Did you know that there are 9 different types of body shapes? Every woman has a different body shape and all women, regardless of their shapes and curves should feel like a goddess. Most women or men shopping for lingerie for themselves or a loved one thinks that it is the color and the size that is the most important issue, but I disagree strongly. You can't purchase something that is not going to compliment a woman's delicate figure or she will look lopsided. In this blog article I will guide you through the various body shapes and what type(s) of women's intimate apparel would look best according to your shape. We'll try to compare shapes listed below to celebrities so that you can visualize. Let's talk body shapes then shall we? Do keep in mind that the listed shapes are in no particular order;
1) Let's start with the diamond shape....
If your appearance is that of a Diamond body type, chances are that your hips are broader than you bust and shoulders and you have a full midsection? My guess is that you have a tendency to gain weight in you stomach, back, hips and buttocks? You must know that your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame so naturally you will carry some weight in your upper legs, but your lower legs are shapely and one of your most attractive features. You also have proportionately slender, shapely arms.
How to Dress a Diamond Body Shape
The key to dressing a Diamond body type is to balance your shoulders and bust with your hips while creating a waist. This is achieved by choosing clothing that adds curves and fullness to your upper body with appropriate clothing cuts while choosing pants and skirts that will lean and lengthen your lower body. Go with baby dolls that are loose from the bust as they tend to hide your waist and show off your legs. Do avoid prints and busy ornaments at your midriff area and waist as this will really draw attention away from them by wearing rich accessories around the neck and don't forget a pair of killer heels! My thoughts? Girl, you have amazing lower legs and beautiful arms, so girlfriend do feel free to show them off! Whoopie Goldberg is a fine example of this shape.
2) The Oval-Apple Shape...
As an Oval-Apple body type, you have a large bust, narrow hips, and a full midsection. In other words, your waist is almost equal to your chest measurements. You have a tendency to gain weight in your stomach, back and upper body. Your waist is undefined and the widest part of your frame. You also have a full, shorter neck and full face. Your buttocks are somewhat flat and your legs are slender. Your shapely legs are your best asset.
How to Dress an Oval Body Shape
The key to dressing an Oval body type is to de-emphasize your midsection and create a more defined waist. This is achieved by choosing clothing that add curves and fullness to your lower body and tops that taper to a waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Oval body type. Celebrities with this type of shape are Oprah, Rosie O'Donnell, Liz Hurley, and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Lingerie for this type figure might be the chemise or a babydoll with a tulip cut or an empire waistline. Why? These pieces will add fullness to your hips evening out your frame.
3) The Inverted Triangle body type....
As an Inverted Triangle body type, you have a proportionally larger upper body. You have broad shoulders, and ample bust and a wide back. Your hips are slim and your bottom may have a tendency towards the flat side. Your waist is subtle and you have a tendency to gain weight in your belly and upper body. Your beautiful, shapely legs are your best asset.
How to Dress an Inverted Triangle Body Shape
The key to dressing an Inverted Triangle body type is to balance your broader shoulders, chest and back with your narrower lower body to create more of an hourglass effect. This is achieved by choosing clothes that add curves to your hips and bottom while creating a more defined waist. You have amazing legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths, but don’t go too short otherwise you will further a top-heavy look. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Inverted Triangle body type.
4) The Top Hourglass....
As a Top Hourglass Body Type, you have a beautifully defined waist and bust that is larger than your hips. You have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely.
How to Dress a Top Hourglass Body Shape
The key to dressing a Top Hourglass body type is to balance your lower body with your ample bust while accentuating your enviable waist. This is achieved by selecting clothing cuts that will fill out your lower half. You have great legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths. Please click on the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Top Hourglass body type. The real key here is to balance your lower extremities with your ample bust while accentuating your waist. You'll want lingerie that will fill out your lower half. You have awesome legs so don't be afraid at all to play around with mini thigh length pieces. Might I suggest the bustier, corset, bra and garter sets, open front babydolls along with strapped style teddies.
5) The Hourglass....
