You shop for new clothes with due precision. You copy the style and colors worn by the model in the picture. However, despite all the efforts, you try your new outfit, only to realize that you look nowhere close to the model. So what could have possibly gone wrong? Well, there is one factor that you may have overlooked here – your body type.
Consequently, what works well for someone else may not work very well for you. Here, in this guide, we will help you with different dress styles for your body type. Let us get started.
1. Rectangle body type
Women whose waist measurement is quite similar to their hip or bust measurement tend to have a square or a rectangle body type. So, the dress styles you pick should define your waist and present an illusion that you have a waist. For this, you can invest in waist-defining pieces, say color blocking pieces, which break this rectangle. Alternatively, a clinched jacket or a waist belt can also do the trick for you. You can also work with your shape by adding volume to your upper and lower body by wearing shoulder-defining details, such as wide-legged denim, a flared skirt, an oversized one-shoulder top, or a puff sleeve that can highlight your curves.
2. Apple body type
You have an apple body type if your upper body is relatively heavier than your lower body. In this body type, women will have a bigger bust and broader shoulders. Consequently, it gives an impression that the weight is centered around the midriff. Hence, you have to attempt to drive the attention from that body part and highlight your strengths. So, you need to pick dresses with deep V or regular V necklines, which create an impression of an elongated torso. Empire cuts or A-line dresses may also seem ideal. You can wear patterned jackets or printed dresses, which add a layer, and takes away the focus. ¾ or full sleeves dresses, dark colors, flowy tops, and monochrome looks can do the trick for you. Pair them with flared palazzos and bottoms to create a balance.
3. Pear-shaped body type
In a pear-shaped body type, your lower half is wider. Consequently, you will have narrower top half, wider thighs, and hips. With the styles you pick, the aim should be to shift the attention to the upper half. So, choose bright colors or prints for your upper body. Wider necklines, such as sweetheart and boat necklines, can give an illusion of broader shoulders. To add more volume to the upper body, you can layer your tops. Stay away from extremely short or extremely long shirts. Instead, you can pick dark colors for your bottom half to make your bum seem smaller.
4. Hourglass body type
Someone with an evenly proportioned waistline and shoulders, along with a thin waist, will have an hourglass body. You must embrace your curves, so avoid ruffles around the bust and shoulders or baggy clothing. It would be best if you had pencil skirts and high-waisted pants in your wardrobe. Further, pick dresses that cling to your body and present a dynamic silhouette. Mermaid dresses are a perfect selection.