How to choose clothes that fit your body shape
We often pass in front of a storefront and are fascinated to see a dress in the front and then when measured it looks very bad, the problem lies not in the dress, nor in the color or in our bodies as much as in the harmony between all these elements. In order to reach the perfect outfit for our body, we must know that our bodies differ in their shape, and this shape is what inspires the different designs of fashion. If you want a satisfying image in front of the mirror after getting dressed, you must know your body shape and what designs are suitable for it.
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- Achieving a flattering look depends on harmonizing your body shape with the right clothing design, not just the garment itself.
- Understanding your specific body shape is essential to choosing clothes that suit you and enhance your appearance.
- Pear-shaped individuals should highlight their upper bodies with bright tops and flared designs while avoiding tight blouses with loose trousers.
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- For apple-shaped bodies, the goal is to draw attention away from the upper body using A-line cuts, V-necklines, and darker tops.
- Hourglass figures can confidently wear body-hugging clothes that emphasize the waist and curves, avoiding overly embellished tops.
- Inverted triangle shapes benefit from balancing wider shoulders with flared skirts and minimal upper body layering.
- Rectangular or banana-shaped bodies should use clothing that adds dimension and defines the waist, such as A-line cuts and belted styles.
We will try to help you find the answer to these two questions in order to help you direct your purchasing activity towards the appropriate clothing for your body shape. You'll need to take your body measurements by asking your fashion designer or clothing weaver to take the measurements correctly. There are 5 popular shapes when you reach the right body shape that you can follow our tips and judge for yourself if it suits you best.
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Pear shape "pear fruit"
If this is your body shape, you will notice that your upper body is thinner than the lower part and that you appear fuller in the buttocks and hips area. The best would be to opt for fluffy dresses or skirts with lacy blouses or flared blouses that cover the pelvic bone but do not cover the thighs with tight trousers.
Stay away from loose trousers with tight blouses. Try to choose suitable clothes of especially bright colors at the top and dark at the bottom. You can also opt for lengthwise stripes, floral patterns, or oversized blouses as you need to draw attention to your upper body more than the lower part. It is preferable to have large necklines to make your shoulders look wider and the sleeves wide.
Apple shape
If this is your body shape, you will notice that your upper body looks fuller, mostly due to the width of your shoulders and the enlargement of your chest area. You will notice that the shape of the apple is the opposite of the shape of a pear so you will need to focus on the bottom and make the top appear slimmer than reality. A-line dresses are best suited for your body shape, as are long-sleeved blouses, jackets, loose T-shirts and dark colors.
Tight dresses won't suit you and when wearing skinny trousers, try to balance them with loose blouses. Thin waistbands will also suit you but stay away from short blouses that will visibly show the fullness of your belly and waist. V-necklines will suit you as well as dresses that widen the length of the bust. High heels are perfect for accentuating your legs and shorts to balance your body halves by showing the lower half longer.
Hourglass shape
The hourglass shape is the most suitable body shape in which the upper and lower part harmonize balancedly. In fact, with minimal effort, your body will appear harmonious as tight dresses suit you, especially at the waist, as well as tight trousers and skirts will bend smoothly with your natural body curves.
You never need loose clothes but they won't look bad anyway if you want to wear them. Don't be afraid to wear fabrics that stick to the body, as they fit your toned figure. Wearing jackets and tight jackets at the waist with belts in particular will suit you. Dresses and skirts that wrap one end on the other also fit your body. Avoid overdoing clothes on top cornices as you lose the balance of your hemispheres by making the top look bigger.
Inverted triangle shape
The shape of an inverted triangle is mostly for women who practice regular sports or exercise, as it is a decent body. Like an apple, inverted triangles have a wide shoulder, draped dresses and puffy skirts create a balance with your wide shoulders. Avoid wearing several layers at the top as well as tight pants, from suitable clothes as well as plain blouses without patterns, printed and more colorful trousers, as well as blouses with waist belts.
Rectangular shape or banana shape
You will notice that most models are chosen from those with a rectangular body, as it is an almost equal body without specificity or details. The rectangular shape resembles the hourglass body but without a pronounced defined waist. Suitable clothes are puffy clothes as well as an A-line cut, and it is preferable to stay away from the sleeves in the upper pieces. Blouses with pockets or studs and patterns will suit you, as will long jackets, but stay away from loose, loose clothes that are imprinted, as they show your uncurved waist. Dark waistbands and inserting blouses from the front inside the pants give character to your waist and define it.
