dyton mupawaenda
Fashion 263 Correspondent
We all love staying on top of the latest fashion trends but that doesn’t mean that it’s necessary to buy into all of them. In order to pull off different looks and work out what trends to follow, you first have to know what your body shape is and what suits you best.
When you decide what to wear it’s always best to enhance your natural features.
This will not only help you look good but certainly feel good in your own skin as well.
Again, when trying on clothes in the dressing room, you might notice that some silhouettes and styles flatter your shape more than others.
While you can rock any outfit you like, knowing your general body shape can help you choose clothes that flatter your body and make you feel more confident.
Of course, everybody is different, so it’s okay if you don’t fit into just one shape.
These are just general guidelines to help you find the styles that make you feel your best!
Here is how to identify what your body shape is and what style would suit you best.
Hourglass shape
Women with an hourglass shape have a well-defined waist and balanced proportions between their busts and hips.
To accentuate your curves, opt for form-fitting clothing that highlights your waist. Wrap dresses, tailored blazers, and high-waisted jeans are great choices for hourglass figures. Avoid oversized or shapeless clothing.
Pear shape
Pear-shaped women have a larger lower body compared to their upper body. To balance out your proportions, choose tops that draw attention to your shoulders and neckline.
A-line skirts and dresses can help slim down your hips, while dark-coloured bottoms can create a more streamlined look. Avoid clingy fabrics or styles that emphasise your hips and thighs.
Apple shape
Apple-shaped women carry most of their weight around their midsection.
To flatter your figure, focus on highlighting your best features, such as your legs or shoulders. Empire waist tops and dresses can help create the illusion of a smaller waist, while V-necklines can elongate your torso.
Avoid boxy tops or belts that sit at your natural waistline, as they can draw attention to your midsection.
Rectangle shape
Women with a rectangular shape have a straight and athletic silhouette with minimal curves. To add definition to your frame, opt for clothing that creates the illusion of curves. Peplum tops, belted dresses, and ruffled details can help create the appearance of a more defined waist.
Avoid shapeless clothing or baggy styles that can make you appear straighter than you are.
Inverted triangle shape
Inverted triangle-shaped women have broad shoulders and a narrow waist and hips. To balance out your upper body, choose clothing that draws attention to your lower half.
A-line skirts, wide-leg pants, and printed bottoms can help create the illusion of a fuller lower body.
Avoid shoulder pads or statement tops that can further emphasise your broad shoulders. Measure your bust, waist, and hips to determine your body type.
The first step in understanding your body shape is to look at how your bust, waist, and hips fit together on your body.
Your chest might be bigger than your waist and hips, or your hips might be your largest feature. Just get out a measuring tape and place it around the fullest portion of your bust, smallest area on your waist, and widest part of your hips to find out.
Although it is sometimes possible to determine body type prior to maturity, your body type is most evident after you’ve finished developing bust and hips.
There is no such thing as a “good” or “bad” body type. All bodies are unique and beautiful in their own ways.
Knowing your body type is just a general guideline to help you dress to look and feel your best. Even model’s bodies fall into one of these categories.
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