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• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Determining your figure
• Part 2 of 2: Dress each figure
• Tips

Women come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you find clothes that flatter your figure? Most importantly, keep an eye on your proportions, and use fashion to accentuate your best features - and hide the rest!

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Part 1 of 2: Determining your figure

1. Determine what shape you have. Watch your curves. Watch them connect your chest, waist, and hips.
   • Measure the size of your chest, waist and hips. Depending on the size of each part (in centimeters) you can determine what shape you have so that you can find clothes that fit well.
   • In most Western countries, the ideal size is 90 - 60 - 90. However, don't feel compelled to conform to these sizes. By looking in the mirror you can immediately see what kind of figure you have.
   • There is no "best" or "worst" body type. A certain body type may be fashionable in your area during this time, but this does not mean that your body type is "bad".
   • All body types have advantages and disadvantages. If you know your body type, you should dress to look your best.
   • Even models' bodies fall into one of these categories.
2. Know what it apple figure is. This is usually described as top heavy, and it is the figure of about 14 percent of all women, with the chest being 8 or more inches wider than the hips. If you look in the mirror, you can see if you have an apple figure.
   • Thin limbs, especially the arms, but broad shoulders, are a prominent feature of this body type.
   • The weight is mainly concentrated around the waist and breasts, which sometimes makes it appear as if the breasts are large and the abdomen is slightly protruding.
   • If you naturally have small breasts, the weight can build up around your diaphragm.
   • Just below the waist, the waist can be a bit narrower, making this figure appear to be "top heavy".
   • While you may be a bit heavier at the top, the legs are thinner, or maybe a little muscular.
3. Know what it pear figure implies. This is the opposite of the apple figure, where the bottom is a bit heavier than the top. About 20 percent of all women have this (triangular) figure, where the hips are noticeably wider than the chest.
   • You will soon notice if you have this figure, because your lower body (hips, thighs and sometimes buttocks) is clearly visibly wider.
   • The shoulders are often a bit narrower, or hang down, and are not wide.
   • This figure is usually described as the most "domed". It is easy to spot because the legs are a bit thicker, more muscular or fuller compared to the rest of the body.
4. Know what a straight / rectangular figure means. About 46 percent of women have this figure, with the waist about the same width as the shoulders and hips. The silhouette is not as arched as an apple or pear figure. You seem more straight, with straight shoulders.
   • Unlike the two previous figures, the best way to recognize a rectangular figure is to measure it. When you do, you will notice that your waist is only 2 to 20 cm narrower than your chest.
   • If you are standing upright, you will see few curves at the waist.
   • Your rib cage largely defines your figure, because there is no obvious waist that shows curves.
   • Although you are rectangular, you can have round buttocks (like the pear figure), or larger breasts, with some extra weight around the diaphragm.
5. Know what it hourglass figure is. This is the least common figure, occurring in only 8 percent of women. The hips and breasts are the same width, with a narrow waist in between.
   • Unlike other figures, when you have the rare hourglass figure you will know absolutely right away, as your waist is clearly much narrower than the rest.
   • Your curves are flattering in all the right places. The fat is evenly distributed.
   • You can still have an hourglass figure, even if your upper arms are a bit thicker, your shoulders a bit wider, and your butt a bit bigger.
6. Remember that with a little dedication you can change your figure. You can get a different figure through your diet and exercise. If you want certain clothes to look better on you, you can achieve that with lifestyle changes.
   • Not every sport is suitable for everyone. Find something that will help you achieve your end goal most easily. For example, if you want a narrower waist, cardio should be the main part of your routine, not strength training.
   • Know what your natural figure is. There are three main categories: endomorph (the body that most readily stores fat), ectomorph (the body that burns fat quickly), and mesomorph (the athletic body that builds muscle rather than stores fat).
   • Cardio and strength training are most commonly used to change the figure. If you know that you will quickly lose or retain fat, you can create a training schedule that suits your body's needs.
   • Remember that the idea of ​​what the ideal body is has changed. You don't have to be a model's body to wear it all.
   • Remember that clothes are meant to flatter your body, so be careful when choosing clothes. Even a model with an "ideal" body type will not always look good. When a designer puts together a photo shoot or runway show, he chooses the model that best showcases the clothes. Models are not interchangeable.
   • What is the ideal body type changes through history. In America during the Victorian era, the "hourglass" was perfect, and women had to put on corsets to get that look. In the 1920s, the ideal female body was the boyish "rectangular" type in which women had to wear girdles and flatten larger chests.
   • Different cultures and subcultures consider different body types ideal. An African American woman in America may be praised for her shapely, round butt. The same quality in a woman in Japan may not be.
7. Look at your genes. Hereditary genes play an important role in your figure. Look at other women in your family to spot a trend, and see what they wear to dress their figure appropriately.

