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Different Types of Fashion Styles Based on Body Structure 

“Life is too short to wear boring clothes “or “The joy of dressing is an art.” 

You might have heard or read these phrases pretty often and would have given a thought or none. Believe it or not, we all want to dress to impress because looking good eventually makes you feel good. But things can come crashing down quickly when the prettiest dress in the shop looks awful on you because it isn’t according to your body type. 

Knowing about your body shape is essential as it will make you choose clothes and different types of fashion styles that will enhance your body shape and features, giving you a stunning look. The trick is to understand your body shape to identify the right cuts and styles that will work best for you. So go through the following handy suggestions to help you learn how to dress your body shape with style. But first things first, do you know your body shape? 

To Measure Is to Know

The best way to identify your body type is to measure it. So, take a measuring tape and get on to it. Take measurements of your shoulders, bust, waist, and hips because the relationship among these numbers will reveal the shape of your frame.  

My Body, My Shape, My Rules 

According to data, body shapes can be categorized into five most common categories: 

1. Apple figure
2. Pear figure
3. Hourglass figure
4. Rectangle figure
5. Athletic or wedge figure

Apple Shaped Body: 

If you have a heavier upper body than your lower part, you have an apple-shaped body with broad shoulders, a noticeable bust line, and a full midsection. 

What to Wear

When it comes to different types of fashion styles, it is essential to highlight your strengths. You need to display ostentatiously your legs or wear the dress with a V or deep V neckline to create an elongated torso illusion. Moreover, A-line cuts are ideal for this shape. And wearing printed dresses or patterned jackets, giving off monochrome looks, using dark colors, full sleeves dresses, and flowy tops add to the glam. More options can be flowy tunics, relaxed boyfriend button-ups, asymmetric tops, and wrap dresses!  

What Not to Wear 

Avoid fabrics that cling to the body. Soft cotton or silk fabrics do the magic trick. Moreover, the focus should always be on accentuating your legs, maybe with a pair of heels or a short skirt. Say a big no to figure-hugging dresses or tops with skinny jeans because we definitely don’t want these to highlight the body shape. 

Pear Shaped Figure:

Flaunt that curvier waist and hips and explore different types of fashion styles! With shoulders and bust smaller than the hips and a defined waist, this shape is also called the “triangle” or “A -shape.” The goal of this shape is to bring attention to the upper body by highlighting the waistline.   

What to Wear 

When it comes to clever dress choices, the world is your oyster. Play with all the options available and assemble your style definition. Use wide-legged pants or A-line skirts, and it is entirely up to you because both styles are made for your body shape. When it comes to different types of fashion styles, dresses, patterned or ruffled tops that accentuate the upper body will complete the look. For casual looks, you can go with skinny jeans with loose tops, crop tops, sweetheart, or boat necks to balance out your bottom. 

What not to Wear 

Avoid skinny jeans that are skin-tight and cling to the hips. Similarly, tight tops, hip-length jackets, mini and pencil skirts to be avoided. Choose dresses with a wider shape at the bottom to balance out the hips.  

Hourglass Body Shape:

An hourglass-shaped body is easy to identify, with proportioned shoulders and hips and a well-defined waistline; it’s appreciated for its vivacious curves. Many options can be considered to flaunt the attractive body shape when choosing to dress in different types of fashion styles. 

What to Wear 

Form-fitting tops, V-necklines, open necklines, wrap dresses with belted waists, almost any style will go with this body shape. High-waisted trousers, pencil or tube skirts work best, but straight or boot cut will give a perfect look when it comes to trousers.  

What not to Wear 

Say a big no to baggy clothing and ruffles that are designed around the shoulders and bust.  Avoid wide necklines, high necklines, and turtlenecks. At the same time, the sleeves must not be loose and broad as that would draw attention to the upper body. Moreover, shapeless styles and oversized dresses should be avoided even when going for different types of fashion styles.  

Rectangle Body Shape:

The rectangular or straight shape is characterized by equal bust, waist, and hip measurements. Because people of this body shape are often lean and tall, they are also referred to as athletic body types due to their lack of curves. 

What to Wear 

When dressing casually, the idea is to create a balanced look by ensuring that your jeans compliment the silhouette of the blouse or the T-shirt worn. For instance, if you are going for a voluminous top, it should be paired with a fitted bottom to balance it out and vice versa. High-waisted, wide-leg, slim-straight, or flared bottoms will work superbly. When dressing up for this body shape, it won’t be wrong to say that the options are virtually endless, but the easiest way to pick a style is to decide which assets you want to highlight. A fit-and-flare dress, puff sleeves, and low neckline can accentuate an eye-catching appeal. A tiered skirt with a fitted bodice creates a waistline and gives you the runway model look. 

What not to Wear 

Some styles are to be absolutely avoided when dressing up with style for rectangle body shape. It is better to avoid square, and straight necklines as that will add squareness to the body frame. Shirts should finish at the hip level; avoid boxy shirt styles because they will make you look shapeless. Avoid angular A-line skirts and too full skirts as they make your bottom look heavy and create an imbalance. 

Athletic Body Shape:

Having a boyish frame or more leaning more towards the muscular side is the athletic body figure. Not particularly curvy, with almost the exact measurements of shoulders and hips, you can still dress to impress. Luckily, this shape looks great in nearly everything because you can flaunt or conceal as much as you feel comfortable with and try different types of fashion styles.  

What to Wear 

The key to dressing is to balance the broad upper half by accentuating the legs and other curves. Just remember one simple trick: keep the volume on the top or at the bottom. If you go for an oversized top then keep the bottom skinny. Whereas, with a more form-fitting top, pick oversized pant style. Wear skinny jeans, wear waist-defining belts, off-the-shoulder tops with a pencil skirt, A-line, or a wrap skirt you will simply shine. 

What not to Wear 

Avoid tops with striking shoulders, shoulder pads, shapeless tops, especially the tiny spaghetti straps. Remember to use ruffles or layer designs a part of the bottom part of your body and keep the upper body minimalistic. Last but not least, avoid tops with prints or sporty tomboy style. 

We Love to Dress 

Being self-aware and knowledgeable about your body shape can solve a lot of your shopping nightmares. It helps you realize that if a dress is not fitting or does not look a certain way, it means that you have to work around things. HHD Outfits is there to help you solve the style puzzle and dress you to impress with pieces that accentuate your dynamic silhouette and make you stand out. 

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