Often your clothing reflects your personality. We dress not only to impress but also to ensure that we can move around confidently in whatever we’re wearing. When it comes to choosing a dress, everyone aspires for perfection. Besides, our clothes should fit our physique correctly. If you don’t understand why certain things look good on you, it’s impossible to keep discovering new favorites.
Everybody type is unique and beautiful in its own way. The skeletal structure and genetics are the determinants of the shape of a woman’s body. Therefore, rather than working against your body shape, work with it. Fashion designers and clothing brands are working hard to create dresses for practically all body types in this day and age. It’s remarkable how easy it is to construct a wardrobe you enjoy wearing if you learn how to dress for your body type. But for this, you must first learn about the kind of body type you have. Let’s have a look at how to find the finest outfit for your body type.
Take your measurements properly
Knowing your measurements is crucial whether you’re looking for plus size midi dresses or a super slim bodycon. Use a measuring tape for this purpose. Allow the tape to be snug but not too tight. Start taking measures around the following body parts:
- Shoulders: Begin at the tip of your shoulder. Work your way around to the other side until you reach the end of the other shoulder. Remember to keep the tape nearest to the shoulder. It will give you the width of the shoulder at its widest point
- Arm loop: Stand straight with your arms down. Place the measuring tape on the shoulder. Accurately position your tape and loop it around your armpits. Write down the reading
- Bust: Begin by placing the measuring tape at the extending part of the bust and wrap it around the back to return to the starting point. Whatever the measuring is, round it to the nearest whole number
- Waist: The slimmest part of your waist, above your stomach and below the rib cage, is where the natural waistline begins. Exhale slowly. Straighten up and bring the tap from the navel to the front of your body
- Hips: For buttocks, you need to measure the circumference of the extending area. Begin on one side of the hip and work your way around the other. Join the tape to the starting point. Note the reading
- Height: Stand straight with flat feet on the ground and ensure that you are not wearing your shoes. Stand near the wall and get the point above your head marked by someone. Measure the distance from the floor to the marked point
Now that you have a rough idea of your measurements, you’ll have a better idea of your body shape after drawing a rough sketch. Your body can fall into one of five categories. We’ll discuss what you should consider when buying a dress for each body type.
1. Clothes for rectangular body shapes
In a rectangular body shape, all your measurements are pretty consistent. You have a straighter than the voluptuous hip and bust line. Concentrate on your arms and legs when choosing attire. The types of clothing for rectangular body shapes include:
- Scoop-neck tops: An open neckline will capture the attention along with puff sleeves
- Detailed-collar tops: A split mock-neck with raglan sleeves will draw attention upwards by creating volume to your upper torso
- V-neck dresses: Go for shallow V-neck dresses if you want to highlight the collarbone
- Wide-long jeans: Wearing wide-long jeans will fill your thighs, hips, and posterior. It is a kind of slouchy silhouette that won’t make you look skinny
- Flare jeans: It adds flexibility and complements your favorite shoes
- To enhance your bust, wear a belt at the narrowest area of your waist. Dresses with empire waistlines and wraps are a good choice
2. Clothes for hourglass bodies
Equal hip and bust measurements and a thin waist create the hourglass body shape. Celebrities like Marilyn Monroe fit well in the hourglass shape. Avoid shapeless and baggy clothing if you have an hourglass figure because it will make your body look bulky. Females with hourglass bodies can opt for the following styles:
- Fit and Flare: This style helps to draw attention to your waist while flowing gracefully down your hips
- Jumpsuits: Jumpsuits keep your curves visible while adding volume to your bottom half
- Wraps: They create a focal point for typically oversized apparel
- Belted-waist pants: Belts will make you feel more elegant by enhancing the hourglass shape
- Stretchy pants: For a more comfortable fit, these pants contour your curves
- Blazers, capes, and long jackets add glamor to this look, especially when paired with well-fitted bottoms and tops
3. Clothes for the apple body type
In this body type, the mid-riff seems thicker than the rest of the body. There is a minimal waistline, and most of the weight is concentrated above the hips. The goal is to draw attention from that aspect of the body. You need to wear clothes that give the illusion of a longer torso. Clothes for apple-shaped bodies include:
- Skater dress: The active flare-out design offers a nipped-in waist and creates an impression of an hourglass profile
- Structured-shift dress: It is a perfect example of classic 60’s style in which the form skims past your waistline while showcasing your smaller legs
- Choose a textured or patterned fabric that isn’t too clingy to draw attention away from your mid-riff
- Choose tops that fall below your hips
- Wearing a dress with a built-in waistband will draw attention to your waist
4. Clothes for pear-shaped bodies
A wider lower half creates a triangular or pear-shaped physique. Therefore, you have a smaller upper half. To balance the shape of your form, emphasize the shoulders. Scarves, pashminas, and colorful necklaces can be used to create an elegant look. Kim Kardashian flaunts her pear-shaped body in meticulous outfits. Clothing styles for pear-shaped bodies include:
- Boat-necks: The shoulders look wider because of the horizontal neckline
- Bonus points for a puff-sleeve or other eye-catching upper-body accents
- Bootcut jeans: The hemline is slightly flared, which helps to balance out your hips.
- Off-the-shoulder: Bare shoulders are one way to bring attention to your upper body
5. Clothes for Inverted triangle body shapes
In an inverted triangle body shape, the hips are comparatively smaller than your shoulders. In other words, there are broad shoulders with a more athletic-looking body shape. Wear clothing that strengthens your arms and shoulders without neglecting your lower body. You can create a wardrobe with the following kind of dresses:
- Cropped tops help to focus on your waist than your shoulders
- Straight leg jeans balance out your shape, whereas slimmer ones exaggerate it
- Large print pants make you look voluminous, which makes your hips and thighs look fuller
- Sheath dresses help to create long lines by falling straight down your body
Wrapping it up
Remember that no matter what you choose to wear, the clothes must highlight your body’s plus points and complement your personality. This article highlights choices for clothing depending on the type of body you have. Start by knowing your measurements and then make choices according to what suits you best.
