Knowing your Body Shape is the Key to Looking Good
Contrary to the belief of many clothing manufacturers, women come in all shapes and sizes.
You can look good and feel great, regardless of your body shape as long as you know your shape and what to wear to make the best of it. Luckily, there are some clothing producers who have taken this on board and they are now manufacturing clothing to suit many different body shapes. A brief description of the four main body shapes and how to choose the best clothes for them is shown below.
Straight (also called the banana shape)
This shape sees little difference between the bust, hips and waist measurements. Clothing tends to fit perfectly in one area of the body but the other areas will either be too loosely or tightly clad. To draw attention to the upper half of your body Empire Gowns are good and can be extremely flattering. To prevent a rectangular or boxy look, use patterns and detailing to break up your body shape.
The Pear, Bell or Spoon Shaped Body
Pear shaped women tend to be larger in the hips and thighs, with relatively little difference between their waist and bust, and smaller busts. Fitting jeans or slim skirts can be a nightmare if you’re a pear shape. When choosing a dress, look for fitted bodices with fill skirts, and avoid slender, hip and thigh hugging garments. Embellishment on shirts and bodices can help emphasise your upper body.
Apple
Women with apple shaped bodies tend to have large rib cages and thicker waists. Their bust measurements can be large or small but their hips are usually narrower and they regularly accumulate weight in the areas of the chest, arms, abdomen and shoulder first. Compared to the rest of their bodies their legs are usually slender. Apple shaped women should avoid garments drawing attention to the neckline and shoulder areas, as these only highlight their broad upper body. A fuller styled skirt will help to provide an overall balanced appearance.
The Much Admired Hour Glass Shaped Body
This is a very popular and much liked shape. However, quite a few women with his shape have difficulty finding clothing which fits perfectly all over. Garments that look just perfect on the bust and hips are often loose at the waist. Then again, if the clothing is selected to fit the waist, the hips and bust are usually too tight fitting. In this instance its best to go for something which accentuates the waist line, but although it may only be something like moving the position of a button, you may well have to make some slight alterations to other parts of the clothing to get the look just right. Avoid heavily decorated or details items of clothing as this will only make your already ample areas look even bigger.
Dressing to suit your body shape is an important part of looking good. It’ll also help you feel better, and give you more confidence. If shopping has been a nightmare so far, it doesn’t have to be.
Carry out an on line search and you will find many national and international retailers with items of clothing to fit all body shapes. See just what they have on offer and say goodbye to buying and wearing clothes which do not fit you properly for good.
