selectvenue Everyone is different and so are their bodies. Trends change every single day, and keeping up with them is a task.
If you are into fashion, you must read this article. We believe that fashion is about feeling great in the looks we love and feeling great in who we are.
We have created a handy guide to help you understand your body type and things that might look good on you. But obviously, wear what you are comfortable in.
The Pear Shape
WHAT IS PEAR SHAPE BODY?
- Your waist is wider than your bust
- You consider yourself to have fuller hips
- You have narrower shoulders in comparison to your hips
- You have a fuller rear
GUIDELINES FOR DRESSING THE PEAR SHAPE
The name of the game is playing with proportions that elongate the body. Pear shapes look fabulous in statement tops that draw the eye upward and highlight the waist, back, or neckline. Ready for more good news? Accessories like dramatic necklaces and earrings are your secret weapon.
The Hourglass Shape
WHAT IS A HOURGLASS SHAPE BODY?
- You’d describe your body as curvy
- You have a well-defined waist
- Your bust and hip measurements are roughly even
- You may have a fuller bust, hips, and thighs
GUIDELINES FOR DRESSING THE HOURGLASS SHAPE
The key to dressing an hourglass shape is two-fold: 1) define your waist and 2) show off your lovely lady shape. You have amazing curves—it’s time to embrace them in body-hugging silhouettes and pieces that hit you in all the right places.
THE APPLE SHAPE
SO WHAT’S AN APPLE SHAPE, ANYWAY?
- 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 (If you do, you’re likely an hourglass!)
GUIDELINES FOR DRESSING THE APPLE SHAPE
When it comes to styling the apple shape, life is sweet! Apple and inverted triangle shape look best when playing up their full bust, their amazing legs, and/or their arms. In general, silhouettes that don’t rely on a traditionally structured waistline are your hardest-working.
Athletic or rectangle shape
So what’s an athletic or rectangle shape, anyway?
- 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
GUIDELINES FOR DRESSING THE ATHLETIC SHAPE
The key to dressing in an athletic or rectangular shape is to balance your broad upper half by accentuating your legs and other curves. It’s all about remembering the athletic shape rule of thumb: Keep the volume on top or bottom. If you go for an oversized top shape, keep the bottom skinny or structured. With a more form-fitting top, pick a breezy or more oversized pant style.
