The secret to the perfect style lies not only in following fashion trends, but also in choosing a style taking into account your body type. Women's silhouettes differ in their contours, so clothes that fit perfectly on one girl may look completely unflattering on another. Body type and body type depend on the distribution of fat and muscle tissue, the speed of metabolic processes in the body. All this shapes the contours of the body and dictates certain recommendations for choosing clothes. Knowing your body type, you can easily hide your flaws and highlight your strengths by choosing the right wardrobe.
What are the types of female figures?
All female figures can be divided into types depending on the distribution of fat in the body. At the same time, this or that physique is determined genetically and is subject to correction only to a small extent by increasing physical activity and normalizing nutrition. Features of the body constitution are closely interconnected with many other processes in the female body: metabolic rate, the amount of hormones produced, psychological characteristics of a person, etc.
Why is it so important to know your body type? The answer is simple: to wisely select items for your wardrobe. Any clothing is designed either along straight lines, acquiring a clear shape, or along curved lines, repeating the natural curves of the body. And, regardless of whether you are a large or petite girl, the cut of clothing that best fits you is determined by your constitution. The only difference between a large and a petite woman with the same body type is the size of the pattern and the weight of the fabric from which the clothing is made.
In total, there are 6 types of female figures, which for clarity can be represented in the form of letters: Pear (A), Hourglass (X), Apple (O), Rectangle (H), Inverted Triangle (T) and Slender Column (I).
The importance of determining your own body type
As you know, the same outfit looks different on different women. However, there are no ugly silhouettes - there is ignorance of the nuances of body composition and an illiterate choice of clothing based on your body type. In order not to suffer because of the imperfect fit of the “dream dress”, you should not complain about the natural imperfection, but choose a dress of a different style.
Experts have long identified five main body types for women. Each of them was considered the most popular at different points in history. Modern fashion experts have given names to women's silhouettes:
- pear;
- apple;
- hourglass;
- rectangle;
- inverted triangle.
All types of female figures are conventionally divided into five types, each of which has its own characteristics
Understanding which of the main body types a woman has will save her from problems with choosing a wardrobe. Outfits will highlight your strengths and hide your flaws. And the woman will gain self-confidence and the admiring glances of others.
How to determine your body type?
There are several ways to determine your body type, which we will describe below.
Method No. 1: determining your figure type by parameters
- » Step 1: Strip down to your underwear.
- » Step 2. Measure the width of your shoulders from one shoulder to the other (exactly the width, not the full girth on both sides).
- » Step 3. Measure your chest circumference with a measuring tape. The measurement must be taken while wearing a bra. Breast circumference is measured at the most protruding points of the mammary glands. The tape should be positioned strictly parallel to the floor.
- » Step 4. Measure your waist. The waist is the narrowest point on the body. It is usually located approximately 2-4 cm above the navel.
- » Step 5. Measure your hips. Hips are measured at their widest part.
Write down all 5 measurements on a piece of paper. Now they need to be analyzed. The following options are possible:
- "The hip circumference is approximately equal to the chest circumference (the difference is no more than 10% in any direction), while the waist circumference is less than the hip circumference (by more than 25%), then you are an Hourglass.
- "The hip circumference is approximately equal to the chest circumference (the difference is no more than 10% in any direction), the waist circumference is only slightly less than the hip circumference (no more than 25% of the difference), then you are a Rectangle.
- » The girth of the hips, chest and waist is approximately equal (the difference is no more than 10% in any direction), asthenic body type, then you are a Slender Column
- "The hip circumference is clearly greater than the chest circumference (the difference is more than 10%), then you are a Pear.
- “The waist circumference is almost equal to the hip circumference, if you are overweight and have a protruding belly, then you are an Apple.
- »If the conditions from the previous paragraphs are met, and the shoulders are clearly wider than the hips upon visual inspection (or mathematically their width is more than 1/2 the circumference of the hips by more than 10%), then you are an Inverted Triangle.
Method No. 2: online test to determine your body type
You don't have to take complicated measurements, but simply use our free body type test.
Metabolic typification of female forms
As already noted, the classification presented above is not the only one. Below is another one - by metabolic types. Let's take a closer look at it.
