Body types
Garments that go well with pear shape
Empire line dress, wrap dress, a-line, dramatic upper half of the body, high heels (pointed is best), flared bottoms, tunic shirts or dresses, try different necklaces, long necklaces, bold prints on upper half, darker color for bottom (at least darker than the top), make use of jackets especially longer ones, show off shoulder, (puffy or ruffle sleeves), great pair of earrings.
Hour glass body
Slightly rounded shoulders, bust and hips are of the same width, small and defined waist, bottom and hips are rounded, bigger thighs, weight gains is typically distributed evenly throughout the body
Garments that go well with rectangle body
Shirts- scoop, v-neck, sweetheart, and detailed collar Pants- flared, printed, straight, and pleated Jeans- high waisted, flare, wide leg, slim-straight Dresses-belted, fit and flare, puffed sleeves Jackets- trench, vest, belted, duster(long coat without buttons) Accessories- statement earrings, round toe shoes and pointed, waist belts
Pear shape
Slim arms and shoulders but wider in the hips and back side. Goal is to draw attention to upper half of body, while also high-lightening your curves.
Rectangle body shape
Straight Hips and a Straight Body Line. Your shoulders and hips will be roughly the same measurement with little waist definition
Tips for diamond shapes
-Off the shoulder, boat-neck tops. -Structured shoulders, princess or flutter sleeves. -Embellishments around the bust and shoulders. -Tops that are full, rushed or flowing around the bust. -Choose tops with cuts, necklines and embellishments that draw attention and add volume -Stick with straight-leg jeans that fall straight down from the widest part of your hip. Never wear pants with a tapered leg and go with a mid-rise waist. -Chunky necklaces and earrings, scarves and wraps, body shapers that trim your bottom and thighs -Do not wear trousers that have vertical lines. This will make your legs look leaner. -Avoid wearing horizontal line shirts and peplum dresses/tops. They will make your midriff wider. -Avoid wearing "Wrapped Jackets" these jackets come with belts and therefore add volume to your midriff. -Do not wear short jackets. It will not cover your midriff to the fullest. -Don't wear fitted tops and dresses. That will expose your midriff. -Avoid wearing horizontal lines. -Avoid wearing crop tops. -Do not wear tunics that will have a design on the midriff. -Avoid wearing high neck. -Avoid wearing short blouses. This will not cover your midriff and expose more. -Avoid wearing high neck blouses -Avoid wearing dresses that have big prints all over the garment. -Avoid wearing tight fitted dresses. -Avoid wearing dresses that have print around the midriff.
Garments that go well with diamond shapes
-Wear straight cut and flared trousers. This will fill out your narrow legs. -Wear longer jackets. This will help in giving you a waist line and cover the wide midriff. -Wear flared skirts and dresses. This will again fill out your lower body and make your midriff look smaller or in line with your lower body. -Wear shirts with vertical lines and big collars. The lines will make your midriff look slimmer and the big collar will make your shoulders wide. -Wear flared shrugs and dresses. -Wear flared shorts and skirts. This will give volume to your thin legs. -Wear long loose dresses or tunics that have work done on the neckline. This will bring attention to your face and make your shoulders and hip wider. -Wear shirts that have bow collar. This will again help in bringing attention towards the face. -Wear full length blouses. This will cover up your midriff as well as give you waist line. -If you do not want to wear a full length blouse you can go for three fourth length of the blouse. -You can also wear high waist maxi skirts -Wear "V", "Wide Scoop", "Deep Round" and "U" necklines. -Wear dresses that have diagonal line drape. -You can also wear dresses that are loose on the top and semi-fitted at the bottom. -You can also wear one shoulder dresses
Tips for inverted triangles
Avoid anything that adds extra width to your shoulder such as shoulder pads, epaulets, embroidery and buttons as these will draw the eye outwards and make your shoulders look even wider. Wear darker colors on top and lighter or brighter colors on the bottom if you want shoulders to look smaller. Avoid big earrings and statement necklaces. Also avoid: Boat necks Horizontal lines on top Oversized collars or lapels on jackets Very chunky knits (if you want to wear these, choose a dark color) Tapered skirts
Tips for hourglass shapes
Choose clothes that show off your curvy silhouette Stay clear of straight cuts and boxy styles that hide the waist Avoid shapeless and loose clothes Invest in a good bra Accentuate the waist with using nipped garments and waist belts D/arker colors around the waist Balance it out-Body shape is almost entirely based on your bone structure—not your weight. Use your outfit to balance your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. Draw the eye-Use lines to focus the eye where you want it to go. They can help you create curves, lengthen, or emphasize your favorite parts of your body. Avoid all the low-rise cut jeans because they can make your hips look wider and your legs shorter. The same goes for tapered legs as they can throw off the balance of an hourglass figure Use geometric shapes and patterns to your advantage to help create the illusion of a perfect hourglass figure. What does that mean exactly? Well, look for lines that narrow at the waist, visually slimming that area even more. Think about color-Your eye is also drawn to patterns and light, bright colors more so than solid black or navy. Keep this in mind when choosing separates.
