{"id":1843,"date":"2019-09-06T03:36:38","date_gmt":"2019-09-06T03:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tianascloset.com\/?p=1843"},"modified":"2022-12-21T02:29:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T02:29:59","slug":"dressing-tips-for-5-most-common-body-shapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/2019\/09\/06\/dressing-tips-for-5-most-common-body-shapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressing tips for 5 most common body shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to finding the right piece of clothing for yourself,\nwhat do you think first? Choose the most good-looking piece in your eye? Or choose\nthe most suitable one? I bet many of you have felt disappointed because you\nbought something beautiful, but it did not suit you at all. It\u2019s all because of\nyour body shape. Some garments may look good on a rectangle shaped woman, but\nsome just make her look boxy and heavy. One piece can be perfect on an apple\nshaped lady while it can be a disaster on a pear shaped one. So, you should\nalways be sure of your body shape and what will look good on it, even if it\nmeans there will be some gorgeous clothing that you must miss no matter how\nmuch you love it!<\/p>\n\n\n
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Now, let\u2019s check out the most common body shapes to see what\nyou are, and the type of clothing that suits you best. There are 5 major ones\nwith characteristics as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hourglass shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hourglass body shape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Hourglass shape has always been the ideal body shape that\nevery woman dreams of, but sadly, less than 8% women possess this kind of body\nshape. Women with this body shape have almost equal bust and hip measurements,\na clearly smaller waist, slightly round shoulders and legs proportioned with\nthe upper body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what kind of clothing will look good on an hourglass\nshaped woman? Almost any style, fit and design! If you are lucky enough to have\nthis figure, you will almost never worry when buying new clothes. You can try\non a bodycon dress to attract attention, or a skater dress to downplay your\ncurves a bit when you do not want to see too many eyes on you. Of course,\nnarrow and deep neckline, pencil skirt, straight pants will also flatter your\ncurves and make you look charming all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rectangle shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Rectangle body shape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Contrary to the hourglass body shape, the rectangle shape, aka\nthe straight or ruler body shape, has almost no curves. The waist measurement\nis not clearly smaller than the hip or bust measurements, and the weight is\nfairly distributed throughout the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have a rectangle shape and want to look nice, find a\nway to create curves by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– looking for scoop or sweetheart neckline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– choosing fit and flare dress design to create the illusion\nof curves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– using belts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– opting for tops with details, collars or ruffles to\nflatter the chest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– wearing long jackets<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– layering up to add volume to your slender body<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– wearing pants \u2013 almost any kind of pants will look good on\nthis body shape<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– avoiding shapeless clothes, vertical line prints, too much\ngathering at the bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Triangle shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Triangle body shape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Pear shape or triangle shape is defined by remarkably large\nhips which are wider than the bust, a defined waist, slim arms and shoulders.\nWeight is distributed more in the bottom and legs rather than the upper body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this kind of body shape, the best choices of clothing\nare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Tops in bright colors and prints to draw attention to the\nupper body and away from your hips and thigh<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Necklines that creates illusion of broader shoulders, such\nas boat neck, scoop neck, or necklines that make your bust look fuller like sweetheart\nneckline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Layering tops to add bulk to the upper body part, with a\nthin belt to define the waist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Embellished top or scarf to draw the eye upwards away from\nthe bottom half<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Wide sleeves like bell and kimono sleeves to add volume to\nthe arms and balance the volume of the hip. Rolled or scrunched sleeves can\nalso give the same feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Dark colored bottom pieces <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pear shaped women should remember to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– avoid cigarette style pants because they will make you\nlook unproportioned<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– stay away from details at the hip or rear<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inverted triangle shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Inverted triangle body shape<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Women with inverted triangle body shape are generally well-proportioned with broader shoulders and bust and narrowers hips while the waistline is not well defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have this kind\nof body shape, try to draw attention away from your middle body part. You\nshould:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Emphasize your bust with V neck, plunging necklines, scoop\nneck to draw attention away from your waist<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Opt for A line dress or one with a continuous pattern on\nit, or with color block along the sides of the dress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Choose bias cut skirt, A line skirt or full circle skirt\nto flatter your figure. Trumpet skirt or asymmetrical hem are also good\nchoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Wear shirts or dresses that flow from under the bust,\nexpanding at the waist. Empire waist tops and dresses are ideal to cover the\nbelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Choose the right fit and length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Show off the legs with short shorts, high heels, short\nskirts, which helps to balance out the bottom half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Choose pants with high waist, side zippers, back pockets,\nwhich has flared, wide-legs or boot cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, remember to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– outfits with different patterns in the belly area<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– dresses with embellished waist or built-in waistline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– thick belts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– clingy shirts or dresses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– halter neckline, high neckline, embellished necklines,\noff-the-shoulder cut or boat neck which make your shoulders broader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– skinny jeans, leggings, any made of too-tight fabrics\nwhich will make your legs look smaller and your waist look bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– avoid big heavy boots, leggings, skinny jeans because they\nlook your legs look smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Women with a round shape\/oval body shape are those who have\nlarge bust, narrow hips and a full midsection. When they gain weight, the\nweight will be distributed in the stomach, back and upper body. They also have\nslender legs and fairly flat bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to choosing clothing for a round shaped, you\nshould:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– wear dresses or skirts that falls below the knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– choose simple tops and jackets with clean lines, any\ndetails to the tops and jackets should avoid the bust\/neckline and below the\nwaist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– choose draped neckline<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– opt for pants with side zippers to avoid adding extra\nmaterial to the front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– choose straight legged or wide legged pants to balance the\nlower body with the upper parts, forget about skinny jeans, tight pencil\nskirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– avoid bodycon clothing or those with fitted midsection<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– avoid clothing with extra volume, peplum or high neckline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– stay away from horizontal stripes and big bold prints, choose vertical stripes and smaller prints.<\/p>\n\n\n
Some tips for you to choose the right clothing for your body shape<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1843","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-small-talk"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/cropped-5-common-body-shapes.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1843"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1957,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1843\/revisions\/1957"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1843"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1843"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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