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HOW TO DRESS TO FLATTER YOUR BODY SHAPE

Knowing your body shape can be so useful when shopping! I have made a quick guide to working out which 'body shape' you might be, along with clothing pieces that will flatter your figure! I hope you find it helpful.


How to find your body shape: Apple: When your chest, waist and hip measurements are very similar.

Tailored pieces, square necklines and puff sleeve details are all very flattering on you!

Tops: Shirts, wrap tops, peplum styles and v necks.

Jackets: Blazers, structured pieces, maxi styles.

Jeans: Straight and skinny.

Trousers: Slim or wide leg.

Dresses: Off the shoulder, maxi styles, wrap styles.


Pear: Waist is wider than bust, fuller hips with narrower shoulders.

Square neck styles and bardot styles are all very flattering on you!

Jeans: Skinny, straight or high waisted.

Trousers: slim / straight fit.

Dresses: A line dresses, bardot dresses, wrap dresses.

Jackets: Cropped jackets, wrap jackets.


Hourglass: Well defined waist, hip and bust measurements are similar.

Tops: wrap styles, and v neck styles.

Jackets: Belted jackets, cropped jackets.

Jeans: High waisted, flared and skinny.

Dresses: Wrap dresses, tie waist details.


Inverted Triangle: Shoulder measurement wider than hips and bust.

Tops: Peplum styles, scoop necks and v necks.

Jackets: Cropped, belted, loose fabrics, waterfall jackets.

Jeans: Wide leg, straight leg.

Trousers: Fit and flare trousers.

Dresses: Midi dresses, a line styles and skirts which add volume.


Rectangle: Shoulders and hip measurements similar with less defined waist.

Tops: Sweetheart neckline, v neck styles.

Jeans: High waisted, wide leg.

Trousers: Fit and flare trousers.

Dresses: Wrap details, belted, a line.

Jackets: Trench coats, wrap styles, belted.


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