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Body Shape
Find out what works for your body shape with Ladiesfashionsense
It’s easy to find out what works for you by using our style guide. Here, you'll be able to figure out exactly what suits your body shape so you'll be able to buy clothes that make you look and feel fabulous.
Types of body shapes
Everyone’s body is made differently so instead of trying to look like someone else start to feel confident with yourself and find a style that will complement your shape. To help you we have put together a useful guide to buying clothes for your body shape so you can figure out what suits you.
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Inverted Triangle Or Pear Shape:
A Pear shaped body is where your hips are wider than your shoulders. In order to achieve a proportionate balance you should invest in a pair of straight legged trousers or A-line skirts teamed with loose fitting tops. Choose dresses with empire waist line or a wrap dress which will flow over the hip area. Accentuate your bust area with low necklines or accessories with that will draw the attention away from the hip area. Do use color on top, wide neck lines accentuate your waist and wear dark colors on the bottom. These will emphasize your bust and draw attention to your face, a halter top that ties at the neck will give the shoulders the appearance of width they need, and this will help balance out your hips and thighs.
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Triangle Or Cone Shape:
This body type has a wider waistline than shoulders. With wonderfully rounded hips and bottom. Look for halter-style tops with darker bottoms. Long tops, shirts and sweaters that cinch at your waistline or flare out from your waist or bust-- these create curves on your shape. Examples are tunics and belted cardigans. Dresses that are fuller at hemline, cinch your waist, flares out from your waist -- they'll add more volume on the bottom, balancing your look. Full skirts -- A-lines, circle, balloon, etc.
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Athletic Shape:
The athletic shape is long and lean with the same width at the shoulders, waistline and hips. An athletic build is an ideal shape and you can just about wear anything .The main goal with this body type is to produce curves. You’ll want clothing that creates the look of a defined waistline. Look for feminine prints like polka dots, stripes, or other understated geometric shapes. Look for dress with details. Make yourself look taller by wearing darker trousers. Slight ruffles, a neck tie, or lace can really flatter your torso and give your whole look more feminine appeal. Try an a-line skirt that will glide over larger hips and thighs, but will show off toned calves
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Hourglass Shape:
This is considered to be the perfect body shape. Hips and shoulders are balanced with a defined waistline. You can practically wear any style of clothing! However, if your waist is small and your hips curvy then it is important not to draw too much attention to the waist area as it will make your hips look even larger. Tops with V necks or scooped necklines will do the trick. Wrap around tops are also great for emphasizing your waist. Tops that sit at your waist are another great look for you. Halter tops are great on you, as they show off your shapely shoulders. Cropped jackets look great or slightly looser tops that don’t cling too tight at the waist. Skirts, ¾ length or full length with a long slit or crease in the front will make you look taller, thinner and sexier.
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Apple Shape: Apple-shaped bodies are larger on top and smaller below. With more narrow shoulders and thighs. People with this shape often have a short neck and it is important to make the neck look longer by wearing tops with crossover styling and draping which are great bust-minimizing with a v-neckline. Wide legged trousers or flared skirts look great on Apple Shaped bodies.Wrap around tops, fitted tops also look great, but nothing too tight. Look for tops and blouses with v necklines that have a cinched waist, or belted jackets, this will give the illusion of a smaller waist, and slim down your tummy. Jackets should fall right below the waist to mid-thigh, never at the widest part of your hips. Wear jackets and blazers open for the best vertical lines. Darker solid colors work best for your tops.
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Useful tips
- Don’t give to fashion fad. What looks good on a pear body shape may not look good on triangle.
- Look in the mirror and get to know your body. Everyone is different so feel confident with your body shape and choosing the right clothes will enhance your figure and confidence.
- Know your body shape and be comfortable. Keep the tips in mind when looking at your wardrobe, selecting new apparel and accessories, and dressing for absolute success
- Arm and legs can be troublesome areas when buying clothes. If you are self -conscious about your upper arms then wear three-quarter or half-length sleeve shirts and tops. Your long legs will suit any style of skirt but if you are unsure what skirt will suit just remember that a skirt should end just above the slimmest part of your leg.
- If you have big hips look for wide leg trousers in dark colors this will make you look taller and will take the attention away from the hips. Tailored pieces with a great cut are ideal for minimizing the appearance of big hips
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