Find Your Body Shape: Style Advice for Your Body Type

Body shapes came about as a way for experts to categorise common women’s figures.

Find out what your body shape is, and you’ll know how to show off your best features, disguise any problem areas, and determine the right style and fit for your figure!

Scroll down to find your body shape and gain some fantastic insight into how to dress for your physique.

Body Shapes for Plus Size

Are you a plus size? We have our own body shape guide for plus size women, with tailored advice to help you hide any bulges and produce a flattering silhouette. Head over to our Plus Size Body Shape Guide to find out what your plus size figure is and transform your look.

Pear Shaped

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Narrow waist
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Smaller bust
3
Shapely bottom half

Visually enhance the volume and curves of your slimmer upper half with different styles, materials and colour, while keeping it simple around your broader hips.

Rectangle Shaped

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Undefined waist
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Smaller bust
3
Shoulders the same width as hips

Balance out your lack of curves and undefined waist by wearing clothes and accessories which bring attention to your bust and waist, while steering away from those that create up and down straight lines.

Hourglass Shaped

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Rounded bottom
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Well defined waist
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Bust proportionate to hips

Those gifted with an hourglass shape have little to worry about thanks to the natural balance and curves of their body. The primary focus should be on accentuating these features by wearing figure hugging clothes.

Apple Shaped

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Shapely legs
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Fuller bust
3
Width around middle

Ladies of the apple body shape should focus on accentuating their shape and curves, visually elongating your figure while toning down the wider midsection and seeking styles that add definition to your waist.

Inverted Triangle Shaped

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Broad shoulders
2
Top heavy
3
Narrow hips and legs

All you need to do is to achieve balance by using the right clothes to tone down your top half while adding volume and curves to your bottom.

Diamond Shaped

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Waist is the widest part of your frame
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Bust and shoulders are smaller than hips
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Shapely lower legs and arms

Overall, a diamond is not as challenging to dress as many may expect. It’s all about defining the waist and adding volume to your shoulders with the right type of clothes.

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Find Your Body Shape Style Tips for Your Body Shape