Pia Jacobsen focuses on empowering women through helping them learn their own personal body types, as well as the fashion types that they are most comfortable. She stresses good grooming, diet, and exercising as ways to for women to take good care of themselves. In addition, Pia emphasizes that women should know their own body types and avoid the pitfalls that come with different body types. The four body types in no particular order are: hour glass shape, pear shape, pencil shape, and apple shape.
Each particular shape has its own strengths and weaknesses and the same outfits will not necessarily look good on people with different body types and figures. What looks great on Pia Jacobsen, for example, would not necessarily look all that fantastic on someone with Oprah’s body shape or even Kim Kardashian's body type.
Hour Glass Shape: The hour glass shape is traditionally curvy. Kim Kardashian would be a perfect example of the hour glass figure shape. Pia has a few recommendations for women with hour glass shapes:
- Define your waist.
- Minimize the emphasis at the top and the hip.
- Avoid big pockets.
Pear Shape: The pear shape is defined as a person with a shape that is more slender on the top and fuller at the bottom. Pia’s recommendations for women with pear shapes are:
- Avoid narrow ankle straps.
- Wear heavier heels to balance out your shape.
Pencil Shape: The pencil shape is defined by a woman who is thin all over. Think Twiggy. Women with pencil shapes are lucky because they can wear many styles of clothes. Pia’s recommendations for women with pencil shapes are:
- Create an hour glass with accents.
- Add detail to both the top and the bottom of the body.
Apple Shape: The apple shape is defined as a person who tends to carry her weight in the mid-section. Recommendations for women with apple shapes are:
- Wear long tops.
- Avoid short jackets.
- Avoid tiered skirts.
Pia also believes in the importance of knowing your own personal style. To achieve success and confidence in terms of presenting yourself, it’s important to know not only your body type, but also what kind of fashions you comfortable presenting yourself in. The combination of body type and style equals an individualized fashion that is tailored to your body type and lifestyle.
All of which translates into a simple message; don’t just copy the latest trendsetters. Instead, find out what works best for you.