Outfits for every silhouette – Part 2

Our advice on how to best dress in accordance with your silhouette is back. As we said in part 1, there is no physicality that is not beautiful in its own way: you just need to find the right way to enhance it with clothing!

After having investigated the outfit possibilities for pear- and apple-shaped bodies, we move from the fruit basket to geometry and move on to our advice on inverted triangle silhouettes, rectangle silhouettes and, out of any category, the hourglass!

Ready? Go!

Inverted triangle silhouette 

By inverted triangle we mean those body types that have broad shoulders and important volumes on the bust, which then taper towards the hips and side B.

So that's exactly where we need to put the spotlight! Yes to patterns, bright colors and light colors for the legs. On the other hand, the top must be simple, preferably single-coloured. Almost as a golden rule, avoid those garments that bring attention right to the chest and broad shoulders, and therefore tops that are too tight, without straps (off-shoulder necklines) or, even worse, with padded straps (also applies to jackets !). Instead, have fun with sweaters, shirts, blouses that have soft volumes, voluminous or batwing sleeves that help direct the gaze elsewhere. 

Another trick: usually those with this type of physique also have a nice waist. Why not highlight it? In fact, by creating curves immediately above the waist (for example, with a wide belt or a dress that has a softer top compared to the skirt which is more fitted), the bust will appear visually more harmonious and balanced.

A neckline on the breast helps to "lower" the height of attention and help bring it towards the strong points of the silhouette. The most suitable neckline remains the crossed neckline, which should also be repeated when choosing clothes. Use your knees as a reference for the ideal length: a little above or a little below. Ditto for skirts. Yes to shorts and trousers that highlight your legs (like skinny jeans in light denim!). 

Rectangle body shape

Geometry part two, we are at rectangle physics. A physicality that is proportionate but with unobtrusive curves: narrow hips, butt that is not bulky, a waist that is not too marked, breasts that "don't make an effort but could".

We need to create volume around this silhouette! Your wardrobe is perhaps the most varied and imaginative of all. Yes to looks that include asymmetries, overlaps, in short, plays on lengths and volumes placed in the right places. For example, to mark the waist you could opt for tops and jackets that have flounces and flares right from the waist down. Or, they have ruffle appliqués on the breasts, or maxi straps.

Dark and oversized garments are generally to be avoided, as they tend to slim down the figure even more. Unless... you place a nice contrasting belt at the waist, creating an interruption in the linearity of your build.

Many types of skirts and dresses are fine, although full or flared ones are ideal. However, be careful that they do not tighten, rather, where there are sharp edges. As for trousers, the green light is more or less everything, but keeping in mind our advice; better to avoid models that are too bulky.

Thin legs? No to big heels and showy platform shoes and bulky footwear in general that make you look like Betty Spaghetti (remember her?); yes to everything else.

Outfits for hourglass figure  

Whether it's a 90 – 60 – 90, it doesn't matter: the hourglass physique starts with an advantage of its own, namely that of having shapes that are naturally well proportioned to each other.

Here the fairy godmother would have had little to work with, no special magic is required. Rather, you just need to choose items that help maintain, even visually, the natural balance of your body.

First tip, avoid tops or dresses that fall straight, hiding the beautiful slim waist. At the same time, you could avoid overloading the part that concerns the breast, with ruffles or gathers that can be excessive. The v-neck is promoted among all.

To enhance the waistline, however, aim for high-waisted trousers, flared or tight-fitting dresses. Ditto for skirts, for which tube and high-waisted ones are ideal, as are flared and flared ones if they are not too voluminous (the risk of them looking like a tutu is just around the corner, with a significant but proportionate b-side) .

Avoid low-waisted items: they would optically widen the hips, creating a disproportion. Likewise, trousers with a cut between above the knee and mid-calf; yes to capri pants, from mid-calf down.

As for outerwear, choose fitted jackets and coats: even as a blanket, they won't hide your strong points!

Still can't choose?

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