All type of shapes

Bright make-up, a bold neckline and open legs will divert attention from a voluminous waist. At the time of Rubens, it was you who could be in one of his paintings!

Fits

• A-line A-line outerwear coat (narrow in the chest and flaring out).
• V-neck blouses or tops.
• A-line or wrap dresses.
• Flared trousers and jeans with voluminous pockets.
• Clothes with large details (frills, patterns, draperies) below the hip line.
• Solid color clothing with vertical darts.

Won't fit

• Extremely tight or baggy clothing.
• Tops and blouses without sleeves, with a cut under the throat or ties through the neck.
• Turtlenecks, short tops.
• Clothes with a bright print, frills, decorative elements on the shoulders and belly.
• Slim fit trousers, trousers and jeans without pockets or with a low rise.
• Tight skirts, pencil skirt.

BODY TYPE - RECTANGLE

Approximately the same size of the waist, chest and hips

are approximately equal

Most rectangle women tend to be overweight. At the same time, they have a very developed muscle memory and therefore, there are no problems with losing weight when playing sports.

Rectangles suffer from a lack of a waist and a bulging belly. It's easy to hide with clothes. Dense materials and straight silhouettes will emphasize your advantages.

Suitable

• Fitted outerwear, coat with belt.
• Tops with thin straps, blouses with lantern sleeves.
• Jackets or outerwear with straight shoulders.
• Strapless or wrap dresses.
• A-line skirt, sunburst or slit.
• Fitted trousers or jeans with mid or low rise.
• Classic straight trousers or capris.

Won't fit

• Baggy or oversized clothing.
• Clothing that exposes the abdomen excessively.
• Straight styles of outerwear or dresses.
• T-shirts, sleeveless or turtleneck tops, turtlenecks.
• Leggings, pencil skirts.

BODY TYPE - TRIANGLE

Shoulders and bust wider than hips

Usually this type of figure is observed in athletes and dancers. Broad shoulders, large breasts, a wide waist and narrow hips are clear signs of a triangle. The legs of female triangles are always slender.

Of course, with the right wardrobe, you can balance the silhouette. It is better to abandon draperies and smooth lines. A clear contour and a straight cut will emphasize your athleticism.

Suitable

• A-line coat.
• Square, V or U necklines on dresses, tops or blouses.
• Low rise trousers or jeans.
• Dresses or tops with a peplum (frill below the waist).
• Wide, massive hip belts.
• Wrap-around A-line skirts with pleats or puffed pockets.

Not suitable

• Long straight coats, baggy outerwear.
• Tops or blouses with a wide boat neckline.
• Bright voluminous sweaters or jumpers.
• Clothes with overlaid shoulders.
• Blouses or jackets with puffed sleeves.
• Dark straight trousers or jeans, leggings.
• Pencil skirt or ankle length.

If you know which styles are best for your body type, then it will be much easier to decide on purchases in an online store or a regular store. You will save time, get less tired, pick up the perfect wardrobe and go in a new dress or trousers and skirt to meet your family and loved ones in a better mood!

With love,

your Lady Mary.

12 Female body types and clothing choices • DRESS Magazine

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Body type is a determining factor when choosing clothes, so knowing everything about your physique, strengths and weaknesses is a prerequisite for creating a stylish image. We tell you what types of female figures are, how to identify and correct them with the help of clothing.

09/03/2022

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Circle

Type O, Apple, spoon

Triangle

Type A, pear

Sanding clock 9000 2 type X, eight, guitar

2 Inverted Triangle

type V, T

rectangle

type H, column, banana

Why are there 2 types of figure? - This is a normal situation. The type of figure is a rather conditional concept, not an exact one. That is, for some parameters there will be no type of figure at all, and some parameters may fall under 2 types of figure.

What to do about it? - Just keep in mind when choosing clothes that your body type can have signs of 2 types. Most likely, one of them suits you more - and focus on it.

What can be a female figure

The standard, generally accepted classification of body types in women includes 5 varieties:

1. Hourglass, type X, figure eight, guitar;
2. Pear, triangle, type A;
3. Apple, round, type O,
4. Rectangle, banana, type H;
5. Inverted triangle type V or T.

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An hourglass is the reference and fits the standards of beauty - it is to this type that all other types are tried to be brought closer with the help of visual correction.

How to determine the type of a girl's figure

To determine what type your figure belongs to, take measurements:

• Breasts - in the most convex part of the chest;
• Waist - the narrowest part of the torso;
• Hips is the widest part of the hips.

