BODY SHAPE
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There are 5 most common body shapes I work with, along with a simple approach to creating balance through clothing.
Hourglass
Shape: Balanced shoulders and hips, defined waist
Style Goal: Highlight natural balance
What Works
Tailored pieces
Wrap dresses
Belted styles
Fitted blazers
Pencil skirts
High-waisted trousers
Avoid
Boxy or oversized silhouettes that hide the waist
SUMMARY
Do
Emphasise the waist
Choose tailored silhouettes
Don’t
Hide shape under oversized clothing
Add bulk at hips and shoulders at the same time
Ignore tailoring
TOPS
Do
Wrap tops
Fitted knits
V-necks
Peplum tops
Don’t
Boxy tees
Oversized sweaters with no waist definition
DRESSES
Do
Wrap dresses
Body-skimming sheath styles
Fit-and-flare
Don’t
Shift dresses with no shaping
BOTTOMS
Do
High-waisted trousers
Pencil skirts
Tailored jeans
Don’t
Low-rise bottoms
Overly baggy styles
JACKETS
Do
Fitted blazers
Belted coats
Don’t
Straight, unstructured outerwear
Pear (Triangle)
Shape: Hips wider than shoulders
Style Goal: Balance the lower body with the upper body
What Works
Statement tops
Puff sleeves
Boat or square necklines
Structured or cropped jackets
A-line skirts
Wide-leg trousers
Avoid
Skinny jeans with tight tops
Heavy embellishment on the hips
SUMMARY
Do
Add interest to the upper body
Choose structured jackets
Don’t
Over-emphasise hips with pockets, shine, or heavy fabric
Wear jackets ending at the widest hip point
TOPS
Do
Boat necks
Square necks
Statement sleeves
Brighter colours on top
Don’t
Hip-length tight tops
DRESSES
Do
A-line styles
Fit-and-flare
Empire waist
Don’t
Bodycon styles clinging to hips
BOTTOMS
Do
Wide-leg trousers
A-line skirts
Darker washes
Don’t
Skinny jeans with heavy back-pocket detail
JACKETS
Do
Cropped or
waist-length structured jackets
Don’t
Long jackets ending at the widest part of the hips
Inverted Triangle
Shape: Broad shoulders, narrow waist and hips
Style Goal: Balance top and bottom
What Works
Straight-leg or relaxed trousers
Simple tops
Minimal shoulder structure
Open jackets
Avoid
Super-skinny jeans
Heavy shoulder padding
SUMMARY
Do
Add volume to the lower body
Choose soft, draped fabrics
Don’t
Add structure on the shoulders
Pair wide tops with narrow bottoms
TOPS
Do
V-necks
Wrap tops
Soft draped fabrics
Don’t
Boat necks
Halters
Shoulder pads
DRESSES
Do
Bias-cut
A-line
Asymmetric styles
Don’t
Strapless or heavily structured bodices
BOTTOMS
Do
Wide-leg trousers
Pleated skirts
Don’t
Skinny jeans paired with fitted tops
JACKETS
Do
Soft, unstructured jackets
worn open
Don’t
Cropped or boxy jackets with shoulder structure
Oval
Shape: Fuller midsection, narrower shoulders and legs
Style Goal: Lengthen and streamline
What Works
Dark or monochrome outfits
Vertical details
Open collars
Structured outerwear worn open
Avoid
Tight tops around the stomach
Short jackets ending at the belly
SUMMARY
Do
Create vertical lines
Highlight legs
Don’t
Add bulk at the midsection
Wear clingy fabrics around the waist
TOPS
Do
V-neck tees
Wrap tops
Draped blouses
Don’t
High-neck clingy knits
DRESSES
Do
Wrap dresses
Empire line
Column dresses with drape
Don’t
Tight dresses with defined waist seams
BOTTOMS
Do
Straight-leg trousers
Cigarette pants
Don’t
Paperbag waists
Bulky front pleats
JACKETS
Do
Open-front blazers
Waterfall cardigans
Don’t
Cropped jackets stopping at the waist
Trapezoid
Shape: Broad shoulders, slim waist
Style Goal: Maintain clean lines
What Works
Most silhouettes
Tailored casual and formal wear
Fitted knits
Classic suits
Avoid
Excessively baggy clothing
Overly tight clothing
SUMMARY
Do
Keep silhouettes clean
Focus on tailored fit
Don’t
Over-style balanced proportions
Add exaggerated volume
TOPS
Do
V-neck
Wrap
Soft draped fabrics
Don’t
Boat necks
Halters
Shoulder pads
DRESSES
Do
Bias-cut
A-line
Asymmetric styles
Don’t
Strapless styles
Heavily structured bodices
BOTTOMS
Do
Wide-leg trousers
Pleated skirtsraight-leg trousers
Cigarette pants
Don’t
Skinny jeans paired with fitted tops
JACKETS
Do
Soft, unstructured jackets
worn open
Don’t
Cropped jackets
Boxy jackets with shoulder structure
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