Have this sexy figure? Lucky you! You have the Hourglass body type that most women strive for. Your bust and hips are well balanced and you have a beautifully defined waist. Your have gently rounded shoulders that align nicely with your hips. Your waist is obvious and gracefully curves out to your hips. You most likely have a rounded bottom and beautiful side as well as front profile. Your upper body is proportionate in length to your legs which are shapely. From top to bottom, you are a picture of harmony and balance.
How to Dress an Hourglass Body Shape
The key to dressing an Hourglass body type is to proportionally dress the top and bottom of your body while accentuating your waist. Wide belts over shirts and dresses are a great way to show off your waist. You can create an even more curvaceous effect by proportionally adding a bit of volume to your upper and lower body, but always try to maintain balance since it is your best asset. You have great legs so feel free to play with skirt lengths. Please rollover the thumbnails below to learn more about how to dress an Hourglass body type. Which celebrities also have this hourglass shape? Scarlett Johansson, Kirsten Dunst, Salma Hayek, and Kim Kardashian.
6) The Spoon...
As a Spoon Body type (you ay have heard that old saying that you may be called figure 8?) Why? Well, because your hips are larger than your bust and you have a defined waist. Your hips have a “shelf” appearance, you are prone to gaining weight in your tummy and have a tendency towards love-handles. While you may gain weight in your upper thighs and upper arms, your lower legs and arms are shapely and your best assets.
How to Dress a Spoon Body Shape
The key to dressing a Spoon body type is simply to draw attention to your upper body while deemphasizing your tummy and hips to create a more balanced appearance and create the illusion of an hourglass figure. My advice is to use your legs because they are one of your best asset, so feel free to play with skirt lengths and show them off! To create the most curvaceous effect mix and match our suggested separates.
7) The Pear...
As a Pear Body type (you may find that sometimes you are called the triangle.) Your hips are larger than your bust and you have a nicely defined waist. You have an elegant neck and proportionately slim arms and shoulders. You first gain weight in your bottom and legs flowed by your tummy and upper body. Your waist is your best asset so don’t be afraid to show it off.
How to Dress a Pear Body Shape
The big key here is to dressing a pear body type is to enhance and add volume (or the illusion of volume) to your upper body while emphasizing your waist and de-emphasizing your lower body to create a balanced, hourglass appearance. Create the most curvaceous effect by mixing and matching our suggested separates and you will look and feel like a diva! Celebrities that have this shape? How about Beyonce, Lucy Liu and Jennifer Lopez.
8) The Straight Shape...
If you have the straight shape, you have the most common body type of them all. Over 47% of American women have a Straight body shape (sometimes called rectangle or ruler). This means that your hips and bust are balanced and your waist is not very defined. You probably have a bottom that is more flat than round. You tend to gain weight in your torso first and then your upper thighs and arms. Your lower legs are always shapely and one of your best assets.
How to Dress a Straight Body Shape
The key to dressing a Straight body type is to proportionally dress the top and bottom of your body while enhancing your waist. If you are comfortable doing so, you can wear form fitting clothing (such as a tube-type dress) and create a waist by adding a wide, dark belt. However, to create a more curvaceous effect add volume (or the illusion of volume) proportionally to your upper and lower body by mixing and matching suggested separates. Not sure if this is your body type? Well lets take a look at some celebrities and see what that type is exactly....Gwyneth Paltrow and Kiera Knightly are a few examples.
9) The Full Figure/Round Shape
Full figure/rounded shape? Ahhhh, many women find themselves with this particular body shape because of weight gain or other natural changes int he body that occur with age. These women with this type figure will generally have shoulders and hips that appeal narrow. When a woman with this shape gains weight it goes straight to her waistline..but hey now, just because you have a round shape DOES NOT mean that you cannot look fabulous. My goal is to teach you how to accentuate what you have and play down any problem areas that you have. Avoid larger styles or printed patterns. Diagonal or horizontal stripes are the bad guy so stay away from them. Wearing low cut lingerie will draw the attention away from your problem areas such as your tummy and place the focus on your bust. Select lingerie that has a higher waistline, babydolls, bustiers, and corsets will work wonders! Celebrities that have this figure are Queen Latifah, Raven-Symone', Emma Aronson, and Mo-Nique'.
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