Clothing for Different Body Shapes

Finding the right clothing for different body shapes can take a little experimenting with color, style, fabric, and fit to find what works best for your figure. With a few body shape fashion tips and ideas, however, you can find flattering combination for any occasion no matter what your body shape.

Shopping for Clothing for Different Body Shapes

When shopping for clothing for your body type, choose clothing that fits properly every time, from the dresses to business suits. Whether you have an angular or ultra curvy figure, are short or tall, clothing that is either baggy or too tight will not be flattering on any figure. Another tip that applies to all the different body shapes is: don't buy an item of clothing just because it's trendy. Not every trend works on every body type. Classic clothing for different body shapes can be purchased in more modern cuts, and you can accent your base wardrobe with a few pieces of trend clothing that are appropriate for your body.

Outfits for Apple Body Shapes

Inverted triangle or apple shaped women can showcase great legs and create an attractive silhouette by creating balance between a larger bust and shoulders and thinner legs. Clothing combination that can work well for this body type include:

• Short skirts paired with slimming tunic tops
• V-neck tops worn with boot cut or slightly flared mid-rise jeans
• Blouses with a slightly nipped waist with flared skirts
• One button jackets with an above-the waist stance with wide leg trousers
• A-line solid color dresses

Dark and solid colors for tops work great for apple shapes because they create a more balanced appearance with their slimmer legs.

Clothing for Pear Shapes

Clothing for this body shape should balance out heavier legs and hip areas with a slimmer top half. Do this with clothing choices such as:

• Just-below-the-knee length plain colored skirts with patterned blouses
• Boot cut jeans paired with boat neck or scoop neck tops
• A-line skirts with three-quarter sleeve wrap blouses
• Straight leg trousers with jackets that hit slightly above the hip
• Wrap dresses in simple prints or solids

Pear body types can usually opt for darker colored bottoms and have fun exploring lots of print and design in terms of tops to create a proportionate appearance and draw eyes upward.

Styles for Straight Body Shapes

Ladies with rectangular or ruler shaped bodies are considered lucky by many because they are often slender in build. The challenge for this body type is typically that women want to appear more curvy and feminine. Clothing options for straight body shapes to create curves include:

• Pencil skirts paired with belted jackets
• Blouses with ruching or other dimensional details with flare leg jeans
• Cap neck or polo shirts worn with modern boot cut trousers or jeans
• Dresses with a fitted bodice or nipped waist and full skirt
• Layered ensembles

Rectangle body shapes can also wear item like shift dresses that can be constricting to curvier figures. Contrasting styles, such as bulky sweaters and slim jeans, can also work to break up the vertical lines of a ruler shaped figure.

Choosing Clothing for Hourglass Figures

With a defined waist and feminine curves, the hour glass figure fits many styles of clothing without trouble. To show off a classic hourglass, consider the following clothing choices:

• Flared jeans with scoop neck tees
• Three-quarter length slitted skirts with v-neck wrap blouses
• Nipped waist jackets worn with straight leg trousers
• Halter style or classic Rockabilly dresses

The right clothing for different body shapes can truly help women bring out their best physical attributes. Have confidence no matter what your shape with clothes that fit and flatter!

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How to Wear Short Tight Dresses

Wondering how to wear short tight dresses and still look classy, not cheap? With a little balance, it can be done. You can cover your legs with tights or leggings, wear low-heeled shoes, or keep your neck and collarbone area covered to counteract the shock effect of seeing so much leg.

Higher Necklines Add Class

The high neckline of this stunning hot pink dress combined with the looser material above and below the middle make it a winner when it comes to tight short dresses. Another winning aspect of this outfit is the sandal with the chunky cuff around the ankle. It breaks up the length of the leg, making the dress appear less shocking.

Throw on a Jacket

A very easy solution to how to wear a short tight dress also keeps you warmer: a jacket. Wearing one in a similar color to the dress detracts from how short it is. If you wear a jacket in a completely different color, you could draw attention to just how short the skirt is. A single color draws the eye along the length of the outfit.

A Vest Keeps You Cool

If you don't really need the warmth a jacket provides, try a long vest. Your arms will still be bare but you'll add visual interest to the outfit while adding bulk. If you're hoping to show off your figure, a vest in a lightweight material will not hide your curves from admiring eyes.

Sheer Panels for Modesty

A sheer panel of fabric along the bottom of the dress may make you feel a little more comfortable and covered up when you're wearing a short, tight number.

Add Chunky Earrings

Asymmetrical styles show more skin than some other types of short, tight dresses. Try adding chunky earrings to add balance to your look, and look for dresses that have embellishments on the upper half--especially if it has an empire waist like this one.

Fabric Gathering

Another detail that takes the edge off of a tight, short dress is shirring. This keeps the dress from looking too tight when you purchase the right size because it gives the illusion of looser fabric.

Match Your Skin Tone

If you choose a dress in a color close to your skin tone, you may be able to get away with wearing a short tight dress without covering the top with a jacket, vest, or long scarf. It's especially effective when you wear shooties in a similar color in lieu of flashy sandals. A color that is drastically different from your own coloring, when worn alone, could break your body up into chunks of color, emphasizing the short length of the dress.

Try More Than One Method

If you have long hair, you can even add balance to your short, tight dress by wearing it down. That doesn't mean it's easy to skip the other methods of keeping a short, tight dress classy, like chunky accessories, jackets, vests, scarves, color choices, and short boots. Combine a few methods to make sure your dress is appropriate despite its length and the way it clings to your figure in all the right places.

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