By Opeyemi Akinbo
What you wear is important but the most important aspect of fashion is how what you wear looks on you and this is where the subject of body types comes in.
Body types refers to the natural shapes and structure of the body which will determine how clothing fits and looks. As lady, understanding your body type is the first step to taking your fashion to the next level.
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Let’s look into some common body types and best suited sets of clothing for each;
- Pear/Triangle: A pear-shaped body type comes with hips that are wider than the bust. Basically a narrow upper bodies includes shoulder, bust waist with a wider hips. This body type is best suited for; A-line skirts, structured tops, fits and flare dresses, off shoulders.
- Hourglass: A hourglass-shaped body type As a narrow waist with a balanced bust and hips. Dresses that highlights the waist like high-waisted skirts or pants, wrap dresses and fitted dresses and perfect for this body type.
- Rectangle or straight shape: A rectangular-shaped body type has similar body measurements for all parts of the body, bust, waist, hips. Peplum tops, layered dresses and belted outfits enhances this body type.
- Apple or Round: Apple-shaped body type has shoulders and bust that are larger than the hips and a waist that is not well defined. This shape often come with shorter necks, narrow hips and great legs. A-line dresses, wrap dresses are well suited for this shape type.
- Inverted Triangle: Inverted triangle-shaped body comes with a wider upper parts, shoulders, busts and hip. A-line dress, wide-leg pants helps balance the shape.
By understanding the body type, you will elevate your style effortlessly and build your confidence. Is this material helpful? Let us know in the comments.
