Are you afraid of changing rooms and trying on clothes? Then maybe you are not shopping for your body type. Many people aren’t aware of the indisputable fact that there are individual clothing styles that may look good on one body type, but may not fit or have the same effect on another.
How do you determine your body type? Well, body type is the outline of your structure, so understanding your body type helps to find clothes that suit your body and suit your fashionable personality. You want to choose clothes that enhance your beauty and suit your body proportions. Short, tall, slim, curvy, athletic, etc. doesn’t affect your body type. It’s a part of your body and your genetic make-up that does it. Each of us has a different shape, but our body type involves so much more.
While it is hard to admit it, it is important to realize that not all of them are clothing trend will work on your body. To make dressing your shape easier, you need to know the styles that look good on you and adapt patterns to create your style. The bottom line is if you feel great and are confident in what you wear, you’ll look great!
Before you can dress your body type, you need to determine your body type. There are five main categories for body types: straight, hourglass, apple, pear, and triangle. Everyone’s body makeup varies in shape and size, but these five types are the start of discovering how to dress to fit your body shape. Once you understand your body shape, finding a cut that will flatter your figure will come naturally.
Knowing Your Body Shape
There are three important measurements to understand when dressing your body: shoulders, waist and hips. The difference between these measurements will determine your body shape. Once you know your body shape, the key to flattering your figure is emphasizing those curves by balancing your proportions and creating vertical lines.
Straight Body Type
The straight body type is determined when the waist is nearly the same as the hips and shoulders. The straight body type is occasionally referred to as the “boyish” body type. With a straight body type, you will want to emphasize your waist by adding volume at the top and bottom to break up your silhouette. Key pieces that highlight this body type are fit and flare, swing skirts, wide-leg pants, and peplum tops.
Hourglass Body Type
The hourglass body type is defined when your hips and bust are about the same size, and your waist is narrower. Hourglass shapes tend to be curved at the top and bottom. With an hourglass shape, you want to emphasize your curves by accentuating your size. Avoid clothes that make you look boxy. You have curves and you need to show them off. The main pieces that emphasize the hourglass body type are belted dresses and jackets, pencil skirts, high-waisted pants, and off-shoulder tops.
Apple Body Type
The apple body shape is when you have a larger upper body than your lower body. With an apple body type, you’ll generally have broad shoulders and a more prominent bust line. Hence it may feel like all the weight is gathering around the stomach. When dressing your apple shape, you want to emphasize your shoulders and legs and minimize the focus on your midsection. Key pieces that will help emphasize an apple body type are shift dresses, swing coats, tunics, dramatic sleeve tops and maxi dresses.
Pear Body Type
Pear-shaped body type, generally the buttocks and thighs are larger than the upper body, narrow shoulders, and fuller hips. With a pear-shaped body, you can create the illusion of an hourglass figure if you dress properly. When covering the pear figure, you need to strike a balance. The key pieces to emphasize this body type are regular or plus size two piece set, jacket, A-line skirt, and bootcut or flare pants.
Triangle Body Type
The triangle body type is the most athletic body type. Your shoulders are wider than your hips. With a triangular figure, you want to enhance and add definition to your hips and create curves by drawing attention to your waist and hips. The key pieces that will emphasize the triangular body type are skinny jeans, full skirts, scoops and V-neck tops and long vests.
Final Thoughts
There is plenty of information about dressing your body, but having a general idea of your body type and what styles and trends work for your figure is beneficial to help you dress comfortably for your body type and feel lovely and assured. Outfits that highlight all the right places on your body to provide you with a confidence boost!
