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Fashion Tips Do's N Don'ts – Body Shape

Did you know that there are different ways to address your body shape? In the world of fashion, women should know the exact way of how to bring out their curves and sport the right type of clothing.

Boldsky, presents to you certain ways in which you can dress up according to the shape of your body. If you are pear shaped, apple or wedged shape, then there are a list of do and don'ts you need to follow to look stunning.

For those of you who are unaware on how to look best as per your particular body type, here are some fashion tips to follow. You should also keep in mind that along with these body types, you have assets which need to be focused on!

Take a look at some of these important things before you go ahead and see what is best for your body shape. Assets for pear shaped body - shoulders and the torso. Wedge Shaped Body - It is all about the legs, ladies! Assets for Rectangle shaped body -It lies in your arms and legs. Apple shaped body - Here again your asset is your legs and for the hourglass shaped body you need no explanation - You are just about perfect in shape.

Therefore, take a look at some of these fashion tips for women to match your body shape

Pear Shaped body

Pear Shaped body

Do's

  1. In a pear shaped body, the hips seem to be wider than the rest of the body. Camouflaging wide hips can be done with a-line skirt.
  2. Dark coloured bottoms and bright coloured tops is one of the fashion tips to enhance a pear shaped body type.
  3. Your shoulders are one of the best assets when it comes to a pear shaped body type. Off shoulder dresses is one of the outfits in which you can show your beautiful shoulders.

Pear Shaped body

Pear Shaped body

Don'ts

  1. Never wear bright coloured bottoms, although it is the latest fashion trend right now. Bright bottoms will make your hips look wider and ugly.
  2. Stay away from cargo pants as it will make your thighs look fat. Slim jeans or pencil jeans are the best options.
  3. When it comes to skirts, do not go in for floral prints. Pencil skirts are the best for you to wear.

Wedge Shaped Body

Wedge Shaped Body

Do's

  1. One of the best ways to enhance a wedge shaped body is by wearing full length skirts.
  2. The best asset for a wedge shaped body are the legs. Therefore, you can experiment with high waist pants to flaunt your curves.
  3. If you have a wedge shaped body, you can play with rich and bright coloured bottoms. Bright colours look ravishing on lean toned long legs.

Wedge Shaped Body

Wedge Shaped Body

Don'ts

  1. Stay away from spaghetti tops, when you are blessed with a wedge shaped body type.
  2. Boat neckline tops is a complete no when you have a wedge shaped body type. Boat necklines will not help to soften your broad shoulders and upper body.

Rectangle shaped body

Rectangle shaped body

Do's

  1. To create a lean look, one of best fashion tips to follow is to wear long jackets. Coloured and knitted long jackets is what is trending today.
  2. A fashion tip which is a must try for women who have a rectangle shaped body is tops with collars. These tops with collars will enhance your chest.
  3. You do not have to minimise any body features when you have a rectangle body shape. Scoop necks also look their best on rectangle shaped figures.

Rectangle shaped body

Rectangle shaped body

Dont's

  1. It is best to stay away form overwhelming styles. Loud colours and too many frills is something you should stay away from.
  2. Strapless dresses are not your friend, so it is best to not look at dresses that are strapless.

Apple shaped body

Apple shaped body

Do's

  1. One of the best fashion tips to try out when you have an apple shaped body is, opt for monochrome designs. They look best on this type of figure.
  2. When you have a figure which is in the shape of an apple, you can enhance your curves with v-neck tops. This will create an illusion of a longer torso.
  3. Accessorise with belts. You can wear belts at the smallest part of your waist.

Apple shaped body

Apple shaped body

Dont's

  1. Do not go in for long coats as they will make you look fat on the lower body. Shrugs are the best option for you.
  2. One of the best fashion tips to follow when you have an apple shaped body is staying away from loud colours on the upper body. However, you can wear subtle colours on the lower region of your body because your legs are your greatest asset.

Hourglass shaped body

Hourglass shaped body

Do's

  1. Since you have the perfect body, you can look your best in body con dresses. Choose bright colours and prints which are in fashion.
  2. You can go in for accessories like belts to enhance your hourglass shape.
  3. To show off your hips, wear high-waist skirts. Do not forget to wear high heels or pumps along with it.

Hourglass shaped body

Hourglass shaped body

Don'ts

  1. When you have an hourglass shaped body, you look good in almost everything you wear. Do not cover up with scarfs, instead show off your curvy bosom.
  2. Avoid wearing clothes which is sagging and baggy in nature. You have the right type of body, so look stunning always.

Story first published: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 18:04 [IST]
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