Lots of ladies would love to dress more fashionably, but they feel overwhelmed by the wide variety of women’s clothing available. Discovering which styles work best for your shape makes it easier to decide what to buy when out shopping. Use the following guide to learn about the perfect clothes for your body type.

Find the Most Flattering Styles for Your Shape

Apple Shape

If you carry most of your weight around your midriff, flowing dresses and blouses with A-line or empire cuts are perfect for de-emphasizing the waistline. Draw attention upward with dramatic jewelry, such as dangling earrings or a statement necklace, and accentuate your legs, arms, and shoulders by wearing flared skirts or pants and sleeveless tops. To create the illusion of a longer torso, try a neckline with a deep V cut.

Pear Shape

For ladies whose hips and thighs are wider than their shoulders, the key is to create a balanced look. Draw attention to the upper body by pairing patterned or ruffled tops with skinny jeans or a slimming skirt. Sweetheart, scoop, and boat necklines can make the shoulders appear wider, so your top half looks more in proportion with your bottom half.

Inverted Triangle Shape

Women who are athletically built often have shoulders that are wider than their hips. If this describes your body type, focus on tops that show off your toned arms and shoulders, and choose V-necks to visually break up your neckline and downplay wide shoulders. Pencil skirts and skinny jeans are great choices to flatter your narrow hips.

Hourglass Shape

If you have a well-defined waist and your top and bottom halves are evenly balanced with each other, just about any style of women’s clothing will fit your physique. Show off your shape with body-hugging dresses, and avoid baggy tops and loose pants. Emphasize your waistline with an eye-catching belt that sits at your natural waist or below your belly button.

Rectangle Shape

Essentially an hourglass without the curves, the rectangle shape is another body type proportioned for a variety of women’s clothing styles. The key for this shape is to highlight the waist and add equal volume on top and bottom. Try ruffled or layered tops, A-line or circle skirts, and tailored dresses and jackets that create a more defined waistline.

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