Knowing your body type is the first step to dressing and looking your best. Dressing for the wrong body type is a big “no no” in the fashion game. Read on to determine your shape and enhance your looks.
There are four basic ways for women:
- Hourglass
- Pear
- Apple
- Banana
There are other shapes that are only slight variations on the body types mentioned above.
If you are an hourglass:
Your bust and hip measurements are one inch apart; her waist is about ten inches smaller than those measurements, that is, the coveted measurements 36, 24, 36. She usually stores fat in her breasts and hips. Hourglass Celebrities: Halle Berry, Scarlet Johansson, Selma Hayek
Pretty much anything looks good on you. To complement your figure, opt for fitted clothes, soft or tight fabrics, pencil skirts and simple jackets.
If you are a pear:
Your hip measurement is significantly larger than your bust measurement. It usually stores fat in the hips, thighs, and butt. Pear-Shaped Celebrities: Beyoncé, Kristen Davis, Jennifer Lopez
You may have a hard time trying to avoid looking overtly sexual due to your prominent hips and butt. Shop for items with imperial waists, low-rise pants, and fitted tops with décor at the neckline to draw attention upward.
If you are an apple:
Your shoulders are significantly wider than your hips. It usually accumulates fat on the face, chest and abdomen. Apple-shaped celebrities: Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham, Paris Hilton
You should buy clothes that minimize your waist. Invest in tunics, tube dresses, and jackets that are tight at the waist. Leave your jacket open to present the illusion of a waist.
If you are a banana:
Your hips are less than nine inches larger than your waist. It usually stores fat in the face, chest, abdomen, and butt. Banana Shaped Celebrities: Megan Fox, Eva Longoria, Gwyneth Paltrow
Invest in waist-length jackets, ruffles, and wrap dresses. You want to create an illusion of curves, so anything that fits your waist and shapes your body is ideal.
Now that you know your body type, look for clothing cuts that complement your body and dress accordingly. If you have trouble getting started; Take a look at some of the celebrities who share your shape and collect ideas of the attractiveness they wear, make it yours and get to work!
