Everybody who loves fashion has read a number of articles online about the appropriate dress choice and the shoes choice for a particular body figure. The problem comes when we are unable to identify our own body type and therefore make the best choices in our dressing. Here is an easy checklist for you to find out your particular figure and become an expert at reading fashion articles and implementing them on your own attire.
There are five usual body shapes of women. There might be a slight difference here and there but every woman can fit into one of these categories. Those five kinds are triangleor pear, inverted triangle, round, hourglass and rectangular or straight. Let’s go step by step. It starts with the measurement of your shoulders and hips.
Triangle Or Pear
If your shoulders are narrower than your hips then you have a triangular figure. If you fall into this category, then you are the one who can carry dresses with airline cuts and flare the best.
Inverted Triangle
Opposite of triangle – if your hips are narrower than your shoulders than you have an inverted triangle figure. Go with tighter sleeves and straight cut dresses and you’ll look your best. Maxis can be your strong suit too.
However if your both measurements are just about the same then you fall into one of the following categories.
Round Or Apple
If your waist is broader than the shoulders and hips then you are in round shape. Smaller prints and light colors are your best friends.
Hourglass
Again the opposite of the above, if your waist is well-defined and narrower than your shoulders and hips, then you have an hourglass figure. Any dress that accentuated your waist will look on point on you. Add a belt to take the style a notch up.
Rectangular Or Straight
This shape is also known as athletic and this type of figure has all three measurements – shoulders, waist and hips about the same size. As one of its names suggest, it can appear as a sporty smart figure. Loose and bright colored clothes will make you look all the more feminine and chic.
So now that you know what shape you have, read our other pieces in which we have given suggestions on the types of d
