Do you know your body type, and do you know how to dress for your figure? We are here to help!
You have probably heard of the apple, the pillar and the pear when talking about body shapes, but do you also know the other body types? And do you know which body shape you have? Read here and get tips on how to dress according to your body shape, so that you what to emphasise and what to minimise.
Dress for your body shape
Cone-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Average bust
- Slim waist
- Healthy stomach
- Large legs
- Powerful calves
Read more about the cone: A small fashion shopping guide to the cone body shape
Bell-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Narrow shoulders
- Small bust
- Slim waist
- Short waist
- Large legs
- Large behind
Read more about the bell: A small fashion shopping guide to the bell body shape
Apple-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Average bust
- Stomach larger than chest
- Quite flat behind
- Slim legs
Read more about the apple: A small fashion shopping guide to the apple body shape
Cornet-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Wide shoulders
- Small bust
- No waist
- Narrow hips
- Long, slender legs
Read more about the cornet: A small fashion shopping guide to the cornet body shape
Cello-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Large bust
- Short waist
- Wide hips
- Wide behind
- Wide thighs
- Slim lower legs
Read more about the cello: A small fashion shopping guide to the cello body shape
Pear-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Small bust
- Long waist
- Flat stomach
- Horseback-riding thighs
- Heavy lower legs
Read more about the pear: A small fashion shopping guide to the pear body shape
Wineglass-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Broad shoulders
- Large bust
- No waist
- Narrow hips
- Long legs
Read more about the wineglass: A small fashion shopping guide to the wineglass body shape
Hourglass-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Large bust
- Small waist
- Short waist
- Wide hips
- Shapely thighs
Read more about the hourglass: A small fashion shopping guide to the hourglass body shape
Pillar-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Shoulders as wide as hips
- Almost no waist
- Long legs
Read more about the pillar: A small fashion shopping guide to the pillar body shape
Vase-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Large bust
- Slightly curved, long waistband
- Hips the same size as bust
- Slim thighs and lower legs
Read more about the vase: A small fashion shopping guide to the vase body shape
Brick-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Broad shoulders
- No waist
- Average stomach
- Flat behind
- Strong thighs
- Powerful legs
Read more about the brick: A small fashion shopping guide to the brick body shape
Lollipop-shaped body:
Characteristics;
- Large bust
- Almost no waist
- Narrow hips
- Long legs
Read more about the lollipop: A small fashion shopping guide to the lollipop body shape
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