Guide to Dressing Your Body Type using Our Line

Here at mod bod for every new line we always have something for every body type. We try to appeal to women of all different ages, shapes and styles.

Have no idea what body type you have? Have no idea where to start? Then hopefully this post will help start you in the right direction.

One of my favorite blogs is the Cardigan Empire; she really is the queen of style and the most knowledgeable person on how to dress for your body type. She has incredible style and helps women LOVE their body type. Just look at her fabulous badges you can proudly post on your sites. She offers a great guide on how to find your body type if you are not sure how!

All the outfits she puts together are fantastic and using mod bod to add another layer, making sure they are modest and cover enough, is the perfect addition.

We wanted to explain a little about body types and show you pieces from our Spring/Summer line that fit into these categories!

Pear: A-line skirts do a great job of hiding wide thighs. Choose light or bright colored tops and darker bottoms to draw attention to the upper half of your body and slim the lower half. Find and wear tops that are gathered or cinched right under your bust, in the middle and choose a blazer the buttons right below your chest so you draw attention higher not lower.

Perfect mod bod example: A-Line Skirt



Inverted Triangle: For this kind of body it is important to be able to balance your upper body with your lower body. To do this, you must de-emphasize the upper body and draw attention to your hips and legs. Stick to tops of darker color, simple designs and shapes; the best top is a classic V-neck. Work with pants and skirts that are brightly colored, have large prints or that make your bottom half appear wider.

Perfect mod bod example: Paper Sack Skirt in Green



Rectangle: Look for items that are tailored at the waist. The shirt, jacket or dress should nip in at the waist to create the illusion that your figure has the waist. Choose brighter colors at the bust line to break up your figure and make your bust look larger. Many shirts and dresses feature extra color or styling at the top. These can help you to instantly look curvier and less like a rectangle.

Perfect mod bod Example: Brandi Top



Hourglass: Don't do anything to TAKE AWAY from your figure! Choose tops that define your small waist, don't break up your curves and really accentuate your figure!

Perfect mod bod Example: Cowel Neck Top



Apple: Buy skirts and pants with flat fronts and avoid pockets, pleats and gathers near the waist. Be sure to emphasize those legs to create the illusion of length rather than width. Look for fabrics that skim your shape. Instead of dressing in clothes that are tight or clingy, buy flowing and tailored clothing and fabrics in simple designs.

Perfect mod bod Example: Pencil Skirt

Dressing for Your Body Type

Here at mod bod, every season we make sure with each new line we have a piece from our collection for every body type. We wanted to share with you some of our favorite video clips on this subject. It is so important to know how to dress for your body type so shopping, getting ready and looking fabulous is fun and less stressful for you!

This video is by Shabby Apple, a company we love and the perfect place to go for modest, high-quality, gorgeously designed dresses.



We also know there are still quite a few weeks left of summer and unfortunately, this is the season when even women who are usually spot-on get a little confused about what looks good on them. Summer fashion is a harder season for which to dress yourself correctly. Staci and Clinton from What Not to Wear share a couple amazing tips for summer dressing!

Finding the RIGHT Pair of Jeans

You know I am a huge fan of jeans--how versitle they are, such a blank but hot canvas for you to create a fabulous outfi. The problem is so many ladies don't know the right jeans for their body type, which makes it hard for them to pull off the rest of their outfit!



Image via stylebyme.net

The following are a few tips to help send you in the right direction:

1. When you have a little extra love in the stomach area it is hard to find the right pair of jeans. If they are too high-rise you look squeezed into them and if they are too lowrise you have that horrid overhang. You need a pair that sits nicely on your HIPS.

2. Even just five years ago finding jeans that were long enough for tall or long-legged women was hard! Then it got to the point where you could find them online but it was a pain to send them back if they didn't work. Finally stores have a great selection of jeans that are long enough so you don't look as if you've grown out of your clothes! You can find pairs that have LONGER INSEAMS. Jeans really should hit the mid part of your foot to look fabulous.

3. If you are looking to create the illusion you actually have a "rear" then this tip is for you! When you DON'T wear the right type of jeans you look baggy and frumpy in the behind and is is so unflattering! You need HIGHER DETAILED POCKETS. These are SO easy to find! Hit up Nordstrom and the Buckle for starters. It will create the illusion that you do in fact have a cute rear!

4. One of the most common body types for us mothers is the pear shape. It can create a "gaping waist" problem when you have on the wrong pair of jeans. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT let us see you in tapered jeans; they make the problem so much worse! Buy yourself a trouser style, boot-cut style or even flare (but don't go crazy) style. This will give you a sexy hourglass figure.

5. Finally, the issue most personal for me: how to find jeans for petite ladies. We are always swimming in the pant length, and to be honest the stores that do carry petite styles are often not as cute as the other half of the store and the selection is seriously lacking. So, ladies...find a pair of jeans you love in every other aspect, suck it up and GET THEM TAILORED. We also look hot in slim-fitting boot cut jeans!

