Female Body Shapes And How To Dress According To Your Body Type
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Sure, trends may come and go, but personal style is eternal. However, sometimes, finding the right clothes for your body type can be a Herculean task on its own. Because let’s face it, dressing for your body shape is not an easy feat. It’s no secret that as you lay eyes on all those beautiful pieces, it's easy to get caught up in pretty colors and striking patterns. You can get excited about a design because of its oh-so-beautiful aesthetic, only to realize that it's not the perfect fit for your own, beautiful figure.
That’s exactly why we put together this handy guide to help you understand how to dress your body shape and take advantage of your most flattering features. But first things first, what are the female body shapes?
The most common female body types
Before you dive deep into your next sartorial experiments, it would be best to have a look at the 5 most common body shapes to get a better understanding of how to dress according to your body type and add that “sparkle” to your daily “lewks”.
Apple body type — the oval or round shape
Pear body type — the triangle shape
Rectangle body type— the straight shape
Athletic body type — the inverted Triangle
Hourglass body type — ok, this one is pretty self-explanatory
How to dress for each body type: Tips & Tricks
Apple Body Type
Also known as round or oval body shape, the apple body type is generally well-proportioned with shoulders broader than your hips. Granted, you may not have a defined waistline, but with a few styling tips, you’ll master the art of dressing with ease. Since you already have enough volume at the top, focus on drawing attention to your legs with wrap dresses, boyfriend button-ups, flowy tunics, ultra-high-waisted silhouettes, and waist-defining belts. Don’t forget to also accentuate your upper body shape with a gorgeous V-neck pattern.
Pear Body Type
Also known as spoon or triangle-shaped body, pear body types are generally gorgeously-curvy and slightly wider hips and thighs, and smaller shoulders and bust measurements. In order to create some balance, opt for full skirt dresses or embellished necklines to draw attention away from your hips and enhance your upper body. Open backs, big, puffy sleeves, and belted styles are ideal!
Rectangle Body Type
Also called straight, the Rectangle body shape is not particularly curvy with shoulders and hip measurements being nearly the same. Since your waist isn’t very small or well-defined, you can play around with a slew of different statement-style trousers, at volume with pleating, adorn yourself with dopamine-boosting prints and opt for flares.
The athletic body type
The athletic body type, also known as an inverted triangle, is blessed with a shape that’s larger on top and a bit more narrow on the bottom. So if you want to adorn yourself in the most fitting clothes, all you have to do is balance out your broad shoulders by drawing attention to your lower half. Opt for styles with ruffles, pleats, or any type of print below the hips, and choose deep and narrow necklines to avoid adding any more width to your top.
The Hourglass body type
Characterized by curvy proportions and a defined waist, the hourglass body shape leaves much room for experimentation. The bust and hip measurements are almost identical, so all you have to do is show off your waist and accentuate your curves even more. Choose Wrap dresses, jumpsuits, sheaths, and fit-and-flare silhouettes with cinched waists to add some oomph.
Now that you have a pretty good idea of how to dress according to your body type, don’t forget that fashion is also all about bringing out your own style and expressing yourself with pride and confidence. So make sure to opt for pieces that reflect your own, beautifully-unique personality and make you feel comfortable in your own skin.