Tips for inverted triangle
Create vertical lines with vertical stripes Wear open necklines and collars, like halter necks, v-necks and scoop necks Wear soft feminine textures to soften the shoulder line Avoid extra width and wear single breasted tailored jackets Wear jackets open to create a vertical line Wear jackets that are well structured at the shoulder Look for tops that accentuate the waist, like tops with banding or nipping at the waist or wrap styles Wear tops that accentuate a vertical line, so go for V-necks and keep your shirts unbuttoned Also find tops that balance the bust with your hips (if you have a large bust) Wear tops just below the hip bone Wear a darker color on top Wear strapless gowns and tops Use belts to define your waist even more Create more width and overall balance below with A-line or full skirts. Use bold textures to create more bulk. Horizontal stripes will make the lower body wider. Fuller leg width in trousers, full or bootleg pants. Culottes will work for you too. If trousers don't fit your waist or bum, get them altered at the tailor. Have pockets or embellishments on your trousers or skirts. Wear bold and eye-catching shoes.
Tips for apple shape
Don't wear clingy fabrics. go for garments that have shape to it. Pick a shirt that flows downward from your bust. Ex: shirt with tie, shoulder detailing, flare or cuff sleeves avoid waist belts, it draws attention to your mid section
Garments that go well with apple shapes
Necklines with a v, scoop, plunging, or strapless. high waisted pants and shorts. empire or a line dresses and shirts. Longer blazers and jackets. color blocking dresses. trumpet skirt. platform shoes, wedges, calf-length boots, ballet flats, clogs, and strappy sandals.
Garments for inverted triangles
Peplum blouses and dresses, halter tops, single breasted blazers, flared styled dresses, skirts with added volume or width, jumpsuits, midi skirts, wide leg pants, bootcut pants, bright shoes, block heels, boots like cowboy boots or slouch, ankle strap heels, or mary jane shoes. Necklaces and scarfs, wear them in a long pendant or loosely-tied style to draw the attention down. Statement rings and bracelets will also be good for you as they will draw attention to where your hands rest at hip level.
Tips for rectangle body
Tighter clothes gives the illusion of curves, also bright colors. It makes body look bigger because it reflects light. Tighter fabrics that are stretchy like matte jersey, spandex, cotton, and clingy fabrics like satin and silk. Wear belts around the waist line. Belts along the waistline, slightly above or low slung on the hips. Big bold prints also gives an illusion of curves. ; chunky necklaces add bulk to a small bust. -well structured clothes -show off good shoulders with wide necklines or top detail, wear shoulder pads if necessary -tops that finish at hip level show off slender hips/thighs -a hip length jacket and jeans will show off your slim hips and thighs -soften the silhouette with wide leg or boot cut pants, a softly pleated skirt -Avoid shapeless garments -Avoid adding to the boxy shape
Inverted triangle body
Top part of your body is larger that your bottom part and you usually wear a bigger size on top Shoulders are wider than the hip Bust tends to be proportionally large Hips are small Your legs are likely to be great Key is to draw attention away from your broad shoulders or big upper chest and draw attention to your slim lower body and often lean legs.
Tips for pear shape
Wear fabrics that hold it's shape like denim or wool. They flatter and streamline your shape. Avoid tight knits at the bottom because it accentuate your width. Have fun with accessories: scarf, earrings, necklaces
Apple shape
Wide torso, broad shoulders, full bust, waist, and upper back. Thinner arms, legs, and hips.
Garments that go well with hourglass shapes
Wrap Dress-naturally draws attention to your waist, thus accentuating your curvy shape V-neck-flatters your bust and elongates your silhouette Bodycon sweater dress accessorized with a thin belt at the waist, play with textures-not too bulky though Shirts and tops should also show off the waist such as a button down. Button-downs and blouses should be well-tailored and nipped in the waist for a fitted effect without adding any additional bulk to the chest area. Also, it's best to go with soft fabrics, such as lightweight stretch cottons, jerseys, or silks rather than linen and stiffer, starched cottons Crop top- give it a chance! A cropped, stretch-knit, or decorative top worn with a high-waist skirt or pant exposes just a sliver of midriff and it's incredibly flattering (and quite style-forward) for it. For Belted coats and jackets-seek out a well-tailored coat that has a defined waist in the form of a belt or a tie. Form-fitting A-line coats and trenches are both good options, whereas puffer coats and boxy, straight coats without a belt will hide your waist. Blazers and suit jackets-You'll want them to follow the line of your body and draw in at the waist. Shorter, cropped jackets often work nicely, too, as they highlight your waist. High waist, wide leg trousers- is best thing you can do for your hourglass frame is to elongate your legs. So, when it comes to trousers, a high-waist, wide-leg trouser is both chic and flattering. High rise straight jeans-Mid- to high-rise pairs, preferably ones that are wide-legged or straight cut in a stretch denim or fabric that follows your curves, will be the most figure-enhancing for an hourglass silhouette. A-line knee length skirts-You'll want to favor skirts that sit high at your waist and hug your hips before draping naturally downward. Straight pencil skirts and fuller A-line skirts can both work well for hourglass figures. With straight skirts, just make sure the fabric stretches and drapes well. Thicker, stiff fabrics are less forgiving and can create boxiness, which you don't want. Ruffles, pockets, and other embellishments at the hips should also be avoided, as this will create bottom-heaviness that ruins an hourglass silhouette. Shapewear-The right shapewear is essential for any body type, but it can be crucial to enhancing an hourglass frame — especially when you're wearing items such as sweater dresses. Contouring shapewear will further nip in your waist, boost your bust, and smooth out any lumps and bumps you want to de-emphasize.
Diamond shape
You have broader hips than shoulders, a narrow bust, and a fuller waistline. You also may carry a little more weight in your upper legs and slender arms. Your lower legs are shapely and one of your most attractive features. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame.
