Many people don't realize the importance of wearing clothing specific to what is right for their body type. Here are some tips and tricks to wear the most flattering clothing based off of your particular body type.
Triangle or Pear Shape: The widest part of your body is at your hips
Try wearing:
Wrap Dresses
Off the shoulder shirts & dresses
Structured Jackets
A-line Skirts
Maxi Dresses
2. Rectangle or Athletic Shape: You have a similar width throughout your body from your shoulders to hips
Try wearing:
Wrap Dresses
Off the shoulder shirts & dresses
Trumpet Skirts & Pencil Skirts
A-line Dresses
Rompers
3. Hourglass or Curvy: You have a similar hip and bust measurement with a smaller waist
Try wearing:
Wrap Dresses
Jumpsuits & Rompers
Tailored blazers & Jackets
Pencil Skirt
Bodycon Dresses
4. Inverted Triangle or Apple: You have broader shoulders with slimmer hips and legs
Try wearing:
Shorter Dresses
Shift Dresses
Flowy Blouses
Leggings
Fit & Flare
Now that you have an idea of what types of clothing would look best on your body, here are some other tips to take note of...
Patterned clothing gives the illusion of a bigger build
If you have a smaller build, wear smaller patterns
If you have a larger build, wear larger patterns
Black always gives the illusion of a slimmer body
Heels make your legs look longer
Black straps from heels placed on your ankle will separate the length of your legs, making them appear shorter
Wear jewelry sized based off of your build (ex. if you're a size 0, don't wear a huge chunky gold chain)
Oversized clothing can make your body look boxy
Overall, wear what you feel best in! Whatever that may be. Check out Glow Fashion Boutique's site to find styles that will work perfectly for you based off of your body type!