Back-to-School Shopping Help

Things are very busy at my house getting ready for five of my six kids who are going back to school in a few days. Back-to-school shopping is one of our favorite things to do. I have four girls and we have a ball going out together and picking out new clothes.

My girls love Aeropostale, Hollister and Blend Fashions. As their mom it's nice to have created a product--my mod bod undershirts--I know will make any piece of clothing modest. If it is sleeveless, a little too short or a little too low cut it is immediately modest and acceptable to wear with a mod bod underneath!

Hollister's El Pescador Top

For example, this top by Hollister is darling but without a mod bod tank underneath it would be to0 low cut and would not have enough coverage on top. Using mod bod makes me worry less as their mother but makes them happy to be able to wear the current fashions.

Hollister's Dockweiler Beach Dress

This dress was another favorite! They loved the detail around the neckline and bottom and it was actually long enough, but no way would it be acceptable to wear to school with the style of the back and top. Throw a cap-sleeve mod bod underneath and it has all the coverage it needs!

Aeropostale Henley Tunic

This tunic top IS modest but it features another issue I have with a lot of teen clothing. Lots of them are not warm enough for fall and winter! I have noticed teen clothing for the colder seasons use really thin material. They are dying to wear their favorite tops and head to school freezing when they do! By placing a mod bod long-sleeve top underneath it will keep your kids warm at school without keeping them from wearing their favorite tops.

At our house we have a brand new baby and my oldest son has been an angel helping out with the laundry. Another fantastic thing about mod bod is its high quality construction and fabric is such that it is not easily ruined in the wash. So while having him help out is great, I don't have to worry about him ruining the tops!

Hopefully this has helped all the moms and teens heading out for some back-to-school shopping. Use mod bod to make the trip go more smoothly; you don't have to fight about whether things are modest or not when they know they need to wear a mod bod underneath to make it work!

Sparkle and Shine, Big Shoulders, Maybe TOO High Boots and the Rocker Look

Sparkle and Shine, Big Shoulders, Maybe TOO High Boots and the Rocker Look are all featured in this video for upcoming Fall fashion.

You have to remember fashion on the runway is an art form and only a mere representation of actual "in real life" fashion. Off the runway everything is much more subdued and there are plenty of ways you can recreate something like the Rocker Look and have it be modest and also glamorous.

On Wednesday I hope to show you how my new Fall line can help you with these trends so be sure to stay tuned!

What do you love or not love so much from this Fashion Forecast video? Did you catch that leather jacket towards the end? Wasn't it just amazing how that designer took a leather jacket and put that feminine ruffle in it? Gorgeous!

More On My Ruffle Tank

The Ruffle Tank from my Spring/Summer line is one of my very favorite designs we've done at modbod. I wanted to show you a bit more in detail how you can add them into your wardrobe.

As we said in the previous post it is the perfect match with our Pencil Skirt no matter the skirt's color (khaki, black or brown). If you didn't want to go sleeveless you could throw on a cardigan (our banded cardigan would be perfect) or even a nice jacket that meshes well with the Pencil Skirt. This look would be perfect for the office. The ruffle tank gives you a bit of femininity to your outfit but certainly keeps you professional and modest.

Another great option would be to use it in a comfy summer outfit to dress it up just a touch. The Ruffle Tank is extremely light, airy and comfortable but with the type of fabric it is made from and the attention to detail it will take your comfy outfit to another level!

7 for All Mankind Bermuda Shorts

Lastly we think the Ruffle Tank would go paired perfectly with a upcoming Fall trend, tweed pants. Tweed pants can come across a bit to masculine if you don't pair it with the right top and the Ruffle Tank is the perfect example of the right top. You can pull off this style when you match it with a shirt that has some detail and femininity to it!

New Upcoming Fashion--Tweet Pants this pair by Anthropologie


You can buy our Ruffle Tank online at http://themodbod.com or pick one up at Blend Fashions in Utah!

ModBod at Blend Fashions

Our line is available for purchase online at themodbod.com but if you are in Utah they are also available at Blend Fashions. It is always nice to see the fabric, colors, styles in person so you can get a better feel for the tees!





The cowl neck top is a great summer piece and is perfect with the a-line baroque patterned skirt pictured above. You can also pair the cowl neck with a pair of fabulous denim jeans and layer it with a modbod cami with lace, which makes it even more fun!



My ruffle tanks are another fun item you can find at Blend Fashions. I love the vibrant colors and they are perfect for all seasons. Once again you can pair it with a fabulous pair of denim or my black pencil skirt.







I love these banded cardigans I designed paired with my lace-front camis. The cardigan has a deep v-neck so you can really show off the beautiful lace in the cami.

Be sure to check out these fashions in person at Blend Fashions in Pleasant Grove, Utah. If you are somewhere else in the country be sure to check them out online!

Summer Fashion Fixers

In the summertime people show more skin, but even when done modestly you still want to make sure you look great and feel comfortable! I love how in this video the style expert says, "A good fit never goes out of style!"

During the video they go over very common problems like elongating your body, dealing with a small bust, creating an hourglass figure...just about everything! I loved this video so much I had to share!