TIPS If you are tall and thin, you're lucky. You're every woman's envy and every man's dream girl next door. Not generally true, but at least its what they say in the fashion industry. Modeling agencies are constantly looking for your body type. You're a designers alive mannequin.

Things to remember

1. While you are what are described above, it's not always true that you can wear everything you want. Clothing colors should also coordinate to your skin tone and hair.

2. If you are very thin:

• You should not wear anything bare or clinging.
• Fullness and softness are your tricks of illusion.
• Soft, fluffy fabrics in summer and airy voile are good choices. Boots are best, they camouflage skinny legs under skirts.
• Vertically striped designs and patterns will make you even look thinner than you are.
  
  
• For Women: Keep the very skinny part under wraps. You may cover your throat with a scarf, choker, high cowl neck or long hair. Avoid prissy bows and ruffles.
• For Men: Keep the very skinny with thinker fabrics and jackets. Of course, consider going to the gym and you should not consider too long or too short hair.
  
  
• Prominent large-scaled designs and patterns such a big polka dots are things to avoid.
• Layering adds interest and disguises thinness.
• Like the very short woman, you should avoid heavy shoes. They'll make your legs look even thinner.

3. If you think your height is more than what you want

• For women: Avoid heels, of course. Minimize use of padding on your shoulder.
• For men: Don't worry. Its all in your mind. Tall men are desirable.
• Wear horizontally striped designs and patterns.
• Minimize layering clothes.
  

Hints for Body Builds

To Look Taller and Thinner

• Wear clothes that fit well (too tight or too loose clothes add pounds).
• Wear solid colors, preferably in the same color range, from head to toe.
• Avoid stiff fabrics and nubby textures.
• Wear darker tones in smooth fabrics with flat finishes.
• Limit stripes to very fine, subdued, and close-together versions.
• Wear two-button jackets with natural shoulders.
• Wear trousers with vertical pockets, which are more slenderizing than slanted pockets.
• Wear trousers at the natural waist (never below). If needed, wear suspenders.
• Choose suspenders with buttons instead of clips.
• Wear hemmed, not cuffed, trousers.
• Wear classic-length jackets, preferably without vests.
• Avoid too many accessories.
• Be sure your tie touches the waistband and that it is medium in width.
• Avoid busy patterns.