Ao dai is always the most elegant and graceful costume of Vietnamese women, but it is also a style that many women are afraid to wear because of their broad and meaty shoulders. However, with more and more sophisticated designs, the flaws of the figure will be cleverly hidden. The following suggestions will help you become more knowledgeable when choosing an ao dai for yourself.
* Avoid:
– Sheer or translucent voile/ lace ao dai that reveals the arms and shoulders.
– Snug-fitting ao dai with high and tight collars.
– Collarless ao dai or ao dai with bare shoulders.
– Modern ao dai with ruffled sleeves and round shoulders.
* Choose:
Subtle and delicate details
Ao dai designs that simplify the intricate details will be the most elegant choice for you. Especially details on the shoulders, chest, and sleeves need to be well balanced.
Patterns and motifs for “broad and meaty shoulders” also need to be as subtle as possible. Minimalism always helps to create a more slender overall appearance.
Dark-tone ao dai
Ao dai with a slightly dark tone will create a slimming effect for the figure. Dark-tone doesn’t mean it has to be black, this year ao dai in moss green, earthy orange, or deep red… will definitely help to cover up the flaws.
Ao dai with three-quarter sleeves, clearly defined shoulders
Slightly puffed sleeves can also hide this flaw. However, the puffiness should be controlled, unless you want to make your arms look bigger!
Ao dai designs sometimes also embellish the shoulders with square and noble royal accents, making the shoulders look more “square and elegant.”
Ao dai with slight flared sleeves instead of ruffled sleeves
Many modern ao dai designs feature ruffled sleeves that will make you appear bigger. Instead, women with broad and meaty shoulders should favor designs with slight flared sleeves, avoiding tight sleeves.
The flared sleeve detail creates a graceful and elegant look that is just enough for women with broad and meaty shoulders to feel confident about their figure. Modern ao dai with flared sleeves is also one of the hot trends of this year.
Ao dai with a standing posture
Designs made of taffeta/ tweed fabric give emphasis to the waist, shoulders, etc., making them fixed in advance. Thanks to that, even if you are self-conscious about your figure, with these designs, anyone wearing them will have a slim waist, slender shoulders, and a harmonious and balanced figure. This is a choice that “broad and meaty shouldered” women should consider.
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