In today’s show…
Style coach Anna Lazarska of Perfect Mood Board in Poland joins us once more. In this episode, Anna explains image archetype and how knowing your type leads to your most flattering clothing styles and designs.
*at 2.03 min., Christine should have said “…adjusting the data to fit the results…” rather than the other way round.
*at 28.25 min., the audio paused momentarily when Anna was discussing peplums. Her words were “…peplums are usually considered a no-no for pear-shaped bodies…”
Duration total: 34.20 minutes
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Episode 19: Image Archetype with Anna Lazarska
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Loved this podcast again! I think the combination of colour palettes and the body style image is absolutely crucial. Working with what nature gave us rather than fighting against it…
I always wondered why I could carry off very dramatic styles while I suit soft colours as these two don’t go very well together. My body style image is a Yin dramatic (soft dramatic) while I believe I am A Soft Summer (I draped and draped and again draped myself + educated myself to make sure). The colour analysis was harder to work out than the body image. Especially when I can wear very well darker shades of SSu rather then the lighter ones. I actually think this is due to my body type more than anything else. I am not dark at all so it is nothing to do with my skin colour it’s just the added mystery and drama.
I’d like to ask Anna a question about any recommendation on designers or clothing lines that are good for SSu + yin dramatic as I haven’t found any yet.
I also sew clothes and want to make sure I use the right fabrics and sewing patterns to make my clothes as tailored as possible. And again thank you so much for your podcast I really look forward to the essence episode as this is something I’ve still have to work out ?
Thank you for your comment, Saskia. You are truly lucky having your sewing skill. Many of us have to rely on what is available in stores, with limited (and costly) options to adjust it perfectly to our needs. 🙂
As for designers, you may find some good inspiration in collections of Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and D&G. Look for similar but more budget friendly clothing at stores like Zalando, All Saints Spitalfields, Asos or marketplaces like Amazon, using keywords characteristic to your Archetype. You may also consider vintage 40s inspired clothing lines for feminine dresses and tops.
I was draped as a DW and analyzed as a yang natural type, but I am unable to embrace the IA. I am 5’6″ in height, busty and have a waist and hip curve that I don’t see in others who were analyzed as the same IA. I look at their bodies and there is just something that I do not recognize in mine. I feel like I need a little more waist definition. Is it possible that I am a yin natural? I am more drawn to those lines in clothing. I feel like the texture and clothing shapes of the yang natural create more width and are boxy on me. It just doesn’t feel like home.
Thank you for your question, Terry.
From my experience the key to an Archetype is the overall yin and yang balance, which could be demonstrated in different ways in bone structure and body tissue. Not every Romantic is busty. Not every Gamine is petite. Therefore, comparing yourself with other women of the same Archetype might not lead you to the answer.
I am not in a position to tell if you could possibly be a yin natural without meeting you. However, I would suggest discussing your doubts with your analyst. Perhaps your Image Archetype recommendations require some customization based on your individual body lines.
Thank you Anna. What you said, makes sense and does help.