Based on the results, or rather, the difference between measurements, the type of female figure is determined.

To determine your type, you can use our figure type calculator above.

In addition to the classical classification, there are also various transitional or additional types. An extended list of varieties was developed by fashion consultants from Britain - Trina and Susanna. It all comes down to the same basic types, but allows you to take into account the unique characteristics of different girls.

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Total in the extended classification 12 types of figures , three of which - pear, apple and hourglass coincide with the basic list, and the rest are their subspecies:

• Pear - additional: pin, bell;
• Hourglass - cello, vase;
• Rectangle - column, briquette;
• Inverted triangle - lollipop, cone, glass;
• Apple - no subspecies.

Next, we will consider the main types of figures, as well as additional ones according to the extended classification, and give advice on choosing clothes.

Hourglass

An hourglass or X-shaped figure can also be found under the names guitar and figure eight. It is characterized by an expressive waist, which is very different in girth from the hips and chest. The measurements of the chest and the femoral zone in this case are approximately equal, and the narrowest part of the torso is 20-30 centimeters smaller or no more than 70% of the hips.

Despite the standard of this type, the hourglass does not always fit the parameters 90-60-90 - this variety is equally common in both slender and curvy girls. When formatting a wardrobe, it is important to emphasize the curves of the figure, while not violating the proportions of the top and bottom.

Hourglass-shaped clothes are almost everything you can find in stores, but look best:

• Dresses - fitted with a V-neck or round neckline;

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• Skirts - pencil, trapeze, sun;

• High and mid-rise trousers and jeans ;
• Clothes with belts and belts - looks great with a down jacket or coat with a tied belt or a wrap dress that emphasizes the waist;
• Slim fit .

With this type of figure, it is better to refuse baggy clothes - they will hide the silhouette, and no one will know that you have a proportional beautiful figure. Also, be careful with low-rise items - trousers, shorts, skirts, as they violate the proportions of the top and bottom.

Not the best choice would be an outfit with a straight cut - whether it be a dress or a coat. Things like that turn an hourglass into a rectangle.

If you are the owner of the hourglass type and curvaceous at the same time, we recommend that you give up too tight outfits - things should also be fitted, but not completely fit the body. Leave the idea of ​​layering - in this case, it will only visually increase the excess weight.

Additional types of hourglass are:

• Cello;
• Vase.

Cello

Cello - these are girls with the same balanced hips and breasts, and an expressive waist, but the waist itself is short. Often these are women of short stature with short shins.

The task of girls with a cello figure is to visually stretch the figure. This will help outfits with V-necks, dresses, shirts and coats with three-quarter sleeves, flared skirts to the bottom. Do not forget about heels - it is better to choose shoes with wedges, and not with stilettos.

Vase

The vase body type is characterized by large breasts, appetizing hips and an expressive waist. The main difference from the hourglass is that the hips and legs are sleeker, slimmer. Choosing clothes with a vase body type is much easier.

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Plunging necklines are perfect, tight-fitting outfits, fitted jackets and blazers are welcome.

Pear

The pear, triangle or A-shape body type is characterized by narrow shoulders and waist, which are combined with attractive, expressive hips. Contrary to the misconception, men consider the pear, and not the hourglass, to be the sexiest and most attractive - all this is due to the wide pelvis, which, from the point of view of the continuation of offspring, is much more suitable than everyone else.

Strengths of A-shaped girls:

• Often thin waist;
• Beautiful, rounded hips;
• Graceful shoulders, beautiful arms, collarbones, neck.

Weaknesses:

• "Heavy" hips - visually the bottom looks much more massive, heavier than the top;
• Short legs. According to measurements, they can be quite long, but due to the volume in the femoral zone, the length of the legs is “hidden”.

When choosing clothes for girls with a pear shape, it is important to know the goals they pursue:

• Balance top and bottom - make the shoulders visually wider;
• Visually “cut” the hips, that is, make them a little narrower and visually stretch to give the legs length;
• Highlight the waist.

Clothing for pear shape:

• Tops, T-shirts, blouses, jackets with bare shoulders. Sleeveless clothing is also suitable;

• A-line skirts. Sometimes it is advised to wear a pencil, but if the girl is curvy, this style of skirt will only emphasize the roundness of the hips;
• Straight or flared jeans and trousers, full length. You should not wear tight-fitting models of trousers, as well as cropped ones - they will “cut off” your legs.

