Pear Body 

The pear body type is characterized by having a wider lower half, encompassing the hips and bottom, in contrast to the narrower upper half. Weight tends to distribute around the lower body, while a relatively well-defined waist is present. This body shape typically features narrower shoulders and a smaller bust.

Dressing a pear body presents the primary challenge of finding well-fitting bottoms and selecting styles that create a harmonious balance.

Do’s

1. Structured shoulders
2. A well-fitting bra with subtle padding
3. Incorporate prints and vibrant colors on your upper half
4. Choose tops with volume or fuller sleeves, such as puff sleeves, cap sleeves, and flutter sleeves
5. Accentuate your waist by adding a belt to pants, shorts, and dresses
6. Opt for knee-length dresses and skirts
7. Flatter your figure with darker shades on the lower half
8. Experiment with layering pieces like jackets
9. Explore tops with cowl necks, off-the-shoulder, wide square necklines, and bateau necklines
10. Try turtle necks

Don’ts

1. Avoid boxy silhouettes that cover your waist
2. Get rid of skinny jeans and tapered trousers, as well as low-rise styles.
3. Avoid lighter-coloured bottoms and pastel colours
4. Skip miniskirts and short shorts
5. Reject bodycon dresses
6. Avoid tight collars and thin straps
7. Skip sheath sleeves and long bell sleeves
8. Refrain from peplum-style tops and coats
9. Avoid straight-cut and boxy coats
10. Tapered overalls

Diamond Body 

The diamond body shape resembles the oval body shape, but with wider hips in relation to the shoulders, a more delicate bust, and a fuller waistline. Extra weight may be carried in the upper legs, and arms tend to be slender.

The primary challenge when it comes to styling for a diamond body shape is addressing the additional weight around the tummy and hips, which can result in a less defined waistline.

Do’s

1. Opt for tops that highlight your shoulders and showcase your arms, including flutter sleeves, off-the-shoulder tops, V and U necklines.
2. Consider shoulder or bust embellishments.
3. Choose darker shades for the bottom half of your outfit.
4. Explore flare or wide-leg pants and jeans.
5. Keep bottoms simple with understated pockets and minimal embellishments.
6. Prioritize pants and skirts with side zippers.
7. Embrace flowy, palazzo-style pants.
8. Opt for straight-fit, A-line, or shirt-style dresses.
9. Choose dresses with small prints.
10. Look for knee-length dresses and skirts.
11. Add vests, moto jackets, or a knee-length empire-cut coat to your wardrobe.

Don’ts

1. Steer clear of tight-fitting tops and dresses.
2. Say no to crop tops.
3. Avoid printed, heavy, or thick patterns on the upper body.
4. Pass on wrap jackets and dresses.
5. Refrain from peplum dresses and tops.
6. Ditch pencil and pleated skirts.
7. Skip tapered trousers and jeans.

Oval Body 

If you have an oval body shape, your upper body is more pronounced compared to the rest of your body. Your hips maintain a proportional and slimmer profile in relation to your shoulders, and your midsection looks fuller. This body shape gives you rounded contours and you lack a well-defined waist.

The main problem for people with an oval body shape stems from the absence of a more pronounced waistline and the presence of a larger bust, which can make the task of choosing appropriate clothing a little more difficult.

Do’s

1. Opt for wide, lower necklines such as sweetheart, scoop neck, V-neck, or strapless options.
2. Pay attention to embellishments and details placed near the neck and face.
3. Choose tops in solid colors.
4. Select tops and jackets that extend below your waistline.
5. Embrace less fitted t-shirts and blouses, along with wrap or trapeze-style tops.
6. Consider flowy tops and relaxed button-up shirts.
7. Experiment with mid or maxi-length dresses featuring lower necklines and an undefined waist.
8. Explore shift, wrap, empire, or A-line dresses.
9. Look for dresses with asymmetric lines, including one-shoulder or diagonal hemlines.
10. Opt for flared or wide-legged pants, particularly when paired with heels.
11. Favor dark-colored bottoms.

Don’ts

1. Refrain from high necklines that incorporate collars.
2. Avoid fitted sleeves.
3. Steer clear of tops adorned with large, colorful prints.
4. Say no to crop tops and fitted upper garments.
5. Skip double-breasted, belted coats.
6. Avoid tight, short dresses.
7. Ditch A-line, wrap-style, knee-length trench coats.
8. Pass on high-waisted, tapered pants.

Straight/Athletic Body 

A body shape that resembles a straight or rectangular form (often referred to as the athletic body shape) is characterized by nearly identical measurements across all areas of the body, including the bust, waist, and hips. It lacks a distinct waistline, and the body frame exhibits a shortage of curves. Weight gain tends to distribute uniformly throughout the body.

The primary sartorial challenges for those with a straight body shape are the inconspicuous waist, the absence of curves, and the athletic body type that can result in fitting difficulties.

Do’s

1. Opt for round necklines.
2. Explore V-neck, scoop neck, and sweetheart necklines.
3. Consider embellishments around the decolletage, such as large collars, lace trims, and ruffles.
4. Embrace loose, wide sleeves like flared, puff, or flutter sleeves.
5. Experiment with bold fabrics and patterns.
6. Choose longer, chunkier sweaters.
7. Select tops and jackets that extend below the hip line.
8. Explore straight-cut jackets.
9. Prefer longer coats that extend past the knee.
10. Opt for low to midrise trousers.
11. Consider bootcut jeans with a slight flare.
12. Explore detailed, flared skirts.
13. Experiment with wrap dresses and shift dresses.

Don’ts

1. Stay away from shapeless and oversized garments.
2. Refrain from clothing that terminates at the waist or accentuates it.
3. Avoid tucking tops into trousers or skirts.
4. Skip square and straight necklines.
5. Steer clear of fitted sleeves.
6. Ditch boxy shirt styles.
7. Pass on tight-fitting, boxy sweaters.
8. Avoid straight-fitted trousers.
9. Say no to jeans with an excessively wide flare.
10. Pass up angular A-line skirts or overly voluminous skirts.
11. Avoid boxy or baggy dresses.
12. Abstain from belted shorts.

Hourglass Body 

The hourglass body shape boasts hips and bust that are nearly identical in size, with a slimmer waist. It features gently rounded shoulders, along with curved hips, rounded derrière, and more substantial thighs.

Despite this body type being considered the „feminine ideal,“ finding well-fitting clothing can be quite a challenge. Pants often gap at the waist, and button-front shirts tend to strain across the bust.

Do’s

1. Opt for V-necks and round necklines.
2. Embrace high-waisted pants and jeans.
3. Experiment with wide-leg, relaxed-fitting trousers (slightly tapered, bootcut, or flared).
4. Consider oval necklines, as well as off-shoulder, sweetheart, scoop neck, and V-neck styles.
5. Explore peplum tops.
6. Choose fitted sleeves.
7. Prefer form-fitting, belted jackets.
8. Delve into voluminous skirts, be it knee-length or longer.
9. Give pencil skirts a try.
10. Experiment with wrap, belted, or nipped dresses.

Don’ts

1. Steer clear of oversized clothing.
2. Avoid adding extra volume to shoulders and hips.
3. Pass on heavy prints or embellishments around the chest area and upper body.
4. Stay away from high, narrow neckline embellishments.
5. Skip wide necklines.
6. Refrain from loose and wide sleeves.
7. Avoid adding extra bulk around the waist.
8. Ditch straight, boxy jackets.