Check out tips for creating looks that flatter each body type and tips on what to wear and what to avoid. See the clothing style for each body.
Rectangular BODY
To create looks that enhance your body, opt for pieces that highlight your waist a little more.
Take risks with necklines, such as double-breasted necklines.
Use belts to highlight your waist even more.
Wear:
Waistcoats;
Pencil, A-line and flared skirts;
Waisted dresses;
Flare, skinny, slim and boyfriend pants;
Round and volume skirts;
Loose-fitting blouses or blouses made of fluid fabrics;
Printed or volume trousers.
Prevents:
Very loose clothes;
Short jackets;
Wide-waisted or high-waisted pants;
Very large prints;
Fitted blouses with tight pants.
HOURGLASS BODY
This is the easiest body type to create looks, as its shape favors the use of numerous pieces.
Invest more in pieces that lengthen the silhouette, such as V-necks and vertical stripes.
Wear:
Belts and sashes;
Pieces that highlight the waist;
Cross-over dresses;
Light pants and skirts;
Cigarette and flare jeans.
Prevents:
Straight-cut clothing, especially coats;
Pieces are either too tight or too wide;
Very tight pants with very tight blouses.
INVERTED TRIANGLE BODY
The main tip is to draw attention to your hips, with clothes that flatter you.
Give preference to prints on the top, as it gives the impression that the shoulders are wider.
Wear:
A-line and flared skirt;
Blouses with V-necks;
Flare, straight, wide, pantaloons and boyfriend pants;
Straight dresses;
Blouses with ruffles at the ends;
Vertical prints.
Prevents:
Puffed sleeves;
Shoulder pads;
Square necklines;
Tank tops;
Tight skirts with tight blouses;
Leggings and skinny pants;
Chunky necklaces;
Printed shirts.
TRIANGLE BODY
The tip is to compose your look with pieces that bring balance to the body.
Wear looks that emphasize the upper part, highlighting the shoulder and chest area.
Wear:
Flare, straight, slim and printed pants;
Leggings or skinny jeans with shirts that cover the butt;
Loose shorts;
Straight, A-line and flared skirts with little volume;
Straight and loose dresses;
Shirts with V and U necklines;
Tank tops;
Pieces with horizontal stripes;
Pieces to create overlays;
Blazers and fitted blouses;
Longer and more volume necklaces.
Prevents:
Belts at hip height;
voluminous pants and skirts;
Jackets and blouses that end above the hips;
Skinny style pants, leggings and boyfriends;
Pleated or ruffled skirt;
Fitted and mermaid dresses;
Low waist pants.
OVAL BODY
To create looks that highlight the beauty of the body, choose pieces with vertical lines, with buttons and zips, to lengthen and give the impression of a slimmer body.
Wear:
Straight skirts;
Clothes with diagonal or vertical embroidery to lengthen the silhouette;
Shirts with V-necks;
Straight pants;
Blouses that go beyond the hip line;
Dark colored clothing;
flared and evasé skirts;
Smocks, tunics and loose blouses.
Prevents:
Slim and skinny pants;
Puffed sleeves;
Loose shirts;
Low-waisted pants;
Clothes with prints.
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