Do You Know Your Body Shape ?

Do you know your body shape?  If you understand what your present body shape and proportions are and know a few style guidelines for your shape you are well on your way to looking your best. Getting dressed is a whole lot easier when you know your body type.  Start by identifying your body shape.  Most women fall into one these categories:

Triangle Shape

Shoulders are very narrow compared to the hips.

Larger at the hips, sometimes very curvy.

Inverted Triangle Shape

Shoulders are wider than your hips, by a good couple of inches.

You may or may not have a waist, many V shapes tend to have a shorter waist.

Your hips look straight given your shoulders being broad.

You have little to no waist definition.

Rectangle Shape

Few visible curves.

Very little to no defined waist.

Waist is the same or slightly narrower than shoulders and hips.

Figure may be slim or broad.

Hourglass Shape

Shoulders and hips are equally proportioned.

Waistline is very well defined, usually 8 to 10 inches smaller than bust and hips.

This body shape is also known as the proportioned shaped in some fashion references.

Diamond Shape

Hips are broader than you bust and shoulders and you have a full midsection.

Waistline is undefined and the widest part of your frame.

Slightly more weight in the upper legs, but the lower legs are shapely.

The arms tend to proportionately slender.

Oval or Round Shape

A heavy frame with a prominent tummy.

A wide hip-line and more than likely a large bust.

Waist is wider from both front and side views, and rounded

Shoulders and hips are balanced, but narrower than waist



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Being able to look stylish for your body shape doesn't need to be a mystery with these seven fashion tips. Figure out what suits your body shape the best for the most flattering look.

1. Pear Body Shape. It is best to dress in layers when it comes to tops, such as cropped jackets and cardigans. When it comes to bottoms, boot-cut jeans help accentuate your curves in all the right ways.

2. Hourglass Body Shape. Simplicity is key when it comes to the hourglass shape. Three-quarter sleeves, scoop and boat necks, and high waist belts might be all you need for the perfect outfit.

3. Inverted Triangle Body Shape. It might seem like you would want to have a similar style to the triangle body shape, but it is best to have longer tops paired with wide flare jeans and pants to create symmetry with your body shape.

4. Straight Body Shape. Even if you're more on the petite side, you can still accentuate your curves in the right places. All you have to do is find tops with ruffles, asymmetrical designs. Think halter-tops, boat neck tops, and off-the-shoulder tops. As for bottoms, try to look for both wide or flared leg and high-waisted pants or jeans. This gives off the illusion of curves without making you look boyish.

5. Apple Body Shape. It's all about structured angles and lines when it comes to the circle body shape. Things like well-structured blazers, sleek lines, and straight leg on jeans or pants are perfect for you.

6. Straight Rectangle Shape. To help soften the body shape, it is best to try V-necks rather than boxier shapes. Also, much like a straight body shape, the flared pant leg is also an option.

7. Petite Body Shape. This one can come in all shapes and sizes, such as the petite hourglass or petite straight body shape. In particular, monochromatic (all black, for example) fashion looks help give extra height and long lines are also great at adding height.