Everyone loves to look good when it comes to their fashion choices, but sometimes this can be a difficult task to accomplish even if you’re in tune with the fashion world. When you’re shopping, sometimes certain clothes don’t seem to fit your body quite right no matter the size. Rest assured, there is nothing wrong with you or your silhouette. In fact, you have a common problem many shoppers run into, simply not knowing which clothes fit your body type best. You could be plus size, a pear shape, an apple, a rectangle or something else. Don’t worry, we have you covered with a handy guide below on how to dress for your body type.
Rectangle Body Type
If you notice that your shoulders are about the same width as your hips and there isn’t much definition to your silhouette, you most likely have a rectangle body type. Some common examples of celebrities with the rectangle body type include Demi Moore, Keira Knightley, and Natalie Portman. Focus on enhancing your arms and legs. Strapless and sleeveless tops and dresses are perfect for you. Consider wearing ruffled or layered tops, blazers, long jackets, and soft shoulder padding that adds shape to your top half. Also, large accessories like a belt or necklace can bring positive attention to your waistline and your upper body. A-line dresses and skirts create attractive silhouettes while a curved seam can create the illusion of a curved bustline. Avoid wearing overarching dresses.
Hourglass Body Type
If you consider your body curvy, you have a well-defined waist and/or a proportionate top and bottom, you’re most likely the hourglass body type. Some common examples of celebrities with the hourglass body type include Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, and Dita Von Teese. Focus on wearing clothing that follows the outline of your curves and emphasizes your waist. Wear skirts, high-waisted pants, wide belts. V plunge will help you show off your upper body while A-line dresses emphasize your lower half. You can’t go wrong with a body-hugging dress and cropped tops tapered down into the waist. Also, make sure you wear the right type of underwear that will lift your bustline above your waist. Avoid wearing anything that covers your waist and boxy clothing items.
Pear Body Type
If your butt and thighs are bigger than your upper body and loosely resemble the shape of a pear, you’re most likely a pear body type. Some common examples of celebrities with the pear body type include Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Christina Aguilera. Focus on creating a balance between your upper and lower half even if you were plus size clothing. You also have the opportunity to create the illusion of an hourglass shape with the right clothing choices. Loose tops styled with skinny jeans will create the illusion of an hourglass shape. V tops, boat necks, sweetheart tops, and crop tops are great choices that will balance your bottom out. Avoid wearing loose bottoms, plus size clothing that adds layers to your bottom half, and skin-fitting tops.
Apple Body Type
The apple body type is sometimes known as the oval body time and comes with curves, a bigger bust line, and broad shoulders. Some common examples of celebrities with this body type include Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, and Rebel Wilson. Focus on taking attention away from your midriff and flaunt your legs. It would be a good idea to wear empire cuts, A-line clothing items, and well-tailored clothes to highlight your curvy outline even if you’re used to wearing plus size clothing. Slightly indented tops, an unbuttoned lightweight blouse, or a flowy top. Considering wearing flared bottoms, printed dresses, and patterned jackets. Avoid wearing horizontal lines and boxy styles in general. This can be applied to plus size clothing as well.
Inverted Triangle Body Type
If your shoulders and/or upper body are wider than your hips, this is usually a big indicator of an inverted triangle body type. Some common examples of celebrities with this body type include Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie, and Victoria Beckham. Focus on adding definition to your hips, and building up your lower half to bring about balance for your body type. V-neck shirts and dresses are fantastic choices along with straight-cut jeans, skinny jeans, and pencil cut skirt. V-neck lines make your shoulders seem narrower than they truly are. Keep the upper half of your body minimalistic and avoid wearing ruffles on the shoulders, shoulder pads, and square-shaped jackets.
Conclusion
We all have different body types thanks to our genes, but sometimes it can be challenging to find the right clothes for your specific body type. However, if you know your body type, there are clothes that will help you dress to impress while there are certain items you should avoid. There are five main body types for women including the rectangle, the hourglass, pear, apple, and the inverted triangle. All of these body types are beautiful in their own way and as long as you follow the recommendations above, you’ll be making fashion statements everywhere you go.
