1. Round / oval-shaped body
You may be this body type if…
- you are fuller in the chest and abdomen areas
- your shoulders and hips are proportional
- your waist is not very defined and tends to be wider than your hips
Lengthen your silhouette by playing with different garment lengths and creating vertical lines with your clothing. Reach for solid colours, fluid fabrics, and anything with a v-neckline.
Straight leg, boot cut, or wide leg trousers are super flattering as they balance out the tummy area and bottom half. They’re also great for creating curves on your hips, skimming over your midsection area, and creating the illusion of a curvier shape.
As for dresses, go for straight-cut dresses, empire waists, and asymmetric designs. Long or knee-length works best for you.
2. Hourglass-shaped body
You may be this body type if…
- you’d describe yourself as curvy
- you have a well-defined waist
- your bust and hip measurements are roughly even
- you may have fuller bust, hips, and thighs
Celebrate your waist and highlight your neckline. Go for body-hugging silhouettes and pieces that hit you in all the right places.
For tops, opt for wrap tops and peplum blouses. Anything with a V-neck, round neck, or boat neck works well too. High-waisted pants are your wardrobe staple. A more daring low-rise bottom with a cropped or fitted top will look equally stunning on you.
Fitted jumpsuits with waist-flattering styles look incredible on you. For dresses, reach for iconic silhouettes like the wrap dress or the fit & flare. If you’re looking for something new, an empire silhouette also works wonders as they highlight your natural waist.
3. Rectangle-shaped body
You may be this body type if…
- you’re not particularly curvy
- your shoulders and hip measurements are nearly the same
- your waist isn’t very small or well-defined, but rather straight up and down
- your weight is fairly evenly distributed throughout your body
The key to dressing this body shape is to balance your broad upper half by accentuating your legs and other curves. Either keep the volume on top or bottom.
Statement collars help to highlight your neckline. You can also rock a high neck top. Choose a more narrow neckline like crew, cowl, or v-neck to elongate your neck.
Skirts can be worn in pretty much any style or length. Balance your frame with flowy and wide-leg styles, gathered waists, and even cargos. When it comes to dresses, most styles work on you so it’s up to your preference!
4. Pear / triangle-shaped body
You may be this body type if…
- your waist is wider than your bust
- you consider yourself to have fuller hips
- you have narrower shoulders than your hips
- you have a fuller rear
For pear-shaped body types, play with proportions to elongate your frame. Ultimately, you are looking to embrace your curves.
Pick tops that hit right at or above your hips. Fitted tops balance your shape and show off your tiny waist. Statement tops help draw the eye upward and highlight the waist and neckline. Your wardrobe must-haves are bootcut and flared pants.
Keep an eye out for dresses that hit right below the knee as it elongates your frame and slenderizes your hips and thighs. Maxi styles are perfect for you as well. Plus, they’re super comfy. A-line styles also look fantastic on you, which goes for skirts. Fit-and-flare dresses are essential as they show off your waist and are roomier from the waist down for your curvier bottom h
5. Inverted triangle-shaped body
You may be this body type if…
- you are generally well-proportioned
- your shoulders are broader than your hips
- you are not necessarily as curvy through your hips
- you don’t have a well-defined waistline
The trick to dressing is to choose clothes that make your upper body look smaller and your lower body look bigger, for a more balanced appearance.
Your top choices are breezy A-line silhouettes, v-neckline, and flowy tops. Go for halter tops and camis. These narrow necklines give the illusion of height and draw attention away from the shoulders. You have a variety of options for bottom choices. Flared bottoms are great for elongating your silhouette. Always balance out your outfit by pairing fitted pieces with flared pieces.
Maxi styles with a lower neckline are super flattering. Knee-lengths, mini dresses, or skirts show off your legs well too.
