Looks great on the mannequin but does not feel the same on you. Some are blessed to have perfectly, or at least ideally, shaped bodies. It would not be difficult to shop for clothes if you know what fits right on you.

A woman varies body type from another. So certain designs were cut and made not for everybody to wear. We should know and learn things about our body figure and what type of clothes would look best on us. This will help us enhance our style. Also avoid trends that will make us look a fashion disaster.

I am not extremely fussy with my clothes. I am not well knowledgeable in fashion. But every time I dressed up I make sure I don’t look off. And I choose clothes right for my age, too.

There is a very helpful tip I found in ClothesLine Manila. Dressing right for your body type is so convenient. Whether you are a Diamond, Figure Eight, Hour Glass, Inverted Triangle, Oval, Rectangle, or Triangle, check out your assets and get tips.

Shape: Triangle
Description

You have very full and fleshy hips and thighs. Sometimes, your buttocks can also be very full and round (although, sometimes, your derriere can be quite flat).

Your face, shoulders, arms, bust, and ribcage appear to be overall much smaller relative to your bottom; you have a defined waist.

Characteristics

The Triangle Figure type has the following characteristics:

• Shoulders are proportionately narrow or average
• Face tends to be smaller relative to the rest of the body
• Neck is proportionally slimmer
• Back is smaller or average in size and is not so full relative to the bottom
• Bust is relatively smaller than the lower torso
• Waist is well defined due to a much more pronounced hips and thighs
• Full, round, and fleshy buttocks (in some cases, buttocks are flat)
• Hips are usually much wider comparing to the rest of your body and do get fuller at the lower hip line that frequently bulges outward
• Thighs are full and very voluptuous
• Lower legs are often proportionately heavier

Figure’s Assets

The greatest Triangle Figure’s assets are:

• Proportionately slender face and shoulders
• Curved in waist
• Shapely neck and bust
• Relatively slim arms

Enhance and Balance

To enhance and balance the Triangle silhouette, the objective is to:

• Emphasize the middle section and waist area
• Visually elongate and slenderize bottom torso
• Broaden upper torso with soft shoulder pads, lighter colors. and wider necklines
• Draw attention to the shoulders, face, neck and arms
• De-emphasize thighs and hips
• Create an overall balanced silhouette

Shape: Rectangle
Description

You have a straight up and down figure, with relatively small or medium size bust, no clearly defined waist, and moderate size hips.

Your body is shaped evenly, with the fullness being uniformly distributed throughout the upper torso and lower torso; your figure has a columnar, boxy silhouette.

Characteristics

The Rectangle Figure type has the following characteristics:

* Shoulders are in line with the hips
* Face is fleshy with a fuller jaw
* Neck is shorter with the inclination toward fullness at the nape
* Rib cage is larger with the broader back
* Bust is moderate relative to the whole body
* Waist is undefined (often short) with tendency toward fleshier midsection
* Flat or medium size buttocks
* Thighs are average and tend to have evenly sized high and low hips
* Legs are slender and often very proportionate to the overall body weight

Figure’s Assets

The greatest Rectangle Figure’s assets are:

* Proportionate hips
* Balanced thighs
* Shapely legs
* Great arms

Enhance and Balance

To enhance and balance the Rectangle silhouette, the objective is to:

* Create an illusion of a smaller, more defined waistline
* Form an impression of feminine curves
* Create a proportionate, elongated upper torso silhouette
* Balance a larger rib cage
* Emphasize thighs, hips and shapely legs

Shape: Oval
Description

You have a prominent front middle section (tummy) with no defined waist, often fuller bust and sloping shoulders. Your body carries most of the weight in the middle and upper torso; you may appear to be top heavy. However, your legs are proportionately very slender and you have thinner arms.

Characteristics

The Oval Figure type has the following characteristics:

• Shoulders are prominent or average and slightly sloped
• Face is fleshy with the fuller jaw and cheek area
• Neck is shorter with the inclination toward fullness at the nape and shoulders
• Back is broader and fleshier; wider ribcage
• Bust is ample; usually larger than the hips
• Waist is undefined, carrying the weight in the front midsection
• Flat buttocks
• Hips are usually proportionately slender
• Thighs are relatively thinner and only tend to have a slight fullness at the high hip.
• Legs are very shapely and lower legs are proportionately slimmer to the overall body shape.

Figure’s Assets

The greatest Oval Figure’s assets are:

• Proportionately slender hips
• Balanced thighs
• Shapely legs
• Great arms

Enhance and Balance

To enhance and balance the Oval silhouette, the objective is to:

• De-emphasize tummy and to draw the attention away from the midriff section
• Visually elongate and slenderize neck
• Elongated upper torso silhouette
• De-emphasize heavier back
• Accentuate thighs, hips, and shapely legs
• Visually elongate the neck and face area with the V-necklines

Shape: Inverted Triangle
Description

You have a top-heavy appearance, with broad shoulders and upper back as well as medium to fuller bust.

Your waist gets narrower; your hips, thighs, buttocks, and lower legs are also proportionally smaller.

Characteristics

The Inverted Triangle Figure type has the following characteristics:

• Shoulders appear to be very broad
• Face is fleshier
• Neck is shorter with an inclination toward fullness at the nape and shoulders
• Back is broader and fleshier; wider ribcage
• Bust is ample; usually larger than the hips
• Waist could be slightly indented with some of the weight in the front midsection
• Flat or medium size buttocks
• Hips are (usually) proportionally slender
• Thighs are relatively thinner
• Legs are very shapely; the lower legs are proportionally slimmer to the overall body shape

Figure’s Assets

The greatest Inverted Triangle Figure’s assets are:

• Smaller waist
• Proportionate hips
• Balanced thighs
• Shapely legs

Enhance and Balance

To enhance and balance the Inverted Triangle silhouette, the objective is to:

• Balance the upper and lower torso by wearing lighter colors on the bottom
• Visually slenderize shoulders and bust
• Elongate upper torso silhouette
• De-emphasize broader back
• Accentuate thighs, hips and shapely legs