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• Belts and waistbands on the hips - they emphasize their width, and the difference between top and bottom becomes even more obvious;
• Turtlenecks. Tight clothing in the upper body emphasizes the slimness of the waist and the grace of the shoulders, but in this case there is a strong contrast with the massive bottom;
• Straight-cut clothing - both outerwear and underwear. A straight cut makes the pear voluminous, but shapeless;
• Trousers, skirts, shorts, richly decorated in the pockets and waist area. Rhinestones, embroidery, ruffles, drapery - all this will further increase the hips.

Baggy oversized clothes are strictly forbidden for large girls. Volumetric outfits will not hide the imperfections of the appearance, but on the contrary, they will emphasize the volume and all the shortcomings.

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Additional types of figure:

• Size;
• Bell.

Skittles

Skittles are characterized by a medium bust, well-defined waist and large hips. The legs are usually short and full. If for a pear the main problem is the buttocks, then for the skittles - massive hips.

Choose clothes with vertical lines, use high heels to elongate your legs. Add details to the neckline - choose a beautiful voluminous necklace, blouse or top with an unusual neckline.

Avoid cropped trousers and overly tight trousers.

Bell

The bell figure has a small chest, the waist is thin, but very short. The entire volume is concentrated on the buttocks and hips, and the girl seems squat, low.

Pay attention to the accents in the area of ​​the face and the upper part of the figure - almost all techniques are good here, from the use of massive jewelry to the jabot. Correcting a voluminous bottom is more difficult than a narrow top, so it’s better to pay attention to the upper body.

Avoid total looks in one color - they will emphasize all the features and highlight the imbalance between the top and bottom. Long jackets are not recommended - the legs will appear shorter.

Apple

Apple, circle or O-shaped figure - beautiful slender legs, moderately rounded hips with a rather large waist and chest.

Strengths of the apple figure type:

• Body proportions are not violated, that there is a top and bottom looks harmonious;
• Long legs;
• As a rule, lush breasts.

Corrections require shortcomings of this type of figure:

• Weakly defined waist or its complete absence;
• Hands are usually thin in the forearm area, but the closer the shoulder, the more massive they become;
• Broad chest and back;
• Small buttocks.

Choosing the right clothes according to the apple figure should take into account slender legs - they need to be emphasized, as well as the neckline - it is important to demonstrate an attractive chest. The silhouette itself undergoes correction - visually it needs to be stretched.

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Successful clothes for the apple body type:

• Dresses that flare towards the bottom - A-line or A-line. They do not weigh down the already large top and hide the roundness of the figure. Asymmetrical models with an interesting hem are also suitable;

• V-neck blouses, tops, shirts, T-shirts. The figure of an apple is often accompanied by a short neck, and just such a neckline will help to visually lengthen it;
• Trousers and jeans with trim in the pockets and waist - embroideries, pleats, voluminous pockets balance the massive top and slender legs.

If you choose clothes with a print, it should be a vertical stripe that perfectly copes with the visual correction of height and figure. If it’s not a vertical stripe, it means plain, basic things are best.

What to refuse:

• Extremes - a very tight silhouette or vice versa, baggy oversized;
• Tops, blouses, shirts with accents at the neck or shoulders - ties, voluminous sleeves or sleeveless clothes will only increase the already wide shoulders and massive arms;
• Crop tops - the absence of a waist will only become more noticeable. Turtlenecks will work the same way;
• Clothes with trim in the belly area - this is often a problem area for an apple, so there is no need to focus on it;
• Pencil skirt and other tight cuts that highlight the difference between the top and legs.

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Rectangle

Rectangle or H-shape features equal or approximate equal bust, waist and hip measurements. The chest and thigh area are approximately equal, and the waist is almost invisible.

The H-shaped figure is often perceived as flat, almost masculine, but this type is the easiest to correct - it is only important to correctly emphasize the waist and make it more expressive. It is from a rectangle that it is easiest to make an hourglass.

Strengths of the figure:

• Proportional top and bottom;
• Slender legs;
• Graceful shoulders and collarbones.

There is only one weak side of this type of figure - the absence of a waist, and this is what all correction techniques are aimed at.

What to wear with a rectangle figure:

• Tops, shirts, blouses that draw attention to the upper part. These can be models with thin straps or fashionable lantern sleeves;

• Skirts - A-line, sun, and models with slits, the height of which is limited only by your modesty;
• Fitted jeans and trousers. Girls with a rectangular body type can safely wear low-rise trousers, although the middle one remains a classic;
• Cropped trousers, as well as classic models borrowed from business style;
• Blazers, cardigans, shirt-jackets with straight shoulders;
• Outerwear - coats, down jackets, fur coats with a belt.