Table. Metabolic body types.
| Name, photo | Short description |
| Lymphatic | The dominant gland in such women is the pituitary gland. Metabolism in this case is slow and sluggish, fat accumulates well, and fluid is also retained well. Such ladies tend to be overweight since childhood. The type has something in common with the previously described “apple”. |
| Thyroid | The dominant gland is the thyroid. These women usually have normal weight, and often even have a thin build. This type has something in common with the “rectangle”. Women look “boyish”, have narrow shoulders, small breasts and sharp limbs. |
| Ovarian | The most feminine type. The dominant activity is of female hormones and ovaries. Somewhat reminiscent of an “hourglass” and a “pear”. Fat tissue is distributed mainly on the buttocks and thighs. |
| Adrenal | The figure of such women is very similar to a man’s – the shoulders are wide, the hips are narrow. Echoes the “inverted triangle”. The predominant gland is the adrenal gland, which produces androgens. |
Pear body type (A)
The most feminine of all types. Its lucky owners can boast of narrow, rounded shoulders against the backdrop of larger hips. The bust is most often of medium size. But the waist can be either pronounced (when the difference between the waist circumference and the hip circumference is more than 25 cm) or weakly expressed (when the difference is less than 25 cm). The stomach is most often flat. The upper body may be slightly longer than the lower. It often happens that the legs belong to the broad-boned type of skeleton, while the arms belong to the thin-boned type. A woman with a Pear figure can have any build: normal, plump or thin; as well as almost any height (rarely very tall).
Metabolic rate is low. Excess weight tends to accumulate mainly in the lower part: in the hips and buttocks; partially in the chest. In addition, ladies of this type are more prone to cellulite than others.
When creating a wardrobe, the main task of women with a Pear figure is to achieve the effect of soft and voluminous lines. In this case, it is necessary to visually increase the width of the shoulders, emphasize the bust and visually remove the emphasis from the lower part of the figure.
“Rectangle” – slimness and universality of beauty
Women's silhouettes with different proportions have always been a sign of their time. If the X variety was extremely popular in ancient India, then representatives of the fair sex with a rectangular body type were considered especially attractive in the Hellenistic era. The best confirmation of this is the tanager figurines, which depict women with precisely such silhouettes.
The canons of Hellenism, immortalized in Tanagra figurines - a “rectangle” type figure
Since then, this body constitution has gained popularity many times and “come into fashion.” “Rectangles” are the most common body type; almost half of the women on the planet have it. However, this type of figure in women in the photo does not look feminine enough. Because of this, ladies who are characterized by it often have complexes.
Insufficient femininity is a complaint that its owner most often makes about her “rectangle” figure
This body type looks sporty and athletic. A poorly defined waist can be emphasized visually. The effect of harmony between the hips and shoulders can be achieved by increasing the volume of other parts of the body, which will visually narrow the waist.
The emphasis on the waist and hips allows you to make the “rectangle” silhouette more proportional and feminine
Nuances of the silhouette and the second name for the “rectangle”
The rectangle body type in the photo looks boyish. This impression is enhanced by the extreme thinness of its owner. Although, as a rule, owners of such a physique tend to be overweight. The shoulders, waist, and hips have almost the same volume. The chest is small or small in size, and the entire silhouette generally looks flat and straight.
“Rectangles”, not prone to fullness, look slightly boyish
Such silhouettes are also classified as H-type or “banana”. The rectangle body type becomes even more visually similar to the outlines of the letter H when its owner begins to gain weight. The advantages of the physique include well-developed muscle memory, which allows it to be quickly reduced.
The “rectangle” shape looks like the outline of the letter H or a banana
The main “headache” for a lady with this silhouette is a bulging belly and a missing waist. However, these shortcomings can be easily mitigated with the help of properly chosen clothing. The strength of this constitution is long, slender legs, which should be emphasized.
The main advantage of a rectangle figure is beautiful slender legs, which need to be emphasized with dresses and mini skirts.
Wardrobe recommendations
For those with a rectangle body type, what to wear is absolutely no problem. As in the case of the “hourglass”, almost all styles are suitable for such ladies. The main thing is to visually emphasize slender legs and focus on the shoulders. An imperfect tummy should be hidden under a pleated outfit.
An important detail in creating a harmonious bow for “rectangles” is the emphasis on the shoulders
“Rectangle” women are in fashion today. Despite all the complaints about their appearance, ladies with such a physique have nothing to complain about. This silhouette is considered the most versatile and fashionable. You just have to exclude short tops, turtlenecks, pencil skirts, and sheath dresses from your wardrobe.
Owners of a model H-silhouette can afford almost all styles of clothing
And, on the contrary, when deciding how to dress with a rectangle body type, it is appropriate to opt for capri pants and classic-style trousers, wrap dresses or off-the-shoulder dresses made of thick fabrics. For outerwear, it is better to choose fitted jackets and coats with a belt. Accessories should be triangular or rectangular.
Classic trousers and capris are a good choice for women with a rectangular figure.
"Rectangles" among famous personalities
The stars of the silver screen of a bygone era most often had pronounced X-silhouettes. But famous women of the 21st century often have a rectangular silhouette. Among them are not only cult film stars. These are fashion catwalk stars, athletes, and TV presenters.
Among the owners of “rectangles” are athletes, TV presenters, and actresses.
