Dress for your Body Type

 

We know if we are sweet, chic, big, or petite but how do we dress to accentuate these fabulous attributes while (at the same time) drawing every one's eyes away from those uncomfortable areas?

Step One: figure out your body type.
Step Two: use fashion to highlight your best qualities!

 

 

The Apple or Diamond body type:

Apple Do’s:	Apple Don’ts:
- Skirts, Dresses, and Jeans that flare out towards the hemline will bring balance to your broad shoulders  - A line skirts accentuate an hourglass figure  - Try keeping patterns and lighter colors on the bottom with darker colors on top  - Wedges and thick heels will work in your favor!  - Empire and bias cuts help hide tummy.	- Clingy material  - Bows, belts, or anything to clinch at your waist line    - High waist pants  - Skinny jeans (without a chunky knee-high boot)  - Very short, fitted, or ruffled skirts

 

 The Pear or Triangle body type (the most common female figure):

Pear Do’s:	Pear Don’ts:
- A line skirts and dresses allow flow over your hips. - Keep light colors and patterns on the upper half of your body - Try light colors on top & dark colors below the waist - Empire cuts that flare towards the bottom can be very flattering for your feminine pear shape	- Watch out for big pockets, they will accentuate your bum! - Skinny or tapered jeans and tight skirts will make you look heavier - Tops that end at your hip line - Big belts or patterns/glitter around the hip line and pockets - Bold patterns and light colors shouldn’t go below your waistline

The Hourglass body type (the most symmetric and usually most desired figure):

Hourglass Do’s:	Hourglass Don’ts:
- Try fitted skirts and dresses to hug your hips - Find some comfortable negligee or spanks to smooth out the rougher mid-section - Pencil skirts with a well fit slit and waist will make you appear slimmer - Darker colors will also be slimming, lighter colors will emphasize width - Wrap and A line dresses are very flattering - Take advantage of your hourglass figure and show off that waistline!	- No. 1: DON’T HIDE YOUR CURVES! - If you are big busted, avoid tops with bold patterns, thick ruffles, or any design that will make your top look even larger - If you have cellulite you don’t want to share, make sure to avoid thin or unlined pants and skirts - Avoid baggy tops, strait/rectangle shaped dresses, or anything that will hide your curves can make you look shapeless and frumpy

The Rectangle, Ruler, or Banana body type (the most rare figure):

Rectangle Do’s:	Rectangle Don’ts:
- Tops and dresses that clinch below your bust or at the natural waist add natural curve - Circle skirts, A-line dresses, pleated, and bias cuts are all flattering; try them all to find which suite your personality, age, weight, and taste the best! - Bias cuts and halter tops hug your curves, accentuating your natural femininity	- Vertical and checkered patterns - Low rise jeans/pants will elongate your torso - Dropped waist and straight dresses will give you a boyish figure - Crop tops and jackets also emphasize the length of your torso - Thin belts will only make you look larger

Check out this 5 minute video if you need assistance finding out which body type you are!

 

Find more at:

• Fashion-N-Beauty-Tips by Yana Sharapova
• Humaira Beauty by Elle&Blair: Bright Dresses for Every Body Type