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Classic

YIN/YANG BALANCE
Balanced between extremes (smooth and even).

SHAPE
Symmetry is the key to all your shapes. Whether slightly geometric or slightly curved, always blend the same shapes together in your look.
AVOID: Extreme geometrics, extreme round shapes, extreme ornate shapes, extreme unconstructed shapes.

LINE AND SILHOUETEE
Your use of line goes hand-in-hand with your use of shape. Keep your outlines smooth and symmetrical with the emphasis on controlled and even edges, soft, straight lines or smoothly curved lines-softly tailored or slightly flowing. A clean, unbroken silhouette is your most elegant statement. Think "head-to-toe," and blend everything accordingly.
AVOID: Overly flouncy silhouettes. Overly sharp silhouettes. Overly unconstructed silhouettes (wide).

FABRIC
Beautiful, luscious fabrics are an important element in your understated look, which stress your love of quality. Spend your money on the most expensive fabrics-here's where it will show on you!

Moderate weights. Lightweights in very constructed and tailored garments. Matte finish or slight sheen. Very slight draping in constructed garments. Luxurious to the touch (French silks, Italian gabardines, etc.). Lightweight textures (raw silk, shantung, linen). Smooth knits (cashmere, softly ribbed, heavy jersey). Smooth chiffon and elegantly beaded fabrics for evening.

AVOID: Heavy fabrics. Rough textures. Sheer or clingy fabrics. Stiff metallics, and extremely shiny fabrics (unless lightweight).

DETAIL

Your use of detail should be clean, simple, and minimal-just enough to add an elegantly understated touch. It should never all attention to itself; it should only add to the smooth visual line of your garments.

Include: Slight, crisp shoulder padding. Clean, tailored necklines (man-tailored, notched, jewel, slashed, small V's, turtlenecks, and narrow cowls). Crisp and finished cuffs. Elegant scarves in symmetrical ties (jabots, ascots, self-ties). Symmetrical lapels (notched, smooth shawls, or clean, piped styles).

Tailored pants. Crisp gathers.

AVOID: Overly sharp, geometric, or angular detail. Unconstructed detail. Overly ornate detail and fussy trim. Overly animated or "cutesy" detail.

SEPARATES

Use carefully and sparingly. An obvious use of separates is counterproductive to your elegance. Make sure colors, textures, and prints blend together to maintain your smooth visual lines.

Jackets: Should always be narrow and tailored with a smooth outline. Standard length is best (just below break of hip). Lightweight unconstructed jackets are find when they are kept sleek and narrow. Blazers, cardigan-style, elongated Chanel (not cropped) are all good choices. Slightly longer jackets are possible when the corresponding skirt is also elongated to match.
AVOID: Overly angular jackets. Oversized jackets. Boxy jackets. Cropped jackets. Flouncy jackets (peplums and nipped waist styles).

Skirts: Should be kept smooth and simple. Clean lines. Soft and straight or slightly flared. Minimal detail. Moderate length to match jacket length (standard straight: one inch below knee; slightly flared, mid calf; paired with a long jacket). Softly pleated skirts.
AVOID: Long, pencil-slim styles. Full, flouncy styles. Overdetailed touches (pockets, gathers, trim).

Pants: Clean, tailored styles with a minimum of detail. Plain front or trouser-pleated. Slim, narrow shapes.

Avoid: Extreme man-tailored pants (deep pleats, cuffs, etc.). Oversized, unconstructed or baggy shapes. Draped, clingy, tapered shapes.

Blouses: Smooth tailored styles (elegant silks and soft cottons).
AVOID: Flouncy or frilly styles. Unconstructed styles.

Sweaters: Smooth knits. Moderate weight. Ribbed or softly textured.
AVOID: Oversized and baggy sweaters. Clingy knits. Nubby or roughly textured knits.

DRESSES:
Should always be elegant, with smooth shapes, softly tailored styling, and slim widths. Waist emphasis should be understated (narrow, elegant belts or ties).
Shirtwaists, tailored wraps, soft sheaths, smooth knits, and belted coatdresses are all good.
AVOID: Sharply tailored styles. Flouncy styles with ornate detail. Oversized and wide styles.

COLOR
Your use of color should accentuate your smoothly blended visual outline. This means that a mixture of colors in an outfit should blend together in intensity so as not to disrupt your clean and smooth silhouette. Monochromatic schemes are excellent, although you do not need to be limited to just one or two colors.
The key is to make sure the tones (intensities) blend, instead of contrasting. Neutrals in exquisite fabrics are also quite rich-looking on you.
AVOID: Sharp color contrast. Multicolor splashes. Mix 'n match color combos.

