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Top 10 Body Shape Style Secrets

By Suzie Sweet

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Published: 14Oct2009
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Wouldn't it be great if every single person could wear every single style of dress and always look fantastic? Life would be much easier if this were true. However, women come in all different body shapes and sizes, so an important part of looking great wherever you go is learning which clothing styles look best on which body shapes. Let's take a look at the top ten body shape style secrets for making sure you look your absolute best every single day.

1. Skinny jeans and straight leg pants or leggings - If you have a classic hourglass body shape, these are a great choice for emphasizing your curves. Opt for snug-fitting hips and thighs with a mid-rise on the waist, and a straight line down from your hips to your feet.

2. A-line skirts - For women with an apple-shaped body, the best approach is to create better balance from top to bottom. Choose an A-line skirt in a solid neutral colour with a flair that hits right at or slightly below the knee; this will create the illusion of more of an hourglass shape.

3. The little black dress - Every woman needs a little black dress, but the material and the cut will differ depending on your body shape. Choose an A-line skirt for an apple-shaped body, but a pencil-shape skirt if you have an hourglass shape. If you are pear-shaped opt for a dress that's not too tight fitting but that also has a slight flair shape to the skirt.

4. Striped Bermuda-style shorts - These style shorts look great on every body shape, with just a few slight variations. If you are shorter than 5' 4" make sure the shorts are well above mid-calf in length, and always opt for vertical stripes and a loose (but not baggy) fit.

5. Shirts, blouses, and tops - If you are pear-shaped then your bustline is smaller than your hips, so choose tops that make your bust look larger and fuller. Start with a padded or push-up bra, then choose tops with a loose fit, interesting or exotic print, and embellishments above the waistline; all of these features will draw attention up and make your bustline look more balanced with the rest of your body.

6. Slim-fit blazer - This is a wardrobe staple for all body shapes, but the specific shape and style of blazer will differ depending on your body. Slim bodies with few curves look best in a blazer that's fitted and a length that's 5 or 6 inches below your belly button. Pear-shaped bodies need the same sort of blazer, with a bit more of a cut in at the waist to provide more emphasis and curve.

7. Black pants/white pants - These are also wardrobe staples for every body shape, as long as the fit is cut for your particular needs. Pear-shape requires a good (but not tight) fit in the hips and thighs, with a straight leg and boot-cut opening.

8. Stiletto heels - These are terrific for making your legs look long and slender, especially if you're a bit short, or if you're pear- or apple-shaped. Wear them with shorts or skirts for the best effect.

9. Empire waist shirts - These high-waisted styles look terrific on pear- and apple-shaped women because they draw attention to the bustline and create a better balance between top and bottom. Pair them with a push-up or padded bra and the effect is even more stunning.

10. Tank tops - The hourglass figure looks terrific in tank tops as well as in camisoles and old-fashioned tube tops. Avoid baggy shirts and instead opt for anything that can be drawn in at the waist; think long-length shirts with a built in drawstring waist or those that can be worn with a stylish belt on the outside to emphasize your narrow waist.

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