Body Shape Basics
Body shape is determined by the proportions of your shoulders, bust, waist, hips, and torso length. Common categories include:
1. Common Female Body Shapes
Apple (Round/Oval)
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Features: Broader shoulders/bust, narrower hips, fuller midsection.
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: V-necks, A-line dresses, structured blazers, empire waistlines.
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Avoid: Tight waistbands, crop tops, boxy shapes.
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Focus: Elongate the torso, define shoulders, draw attention upward.
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Pear (Triangle)
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Features: Narrow shoulders, smaller bust, wider hips/thighs.
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Off-shoulder tops, wide-leg pants, A-line skirts, statement sleeves.
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Avoid: Skinny jeans (unless balanced with volume up top), tapered bottoms.
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Focus: Balance proportions by adding volume to shoulders/bust.
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Hourglass
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Features: Bust and hips are balanced, defined waist.
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Wrap dresses, belted jackets, high-waisted jeans, tailored fits.
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Avoid: Baggy or shapeless silhouettes.
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Focus: Highlight the waist!
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Rectangle (Straight)
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Features: Shoulders, waist, and hips are similar in width.
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Peplum tops, ruffles, layered outfits, belts to create curves.
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Avoid: Straight-cut shifts or boxy blazers.
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Focus: Add curves with texture, patterns, or asymmetry.
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Inverted Triangle
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Features: Broad shoulders, narrower hips.
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: V-necks, dark-colored tops, wide-leg pants, flared skirts.
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Avoid: Padded shoulders, halter necks.
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Focus: Balance hips with shoulders.
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2. Common Male Body Shapes
Triangle (Wider Hips)
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Structured shoulders (blazers), dark tops, straight-leg jeans.
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Avoid: Slim-fit pants, light-colored bottoms.
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Rectangle (Straight)
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Layered outfits, textured fabrics, bomber jackets.
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Avoid: Oversized fits that drown your frame.
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Oval (Round)
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Styling Tips:
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Clothes: Vertical stripes, slim-fit (not tight) shirts, open collars.
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Avoid: Horizontal stripes, baggy clothes.
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