FAQ About Dressing For Your Body Type

Here are some common dressing mistakes for each body type:

Apple-shaped body:

• Wearing clothes that are too tight or too baggy
• Choosing high-waisted pants that hit above the belly button
• Wearing belts that emphasize the waistline
• Choosing tops with ruffles or details that add volume to the midsection
• Wearing boxy jackets or coats that don't define the waistline

Pear-shaped body:

• Choosing tops that are too tight or too loose
• Wearing skinny jeans or leggings that emphasize the hips and thighs
• Choosing skirts that are too short or too tight
• Wearing clothes with horizontal stripes or patterns that add volume to the hips
• Choosing jackets or coats that stop at the widest part of the hips

Hourglass-shaped body:

• Choosing clothes that are too loose or too baggy
• Wearing clothes that hide the waistline
• Choosing clothes with details or patterns that distract from the natural curves
• Wearing clothes with a boxy or straight silhouette that doesn't flatter the natural curves
• Wearing clothes that emphasize one part of the body too much, such as tight-fitting dresses that emphasize the hips or cleavage.

Rectangle-shaped body:

• Wearing clothes that don't define the waistline
• Choosing clothes that are too tight or too loose
• Wearing clothes with a boxy or straight silhouette that doesn't flatter the natural curves
• Choosing tops with a high neckline that don't create a visual break between the upper and lower body
• Wearing clothes with horizontal stripes or patterns that add volume to the midsection