Le classiche body shape si rinnovano e lasciano il posto a una vera e propria macedonia di frutta. Ecco una guida per conoscere il tuo corpo, con tanto di consigli per valorizzarlo
C’erano una volta mele e pere, intese come le diverseconformazioni corporee definite in base all’accumulo di grasso e alla sua localizzazione. Ora invece il reparto frutta che caratterizzava l’universo adiposo femminile si è arricchito e, grazie anche agli esperti della catena di negozi Debenhamsche hanno stilato la loro definitiva “shaping guide”, adesso comprende una vera e propria macedonia, dove troviamofragole, ciliegie e rabarbaro, oltre ovviamente alle onnipresenti mele.
Ma visto che anche i maschietti hanno i loro bei problemi difianchi e pancetta, il manuale trova la forma giusta pure per loro. Che in questo caso però s’ispira al mondo vegetale, in un trionfo di porri, melanzane e barbabietole rosse, anche se l’ortaggio più invidiato è la pastinaca (e più avanti capirete il perché).
A spingere gli esperti di moda dello store londinese di Oxford Street a ridefinire i contorni di uomini e donne è stato l’esito di un sondaggio svolto fra la clientela, nel quale l’86% degli intervistati ha ammesso di non sapere come vestirsi pervalorizzare il proprio fisico. Da qui l’idea di attualizzare le precedenti forme, vecchie ormai di oltre un decennio, trovando anche un corrispettivo celebre per facilitare il paragone e completando poi il tutto coi consigli d’abbigliamento più azzeccati per fare un figurone.
E se siete curiose di sapere quale sia il vostro nuovo frutto di riferimento o la verdura che più si adatta al vostro lui, ecco qui il prontuario fatto da Debenhams e che farebbe invidia ad un fruttivendolo:
Women are no longer just apples and pears and most men want to be a parsnip, according to a new body-shape guide.
The manual reveals the modern-day female form has evolved into a fruit cocktail of silhouettes, while men’s changing contours inspire a whole vegetable patch of comparisons.
The parsnip body shape is illustrated by the wide shoulders, developed chest muscles and lithe hips of famous physiques belonging to Thor star Chris Hemsworth, Tom Daley, Hugh Jackman and David Beckham.
Spot the difference: The desirable body shape for men is a parsnip, according to a new guide (file photo)
Natural parsnips: Tom Daley and David Beckham were picked out for their broad shoulders and slim legs
Leeks, such as comedian Russell Brand, are identified by their slimmer shoulders, hips and long legs. Vince Vaughn is a typical aubergine and Eamonn Holmes is a beetroot.
High street chain Debenhams created what it claims is Britain's 'inclusive shaping guide' for men and women after research claimed 86 per cent of customers felt confused about how to dress to their shape.
The guide will be used at the chain's flagship Oxford Street store in London, which launches this week.
New fruit entrants for women’s body shapes include the double cherry depicting curvy bust and hips with a small waist, like reality star Kim Kardashian and domestic goddess Nigella Lawson
Boyish rhubarbs will have slim hips and small busts like the Duchess of Cambridge and model Cara Delevingne.
Fruit: The guide for Debenhams claims Kim Kardashian, right, looks like a 'double cherry'
Aubergine: Vince Vaughn's rounded shoulders gives him a body similar to the vegetable
Nearly half of people surveyed also said they found identifying styles that suited them ‘extremely difficult’ and 43 per cent admitted to being in a ‘fashion-rut’.
Gaynor Davey, personal stylist at the Oxford Street store, said: 'Since Trinny & Susannah brought dressing for your shape to the nation 13 years ago, we’ve based our wardrobes on a set of rules designed around what we believed our shapes to be.
'For many this has created confusion about anything outside those few shapes - and it has never been extended to men.
'Our new free Personal Stylist service and body-shape guide is about giving shoppers simple tools to help them look and feel fabulous - while letting men get in on the action too!'
She added: 'We launched size 16 mannequins in our Oxford Street store at the end of last year and we’re continuing our commitment to promoting body confidence with more shapes and sizes for both men and women in our body-shape guide.
Spitting image: The guide compares the slim Duchess of Cambridge, right, to a stick of rhubarb
Skinny: Tall footballer Peter Crouch is said to resemble a leek. The guide will be introduced in-store
RHUBARB FOR WOMEN...
RHUBARB
Small chest, long boyish body, slim hips and legs. Try peplum tops or tulip skirts.
Cara Delevingne, Kate Middleton, Keira Knightley
DOUBLE CHERRY
Similar curvy chest and hip measurement, with a small waist. Outfits that nip in at the waist accentuate your best bits.
Nigella Lawson, Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Kate Upton
STRAWBERRY
Broader shoulders, wider chest, bit of a tummy, slim legs. Deep V or scoop neck lines are your go-to shapes.
Dolly Parton, Lisa Snowdon, Demi Moore, Tess Daly
APPLE
Voluptuous chest, a bit of a tummy, slim legs. Ensure you are wearing the right bra to enhance your chest.
Jessica Simpson, Adele, Melissa McCarthy, Queen Latifah
Small chest, long boyish body, slim hips and legs. Try peplum tops or tulip skirts.
Cara Delevingne, Kate Middleton, Keira Knightley
DOUBLE CHERRY
Similar curvy chest and hip measurement, with a small waist. Outfits that nip in at the waist accentuate your best bits.
Nigella Lawson, Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Kate Upton
STRAWBERRY
Broader shoulders, wider chest, bit of a tummy, slim legs. Deep V or scoop neck lines are your go-to shapes.
Dolly Parton, Lisa Snowdon, Demi Moore, Tess Daly
APPLE
Voluptuous chest, a bit of a tummy, slim legs. Ensure you are wearing the right bra to enhance your chest.
Jessica Simpson, Adele, Melissa McCarthy, Queen Latifah
... PARSNIPS FOR MEN
AUBERGINE
Rounded shoulder and slim arms with a bit of a tummy and possibly larger bottom. Wear vertical layering to hide the tum, and structure on the shoulder to help define a more aligned shape.
Vince Vaughn, James ‘Arg’ Argent
LEEK
Slim shoulders, hips and legs. Layering and detail works well on your shape.
Russell Brand, Mick Jagger, Peter Crouch
BEETROOT
Medium shoulders, with large chest and tummy, with narrow hips and legs. Split up the upper body vertically with a scarf, cardigans, or a jacket.
Jack Black, Eamonn Holmes, Danny DeVito, Peter Kay
PARSNIP
Wide shoulders, well-defined chest, slim hips and a pert bottom. Fitted light knits and tees show off your best bits.
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Daley, Hugh Jackman, David Beckham, Daniel Craig
Rounded shoulder and slim arms with a bit of a tummy and possibly larger bottom. Wear vertical layering to hide the tum, and structure on the shoulder to help define a more aligned shape.
Vince Vaughn, James ‘Arg’ Argent
LEEK
Slim shoulders, hips and legs. Layering and detail works well on your shape.
Russell Brand, Mick Jagger, Peter Crouch
BEETROOT
Medium shoulders, with large chest and tummy, with narrow hips and legs. Split up the upper body vertically with a scarf, cardigans, or a jacket.
Jack Black, Eamonn Holmes, Danny DeVito, Peter Kay
PARSNIP
Wide shoulders, well-defined chest, slim hips and a pert bottom. Fitted light knits and tees show off your best bits.
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Daley, Hugh Jackman, David Beckham, Daniel Craig
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