One of the keys to looking and feeling great in your clothes is understanding your body type. It can be frustrating to try on outfits that look amazing on the hanger but just don't quite work with your body shape. With a little bit of knowledge and some tips and tricks, you can learn how to dress for your body type and accentuate your best features.
You can learn how to dress for your body type and accentuate your best features.
Determining your body type
The first step to dressing for success is determining your body type. There are five main body types:
Triangle
(also known as pear)
Inverted Triangle
Straight or Boyish
Apple
Hourglass
To determine your body type, you'll need to take some precise measurements. In this Youtube video, I show you how to properly measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine your body type.
Once you know your body type, you can focus on the parts of your body that you love and hide the parts that you don't.
For example, if you have a triangle body type like Beyoncé or Marilyn Monroe, you'll want to accentuate your waist and show off your legs.
On the other hand, if you have an inverted triangle body type like Renée Zellweger, you'll want to create the illusion of a narrower shoulder line.
Dressing for your body type
Triangle (pear body type)
Things to keep in mind:
- Show off your legs with skirts or shorts
- Avoidclothing that adds volume to your hip area, such as baggy pants or A-line skirts
Watch:
"How to style a pear shaped body (triangle body)"
Inverted triangle body type
Things to keep in mind:
- Create the illusion of a narrower shoulder line with vneck tops r jackets
- Balance your proportions with wide-leg pants or flared skirt
- Avoid tops with shoulder pads or ruffles that add volume to your upper body
Watch:
"How to style an inverted triangle body (V-shaped body)"
Straight or boyish body type
Things to keep in mind:
- Create curves with clothing that adds volume to your hips, such as pleated skirts or pants with pockets.
- Define your waist with a belt or fitted top
- Avoid clothing that emphasizes your straight silhouette, such as boxy jackets or shapeless dresses
Watch:
"How to Style a rectangle shaped body"
Apple body type
Things to keep in mind:
- Draw attention to your upper body with V-neck tops or statement jewlery
- Create the illusion of a defined waist with a wrap dress or empire-wait top.
- Avoid clothing that adds volume to your midsection, such as belts or high-waisted pants
Watch:
"How to style an apple shaped body"
Hourglass body type
Things to keep in mind:
- Emphasize your curves with form-fitting clothing
- Show off your waist with belted dresses or tops
- Avoid clothing that hides your cures, such as baggy clothing or shapeless dresses
Watch:
"How to style an hourglass shaped body"
By understanding your body type and following these tips and tricks, you can create a wardrobe that accentuates your best features and makes you feel confident and stylish.
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