Consciously investing in the right clothing for your body type

There are no two people on the planet who are exactly the same. Not only do we all have different personalities, different styles, but we also distinctly look different. Tall or short, curvy or skinny, we come in all shapes and sizes. Look around! Everybody is different. Hence, Clothing for your body type should also be different. The problem is that it can be difficult to keep finding new favorites if you don’t understand why a particular item looks so good on you. In fact, it is very simple. It all depends on the shape of your body. Body shape is mostly based on your bone structure, not your weight. Once you learn how to choose the right clothing for your body type, it’s amazing how easy it is to create a wardrobe that you love to wear.

Unfortunately, knowledge of body shape is not available to many women. It is mostly the privilege of fashion stylists, and not something we get to learn at school or while shopping. Knowing your body shape will help you learn how to decide which clothes will fit you best, how to get rid of non-fitting clothes, and how to avoid wastage. Most importantly, knowing these visual tips and tricks will help you accept and love your body as it is, as well as boost your self-esteem. Some clothes are only suitable for certain body types, which is one of the reasons why we end up with too much clothing we don`t wear, because it doesn’t fit us right. Evaluate the clothes in your wardrobe, how long has it been since you wore it last? Do you feel good when you put it on? If the answer is no, upcycle or donate it

So, what is your body type?

The right way to find this out is by taking four body measurements: shoulders, bust, waist, and hips. Although there are many different body shapes, most women will fit in one of five sizes: apple, hourglass, inverted triangle, rectangle or pear shaped body. Knowing this, you will learn how to wear the clothes that best fit your body type.

Apple

You’re likely an apple shape, if you’re curvy with a less defined waist, (also known as a circle or round body type). Here are some characteristics of apple shaped body:

• Fairly formed bust, shoulders, waist, and hips. But shoulders and hips may be slightly narrower.
• Undefined waistline.
• large bust.

Pieces that accentuate your shoulders, neckline, or bust are recommended.

Pear

You’re likely a pear shaped body (also known as a triangle body type), if your hips are broader than your shoulders. Here are some characteristics of pear shaped body:

• Hips and thighs wider than shoulders and bust.
• Defined waist that is narrow compared to hips

Hourglass

You’re likely an hourglass shape, if your shoulders and hips are fairly balanced with a defined waist. Here are some characteristics of hourglass-shaped body:

• shoulders and hips are about equal width.
• defined waist.
• larger bust and derrière.
• curvy

Inverted Triangle

You’re likely an inverted triangle if your shoulders are broader than your hips. Here are some characteristics of inverted triangle shaped body:

• Shoulders are the broadest part of the body.
• Larger Bust
• Narrower hips and waist

Rectangle

You’re likely a rectangle if your four measurements are fairly uniform and you have a straighter build.  Here are some characteristics of rectangle-shaped body:

• Shoulders, bust, and hip measurements are fairly uniform.
• Waist is more straight than curvy.

So there you have everything you need to know about finding the best fit for your body type. Remember this the next time you’re out on a shopping spree, and always pick an outfit so compatible with your beautiful figure that you will wear it over and over again.

Clothing for different body types:

Apple

Wrap (Creates a more defined waistline), V-neck (Revealing collarbone helps break up a uniformly shaped top half)