Why is that you have a closet full of clothes of different types, and yet you are not satisfied with how you look after you are dressed up for work, a date or just going out for anything? Do you think you very curvy or too thin as compared to your friends? And you are unhappy with the way you look after getting all dressed up?
Well, it is probably because you are not dressing up according to your body type. The biggest and most common mistake that a lot of people make is that dressing up without knowing their physique, which either makes them look too thin or too fat. The way your friend dressed up last time you went out would not necessarily look good on you, since she might have a completely different stature then yours.
If you need to know what body type you have and how to dress up accordingly to enhance your looks, this article is for you.
1. Curvy girls with tiny waist:
There are a lot of girls that are curvy yet having a tiny waist with a flat stomach. If you are one of them, then you are an ‘Hour glass’. Now you need to emphasize on your curves instead of hiding them, and that is possible by highlighting your waist.
Try doing it by wearing these outfits:
- Belted Jacket:Belted jacket will look incredibly flattering on you, as it will emphasize your waist and bring out your curves. Get one or 2 belted jackets in neutral colors to go with your dresses and pants.2. Crop top:
Crop top is amazing for ‘Hour glass’ shaped girls. It looks great on curvy girls as it zeros the eyes of the onlooker on their waist and enhance their curves. Now there is a reason Kim kardashian has adopted wearing a cropped top with a pencil skirt.
3. Pencil Skirt:
Pencil skirt will look terrific on you as it smoothes up your thighs and accentuates your curves. So that is a must in your closet.
4. Wrap dress:
Wrap dress will also bring out the same effect. A V-neck with wrap details from the waist down will highlight your curves.
5. Wide-legged pants:
Try on wide-legged pants with a belted waist and the one that fits perfectly on the waist. High waist pants will look great on you.
2. Slim lower body with weight around middle:
If you have a slim lower body and carry weight around your middle, then you are ‘Apple -shaped’. The way you should dress up is different from ‘hour glass’ shaped girls.
Now you need to hide your mid section by highlighting your legs and shoulders. Try these clothes for your body type,1. Swing coat:
A swing coat will be extremely flattering on you as it will enhance your shoulders and legs by hiding your abdomen.
2. Flowy top:
A flowy top, like the baggy shirts that are in fashion which are flowy and fit down from your thigh area will look great on you, it will mask your middle area ,wear them with straight legged tight pants.
3. Low waisted straight pants:
Low waisted straight pants will avoid any bulge on your stomach area as they will sit low on your waist. Straight legs on the pant will make your legs more shapely.
4. High waisted circle skirt:
The high waisted skirt will sit on the narrowest part of the torso and flow down smoothly from the midsection to your knees.
5. Shift Dress:
A shift dress is an outfit that is not very tight and leaves enough room inside your skin to the fabric to hide any problem areas.
3. Thick waist with slim lower body:
If you are one of those women who have a thick waist and slim lower body, then you are ‘banana shaped’. Try out these clothes to accentuate your body and looks:1. Top with ruffles:
Tops that have ruffles around the bust area will look incredible on you as it fits down from the waist, it will make your waist look thinner as compared to your upper portion.
2. Jackets with banded bottom:
Jackets that are slightly cropped and are banded at the bottom will look great on your body type.
3. Mini skirt:
A tight mini skirt will bring out any curves that you have and short hemline will show off your slim nice shapely legs.
4. Tapered pants:
Tapered pants will make your lower portion look more proportion, so get that one. Similarly, if you have the widest part of your body around your hip area, then you should wear anything that elongates your figure by accentuating your upper body. Try on shoulder off dresses as it will draw attention to your shoulders instead of your waist down area. Try a structured jacket, A line skirt and a Boot-cut pants for yourself.
You are not flabby or bony, every woman is beautiful with a little knowledge and effort, Good luck!
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