RECTANGLE SHAPE
Your body is not particularly curvy.
Your shoulders and hip measurements are nearly the same.
Your waist isn’t very small or well-defined, but rather straight up and down.
Your weight is fairly evenly distributed throughout your body.
CREATE A CURVY SILHOUETTE
Your body shape is almost entirely based on your bone structure. Use your outfit to create some curves either on the top or on the bottom.
CREATE FOCUS POINTS
Use lines to focus the eye where you want it to go. They can help you create curves, lengthen, or emphasize your favorite parts of your body.
THINK ABOUT COLOR
Our eyes are also drawn to colors and light, bright colors more so than solid black. Matching your outfit with your make up will also balance focus.
LENGTHEN YOUR SILHOUETTE
Wear Vertical Stripes, V necks and mini or midi skirt length to elongate your silhouette.
WEAR STRUCTURED DESIGNS
Wear structured designs as a contour to your silhouette. They will construct your body lines. Avoid oversized garments.
CHOOSE YOUR FAV!
Choose what you love the most about your body and wear a design that will show it off !
“O” SHAPE
Your chest and abdomen areas are fuller than the rest of your body.
Your shoulders and hips are proportional.
Your waist is not very defined and tends to be wider than the hips.
INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE:
Your shoulders are broader than your hips.
You are not necessarily as curvy through your hips.
You don’t have a well-defined waistline
(If you do, you’re likely an hourglass!).
CREATE BALANCE
Choose designs that will add curves to your hips and bottom while defining your waist.
SOFTEN YOUR SHOULDER LINE
Avoid oversized garments Avoid necklines or patterns that will draw attentions to your shoulders.
Wear narrow necklines.
THINK ABOUT COLOR
Don’t hesitate to wear colors
especially on the bottom of your
outfit to draw focus.
CREATE BALANCE
Use your outfit to bring more
volume to your upper silhouette for
visual balance.
NECKLINE FOCUS
Put the focus on your waist and
upper body with details that will
catch the eye.
LENGTHEN YOUR SILHOUETTE
Prefer high waisted cuts and mini
or midi skirt length to elongate your
silhouette.
TRIANGLE SHAPE:
Your hips are larger than your bust. You have a defined waist.
Your arms and shoulders appear proportionately slimmer.
You may have short legs and a long torso, or a balanced vertical body shape.
HOURGLASS SHAPE:
You’d describe your body as curvy.
You have a well-defined waist.
Your bust and hip measurements are roughly even.
You may have fuller bust, hips, and thighs.
CELEBRATE CURVES
Wear designs that follow your curves. Avoid over size especially those hiding your waist.
HIGHLIGHT YOUR WAIST LINE
Your waistline defines your
silhouette balance. Highlight it
with belts or outfits that have a
defined waist line.
DARE CLOSE TO SKIN FABRICS
Don’t be afraid to look for stretch
fabrics that will follow your curves.
Prefer smooth fabrics that will have
a skin evening effect.