Dressing for Your Body Type
No matter what your body type, you can accentuate the positive attributes and de-emphasize the less attractive features by the clothing and accessories you choose. For example, if you are of short stature and a little on the heavy side, choose shoes with a heel to make yourself appear taller and slimmer. If heels are tough on your comfort level, you can select a wedge style shoe to give your height a boost.
When choosing your clothing, take into consideration the weight and stiffness of the fabric. A stiffer fabric will work better to camouflage any problem areas such as the tummy or thigh area. A softer fabric such as a cotton knit that has more “give” to it may accentuate an area that you would rather cover up.
The size you select will make a world of difference for both your appearance and your physical comfort whether you are a male or female. You should shop for a size that fits the largest area of your body first and then you can have it tailored down to fit the rest of your body well from there. It is unflattering to have any type of clothing skin tight on one area of your figure.
Color selection can draw your eye to the best area of your physique. For example, if you feel that you’re bottom heavy, selecting a light or brightly colored top with a darker colored pant or skirt will successfully attract attention to the leaner part of your figure. Varying your color selection for your outfits can work well to flatter your figure.
If you are fortunate enough to be proportioned with your hips and bust approximately even with a small waist, you should wear outfits that accentuate your waistline such as belts. People who carry the most weight in their middle do well with styles such as jackets and blazers or empire waistlines. For the pear shaped or bottom heavy figure, light colored and ruffled type tops work well with dark colored A-line skirts or darker looser fitting pants.
Figures that are top heavy call for the use of V-neck tops to lengthen the top half of your figure coupled with a skirt that is fuller or pants with a wider leg. I like to wear pants that are flared at the bottom since I”m short, it helps to offset the fact that I have a longer torso and shorter legs, and helps to lengthen my legs which I really like on me.