Part 2 of 2: Dress each figure

1. Dress well if you have an apple figure. To dress well with an apple figure, you need to divert attention from your midriff and wear clothes that accentuate other parts.
   • Follow the lines of your body and add details to the top and bottom of your body.
   • Distract the attention from your waist and your shoulders / arms (wear long sleeves), and accentuate your breasts and neck (eg with a v-neck).
   • Choose wide pants rather than skinny, so that you balance the wide shoulders and / or the heavy upper body. Wear pants with a low waist so that you draw attention away from your midriff.
   • Do not wear dresses or belts that are tight at the waist. Then you accentuate curves that you would rather not show.
   • Wear tops that drape over your curves.
   • Reinforce a feature that is a bit further away from your diaphragm, or cover your diaphragm with dark colors.
   EXPERT TIP

   Dress correctly for the pear figure. The trick to dressing this figure is to wear things that make your shoulders and breasts look a bit bigger. Try to draw attention to your upper body by hiding the bottom a bit.

   • If you have a pear figure, there are several things you can do to make your hips and butt look smaller.
   • Balance the top with the bottom. Try to wear tops that accentuate the shoulders.
   • Don't wear tight books to make your legs look thinner.
   • A push-up bra can help shape your breasts. Make sure you wear the right size bra!
   • Wear pants with a straight leg, or with a slightly flared leg, and high heels. Skinny fit tight around the ankles make your legs look like an inverted triangle. Pants with too wide legs make your ankles look thicker compared to your upper body.
2. Dress appropriately if you have a rectangular body. With this figure you need to find clothes that can break your silhouette; create curves that run up and down from the waist.
   • If you have this figure, you can "pinch" your waist and exaggerate your curves to make you look less lanky or boyish.
   • Opt for ruffles and fringes to add texture and volume (and femininity) to your figure.
   • Don't wear baggy pants or any other clothing that makes you look boyish.
   • Stock up on mini skirts and bright tights to show off your beautiful legs. That also gives your straight body more shape.
   • Wear belts and dresses that are tight in the waist. Then you create the illusion that you have round shapes.
3. Dress appropriately if you have an hourglass figure. Avoid anything that will make you look square. If you are one of the lucky ones with these beautiful natural curves, you should definitely accentuate them!
   • Use your waist as an eye-catcher when you dress. This means that you wear well-fitting clothes and accessories around the narrow part of your waist. By drawing attention to this, your shapes stand out even more.
   • Make your beautiful curves stand out by following the lines of your body. Don't wear loose-fitting clothes that hide your body.
   • Balance the top and bottom while accentuating your waist. Draw attention to your waist by wearing belts and dresses that are tight at the waist.
   • Remember, you don't have to wear clothes that make you feel uncomfortable because you happen to have an hourglass figure. If your cleavage is too deep, or the hem of your skirt too short, leave that garment hanging in the closet.
   • Shape your breasts. If you have an hourglass figure, you probably have large breasts. Your main concern should be to find a supportive bra so that your breasts look perky, not saggy.
   • Stock up on dresses and tops with a v-neck - that looks great on women with large breasts. If you don't want to put too much attention on your breasts, don't wear necklaces but rather eye-catching bracelets.

Tips

• If you're a short woman (short and thin) don't wear long coats or dresses - you'll drown in that. Choose short jackets, dresses and skirts to keep your small figure in proportion. Dressing in one color or with vertical stripes will make you appear taller. Also try high heels!
• Get yourself a good bra; that's a huge difference, and your breasts will look fantastic right away!
• Choose colors and patterns wisely. If you have round shapes or areas you want to hide, wear dark solid colors (black, dark blue, dark purple).
• Dresses and tops that are tight around your waist and cross over your chest are only good if you have large breasts; otherwise they will make your breasts disproportionately small (if you have a pear shape), or your breasts and shoulders will appear flat and square (if you are rectangular).
• Whatever shape you have, it is always flattering if your legs look longer.
• If you have a flat stomach and you dare to show it, your breasts will look bigger when wearing a crop top.
• Consider all options. Don't be too quick to reject something because you are not used to wearing it. Occasionally do something you are not used to!
• Wear bright colors and patterns over your most beautiful features so that you draw attention away from the problem areas!