Shopping for your body type is a game changer because…
…your clothes will fit and flatter you. It will enhance your best features, working for you not against you.
…you’ll always be comfortable. Garments designed for your body type will actually fit well, providing comfort throughout the day. Ill-fitting clothes are uncomfortable and restrict movement.
…you’ll be more confident. When you feel good about your appearance, it translates into greater self-esteem. You’ll be smiling from the inside out.
…you’ll shop efficiently. Knowing what styles, cuts, and sizes work best for your body type will reduce the amount of items you try on but increase the percent of clothes you actually buy.
Understanding your body type is a foundational piece of comprehensive personal styling. It is one of the first steps I take with my clients during the consultation. Wondering which of the six body types best reflects your body? Let’s go over them and a quick styling tip linked with a shoppable link so you can try on if you want and see the immediate difference it makes!
Neat Hourglass
You are neat hourglass shaped if: Your bust and hips are naturally balanced with a well-defined waist.
Try: Accentuating your waist with belts, wrapped dresses, cinching. Anything that highlights your hourglass figure.
Check out this Revolve dress.
Full Hourglass
You are full hourglass shaped if: you have an hourglass figure but with a fuller bust, hips, and a waist.
Try: Soft fabrics that don’t add volume but instead highlight your figure.
Shop this top from Banana Republic.
Rectangle
You are rectangle shaped if: your bust, waist, and hips are about the same width, creating a straight silhouette.
Try: Below-the-waist straight-line blazers and jackets.
Everlane: Shop this Blazer!
Triangle
You are triangle-shaped if: your hips are wider than your bust and shoulders. Your waist is often well-defined.
Try: Boat neck, wide collar tops to broaden your shoulders.
Check out this knit top from Reformation.
Oval
You are oval shaped if: your bust is more prominent than your hips, with a fuller midsection and an undefined waist.
Try: Flowy tops with an open neckline or a cinch that doesn't cling.
Shop this top here!
Inverted Triangle
You are inverted triangle-shaped if: your shoulders and bust are wider than your hips, creating a V-shape.
Try: Fit-and-flare, A-line, and shift dresses.
Shop this dress.
I hope this quick overview of the different body types helped you define yours, but if you’re not sure which is your body shape, download my new free guide! If you want to understand your body type better…download my free guide! If you want more tips on your body shape, you guessed it, download my free guide!
Bisous!
Lili