• Home
  • Book
  • Purchase
  • About
  • Media
    • Media Appearances
    • Press Kit
    • Reviews
  • Information
    • Color Type Information
    • Packing Information
    • Makeovers4U
  • Contact Us
Ladies, Beware of Shark Bites
May 3, 2015

Have you seen the newest trends in tunics? They are called sharkbite tops, because it looks as if a shark just took a big bite out of the middle of the shirt.

123b0602000a5c49e6d43131c3ec411f

 

9bec8cb37c36ac893b953c4b74348123

 

 

 

 

There are even extreme sharkbite tops.

 

 

images-31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Similar to the sharkbite is a style known as the handkerchief hem.  

images-28

These stylish tops create a fun, flirty look. But if you carry weight in your hips, you should know that the lines in these garments may not be the most flattering. As you can see, if the longer sides of the hem hit your hips at their widest point, the hem can actually make you look larger all the way down.

images-30

If you are not worried about bringing attention to your hips, then, by all means, go for this cute style. But if you have reservations, another alternative is the asymmetric-hem tunic.

berry-seersucker-karen-kane-karen-kane-asymmetric-hem-top-screen
This asymmetric top glides over the hips, with the emphasis on the front of the leg.

 

NMT9HB8_mk
Here is another flattering asymmetric-hem top. The tunic is loose and flowy, while the pants are slim and close to the body.

There are also triangle hems. I love the tops below.

images-22 images-21

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So check out all these different styles. And remember, the important thing to note is where the hem hits you. Because the hem creates a visual line, and that is exactly where your eye will be drawn.

P.S. If you decide to wear a triangle-hem top, just make sure the triangle isn’t pointing to something you don’t want it to.

1002058752746041_001 1002058752746041_002

asymmetric hemflattering hemshandkerchief hemshark bite stylestriangle hemtunics
Share

Fashion/Beauty/Health

Sharon White

7 Comments


Carol Koster
May 4, 2015 at 9:00 am
Reply

What wonderful tips on the “shark bite” tops. I love the look and liked the hints about the different shapes.

Nothing can compare to your visit to the Victorian shop in however.

Keep up the good writing!

Carol



    Sharon White
    May 4, 2015 at 2:44 pm
    Reply

    Carol K., Thanks. Yes, I really loved featuring the Victorian Cowgirl Shop, and owner, Candace Walters. If you are ever in Sedona, you’ve got to meet her.

Carol
May 4, 2015 at 1:57 pm
Reply

great tip about where points point!!



    Sharon White
    May 4, 2015 at 2:40 pm
    Reply

    Yes, Carol. Something to consider…right?

Melissa Bushnell
June 3, 2018 at 7:34 pm
Reply

Thanx for the tips! I’m shopping online for a dress for our Daughter’s adoption day & a lot of the dresses were sharkbite or assymetrical hems. When I looked at the sharkbite hem, it almost reminded me of a bell shape. I am a plus size woman, with larger hips, so I wondered if this would be flattering… Umm… No. Lol!



    Sharon White
    June 4, 2018 at 8:02 am
    Reply

    Melissa,
    I also have larger hips. You have to be careful where the ‘bite’ hits. When you put it on, you will be able to see if the line is flattering. Thanks for writing.

Uzume
June 2, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Reply

I love sharkbite tops and think they look lovely on larger women. As long as the middle/higher section sits below the belly, they actually slim the torso as they have a ‘bodycon’ Effect where the edges fall, leaving a thinner central focus. Squarer tops have a harsh edge at the bottom, emphasising anything which isn’t flat.



Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Welcome!

    Screen Shot 2016-02-01 at 2.01.58 PM


    Sharon White, co-author of Quintessential Style: Cultivate & Communicate Your Signature Look


    Style is all about making choices. Whether you are putting together an outfit, designing a room, or setting a table.

    We say, if you know yourself, you can discover your style—your “quintessential style.”

    We hope our blog will add joy and inspiration to your day.

  • Follow Our Blog

  • The Book

    perf7.000x10.000.indd

  • Recent Posts

    • What is a CCC Dress?
    • How Far Would You Go to Look Beautiful?
    • What Will You Give Up–or Take On–this Lenten Season?
    • Puff and Balloon Sleeves for Spring: Are They for You?
    • Dreams fulfilled After a War (or a Pandemic)



© Copyright Quintessential Style