Quick Tips: How to Dress for Your Body Type
Updated: Jun 3, 2020
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Do wear pieces that create the illusion of curves like scoop neck and cinched waists.
Wear layers like coats and belts to add more dimension to your shape.
Experiment with colorful tops and bottoms.
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Wear pieces with adjustable waists to draw attention to your curves.
Experiment with wrap dresses and sheath tops.
Do not wear pieces that hang too loosely over your body like peasant tops.
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Wear dresses and tops that are fitted under your bust and arms.
Do wear pieces that fit your silhouette and avoid pieces that are bulky around the bosom.
Avoid wearing skirts above the knee as it can make you appear just a little bit shorter.
Look for pieces that are longer to add some height to your shape and do not wear coats or fitted blazers that end.
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Experiment with light tops and contrasting bottoms.
Try wearing boat neck and square necklines to draw attention to your upper half.
Camouflage hips with a-line skirts.
Try wearing pointy shoes and boot cut pants to elongate your legs.