dressing for your body shape- a guide
i’m sure we’ve all had that horrible experience when trying on a top that gives your body no justice at all, so let’s avoid that. here’s a quick guide on dressing in a way that makes everything click. when something works on you, its balance, proportion, and knowing where to highlight, soften, or define.
step 1- finding your shape
stand in front of a mirror and look at your proportions, not your size.
are your shoulders wider than your hips?
are your hips wider than your shoulders?
is your waist very defined or more straight?
thats all you need.
rectangle: shoulders, waist, and hips are similar, with little waist definition
pear: hips are wider than shoulders
inverted triangle: shoulders are wider than hips
hourglass: shoulders and hips balanced, with a defined waist
apple: fuller through the middle, less waist definition
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rectangle (straight up and down)
goal: create lines and definition
wear:
wrap tops or tie front styles
peplum tops (add shape at the waist)
cropped jackets
off shoulder or sweetheart necklines
high waisted jeans or trousers
flared or wide leg pants
skirts with volume (A line, pleated)
bodycon or fitted dresses
avoid: straight, boxy cuts with no waist definition
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pear shape (wider hips, smaller top)
goal: balance your lower half while adding focus up top.
wear:
puff sleeves or structured shoulder
slight colours
prints
textures
off shoulder, square, and boat necklines
statement tops (lace, ruffles, details)
dark wash jeans
straight leg or slightly flared pants
simple, clean skirts
avoid: super clingy or overly detailed bottoms.
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inverted triangle (wider shoulders, narrower hips)
goal: soften the upper body and add volume below.
wear:
simple, minimal tops
V neck, scoop neck, or halter styles
darker colours on top
wide leg trousers
flared jeans
cargo pants or anything with volume
skirts with pleats or movement
flowy dresses
drop waist styles
dresses with fuller skirts
avoid: heavy shoulder details or puff sleeves
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hourglass (defined waist, balanced top and bottom)
how does it feel to have my dream body...
goal: highlight your natural shape
wear:
fitted tops
wrap tops
corset style pieces
scoop or sweetheart necklines
high waisted jeans or trousers
pencil skirts
tailored pieces that follow your shape
bodycon dresses
wrap dresses
anything that cinches at the waist
avoid: shapeless or oversized pieces that hide your waist.
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apple shape (fuller midsection, slimmer legs)
goal: elongate and draw attention away from the midsection
wear:
flowy blouses that skim the body
V neck or deep necklines
empire waist tops
straight leg or slim fit trousers
leggings or fitted bottoms to balance volume on top
empire waist dresses
shift dresses
wrap dresses (lightly structured)
avoid: tight fabrics around the stomach.
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final notes:
1.balence is everything.
if one area is fitted, let another be relaxed.
2.fabric matters more than you think.
structured=shaping
flowy= softening
3.all bodies are beautiful. highlight what you love, you will feel more confident and beautful when you dont hide yourself!
xoxo, spilledsprinkles.
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