Dress For Your Body Type
We’ve all had those days… Those days where no matter what outfit you put on, you just do not feel confident in the way you look. Your body is totally unique and sometimes it can be hard to find styles that best suit you! We want to help you choose clothing that will make you look and feel 100x more confident. Our guide will take you through a few different body types. We are gonna lay it all out here for you so that it is easy to find which one represents you the best. Trust us, you are going to feel better than ever in your beautiful figure!
Apple
You have an Apple shape bod if you have:
- Average to big bust
- Broad shoulders
- Fullness around the middle, less defined waist
- Narrow hips
- Good legs
- The ratio of bust:waist:hips is 4:4:3
Looks to invest in:
- V and wide necklines
- Empire cute tops and dresses
- Knee length A-line skirts
- Wrap dresses with A-line or slightly flared bottom
- Boot cut and straight leg jeans and pants
- Statement necklace and dangly earrings
- Handbags Wedges
Your styling goals:
- Elongate the torso, draw attention to your legs and create the illusion of a waist
- Opt for structured pieces that will add definition and hide the extra weight
Keep away from:
- High-waisted pants and skirts
- Heavy detailing or embellishment around the waist
- Bodycon
- Shapeless and boxy clothes
- Tiered, gathered and ruffle shirts
- Shoulder bags
Hourglass
You have an Hourglass shape body if you have:
- Full bust
- Well defined narrow waist
- Proportionately balanced shoulder and hips
- Rounded bottom
- Curvy body
- The ratio of bust:waist:hips is 4:2:4
Looks to invest in:
- Scoop, sweetheart, halter and V necklines
- Wrap tops and dresses
- Waist-defined tops and jackets
- Full circle, A-line and pencil skirts, knee length
- Peplum tops, dresses and skirts
- Bodycons
- Belts-to accentuate the waist
- Boot cut and straight leg jeans and pants
Your styling goals:
- Highlight your natural curves and proportionally balance both upper and lower body at the same time
- Flaunt your well-defined waist
Keep away from:
- High necklines
- Low rise jeans
- Overly embellished dresses and skirts
- Empire cut tops and dresses
- Tops with volume-enhancing details like ruffles or bows
- Straight or boxy tunics and tops
Inverted Triangle
You have an Inverted Triangle body if you have:
- Top part of your body is larger than your bottom part
- Broad shoulders
- Larger bust
- Narrower hips and waist
- Not many curves
- The ratio of bust:waist:hips is 4:3:2
Looks to invest in:
- Wide leg and flared pants
- Fitted tops
- Scoop-neck tops
- Peplum tops
- Skater dresses
- Midi dresses and skirt
- Cropped and waist length jackets
- Wrap tops, dresses, and jackets
Your styling goals:
- Create volume on the bottom
- Wear outfits that add balance to your shape
Keep away from:
- Cap sleeves
- Shoulder pads
- Skinny jeans
- Bodycon dresses and skirts
- Oversized jackets and blazers
Pear
You have a Pear shape body if you have:
- Narrow shoulders with a smaller bust
- Well-defined waist
- Lower body wider than your upper body
- Full hips and thighs
- Rounded bottom
- The ratio of bust:waist:hips is 3:2:4
Looks to invest in:
- Boat, cowl, ruffled, and wide V necklines
- High-waisted pants and skirts
- A-line dress and skirts
- Billowing, cap and ruched sleeves tops and dresses
- Flat front wide leg or straight leg jeans and pants
- Shrug or gilet for layering
- Statement necklace and patterned scarf
- Shoulder bags
Your styling goals:
- Enhance your waistline and arms, add volume to your shoulders and upper body for a balanced silhouette
- Stay away from clothing that draws attention to hips and thighs
Keep away from:
- Bias cut dresses and skirts
- Baggy tops and tunics
- Patterns and embellishment details on hips and thighs
- Pencil, fishtail and tight tube skirts
- Low-waisted skinny jeans
- Low-slung belts
Rectangle
You have a Rectangle body if you have:
- Small to average bust
- Undefined waist
- Straight hips and bottom
- Not many curves
- Well aligned shoulder and hips
- The ratio of bust:waist:hips is 3:3:3
Looks to invest in:
- Off shoulder, scoop, and round open necklines
- Tops and dresses with collars, ruffles, embellishments, or bows
- Skinny jeans
- Bias cut dresses
- Pencil, A-line and tulip skirts
- Hip length jackets and blazers that gently shape the waist
- Cropped pants and trousers
- Belts- To define the waist
Your styling goals:
- Create the illusion of curves and a defined waist
- Flaunt your lean arms and legs
Keep away from:
- Square necklines
- Crop tops
- Drop waist dresses and jackets
- Straight dresses and skirts
- Slouchy jackets and blazers
- Baggy or boxy tops and tunics
Now that you have gotten a grip on what body type you identify with it is time to find the sizes that will best fit you! Check out our Size Guide and get to shoppin’ baby!