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Let's find out which type / shape of body do you have...

RECTANGLE
The rectangle body shape is characterized by equal bust, waist and hip
measurements. Rectangles tend to be tall and lean. They are not
particularly curvy, the waist is not well-defined, and the bottom is rather
flat.
How To Dress The Rectangle
1. Invest in a good push-up bra to lift your chest.
2. Wear well structured clothes.
3. Play with different cuts and shapes to create curves.
4. Use prints, textures, and details strategically to create interest.
5. Wear bright colours on your upper and lower body - but not around
the waist.

HOURGLASS
The hourglass body shape characterized by hip and bust measurements
nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement. The shoulders are
slightly round and the legs are in proportion with the upper body.

How do I dress for a hourglass figure?


1. Trousers. High-waisted trousers are your best friends as they define your
waist. ...
2. Dresses. Fitted (but not tight) dresses are perfect for your shape because
they enhance your waist. ...
3. Skirts. Go for high-waisted skirts which are fitted at the hips, like pencil
or tube skirts.

TRIANGLE
"With this shape, your shoulders and bust are narrower than your hips. You
probably have slim arms and a fairly defined waist. Your waist most likely
slopes out to your hips. Stylists often recommend clothing that shows off the
waistline.
How To Dress The Pear
1. Focus on structured shoulders to visually widen the shoulder line.
2. Invest in a good push-up bra to lift your chest.
3. Wear bright colours on your upper body.
4. Use eye-catching prints, textures and details strategically to create
interest on top.
5. Wear fitted clothes to accentuate the waist.

INVERTED TRIANGLE
The inverted triangle body shape is characterized by broad shoulders and / or
bust that narrow down to the hips. The strong shoulders often lend this body
shape an athletic-looking physique.
Best Clothing Styles for an Inverted Triangle Body
1. Blouses and tops with U, V, scoop, or asymmetric necklines.
2. Blouses with flared long sleeves like Japanese or kimono.
3. Tank tops with wide, thicker straps.
4. Peplum tops.
5. Dark-colored, plain tops.
6. Jackets that extend beyond the hips.

ROUND
The round body shape is characterized by a wide mid section since the weight
tend to settle in your midriff. The neck is fuller and shorter, with smaller
shoulders compared to your bust. This body shape has no waist definition, your
bust, waist and hips are usually very close in measurements.
How to dress a round body shape:
1. When it comes to jackets and tops, keep them simple, wearing clean lines.
2. Any details to jackets and tops should be avoid the bust (so the neckline)
and below the waist (hip level).

The bottom line


Whatever body shape you have, just remember: You are beautiful.
There’s no such thing as an “ideal” body shape, regardless of what some may try to tell you.
The most important thing is that you’re happy and healthy.

Prepared by:
Kemela Joy Binas, Lorilie Britania, Rowena Distrito and Grace Villanueva

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/women-body-shapes#takeaway

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