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HOW TO DRESS FOR RECTANGLE BODY SHAPE

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Hi Fashionistas! Trust you have been staying trendy. Today we'll be looking at how to dress for the rectangle body shape. A rectangle body shape, characterized by a balanced bust, waist, and hip width with a less defined waistline, offers a versatile canvas for fashion.  How-to-dress-for-pear-body-shape Understanding Your Body Shape The rectangle body shape, sometimes called the athletic or straight body shape is marked by: Balanced shoulders and hips A straighter silhouette with little waist definition A lean and proportional appearance The goal is to create the illusion of curves, add dimension, define the waist, and playing with proportions to enhance your best features. Here's your guide to dressing for a rectangle body shape with confidence and flair. Styling Principles for a Rectangle Shape Create Curves:  Use flared skirts and ruffles to add volume to your bust and hips to simulate an hourglass silhouette. Define Your Waist: Use clothing and accessories to cinch the wai...

HOW TO DRESS FOR PEAR BODY SHAPE

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Hi Fashionistas! Trust you have been staying trendy. Today we'll be looking at how to dress the pear (triangle) body shape. The pear-shaped body is typically characterized by a smaller upper body with narrow shoulders and a smaller bust, paired with wide hips, thighs, and a curvier lower body.  How to dress for apple body shape Here are tips to help you embrace your natural shape and look fabulous everyday. 1. Understand Your Body Shape Before diving into styling tips, the first step is to understand the proportions of a pear-shaped body.     Key features Narrow shoulders and smaller bust Defined waistline Fuller hips, thighs, and a curvier lower body. When dressing a pear shape, the goal is to balance these proportions, highlight your upper body, and elongate your figure. 2. Emphasize Your Upper Body Choose tops that highlight your upper body and draw attention to your arms and shoulders. Opt for tops with bold patterns, embellishments, or bright colours to draw attentio...

HOW TO DRESS FOR APPLE BODY SHAPE

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Hi Fashionistas! Trust you have been staying trendy. Today, we'll be looking at how to dress the apple (round) body shape. Apple-shaped bodies are typically characterized by a fuller midsection, broader shoulders, and slimmer legs. Here are a few tips to help you highlight your best features and find outfits that make you feel confident, comfortable, and effortlessly stylish. How to dress for different body types 1. Emphasize Your Features The apple body shape has some wonderful features to highlight, like shapely legs, a naturally defined bust, and broad shoulders. The key to dressing for an apple shape is to steer focus toward the areas you want to accentuate and away from the midsection. With some styling tricks, you can create a balanced, flattering silhouette that showcases your unique beauty. 2. Choose Flattering Tops Tops are a great way to set the foundation for an outfit. When dressing for an apple shape, you’ll want tops that draw attention upward and create the illusion ...

HOW TO DRESS FOR DIFFERENT BODY TYPES

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Hello Fashionistas! Trust you've been staying trendy. Today, we'll be looking at a much anticipated fashion topic. We are looking at how to dress appropriately for different body types. So, let's start at the beginning. What are body types? A body type or somatotype, is a generalized category of body composition based on the distribution of body mass and fat. It can be influenced by genetics, diet, lifestyle and fitness level. There are three main body types: Endomorphs, Ectomorphs and Mesomorphs. 1. Endomorphs Endomorphs have stockier bone structures with larger midsection and hips with more fat distributed throughout the body. They typically gain fat fast and lose it slowly because they have naturally slow metabolism. 2. Ectomorphs Ectomorphs have more narrow shoulders and hips with respect to height and relatively smaller muscles with respect to bone length. They also have naturally fast metabolism which makes it difficult to gain muscle mass. 3. Mesomorphs Mesomorphs ha...