Dressing Tips for Different Body Figures
Dressing tips tailored for various body shapes including Hourglass, Rectangle, Pear, and Inverted Triangle. Learn how to accentuate natural curves, create dimensions, draw attention strategically, and achieve a balanced silhouette with the right clothing choices.
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C H A P T E R 8 C H A P T E R 8 DRESSING TIPS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BODY FIGURES
Womens body shapes Women s body shapes Hourglass Hourglass D R E S S I N G T I P S F O R D I F F E R E N T T Y P E S O F B O DY F I G U R E S : Rectangle Rectangle Pear Pear Inverted triangle Inverted triangle Men s body shapes Men s body shapes Hourglass Hourglass Rectangle Rectangle Pear Pear Inverted triangle Inverted triangle
W O M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 1 . H O U R G L A S S Avoid anything stiff stiff which will make the body looks boxy boxy Accentuate Accentuate the proportional body figure by using the waist as a focal point waist as a focal point Examples: Examples: V-shaped neckline, low neckline A-line skirt Dark coloured belt Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
W O M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 2 . R E C TA N G L E Add dimensions dimensions to the body frame Create curves curves from waist up and waist down Examples: Examples: Nipped jacket V-shaped neckline Belt with details Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
W O M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 3 . P E A R Draw attention Draw attention to the torso and away from the hips and thighs from the hips and thighs Bulking up with layers Bulking up with layers adds bulk to the torso, which evens out the body s proportions Examples: Examples: Dark coloured bottom Wide sleeved top Bright / Printed top Layering Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
W O M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 4 . I N V E R T E D T R I A N G L E Minimise Minimise the upper body to harmonise the silhouette upper body and create volume create volume on the lower body lower body in order D Draw attention raw attention to the slim lower body from the broad shoulders broad shoulders slim lower body and often lean legs lean legs and away away Examples: Examples: Single-breasted tailored jackets A-line or full skirts Dark coloured tops Soft feminine textured tops Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 1 . R O U N D E D Deducing Deducing the look of the waist waist area Lengthening the torso Lengthening the torso, broadening the shoulders broadening the shoulders for more of a defined look Examples: Examples: Vertical stripes Dark coloured tops Single breasted-blazer Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 2 . R E C TA N G L E Create an illusion of structure an illusion of structure using clothing to widen the shoulders shoulders while also adding the effect of a subtle taper from top down widen the Use horizontal stripes and prints to broaden the chest broaden the chest Examples: Examples: Horizontal stripes Detailing across the chest and shoulders Bright or pop coloured tops Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 3 . T R I A N G L E Accentuate the upper Accentuate the upper- -half more dark colours half more, while narrow down the bottom narrow down the bottom- -half half by using Examples: Examples: Vertical stripes Single-breasted suits Source from royalty free photo from Pexels
M E N S B O DY S H A P E S 0 4 . I N V E R T E D T R I A N G L E Draw attention to the hips while reducing attention to the upper chest reducing attention to the upper chest P Pulling ulling the eyes downwards the eyes downwards, avoiding bulk on the upper body, and adding a little extra to the legs Examples: Examples: Simple graphic/ logo tee V-shaped neckline top Straight/ relaxed fitted trousers Source from royalty free photo from Pexels