10 Ways You're Doing Proportion Wrong | Tiny Details That Can Make A Big Difference

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00:00 Introduction
03:20 The Vitruvian Man
04:42 How can I make my arms look longer and slimmer?
08:47 Can I pull off a midi skirt?
11:20 What's the most flattering skirt length for every woman?
12:51 What's the best sleeve length?
14:30 How can I make my upper arms look slimmer?
15:49 Why don't booties look good on me?
17:01 Why don't knee-length boots look good on me?
18:43 How can I make my legs look longer?
20:52 What kind of patterns can I wear?
22:42 How do I make my body appear more proportional?

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@user-zx7cf6wo2g 4 күн бұрын

Great information! It seems i could recognize which wear an outfit looked better, and was dressing using many of these ideas and now i understand why! Thank you!

@allisonangier1631 2 ай бұрын

You look radiant, really exceptional, in that white top. The color. The neckline. The lace texture. Nada I think that is your soulmate top.

@NadaManley 2 ай бұрын

You are the absolute sweetest. Thank you!

@33Jenesis 8 ай бұрын

I often shorten sleeve length and hem of blazers by doing simple sewing. Ready to wear blazers always have sleeves and hem too long for me. I also hem pants myself. Denim is hard to do without a sewing machine so I always buy jeans without needing hemming.

@kathrynmdesign 9 ай бұрын

That art is called “Vitruvian Man” and represented ideal proportions for artists to make realistic artwork. No one is probably exactly following his proportions but it served as a guide to draw, paint, and sculpt figures. Prior to this period, artists were making very symbolic art with flat dimensions and cartoonish proportions. Likewise, using the tips in this video will be very helpful in creating those ideal proportions!

@yensid4294 8 ай бұрын

Yep. 8 heads is an ideal proportion borrowed from the Greeks by Renaissance painters & sculptors who rediscovered the golden ratio. In fashion, it's closer to 10 heads which is another reason you see long, lanky 6 ft tall models in 4" heels & why most of us feel short & dumpy in comparison. When you first look at classical nude sculptures, they look short legged because we have all gotten used to elongated fashion proportions.

@kjones2008 8 ай бұрын

Excellent advice, Nada. “Zhuzh up your long bits.” I will take this as my mantra. 😁 Kira

@doricetimko5403 Ай бұрын

Love it!

@Linda-hj5tv 9 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Thank you, Nada. I love what you are wearing❤

@lisafarmen9367 12 күн бұрын

Awesome tips! You always give more unique tops, etc than others on KZfaq. So thank you @

@drinab3430 9 ай бұрын

You have a lot of great videos but I think this is one of the best - really useful info!

@lidialesniak2052 9 ай бұрын

These are some fantastic tips! Please also consider doing videos on how to dress proportionally short torso (or long torso for thar matter)

@yensid4294 8 ай бұрын

A "cheat" to get around the short boot & skirt/boot gap issue is to wear socks, hose or tights the same color or value as the boots. Assuming it is cooler weather since that's usually when you wear boots (unless you're like me & wear boots year round :D ) So, if your booties or boots are black, try black opaque hose or tights to visually make a longer line. Idk if "shooties" are still a thing, but they might be a good option if ankle boots don't suit you.

@lauriegalison8623 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, such a eye opening video! I learned so much. Can you help me with finding knee high boots for a petite women? . They are all too long and hit the knee cap and too wide on my calf that they gap. Ty

@NadaManley 9 ай бұрын

Do you have any questions about proportions? I know I get really nitpicky here, but these details are designed to help you when you feel stuck! Share any questions in the comments!

@catherinegardner8407 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful informative information! Many thanks!

@debrasalon1 2 ай бұрын

Amazing tips. Thank you.

@Jessa32 9 ай бұрын

This is all so great! It potentially deserves 10 different videos with these 10 proportions with more picture examples!!! 🎉

@annworthington7253 8 ай бұрын

I agree. Ten brief videos addressing each of these proportions with examples and photos would be very helpful.

