacket in a plain colour and combine it with a bottom piece in a print. The point is to restore the balance. The print works because it draws attention to itself.

The short and long versions of the Julia will both look lovely on you.

You might want to consider lengthening the sleeves a bit to create more volume at the hips.

 

 

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