Your shoulders are about the same width as your hips and your waist is undefined. Styles that add curves look best.Balancing this body style is achieved by emphasizing your shoulders and playing up your hips. Think curvy. Tops and jackets with strong or wide shoulders will make your waist look smaller by comparison. Shorter, fitted jackets, without shoulder pads, breaks up the mid section.
Wear the same color on top and bottom breaking it up with any other color belt in the middle creating the illusion of a waist. Any size belt, thick or thin, will pull the eye inward and define the waist. Pleated skirts that fan out from the waist will give the illusion of curvy hips. Seamed, untucked, peasant blouses work well.
Add volume to your bottom by wearing a tunic top that lands at your hips. Another way is to wear a drop waist top with detailing at the hips to put width where you need it (like a fabric band). Low rise pants and skinny jeans work well because of the narrow leg and will make the hips look wider. An empire dress that hugs the bust will create an imaginary high waist. Sexy wrap dresses and flare skirts (paneled cut) adds curves. Bold jewelry draws the eyes upward and pointed toe shoes will lengthen legs.
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Flattering Style Tips for a Rectangular Figure
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
Tags: balancing, belts, color, create curves, emphasizing shoulders, fitted jackets, playing up hips, rectangle
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