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Writer's pictureRitika gupta

THE GUIDE- HOW TO DRESS!

Updated: Jan 10, 2020

Everybody in today's world tries hard to look skinny and thin, to fit in those pretty outfits.

But, before that it is important to understand our body shape and dress accordingly.


How to understand the body shape- with measurements!


APPLE BODY TYPE

Description:

- Heavier upper body than the lower

- Broad shoulders

- Waistline not defined

- Bigger bust line


How to dress:

- Wear v-necklines

- Flaunt your legs

- A-line skirts, dresses

- Flared or boyfriend bottoms to create balance

- Flowy tops

- Dark colours

- Add layers


Things to avoid:

- Waist belts

- Body- hugging dresses, tops with skinny jeans

- Avoid attention to the waistline


 

HOURGLASS BODY TYPE

Descriptions:

- Proportionate top and bottom

- Defined waistline

- Fuller bust, hips and thighs


How to dress:

- Peplum tops

- Form-fitted knits

- Wrap blouses

- Necklines- v, boat and round

- A-linee dresses

- Body hugging dresses, skirts

- Add waist belts


Things to avoid:

- Don't wear loose bottoms with loose tops- it'll kill the look


 

PEAR SHAPE BODY TYPE

Description:

- Heavier bottom

- Fuller rear

- Narrow shoulders

- Waistline is bigger than bust


How to dress:

- Aim to balance the proportions

- Necklines- cowl, and v

- Bell shaped sleeves

- Flared bottom with fitted tops

- Flared tops with skinny jeans

- A- line dresses, skirts and palazzo pants


Things to avoid:

- Loose clothing all over as it will make you look more bigger

- Horizontal stripes for bottoms


 

RECTANGLE BODY TYPE

Description:

- Balanced from shoulders to hips

- Waistline is not defined

- The weight is evenly distributed throughout the body


How to dress:

- Round and scoop neckline

- Halter or backless

- Ruffled or A- line skirts

- Boyfriend jeans or flared bottoms

- Blazers, long jackets to add layers


Things to avoid:

- Don't wear overarching dresses or skirts



Every person has a different body type- they might not completely fall into these 4 categories mentioned above.

These are only few references given but you can always refer for tips.


Have a good day!





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