Dress according to your body type
How many times have we planned what we believe will be the perfect outfit for an occasion and when the time comes to get dressed, we panic because we discover that it doesn´t fit us at all?
I know that many will empathize with this. And well, maybe it just wasn´t the best day for our body. But this usually happens mostly because what we wanted to wear doesn´t adapt to our morphology.
If we learned to identify what type of body we have, we would save ourselves a lot of frustration. When it comes to dressing and also with our money. Because we would invest wisely in clothes that fit us and that will make our attributes shine and hide those not so favorable parts.
Still don’t know what body type you have? Keep reading and identify it today with us.
Which are the existing body types?
Mainly, there are 5 body types:
Oval
This type of body is characterized by concentrating volume in the middle section of the body. Meaning, our core. Which results in a figure that doesn´t have many curves or a defined waist.
Triangle
As its name indicates, we´re talking about a body with little volume in the upper part (shoulders, back). Being this narrow area, focusing the volume in the lower part of the hips.
Inverted Triangle
Here it would be the opposite formula to the normal triangle we just mentioned. These bodies are known for being wide at the top of the shoulders, and with pronounced breasts. Having reduced hips and even in some bodies, we find no waist or curves.
Hourglass
It´s the famously known “Curvy Figure”. Since there´s a volume ratio between the upper and lower part of the body. In this figure we find pronouncement both in shoulders, breasts, and hips, also having a very marked waist.
Rectangle
In this case, we find the figure aligned between shoulders and hips, with little or no waist.
How do I know what my body type is?
Now, we already knew the types of bodies that exist, but which of these will be ours?
The easiest way is to stand in front of a mirror and carry out an analysis of how we see ourselves. And, according to what we have already explained, identify similar characteristics.
However, we can always use a tape measure and look for a more exact answer. If you choose this method, you should measure the width of your shoulders, the area of your chest adjusting just a little, the widest part of your hips, and your waist at its narrowest point.
Later, start checking the measurements. And in case your waist is larger than the other parts of the body, you have an oval figure.
If, on the other hand, we place the largest measurement in the part of the shoulders compared to the hips. Then we are talking about an inverted triangle type-of-body.
If the measurement shows that your hips are wider than the upper part of your body. You have a triangle figure.
If both the measurement of the shoulders coincides with that of the hips and the difference between the two with the waist isn´t more than 10 cm. Then you have a rectangular-like figure.
Finally, if there are equal measurements between hips and shoulders, you have an hourglass body.
How to dress according to your body type?
We get to the point of interest. Because the idea is that you take advantage of your figure, not that you hide behind meters of fabric. Remember, all bodies are beautiful, and shape or figure has nothing to do with our weight. So, with the advice and exact knowledge of what suits us, we can simply look beautiful.
So, let’s find out what kind of clothing suits us according to our body type.
Oval
In this type of body that, as we have already said, has more volume in the middle part and is characterized by the absence of a waist, the aim is to stylize and subtract prominence from the abdomen to lighten the feeling of weight in that area.
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Dresses.
V-neck shirts or tops.
Wrap dresses.
Bolero-type jackets or with cuts that reach the waist area.
Shirts that have a subtle tightening at the waist.
Plain, straight-cut skirts and pants (avoid prints).
Platform shoes.
Cargo-style pants.
What kind of clothes should you avoid?
Accessories in the waist area such as wide belts, scarves, chains.
Clothing that´s too tight or too loose.
Pleated garments.
Bonus: Swimsuit:
The retro style is very flattering to this figure, look for high-cut underpants that fit at the waist. Also, one-pieces and those that give good support to the upper part.
Triangle
In this type of figure in which we find a slimmer upper part in compassion with the hips that are pronounced, the aim is to achieve a visual balance. Focusing attention on the shoulders, bust, waist over the lower part.
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Tops or shirts in vibrant colors or patterns.
V-neck shirts or tops.
Jackets with a cut at the waist.
Garments with ruffles or vaporous fabrics (shirts).
Jeans, pants, and skirts with a medium or straight cut.
Dark colors for the lower part.
What kind of clothes should you avoid?
Low-cut or hip-length pants and jeans.
Light colors or prints on pants or skirts.
Belts or very striking accessories.
Fabrics with little flexibility for the lower part.
Pencil skirts or dresses.
Bonus: Swimsuit:
Look for swimsuits with a neckline at the top, as long as you feel comfortable. You can also use ruffles at the top, or a bra with thick straps. And make sure that the bottom part is a solid color.
Inverted Triangle
Similar to the previous description, in this figure, we seek to divert attention and balance, but in the opposite direction. We want to focus the attention on the hip area. And try to mark the waist, which is usually scarce in this type of body.
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Dark-colored garments for the upper part.
V-cut shirts or blouses.
Light colors for the lower part.
Straight-cut pants, wide boot, or bell.
Skirts and pants with prints, pleats, or bright colors.
What kind of clothes should you avoid?
Light colors and prints for the upper part.
Ruffles or drapes in the bust area, shoulders.
Bolero cut jackets.
Shoulder pads.
Bonus: Swimsuit:
You can wear your bathing suit by combining the plain upper part and the printed lower part. You can also opt for a V-cut bra.
Hourglass
The hourglass-type body is proportionate both at the top and at the bottom. So, it´s not necessary to highlight a specific area. But, when dressing, choose which part you want to highlight to achieve visual balance.
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Clothes that accentuate your waist, such as belts, shirts tied in the middle.
Dresses or pencil skirts.
Pants or jeans that fit the bottom part of your body.
What kind of clothes should you avoid?
Fully stamped parts.
Very short clothing or clothing that reaches the thickest part of the legs.
Many layers of clothing that hide your figure.
Bonus: Swimsuit:
You´ll look good with two-piece swimsuits, halter-type bra, pantyhose, or one-pieces with a prominence at the waist.
Rectangle
What´s sought for this type of body is to define the middle area or the waist and create curves. Since there´s an alignment between shoulders and hips.
What kind of clothes should you wear?
Belts in the middle part highlight the waist.
A-line dresses and skirts.
Jackets with a cut at the waist or bolero.
Shoulder pads.
What kind of clothes should you avoid?
Straight-cut pieces that don´t stick to the waist.
Square cuts.
Bonus: Swimsuit:
You have the freedom to wear prints, trikinis, jumpsuits with details that accentuate the waist.
We hope that this guide will serve as support and help you to get all that potential that your body has. Always paying attention to your tastes and style. The act of dressing shouldn´t be an impossible task or something that should make us feel overwhelmed. On the contrary, it should always be an excellent opportunity to activate our imagination. And bring out that fashionista side that we all have.
