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GET TO KNOW YOUR BODY TYPE &
DRESS FOR IT
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| PEAR |
- Your upper body is noticeably smaller than your
lower body.
- If you were to gain weight, most of it would go
to your hips and thighs.
Goal: bring attention to the top half
of the body and away from problem areas. |
| HOURGLASS |
- You're very curvy with a clearly defined waist.
- If you were to gain weight, it would distribute
evenly right to your curves.
Goal: The secret is not to hide andy
part of the body but to show it off. Draw attention
to your waist and accentuate those feminine curves without
adding size to your hips and shoulders. |
| RECTANGLE |
- Your figure is straight up and down,you may have
slight curves,but they're not defined.
- If you were to gain weight,it would distribute
evenly throughout your frame.
Goal: Create curves and an ideal hourglass
shape. You need to create the appearance of a curvier
waist and bottom to enhance your femininity, and draw
our focus to your great legs and thighs. |
| APPLE |
- Your upper body is noticeably larger than your
lower body.
- If you were to gain weight, most of it would go
to your waistline.
Goal: Balance is always the goal.
The main goal will be to lengthen or elongate your torso.
You want to give the appearance of slimmer shoulders
and waist. The clothes must be fitted (not tight) and
curve hugging. |
| TRIANGLE |
- Your upper body is noticeably
larger/wider than your lower body.
- If you were to gain weight, most
of it would upwards to your shoulders, bust &
arms
Goal: Pick pieces that
are shaped but not tight. Bring attention to the bottom
half of the body. |
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Celebrity body types
Bigger on top: Scarlett
Johansson, Salma Hayek, Lindsay Lohan, Carmen Electra,
Nikki Blonsky.
Bigger on bottom: Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer
Love Hewitt, Shakira, Rihanna.
Hourglass: Jordin Sparks, Beyonce, Jessica
Simpson, Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, America Ferrera,
Tyra Banks.
Apple shape: Queen Latifah, Jennifer
Hudson, Kelly Osbourne, Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears.
No curves: Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett
Smith, Hilary Duff, Pink, Keira Knightley. |
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