DRESS FOR YOUR SHAPE
We are all unique individuals when it comes to body shape so it is important to get to know what shape you are and how to dress to suit your shape. Rather than focus on your bad points, focus on your good points and work from there. Its all about showing what you have rather than what you do not have so enhance your assets and show them off.
Whether your tall and slender or short and curvy you can work with your shape and create a silhouette a size smaller by wearing the right cloths and underwear.
Here are some of the most common body shapes ,use these tips as a guide to see what shape you are.
PEAR
Your lower body is bigger than your top half , in other words your bottom is rounder and your waist is smaller so emphasize your waist and top half and wear garments that flow over your bottom half.
WHAT TO WEAR
A line skirts and dresses will suit you.Wear dark colors on your bottom half as you will make you appear slimmer.Show off your arms and shoulders by wearing off the shoulder tops or square neckline, this will even out your shape.
APPLE
Most of your weight is in your top half, your back ,shoulders and stomach region are your bigger parts . Your best assets are probably your legs so show them off.Your aim is to create an illusion of a waistline and draw attention away from your stubborn areas.
WHAT TO WEAR
Deep v necklines will work best for you and make you look longer and leaner.Wear skinny belts on the smallest part of your waist to create a waistline.Wear a good fitting bra with plenty support and lift,this makes all the difference to a pear shape.If you are comfortable with your legs show them off , this will take attention away from your midsection.
RECTANGLE
Rectangle shapes generally have a slender athletic build, your waist and shoulders are similar build and your arms and legs are your best assets. Overall you have a pretty good shape and do not have to minimize any areas.
WHAT TO WEAR
You are lucky and can wear lots of things , all things frilly and floaty and skin tight, experiment with color and wear sweetheart necklines to make the most of what you have in the chest department.
HOURGLASS
Your shoulders and hips are similar in proportion and you have a tiny waist.You have great curves so show them off.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear fitted dresses that sinch in at the waist. Wear wrap dresses , these are great for curves and they show off a tiny waist. Jeans also work well for you wear skinny or straight leg jeans. Belts are a great way to define your waist.
SQUARE
Square shapes have a broader shape and have big shoulders with no defined waist. Most square shapes opt for baggy cloths which are not always the best option.
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear anything that creates a waist , again wrap over dresses will work for you. Asymmetrical shapes that drape over your hips and bum.Garments with pattern also work but avoid large prints.
There are lots more body shapes, here are just a few of the most common ones, you may be a mix between a few shapes so take a look at yourself and and determine what shape you are. Embrace your bodies ladies and make the most of what you have.
LEARN TO LOVE YOUR SHAPE XXX
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