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“You don’t get it; I have a super-weird body.”
“Nothing ever fits me.”
“If only I were 10 lbs lighter, then I could dress well. ”
“There is nothing out there for women over a size ___.”
Any of these phrases ring a bell?
If I had a dollar for each time a client said one of those phrases to me...
I’d be blowing my nose with gold-plated tissues.
I would bathe in Evian water every single day.
In short, I’d have Oprah money.
Unfortunately I am not getting crisp dollar bills handed to me every time one of my clients complains about her body. Damn.
All joking aside, it bums me out to hear how often women get defeated by their wardrobes.
Want an ice-cold cup of truth? The truth is, it’s not you.
It’s the clothes! Specifically, the clothes you are choosing to keep in your closet.
When you crack the code for your body type, shopping gets 100x easier, and you’ll never have to second-guess an outfit again.
Ready to learn how? The first step is finding what your body type actually IS. Here’s how:
Step 1: Take Your Measurements
Shoulders: Measure around the widest part.
Bust: Wrap the tape around the fullest point of your chest.
Waist: Find the smallest part, usually above your belly button.
Hips: Measure at the widest point of your hips and booty.
[Picture: Diagram showing how to take each measurement]
Step 2: Find Your Shape
Got your numbers? Great! Let’s match them up:
Hourglass: Shoulders and hips are similar in size, and your waist is defined.
Triangle: Hips are wider than your shoulders.
Inverted Triangle: Shoulders are broader than your hips.
Rectangle: Shoulders, waist, and hips are about the same size.
Oval/Circle: The waist is broader than the hips and shoulders.
Step 3: Style Tips to Flatter Your Shape
Here’s where it gets fun. Each body type has its own strengths. The trick is to dress to balance your proportions.
Hourglass: Emphasize your waist with wrap dresses and fitted tops. Avoid shapeless pieces—they’ll hide your curves!
Triangle: Draw attention upwards with eye-catching tops or bold shoulders. Stick to simple, darker bottoms.
Inverted Triangle: Create balance with A-line skirts and flared pants. Avoid tops with heavy shoulder details or wide necklines.
Rectangle: Define your waist with belts, jackets/tops the stop at your waistline , and anything that adds curves. Skip straight, shapeless silhouettes.
Oval/Circle: Highlight your legs and neckline to draw attention away from the waist. Try empire-waist dresses, tops with vertical patterns, and avoid bulky layers around the middle.
Step 4: Dress Like You Mean It!
Look, fashion rules are meant to guide, not limit you. The key is to understand your shape, and then experiment with what makes you feel incredible.
Because when you feel amazing in what you’re wearing, you radiate confidence. And that is always the best accessory. 💫
So go ahead, embrace your body, and start having fun with your style.
Xoxo,
Sheanneen
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