Pear body shape
Pear-shaped celebrities: Kim Kardashian, Eva Mendes, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Katherine Heigl
- Pear body traits: Your lower body is wider than
your upper body — in other words, your hips are wider than your
shoulders. Your bottom is rounded and your waist is well-defined.
- Your best assets: Shoulders, torso and flat stomach
- Your fashion goals: Emphasize your waist and arms, add volume to your shoulders and upper body and minimize your hips.
Dos and don'ts
If your body is pear-shaped like Kim Kardashian's, then you want to minimize your lower half and focus attention upward.
- DON'T wear clothing that draws attention to hips and thighs, such as cargo pants or print skirts.
- DO try a-line skirts, which camouflage wider hips.
- DO keep hems of pants, skirts and dresses wide to balance the hips.
- DO experiment with light-colored tops and dark-colored bottoms for contrast.
- DO look for boat neck tops, square and cowl necklines.
- DO wear strapless dresses to show off arms and even out proportions.
- DO try styles with ruffles on top.
- DO wear jackets that hit right above the waist.
- DO opt for pointy-toed shoes to elongate your legs.
Wedge-shaped celebs: Naomi Campbell, Demi Moore, Renee Zellweger, Teri Hatcher
- Wedge body traits: Also known as the inverted
triangle, this body shape features a broad chest and wide shoulders
which are large in proportion to a narrow waist and hips.
- Your best asset: Your legs
- Your fashion goals: Accentuate your lower body while softening your shoulders and upper body.
Dos and don'ts
If you have a wedge body like Audrina Patridge's, then you want to
draw attention downward to the narrower parts of your body, such as your
waist and hips.
- DO wear bright colors on bottom.
- DO wear wide-leg pants.
- DO wear full skirts.
- DON'T wear spaghetti-strap tops.
- DON'T wear boat neckline tops.
- DO wear tops that call attention to your waistline.
- DO experiment with high-waisted styles.
- DO look for clothes that create the illusion of a waist.
Rectangle-shaped celebs: Natalie Portman, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Hilary Swank
- Rectangle body traits: The waist, hip and shoulder
widths are similar and are usually on the slim side. Slender rectangles
have an athletic look about them.
- Your best assets: Your arms and legs — and you don't have to minimize any body features.
- Your fashion goals: Create curves and show off slender legs and arms.
Dos and don'ts
If your body is rectangle-shaped like Natalie Portman's, then you want to create curves where they don't necessarily exist.
- DO wear scoop neck and sweetheart tops to create curves.
- DO wear long jackets to create a lean look.
- DO wear tops with collars, ruffles and details to flatter your chest.
- DO wear a good bra that will make the most of what you have.
- DON'T wear overwhelming styles.
- DO layer to add more dimensions.
- DO wear dresses with ruching. Cinches on sides are ideal.
- DO have fun with colorful bottoms... feel free to experiment.
Apple-shaped celebs: Drew Barrymore, Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Hudson
- Apple body traits: Most of your weight accumulates
above the hips, which are narrow. Your back, ribs and shoulders are
broad, and you may feel wider than other body types.
- Your best asset: Those legs!
- Your fashion goals: Elongate the torso, show off your legs and use fashion to create the illusion of a waist.
Dos and don'ts
If you have an apple-shaped body like Jennifer Hudson's, then you
want to elongate your midsection and create the illusion of a smaller
waist.
- DO go for monochromatic looks.
- DO go for v-neck tops to create the illusion of a longer torso.
- DO wear a bra that offers good lift and support.
- DO wear belts at the smallest part of your waist.
- DO conceal tummy bulge by wearing empire tops and dresses.
- DO wear boot cut and flared jeans to create an even line from the shoulders down.
- DO wear shorter skirts to show off your legs and draw attention away from your midsection.
Hourglass-shaped celebs: Beyonce, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Vanessa Minnillo
- Hourglass body traits: Your shoulders and hips are similar in proportion and set off by a tiny waist.
- Your best assets: Curves, curves, curves!
- Your fashion goals: Show off your curves... without going overboard.
Dos and don'ts
If your body is hourglass-shaped like Beyonce's, then you're a lucky
girl! Your shape is all about tastefully showing off those curves: not
too baggy, not too tight.
- DON'T hide your curves with baggy clothing.
- DO wear a good bra and showcase your bust.
- DO wear fitted dresses.
- DO wear a belt at the waist to enhance your hourglass shape.
- DO try wrap dresses.
- DO go for high-waisted skirts to show off your hips.
- DO pick thin, lightweight styles and fabrics.
- DO wear skinny or straight leg jeans.
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