Be sure to use belts and belts to visually narrow the waist. Straps today are used for dresses, jackets, down jackets, coats, raincoats - take advantage of this fashion trend.

Taboo for girls with rectangles:

• Tops, shirts with an open belly, and dresses with cutouts in this area. If there is no waist or it is weakly expressed, you should not focus on it;
• Straight cut clothes - dresses, tunics, down jackets, coats. Such outfits will do absolutely nothing - the rectangle will remain angular and without bends;
• Turtlenecks. A very capricious thing that generally suits few people - it will emphasize the absence of a waist.

As for oversize, it all depends on the purpose of choosing clothes. If you do not need to demonstrate your femininity and you just want a cozy tracksuit, then buy it. At the same time, keep in mind that the more voluminous the clothes, the less likely it is to adjust the silhouette. This applies to all varieties of female figures.

Rectangle can be unusual and there are additional classifications for this:

• Column;
• Briquette.

Column

Column is an elongated rectangle, which is distinguished by especially long legs and overall slender silhouette. If the classic rectangle is usually identified with the male type, then the column is the boyish type of figure.

Clothing for the straight column type is a semi-fitted or loose silhouette, accents at the waist with belts, elongated tops and blouses just below the hips.

Briquette

Briquette, in contrast to the column, is a more mundane, square figure. If the rectangle and the column have a long waist, then the bracket has a short one, like the legs.

Choose clothes with drapes and V-necks.

Avoid square-shaped clothing - T-shirt, short jacket to the hip line, short coats.

Inverted Triangle

Inverted Triangle, V-shaped or T-shaped figure - it's all about wide shoulders and chest line and narrow hips. The waist is usually not traced, since the necessary "bulge" of the hips is not inherent in the inverted triangle.

The main advantage of the inverted triangle is slender legs, which are often longer, or at least look like that, than those of other types.

Faults:

• Narrow hips and flat buttocks;
• Massive top - chest, shoulders. At the same time, the size of the breast can be any - here it is the chest that gives volume;
• Poorly defined waist.

Inverted Triangle Wardrobe - these are outfits that visually reduce the shoulders and increase the hips, as well as emphasize the waist.

V-shaped clothing:

• Straight fit. A knee-length straight-cut dress or coat hides narrow buckets and makes them visually the same as the shoulders. A trapezoid is also perfect;

• Low rise trousers. The inverted triangle is perhaps the only type of female figure that really suits low jeans;
• Dresses, jackets and tops with a peplum below the waist - they add the bottom of the missing volume;
• Bottom - skirts, shorts, trousers, jeans with additional volume in the waist area and at the pockets. It can be stripes, trim, folds - everything that makes the bottom look bigger.

Do not wear:

• Coats and dresses that are too long and straight;
• Boat neck tops, sweaters and dresses - this visually adds massiveness to the top;
• Bulky top - hoodies, sweaters, oversized sweatshirts will contrast strongly with long legs and narrow hips;
• Tops, shirts, blouses, jackets with puffed sleeves, frills and other voluminous accents at the top;
• Maxi length skirts.

There are three additional types for the inverted triangle:

• Lollipop;
• Glass;
• Cone.

Lollipop

Lollipop, like the triangle, has volume concentrated in the upper part, but the difference between the hips and shoulders is more pronounced. The lollipop is accompanied by long slender legs and a missing waist, the width of which almost coincides with the girth of the hips.

When choosing clothes, it is important to expand the hips and visually add curves that the figure lacks. Pay attention to cutouts - a deep neckline will help reduce the difference with the bottom. Wear draped skirts and dresses, vests, coats with wide lapels.

Give up clothes that lengthen the legs - the proportions will become even more contradictory. Do not wear turtlenecks and generally avoid dresses with a closed neck - this will emphasize the chest, which is already difficult to miss. High-waisted trousers and a vertical stripe print are also not recommended.

Glass

The glass is characterized by even broader shoulders and a large chest, with a medium or large build. The hips are traditionally narrow, the legs are slender, but less long than in the lollipop type. The waist is absent and is almost in line with the hips.

Recommendations for a glass are the same - do not be afraid to show your chest and add volume to the bottom, and forget about ways to become visually taller and slimmer - even with an average height, there is no point in stretching the silhouette in this case.

Cone

The cone is almost identical to the classic inverted triangle - from wide shoulders the torso gradually narrows, passing into narrow hips. You need to follow the same recommendations in choosing clothes as for the basic type.

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