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TRUTH TIME: Becoming your most stylish you doesn’t have to be so hard.
Looking your best is simply about knowing how to dress for your basic body type + choosing pieces that flatter + work with your unique shape – not against it.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the clothing choices out there (V-neck? A-line? Patterns? Oh my!) or suffered from, “I have no clue what to buy!”-itis, this guide will help you set clear goals next time you hit the racks so you can pick perfect-for-you pieces, plus learn how to rock the goods you’ve already got.
In short: You’ll be dressed to the nines in no time!
STEP 1: DETERMINE YOUR SHAPE
We’re all proportioned a little differently, and knowing your proportions plays a huge role in how to look your best in clothes. Enter your measurements into the body shape calculator below to learn your shape instantly!
Find Out Your Unique Body Shape Here
Measure around your entire body (inches) + enter the nearest WHOLE number below.
The Angelina Joalie
Characteristics:
- Shoulders are wider than width of bust and hips
- Waistline is as wide as or wider than your bust
- Medium to Full breasts
- Slim arms and/or legs
Goals:
- Minimize your tummy area
- Accentuate your bust
- Highlight slim arms & legs
- Balance bottom half with top half
- Create long, lean vertical line
What to Wear
On Top:
- Figure flattering tops such as empire waist, peplum & wrap tops
- V-necks, scooped necks & open shirt collars
- Tops with fabrics that contour the body and not cling to it
- Cinched waist tops
- Dark colors
On Bottom:
- Patterned clothing
- Straight leg pants without front pockets (back pockets are okay & encouraged!)
- A-line, pleated + flare skirts that hit right above the knee
- Monochromatic colors to create illusion of length
The Cameron Diaz
Characteristics:
- Torso & upper body almost same width as hips
- Lean limbs
- Straight waist
- Naturally athletic frame
Goals:
- DEFINE YOUR WAIST
- CREATE CURVATURE ON TOP & BOTTOM
- CREATE ONE LONG, LEAN VERTICAL LINE
What to Wear
On Top:
- Low V & U neckline tops that fall below your collarbone to break up your torso
- Tops, sweaters & dresses that cinch at the waistline or right below bust (i.e. empire waist, peplum)
- Blousy tops
- Wide strap sleeveless tops & dresses
- Jackets & coats that flare from the waist
On Bottom:
- Skinny + boot cut jeans/pants
- Circle, pleated & A-line skirts
The Halle Berry
Characteristics:
- Bust & shoulders are approximately same width as hips
- Defined waist
- Average to full bust line
Goals:
- Define your waistline
- Lengthen leg line
- Maintain balance on top + bottom half
What to Wear
On Top:
- V-necks, scoop necks & open shirt collars
- Tops with well-fitting shoulders
- Wrap tops & dresses
- Belts
On Bottom:
- Dark colored bottoms
- Monochromatic looks worn with belts are slimming + flattering
- Pencil, A-line + circle skirts
- Bootcut or Straight leg pants/jeans
- Flat front pants with a mid-rise & wide waist band will elongate
- Skirts & dresses worn at the knee
- Dresses! Dresses! Dresses!
The Jennifer Lopez
Characteristics:
- Width of hips is greater than the width of shoulders
- Slim torso, bust & waist
- Curvier hips, thighs & butt
Goals:
- Balance top half with bottom half
- Elongate your legs
- Create long, lean vertical line
What to Wear
On Top:
- Tops should have well-fitting shoulders (always!)
- Wide scoop, boat, sweetheart, cowl & V necklines
- Tops with texture, details + colors
- Detailed necklines like beading, ruching and pleating
- Strapless or spaghetti strap tops
- Well fitted jackets/blazer cinched at the waist
On Bottom:
- Keep pieces simple, structured & very well tailored
- Wear dark colors on bottom half
- Straight leg or boot cut jeans
- A-line or Pencil skirts worn at the knee or slightly above
- Wrap dresses
The Naomi Campbell
Characteristics:
- Width of shoulders is greater than width of hips
- Narrow hips
- Relatively slender limbs
Goals:
- Balance bottom half with top half
- Define your waist
- Create curvature on bottom
- Create long, lean vertical line
What to Wear
On Top:
- Soft & weighty fabrics with good drape
- V-neck + low scoop necklines
- Jackets & coats with deep V lapels
- Button down shirts & wrap tops
- Structured jackets nipped in the waist
On Bottom:
- Wrap & bias cut dresses
- Belts
- Full circle, a-line, pleated, bias cut skirts
- Skirts with front pockets at hip line
- Boot cut jeans/pants
The J-Lo / Cameron Diaz Combo
Characteristics:
- Torso & upper body is almost the same width as shoulders
- Straight waist
- Width of hips is greater than the width of the shoulders
- Straight torso, bust, & waist
- Curvier hips, thighs, & butt
Goals:
- DEFINE YOUR WAIST
- CREATE CURVATURE ON TOP & BOTTOM
- CREATE ONE LONG, LEAN VERTICAL LINE
- BALANCE TOP HALF WITH BOTTOM HALF
- ELONGATE YOUR LEGS
What to Wear
On Top:
- Low V & U neckline tops that fall below your collarbone to break up your torso
- Tops, sweaters & dresses that cinch at the waistline or right below bust (i.e. empire waist, peplum)
- Blousy tops
- Wide strap sleeveless tops & dresses
- Jackets & coats that flare from the waist
On Bottom:
- Keep pieces simple, structured & very well tailored
- Wear dark colors on bottom half
- Straight leg or boot cut jeans
- A-line or Pencil skirts worn at the knee or slightly above
- Wrap dresses
