Know Your Body Shape
I have many woman ask me, "How do I know what looks best on me?" Well the answer is very, VERY simple.
Know your body shape.
By simply knowing your body shape and what items to search for when shopping and which items to avoid, you will save both time and money. You will be able to get in and out of a store more quickly, but not trying on everything that "looks cute", but by only grabbing items that you know will work with your body shape. You'll also see yourself avoiding those "sale racks" and purchasing items just because they are on sale, but never wearing them because they don't work with your body shape.
So, who reading this already knows their body type? If so, kudos to you!! Knowing that you've already concurred one of the hardest steps. For those of you that don't, following the link below to a website that will take you through a very quick and simple survey so you can find out exactly which shape you are!
Know your body shape.
By simply knowing your body shape and what items to search for when shopping and which items to avoid, you will save both time and money. You will be able to get in and out of a store more quickly, but not trying on everything that "looks cute", but by only grabbing items that you know will work with your body shape. You'll also see yourself avoiding those "sale racks" and purchasing items just because they are on sale, but never wearing them because they don't work with your body shape.
So, who reading this already knows their body type? If so, kudos to you!! Knowing that you've already concurred one of the hardest steps. For those of you that don't, following the link below to a website that will take you through a very quick and simple survey so you can find out exactly which shape you are!
Now that you know your body shape, lets break down each one so you know exactly what to look for during your next shopping trip and which items to steer clear of!
14% of all women are an Apple shape
- Apple body traits: Most of your weight accumulates above the hips, which are narrow. Your back, ribs and shoulders are broad, and you may feel wider than other body types.
- Your best asset: Those legs!
- Your fashion goals: Elongate the torso, show off your legs and use fashion to create the illusion of a waist.
What to wear for your APPLE shaped body:
- Tops- Draw attention to your best asset----> Chest
- V-neck or plunging tops, nothing too clingy
- Jackets that nip in the middle create a waist line
- Bottoms- Show off your other best asset----> Your legs!
- Skirts or shorts
- Boot leg pants will even out your fuller top
- Dresses- Camouflage the middle while showing off the legs
- A-line and wrap dresses are best
20% of all women are a Pear shape.
- Pear body traits: Your lower body is wider than your upper body — in other words, your hips are wider than your shoulders. Your bottom is rounded and your waist is well-defined.
- Your best assets: Shoulders, torso and flat stomach
- Your fashion goals: Emphasize your waist and arms, add volume to your shoulders and upper body and minimize your hips.
What to wear for your PEAR shaped body:
- Tops- Emphasize your small waist and arms
- Sweetheart, boat, and scoop necks are perfect!
- Belt that tiny waist
- Bottoms- Camouflage
- Wear dark colors always on your bottoms, NO PRINTS
- Boot cut jeans
- Dresses- Accentuate your tiny waist
- A-line dresses or dresses that cinch in at the waist and flow over your hips
8% of all women are an Hour Glass shape.
- Hourglass body traits: Your shoulders and hips are similar in proportion and set off by a tiny waist.
- Your best assets: Curves, curves, curves!
- Your fashion goals: Show off your curves... without going overboard.
What to wear for your HOURGLASS shaped body:
- Tops- Accentuate those curves!
- Low or v-necklines
- Form fitting or wrap tops
- Bottoms- You're lucky, paired with the right top, you can get away with almost any bottom!
- High waists look great!
- Dresses- Show off those curves and small waist
- Wrap & belted dresses
46% of all women are a Rectangle shape.
- Rectangle body traits: The waist, hip and shoulder widths are similar and are usually on the slim side. Slender rectangles have an athletic look about them.
- Your best assets: Your arms and legs — and you don't have to minimize any body features.
- Your fashion goals: Create curves and show off slender legs and arms
What to wear for your RECTANGLE shaped body:
- Tops- Best asset is your arms- show em off!
- Sleeveless top
- Create curves with a belt or by tucking your top into your bottom
- Bottoms- Another great asset- your legs!
- Any type of trousers
- Add shape with pocket details or cargos
- Dresses- And femininity to your shape
- Flowy dresses that nip in at your waist
- Belt at your waist to show off your tiny figure
Hopefully, now, you have a better understanding of what body shape you are what items to search for when shopping! Still have questions? Not sure what body shape you are still? Leave us questions!! We are more than happy to answer any and all questions!