@marciewhite5368 8 ай бұрын

Yes, please!

@flower-ss2jt 9 ай бұрын

Such an informative video - thank you. It helped me understand why some clothes look 'just wrong' on me. What I would appreciate is how to dress to look put together. Is it 1/3,1/3, 1/3 or 2/3 to 1/3? I tend to stick to 1/3 to 2/3, but if I dress 1/3,1/3 and 1/3 (like sweater, skirt, then boots) I try to keep 2/3 to the same colour (like brown skirt and brown boots). Is this correct?

@pascalevlemmix5786 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial- very helpful for a shorty like me!

@kimdesilva3569 9 ай бұрын

Some really useful tips. An excellent video. Many thanks.

@luluandmeow 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic tips as usual, thank you Nada, you deserve many many subscribers and views because you are the best!

@miradonfbd 9 ай бұрын

Great information!

@lorilee1931 9 ай бұрын

Very useful.

@lindap6373 9 ай бұрын

Great video!

@DonnaLHaney 9 ай бұрын

Best video ever 📐📏⚖️

@DonnaLHaney 9 ай бұрын

So protein portion per meal AND patterns no bigger than the palm of my hand! 😉

@NadaManley 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Ann-mn3xd 9 ай бұрын

Love these kinds of videos - very helpful!

@rebeccabelflower7767 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! So helpful!

@notaclue822 8 ай бұрын

Hmm I feel I look ok in midi skirts but I'm not what you describe. Oh well I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth because I love them. Love your blouse Nada.

@NadaManley 8 ай бұрын

If it works, it works! Sometimes there are other factors at play that just make something work for you! These are suggestions to look at if something is not working. :) Thanks so much for the comment! And the compliment about the blouse. It's an older silk one from Joie. :)

@notaclue822 8 ай бұрын

I do think that the bodies with long torsos and short legs look best in skirts because you conceal where the legs begin. Also I believe narrow legged pants will elongate the legs compare to the wide legged ones, but I'm not entirely sure about that one. I love a wide leg even so.

@notaclue822 8 ай бұрын

@@NadaManley I mean I hope it works. LOL. Thanks Nada I value your tips.

@karens5429 5 күн бұрын

What shoe heel height with midi to knee length skirts?

@irenekanel.ac.7721 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great video; this information is so helpful. I wish it were easier to find skirts 1" below the knee. So many are above the knee or mid-calf, which isn't good for those of us with larger ankles

@americafirst9144 9 ай бұрын

Try tea length.

@kjones2008 8 ай бұрын

Find a good tailor and shorten the too long skirts. Or break out the sewing machine (or needle) and thread and tackle it yourself if ability/time exists. I played with some clothes I was planning to discard first.

@irenekanel.ac.7721 8 ай бұрын

@@kjones2008 A good tailor is a necessity. However if have found that midi dresses often don't lend well to shorten because of the flare/cut doesn't lay the same if taken in 3-4 inches to be at the knee. And those above the knee often don't have enough material to let out to be 1 inch below the knee.

@annmariethomas9968 9 ай бұрын

I enjoy your channel. What are the different colors for body types? Is there a place you describe it? Thanks!

@NadaManley 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, I have a free body type video series. Just go to Nadamanley.com/bodytype to check it out. I hope you love it!

@annmariethomas9968 9 ай бұрын

@@NadaManley Thank YOU so much!

@lorilee1931 9 ай бұрын

@NadaManley 9 ай бұрын

Hello and good morning!

@reallyrho1101 8 ай бұрын

My waist is basically right under my bust, what are some tips for looking proportional with a figure like this? Is this call short waisted by the way?

@NadaManley 8 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes you are short or high waisted, two ways of saying the same thing. I would consider wearing your waistbands lower so choosing dresses for example with a built in waistband that is lower to cheat a little and lengthen your torso. Do you have a full bust?

@reallyrho1101 8 ай бұрын

@@NadaManley yes I do, 40C. It’s a challenge to look proportional with such a high waist and a large bust. I’m 5’6” and look frumpy in so many of the styles today.