They demonstrate clothes for the rectangle body type at collection shows, on TV shows, and on sports courts. Among the owners of such silhouettes are the famous tennis player Anna Kournikova, popular actresses Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Keira Knightley. Gisele Bündchen, Milla Jovovich, and Lindsay Lohan can also boast a model body outline.
Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and many other actresses can boast of a rectangle model figure.
All of them are successful women, self-confident and very popular with the opposite sex. Their appearance is impeccable and admirable. Because they, with the help of correctly chosen outfits, always correctly emphasize the nuances and advantages of their body constitution.
Movie stars with a rectangular figure play up the nuances of their physique to their advantage.
Album of basic recommendations for a Pear figure
| In this Album: | |
| how to make narrow or sloping shoulders appear larger | |
| how to enlarge small breasts | |
| waist line correction | |
| how to reduce wide hips | |
| how to make your legs slimmer | |
| how to dress if you're short | |
- » Pear figure: features
- » Silhouettes
- » Lengths
- » Proportions
- » Dresses
- » Tops and blouses
- " Skirts
- » Trousers, jeans and shorts
- » Jackets and coats
- » Swimwear
- » Combination options
No. 3. “Pear” (other names: “triangle”, “spoon”, “trapezoid”, A-shape)
It is rightfully considered the most feminine. Characterized by rounded, lush hips, slightly larger than the shoulders. The stomach is usually flat, and the waist is quite thin.
Often, “pear” women cannot boast of large breasts - they are often flat, but a plastic surgeon is known to easily solve such problems. We also note that with such a figure, it makes no sense to torture yourself with diets to make your buttocks smaller. The A-shaped figure is preserved both with excess weight and with model weight. Therefore, it is better to attract attention to beautiful hands, collarbones or neck, for which you just need to use suitable clothes.
Signs of a pear-shaped figure
Wardrobe selection
The main goal is to balance the hips by focusing on the upper body. For this you can use:
- trapeze coat, fitted outerwear;
- jeans/trousers that widen at the bottom;
- any fitted outfits with padded shoulders (jackets, blazers, etc.);
- dark straight-leg trousers/jeans;
- tops, blouses and T-shirts (sleeveless, open-shouldered or wide neckline);
- pencil skirt or a-line skirt.
It is recommended to avoid:
- long straight coats, baggy outfits;
- skirts/trousers with numerous weighting elements (lace, folds, ruffles);
- turtlenecks, blouses and turtleneck tops;
- full skirts (including flared ones), trousers with decorative elements on the belt/pockets;
- massive and bright belts on the hips;
- tight-fitting trousers (especially light-colored ones).
Wardrobe for those with a pear shape
Proper training
To correct the lower part, you can perform squats (the pace should be moderate), lunges and leg extensions on the machine. Moreover, to achieve better results, squats can be combined in long series (10-15 repetitions).
On a note! Among the celebrities who have this figure are: Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé.
Hourglass (X) figure type
The Hourglass female figure type is closest to the Pear in terms of the distribution of fat in the body and metabolic rate. The latter is slightly higher than the classic “pear”. The hourglass is an example of femininity and harmony in appearance, which is characterized by proportional top and bottom. In terms of volume, the hips are approximately equal to the shoulders, and the pronounced waist is narrower than the hips by more than 25 cm. The hip line is curved, the bust and buttocks are rounded. A distinctive feature of representatives of this type is that even in the case of large weight gain, the waist remains clearly defined. And even pronounced thinness does not prevent the hips from maintaining their smooth curve. Excess weight is mainly distributed in the buttocks, thighs and chest. The type of skeletal system is usually normosthenic.
When choosing clothes, the main task of the Hourglass is to emphasize femininity and softness, repeating the smooth curves of the silhouette.
The right clothes for every type
Once you have determined your body type, it is important to wisely use this knowledge in practice. Now we will take a closer look at what clothes suit each type, and what you should avoid in your wardrobe.
Triangle
Dresses and skirts
Avoid full skirts and dresses. If the dress is lush, then it should be like this entirely - from the top to the hem. Otherwise, you will visually enlarge your hips several times. Dresses and tight-fitting skirts made of thick fabric are suitable for the triangle, as well as A-line skirts and dresses to the middle of the knee with an emphasis on the waist.
Outerwear
You can experiment with the top by choosing voluminous jackets and down jackets.
Trousers
Avoid tapered trousers; if you opt for a fluffy bottom, it is better to choose flared trousers. The ideal option is classic skinny jeans and straight-cut trousers.
Tops
To harmonize wide hips, opt for fluffy, shoulder-length blouses. V-necks are ideal. Try to avoid the combination of a tight top and a fluffy bottom - this is a huge mistake that makes the figure disproportionate.
