 What to wear for your body shape?
Flatter you figure, style your silhouette, be confident
with color!
Whether your plus size, petite, tall, broad shouldered, big chested, large ankled, long legged or big bottomed,
there are plenty of styles to suit your body shape.
You must be experimental when you go shopping, so you can start to find styles that really suit you. And, if you
don't know if something looks right, take some polaroids of different shapes, and review them the following
day.
Clothing for Different Body Shapes
Whether you are buying a dress or a suit, there are some important tips that are always useful to remember for
different shapes.
If you don't fall into any of these categories, then you are the fortunate and unique minority of women who are
equally proportioned.
Grande - For those ladies over 5'10; or those that are plus size.
Petite - For those under 5'4;, with a small frame.
Pear - For those with a big bottom and a small chest.
Apple - For those with a big chest or stomach, and a smaller bottom.
Hourglass - For women that have a well shaped bottom and chest, with a small waist.
What dress fits my body shape?
Grande shapes look fab in a wrap dress, as do most other figures too. Find a color that flatters your skin tone,
and search for an outfit in a similar shade. Try to choose a multi-colored dress, or a dress in two shades, as
larger and taller women can look bigger when wearing just one shade. If you have good legs, flaunt them in a
knee length number, and if you have a large chest, wear a low neckline.
Petite figures should wear one block color to make themselves appear taller. Patterns or stripes
should only be worn if in proportion to your size, eg. a small frame = small print/stripe. For those with a small
bust, try high necklines like the classic shift, or a high halterneck. Add a bit of ruffling and fabric detail to
make parts of your body appear more curvaceous.
Pear shapes need to make sure that the lower part of their dress is well fitted. Pencil skirts
look sexy and classic, as well as being very on-trend. Steer clear of a shift dress, as this will only accentuate a
large behind. Prints are a no go, but soft or textured fabrics in one color look great!
Apple shapes look great in low waisted designs and wrap dresses. Steer clear of any fabrics that
cling too tightly, like poorly fitting jersey. Choose gowns with a v-neck or a scoop neckline, as these will
flatter a good chest, and keep you in proportion.
Hourglass figures should look to Marilyn Monroe when asking the question, 'What is the best dress
style for my shape?' The ultimate screen siren, 50's fashion looks fantastic on those with this curvaceous shape.
Wear a waistbelt on top of a flirty dress to really show off your figure. Knee length styles are by far the best
cut for your shape, as this shows off your fab legs.
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