The beauty of the human body is its uniqueness and diversity among individuals. Unfortunately for the longest time, this diversity was not always showcased on runways or in magazines. Fortunately, we are starting to see more diversity in campaigns and within brands. However, we are not yet where we need to be.
On this note, let’s go over some tips that will help you enhance your beautiful body type. These tips that will help you choose clothing that is most flattering for your body shape. Full disclosure, these are general tips that may not apply to everyone. The most important lesson to remember is to dress in what makes you feel comfortable and confident.
General Body Shapes
This is a general guide of potential body shapes that some may relate to. Once again, the beauty of the human body is its uniqueness, meaning you may not relate to any of these silhouettes.
Tips
- A belt will help accentuate the dip of your waist. For example, if your waist is not well defined, a belt with draw more attention to the center of your body.
- To create the illusion of longer legs, where high-waisted pants. To create the illusion of a longer torso, where low-waisted pants.
- For individuals like me with broader shoulders, gravitate toward v-neck lines rather than off-the-shoulder tops.
- To add dimension to your hips, wear a baggy pant or bottoms with pockets to add bulk to your hips.
Personally, I have always struggled with feeling confident due to my slim figure. Often, it makes it challenging to find clothing that fit me properly. Over the years, I have learned to love my body and find pieces of clothing that make me feel confident in my clothing. My ultimate goal is to inspire all of you to feel the same way and build your personal style!
Arianna | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Blogger 