PRINTS
Should be symmetrical, evenly spaced and regular or realistic patters. Understated prints (pin dots, pinstripes, checks, blended plaids, herringbones, symmetrical paisleys, etc.).
AVOID: Oversized prints. Sharp and angular geometrics. Contemporary, avant-garde prints. Splashy watercolors or abstract florals. Ornate prints. Animated prints.

ACCESSORIES

Should be simple, clean, and elegant. Here is another place to invest substantially. The quality will definitely show!

Shoes: Slender pumps. Sling backs. Tapered toes. Narrow heels. Elegant leather. Softly tailored flats.
AVOID: Chunky or heavy styles. Overly tailored styles. Overly delicate and strappy styles. Ornamentation.

Bags: Crisply tailored. Moderate size. Supple leather. Clutch. Envelope. Tailored briefcase (slim and elegant).

Belts: Keep elegant, slim, and narrow with small smooth buckles.
AVOID: Overly wide, angular belts. Overly ornate belts.

Hats: Tailored, symmetrical shapes. Small and crisp with even brims.
AVOID: Oversized, ornate, or sharply angular hats.

Hosiery: Blend with hemline and shoe for one long line (one or two shades lighter than hemline) for a "light leg" look. Keep sheet or light textured.
AVOID: Opaque stockings. Contrasting the stocking with the hemline and the shoe (too choppy for you).

Jewelry: Keep your jewelry elegant, smooth, and symmetrical. Small, slightly geometric shapes are good, as are smoothly curved swirls. Be careful not to overdo! Go "elegant" instead of extreme.
AVOID: Extremely severe, angular pieces. Extremely ornate or intricate pieces. Overly dangly styles. Chunky and heavy pieces. Funky costume jewelry. A "no jewelry" look.

EVENING WEAR
Symmetrical shapes with clean and elegant detail. Smooth fabric. Beaded fabric. Understated trim.
Smooth chiffon gowns
Jacketed gowns
Tailored dinner suits
Beaded jackets and bodices
Simple little cocktail dress

HAIR
Your hair should always be smooth, sleek, and well-groomed. Blunt-edged cuts work best to achieve the even control necessary to complete your look. If your hair is extremely curly, you will need some layering with the curl so it falls in controlled waves. Moderate length is best.
AVOID: Severe cuts. Cropped, boyish cuts. Overly layered cuts. Wild hair. Trendy hair. Ornate or lavish hair. Stiff, teased hair.

MAKEUP
Should be moderate and well-blended with an emphasis on soft colors and neutrals. A matte finish is best. Eyes should be slightly smoky, with just a hint of color. Lips and cheeks will match the eyes in intensity.
AVOID: Severe or sharp angles. High-contrast makeup (pale skin, vivid colors). A "no makeup" look. Overly colorful makeup. Glitzy products (even for evening-just a touch of sparkle is all you need.

HAIRCOLOR
Your should strive for a natural and rich haircolor. Be very subtle in color changes so the effect is realistic. Use low-lights and soft sprays of color instead of highlights and dramatic streaking. Avoid overly theatrical haircolors (blue-black, platinum, fiery red), unless that is your original color.

The book states for Classics:
Lipsticks should be matte unless noted otherwise. Generally, the lighter the shade, the more the frost. Reds may be toned down slightly by applying a slight topcoat of a light shade. always apply a light coat of gloss over your lipstick.

Contrast (also known as Winter)
1. Deep Raspberry to Soft Cranberry
2. Scarlet
3. Soft Fuchsia to Hot Pink (frosted)

Dusty (also known as Summer)
1. Soft Rose
2. Rosy Red
3. Soft Pink (frosted)

On Eyeshadows:
Your eyeshadows should normally be matte, not frosted. Some of the products may have slight iridescence, but the effect should be very, very muted and blended, not sparkly. In the evening, dust your eye makeup with a sheer, iridescent powder for an elegant glow. Use a silver (Cool palettes) or a gold (Warm palettes), depending on the color group.

Your Classic Face

Yin/Yang Balance: Balanced between the extremes

Makeup Concept:
The Symmetrical Face: Muted colors, elegantly blended without a strongly defined shape (neither angular or rounded).

Application Keys:
Eyes: Muted shades that blend together seamlessly. Matte products. Smudgy eyeliner (soft).
Blush: Moderate to soft color that outlines the bottom ridge of the cheekbone and is extremely blended.
Lips: Moderate color that is very cleanly applied for a neat and crisp mouth.
Avoid: an overly ornate makeup. An overly dark or heavily contoured makeup. A "no makeup" look.