Each person’s body is unique, and so it is very important to embrace your shape no matter which one you have got. The key is being able to identify and highlight the assets you love most about your body by finding the right clothes that fit your frames properly.
There are different kinds of body shapes, from the pear shape to the apple shape, rectangular shape, etc. But our focus today is on the rectangular body shape, also referred to as athletic or straight body shape. Some people do not know which body shape they have but being able to identify your category of body shape is a helpful way to be able to select the right kind of clothes that will accentuate your natural assets and curves.
The rectangle body shape is characterized by equal bust, waist and hip measurements. People with this shape usually have small to average midriff, straight hips and bottom, straight shoulder line and rib-cage and approximately the same width of busts and hips.
Some say this class of people are shapeless, but that is not true. They have curves but the challenge many of them face is how to highlight those curves by choosing the appropriate outfits that can serve the purpose.
The hardest part about picking a dress for a rectangle body shape is narrowing down the options, because almost every type of dress will compliment your frame, so it is just about deciding which styles suits your particular frame best.
Ways to Dress Elegantly And Gorgeously Always if You Have This Kind of Body Shape
- Avoid oversized or extra-large dresses as they are not flattering.
- Eliminate straight cuts from your wardrobe.
- Go for flared styles which are slim at the waist and have A line cuts.
- Wear clothes with a belt or tied at the waist, ruffles on the shoulders, puff sleeves, etc.
- For trousers, go for culotte style trousers, flared jeans, high rise trousers or trousers with open clip to slightly widen the hip.
- Scoop-neck tops, v-necks, detailed-collar and sweetheart tops will be very nice on you.
- Use strong blocks of color to help define your body.
- Just like most body types, make sure to wear a good bra to define your bust.
- Wear tops and jackets that emphasize the waist.
- You can use some shoulder padding but mildly.
- Medium to high necklines usually work well, especially if you have a small bust and long neck.
- If you like to create the illusion of bigger breasts, choose tops with pockets, rushes, pleating and other front details.
- Halter necks will also give the appearance of a bigger bust and show off your back and shoulders.
- Accessorize with belts around the waist. Heavy belts can be really good if you have a long waist.
- If you have no waist at all, then avoid using a belt.
- You can tuck in your blouses as often as possible.
In conclusion, the key to creating a proportional look for a rectangle dress body is to make sure your jeans complement the silhouette of your blouse or T-shirt. If you are going voluminous on your top, balance it out with something fitted on the bottom, and vice versa.
