The style-savvy fashion and hair stylist at Mehers Salon breaks down her personal style for us

The style-savvy fashion and hair stylist at Mehers Salon breaks down her personal style for us. She shares the styling rules she always abides by and the styles she would avoid

Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage

How would you describe your body type?

I would say my body type is a mesomorph with a prominent bone structure and an athletic physique, its easy for me to lose and gain weight if I work on it.

Has your body type changed over the last five years?

Yes, thats a natural process that happens to everybody. Some people are lucky and blessed with great genes to remain a certain size but I have felt the need to exercise in order to keep my body toned.

How has your style changed over the years?

As the world of fashion has evolved, everyones sense of style also changes with time. I would still stick to a classic and chic look. The simpler, the better!

In your opinion what is your most troublesome area?

My legs!

How do you dress your body according to your body type?

In my opinion, I look better in a structured look rather than going with the frills and too much draping, keeping in mind that my shoulders are slightly broad. Too much cloth can make me look bigger than my size.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here?

Everyone has their own sense of style and you cant take that away from them. But at the same time I do feel that people love to follow whats trending, not keeping their body type or personality in mind. One has to go with a sense of comfort and ease when it comes to dressing up and I truly am a big believer of being comfortable in your skin rather than going with the trend. Another place where people go wrong here is being too loud with their hair and makeup.

Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

High-waisted pants suit my body type; they definitely make my legs look longer. A structured top always gives me an edgier look which I love and jumpsuits definitely suit my body type, with a pair of good heels, it automatically adds height to the look.

What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?

I definitely shy away from wearing figure-hugging dresses, it makes me very uncomfortable.

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