There is no “the perfect body shape” or “best body shape” or an ideal body type for women, all the women body shapes are beautiful and attractive.
Just like not everybody has the same choice, similarly not everybody has the same body shapes.
Many ladies around the world are not happy with their body shapes and feel ashamed about it, well there is nothing to worry about now.
‘Body types for women’ just like them are “unique” you just need to figure out what type are you and once you figure that out we are here to suggest what should you wear and what all should you avoid.
HERE ARE THE FIVE BROAD CATEGORIES OF TYPES OF BODY SHAPES OR BODY TYPES FOR WOMEN:
Apple shape body:
This body types for women has an advantage when it comes to clothes as the right clothes add stars to this body shape and the persons looks fabulous.
This body types comes with broad shoulders and bust whereas comparatively narrower butt. The waist is not particularly defined as women with this type of body shape tend to put on mainly in the upper body, they have slim legs and bust.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- You should go for the perfect fit clothes, not too tight or too loose. Soft fabrics are the best option.
- A-line dresses that are fitted till the bust, and flow from below your bust line and dark-colored short dresses all are great to go.
- Jeans high or low waist as you like it,
- Frilled Shirts and shorts all are your types.
- V-necks, t-shirts, lengthy tops.
WHAT TO AVOID
- Too tight or too loose clothes.
- Rough fabrics.
- Tight skirts.
- Round neck.
- Off-shoulder or boat neck dresses or tops.
Pear/spoon/triangle shape body:
This body type has broader hips and narrower bust. With well defined legs, thighs and waist.
Women with this body shape tend to look appealing with their well off curves. Also they put on in the upper part of the body, mainly stomach and also in the thigh region.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- Boat necks and wide necks.
- Patterned tops but avoid straps.
- Padded bras
- Boot cut jeans to look balanced.
- A-line skirts and short skirts.
WHAT NOT AVOID?
- Round necks with short sleeves.
- Too short shorts and skirts.
- Dresses or skirts with pleats.
Rectangular/slender/straight shape body:
This body type has no defined waistline and the measurements of bust, butt and waist are almost similar or very close.
The body appears to be like a rectangle.
They can beautifully have a waistline by wearing the right clothes and look no more like a ruler.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- Dresses and long tops with waist belts to flaunt your waistline.
- Tube tops and dresses.
- Bright colors and textures.
WHAT TO AVOID?
- Rigid Clothes.
- Too tight clothes.
- Dresses or tops that showcase your waist.
- Straight dresses and tops.
Inverted triangle shape body:
This body shape is aka the hot. If you have broad shoulders and bust with narrow hips and thin legs, you are this type.
The upper body of women with this body type looks highly attractive.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- Ruffle neck tops and dresses.
- V-necks.
- Dark and low waist Jeans.
- Checks and stripes.
- A line skirts and dresses.
- Skirts with pockets.
- High waist pants.
- Bell bottoms.
WHAT TO AVOID?
- Baggy clothes.
- Too tight skirts.
- Padded shoulders.
- Three-forth sleeves.
Hourglass shape body:
This is the body type all women desire and if you have this body type you must fell amazing about yourself.
Broad bust and butt line with a narrow waistline makes you look more famine.
The waist is the most amazing part about your body and you should know how to flaunt it with the right clothes.
WHAT TO WEAR?
- Narrow V necks in tops and dresses.
- Cool colors.
- Skirts and all other bottoms of dark colors.
- You have the advantage of wearing skirts of any length.
WHAT TO AVOID?
- Baggy tops or bottoms.
- Stiff clothes.
- Boat neck dresses or tops.
- Frilly dresses and skirts.
So these were the five body types for women.
Now you know your type and you know what to wear.
Wear accordingly and be confident about yourself.
Embrace your beauty and uniqueness.
Your body type is amazing say that to yourself daily and instead of changing your body shapes learn how to flaunt it the right way.
FOR MEN
Understanding your body type and then knowing what suits you and what doesn’t will help make a lot of difference in your overall self representation. There is no body type calculator for the same, you just need to learn to know yourself.
This not only helps personality development but also boosts your confidence, as you know you look amazing in what you wear. Because that is what suits you body type.
Men body types are broadly divided into five categories and clothes for men’s body type are listed along with the categories:
Rectangle body types
This body type comes with same or almost same measurements of shoulders, waist and hips.
The target for this body type should be to make their shoulder look broader.
DO’S
- Wear clothes that have shoulder padding.
- Go for jackets and blazers with wide lapels.
- Shirt under a crew neck sweater will look really attractive.
- Clothes that fit on your waist and hip, are loose on shoulders.
DON’TS
- No double breasted jackets.
- Avoid shapeless clothes.
Triangle body types
A body type with wider hips and waist than the shoulders and chest.
You need to draw attention on your upper body to make yourself look proportionate and for that.
DO’S
- Go for vertical stripes.
- Clothes with Shoulder padding are great to go.
- Bright colours are a plus.
- Dark colours on lower half.
DON’TS
- Round necks are a no.
- Horizontal stripes across the lower half of body.
Inverted triangle body types
Men with broad shoulders and chest but comparatively narrow waist and butt line are to be categorised in inverted triangle body type.
And for this body type, the upper body catches the attention and makes your body look unpleasant,so the thing you need to work upon is on balancing.
DO’s
- Wear a belt, this will help draw attention towards your lower body.
- V-necks are good to go, they too help draw attention towards the torso, making your body look proportionate.
DON’TS
- Avoid wearing slim fir jeans as this will make your lower body look even thinner.
- Padded Shoulder clothing is a no no.
Oval body types
This body shape tends to have wider waist than shoulders and hips.
You need to draw attention towards broadening the shoulders and looking taller.
DO’S
- Vertical stripes on upper body.
- Rightly Fitted Clothes.
DON’TS
- Avoid boots.
- Avoid or printed belts as it draws more attention towards the waits.
- Don’t wear double breasted jackets.
Trapezoid body types
The body shape with broad shoulders and chest ,gently tapering down towards the hips and waist.
DO’S
- Fitted clothes as they help you flaunt your body.
DON’TS
- Avoid shapeless clothes.
Clothes play a vital role in making you look good and eventually feel good.
So dress according to your body shape and impress others as well as yourself.
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