How to Dress for Your Body Type

Dressing right is an art! Not everyone does it to perfection. The key element to reaching ultimate precision in style is ensuring that you dress right - according to your body type.

Every woman has a body type that makes her unique – wear what flatters your shape and you can be invincible in making a style statement. Here’s our guide to help you conquer the ‘how to dress for your body type’ dilemma.

The Hourglass

You have a small waistline, and are curvier at the hips and bust.

What to look for?

·         Pencil skirts and thick belts will make your waist appear smaller, adding more shape.

·         Boatneck or scooped necklines work best for this particular shape.

·         Keep in mind, you waist is the main feature you need to highlight, so pick solid, simple shapes.

·         Make sure you pants fit you perfectly on the thighs, and are bootcut or wide bottomed.

The Apple

You carry most of the weight around your midsection.

What to look for?

·         High-waist pants will hold your tummy in.

·         Ditch the skinnies for straight leg bottoms to create proportion and balance in your upper and lower body.

·         Pick out scoop or v-necks to wear. They draw the attention away from your midsection.

·         Look for corset style structure or angular lines in your tops to offset the roundness.

The Athlete

You tend to have a straight lean shape, both up and down.

What to look for?

·         Showoff your toned arm with sleeveless or halter tops.

·         Go for wraps and ruffles on the top to add fullness.

·         High waist skirts that begin just under the bust to accentuate the subtle curves.

·         Bootcut jeans and pants for the curve.

The Pear

You are heavier on the bottom side, and smaller on the top.

What to look for?

·         Choose slightly A-line tops that have a blousy look.

·         For jackets, and tunic tops, pick ones with ¾ length that end around your mid-thigh or knee.

·         Wear darker colors for your bottoms that give a tapered effect to balance out the top and bottom

·         For skirts, choose the fluted ones that flare out at the end.

There you have it – everything from the cuts to the neckline of your apparel should work together to accentuate your natural curves. Keep these tips in mind when you’re out shopping in clothing stores – and get that flawless look you desire.

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