Do you know which Bodyshape you are? Most of us identify with one of 5 of body shapes and one of the most important thing we can do is to learn which outfits flatter us so we can look and feel confident when we step out. The aim is to help you understand all about your unique proportions so dressing the latest fashions becomes a way to enhance your best features
Check out the 5 main types of body shapes for women
By following these tailored tips for your body shape, you can build a wardrobe that makes you look and feel confident every day. Remember, the key to great style is embracing and celebrating your individuality. We have a simple quick guide for you to find your style and we love how Muddy Sussex keeps us upto date as well.
In brief it is important to understand your body shape before delving into specific fashion tips because the art of dressing well isn’t about following the latest fashion trends, it’s about knowing your body shape and showing off your best features. Whether you’re curvy, petite, tall, or somewhere in between, knowing how to dress for your body shape can make a world of difference in how confident and stylish you feel. In this guide, we’ll walk you through various body shapes and offer tailored fashion tips to help you look and feel your best every day.
Here are the common body shapes and their characteristics:-
- Apple Shape : Broad shoulders, fuller midsection, and slimmer legs.
- Hourglass Figure: Well-defined waist with balanced bust and hips.
- Inverted Triangle : Broad shoulders and bust with narrower hips and waist.
- Pear Shape : Narrow shoulders and waist with wider hips and thighs.
- Rectangle Shape : Straight body with minimal waist definition, similar measurements for shoulders, waist, and hips.
Having briefly looked at the criteria you will have a better idea of your body shape and how best to dress and flatter your figure.
APPLE Body shape
Your overall appearance is round especially around the waist which will be undefined as we tend to carry weight around our middle. We have a medium sized bust, wide hips and your upper thighs are full. The good news is you will have slimmer legs.
- Go all out for V-necklines to elongate your torso and draw attention away from your midsection.
- Look for loose tops and dresses which are knee length with empire under the bust
- Choose bottoms with a high rise stretchy fabric to smooth and support your midsection.
- Flowy chiffon fabrics can offer comfort and movement drawing attention while still providing structure to your silhouette.
- Consider bootcut jeans with a slight flare, higher waist and if possible with control around the tummy
HOURGLASS bodyshape
Refered to as the ideal body shape. You will have a shapely balanced figure as your shoulders and hips are equal in width and you have a well-defined waist then you are blessed and think yourself as very lucky.
- Make the most of your waist and emphasize your waist with fitted styles and belts.
- Any dress to flatter your curves such as a Wrap dresses and tops
- Dont be afraid to Opt for structured styles which highlight your figure without adding bulk.
- As you have a great shape its best to avoid oversized clothing
- Bootcut or flared jeans will balance out your proportions and create a balanced silhouette.
INVERTED TRIANGLE bodyshape
If your bodyshape is an invertered triangle, you have proportionally broad shoulders, large bust and narrow hips.
- Balance broad shoulders with wide-leg pants or flared skirts.
- Look for tops with detailing at the hemline to draw attention downwards.
- Opt for darker colors on top and lighter colors on the bottom to visually balance your proportions.
- Avoid shoulder pads or overly structured tops that can exaggerate your broad shoulders.
- check out wide leg high waisted jeans
PEAR bodyshape
A pear bodyshape is where our hips are wider than our shoulders, you need to draw the attention away from the hips.
Look for jeans with a mid-rise waistband to elongate the torso, and opt for straight-leg or wide-leg jeans to create a more even silhouette. Dark washes and minimal detailing on the pockets can help streamline the hips and thighs, while avoiding excessive embellishments on the lower half.
- Make sure you highlight your waist with belts or cinched styles.
- Opt for A-line and full skirts and dresses to balance your proportions.
- Enjoy anything which will bring attention to your upper body such as statement sleeves, boat necks
- Dark-colored bottoms can minimize the appearance of wider hips and thighs.
- Pick out jeans with a mid-rise waistband, straight or wide leg jeans to even out your overall sihoulette.
RECTANGLE bodyshape
As you have a straight athletic boyish bodyshape where your bust and hips are about the same with an undefined waist you need to create the illusion of a feminine shape. To do this you need to emphasise your waist bust and hips with adding volume, pattern and interest with layering adding a dimention.
- Create the illusion of curves, wrap dresses are perfect as well as peplum tops.
- Experiment with layering to break up and add to dimension and play with the eye on your silhouette.
- Choose fun patterned bottoms to add volume to your hips, add with ruffles, V necks and waist detail to create shape.
- Play with different hemlines to add visual interest.
- Straight leg, slim fit sightly tapered leg mid rise jeans will show off your toned physique perfectly