Hourglass
Dresses and skirts
You can choose a tight-fitting and fluffy style of any cut. The main thing is to maintain harmony between the top and bottom, without overloading one of the parts with flashy details.
Outerwear
Trench coats and wraparound outerwear are ideal for highlighting your figure.
Trousers
The main rule to remember is that the bottom should be equal to the top. If you choose breeches and wide trousers, then the top should also be highlighted.
Tops
Tops with any neckline and any shape are suitable.
Inverted Triangle
Dresses and skirts
Avoid tight models. Alternatively, you can choose a fitted top and a fluffy hem. In this case, the combination can be considered successful. It is advisable to choose flared skirts.
Outerwear
Avoid a broad-shouldered top; it is advisable to choose models with a wrap.
Trousers
Tapered trousers and any emphasis on the hips are the best way to harmonize the shoulders. Choose flared trousers and ensure harmony.
Tops
Avoid jewelry and halter necklines, as they will make your shoulders appear wider and more angular.
Rectangle
Dresses and skirts
Forget about A-line skirts and other crisp styles. Dresses and skirts must be flowy without clear outlines or accents.
Trousers
Avoid a straight, strict cut. It is advisable to choose flared trousers, banana pants and classic tapered jeans to make your figure smoother and more feminine.
Outerwear
Opt for feminine silhouettes. Outerwear with a wrap will look good.
Tops
Opt for a round neckline and try to avoid jewelry necklines. Your goal is to make the figure softer and more feminine, while a clear cut and accents can create an angular effect.
Apple
Dresses and skirts
Make a choice in favor of dresses with a low and loose waistline; wraparound and straight dresses will also look good. Try not to choose a hem that is too voluminous. Any skirt will do, the main thing is to pay attention to their volume.
Outerwear
Avoid puffy, puffy jackets; they will make your apple figure look even rounder, resulting in a comical look: a big round top and skinny legs.
Trousers
If the riding breeches area is too highlighted, you can hide it in banana trousers. Otherwise, any model will do.
Tops
V-shaped and asymmetrical necklines will make soft transitions more dramatic. Don’t be afraid to try new things, the main thing is to avoid bulky sweaters that will make your figure look rounder.
Album of basic recommendations for the Hourglass figure
| In this Album: | |
| shoulder line correction | |
| how to emphasize breasts | |
| how to effectively highlight your waist | |
| correction of the abdominal area | |
| how to reduce wide hips | |
| how to make your legs slimmer | |
| how to dress if you're short | |
- » Hourglass figure: features
- » Silhouettes
- » Lengths
- » Proportions
- » Dresses
- » Tops and blouses
- " Skirts
- » Pants and shorts
- » Jackets and coats
- » Swimwear
- » Combination options
Body type test
Your body shape:
1. Undress and look at yourself in the mirror from the front.
a) shoulders and hips of the same width, the waist is barely noticeable or not at all - B) shoulders and hips are the same width, the waist is clearly defined - B c) shoulders are narrower than the hips, the waist is thin - A d) wide shoulders, cone-shaped hips and waist - G
Now take a look at your profile. Let's start with the buttocks: a) they are flat, retracted - C and D b) more rounded, curved - A and B
2. Stay facing the mirror in profile. Where is the weight concentrated? a) in front: bust, belly, “spare tire” (fat belt above the waist) - B and D b) back, in the gluteal region - A c) evenly: front and back, bust and buttocks - B
3. Stand with your back to the mirror and look around. Do you have noticeable saddlebags (deposits of fat in the upper thighs)? a) no - C and D b) yes - A and B
4. Measure your waist and hips at the widest part with a tape measure. Your hips: a) more than 25 cm wider than your waist - A and B b) less than 25 cm wider than your waist - C and D
Weight distribution
5. Stay in front of the mirror. Look at yourself from the front, then in profile. When you gain weight, is it most noticeable: a) when you stand facing a mirror? So you become wider— A and B b) when you stand sideways to the mirror? This means that you are increasing, so to speak, “in depth” - C and D
6. At first you were very graceful, but then for the first time you gained 3 kg of excess weight. Where was this most noticeable? a) in the lower part of the thighs, a little in the abdomen - B b) in the area of the abdomen and the “spare tire” - B c) in the lower part of the thighs - A d) stomach, shoulder girdle, face - D
7. When your excess weight exceeds 3 kg, where is it most noticeable? a) stomach, shoulder girdle, arms above the elbow, upper thighs, i.e. under the waist, inside the thighs; however, the waist remains - D b) mainly in the lower part of the hips, less in the upper torso - A c) everywhere: chest, hips (more there), but the waist still remains - B d) stomach, “spare tire”, chest , back, upper thighs; from the waist, already barely noticeable, nothing remains - B
8. If you gained another 3 kg, would your face look noticeably fuller? a) yes - C and D b) no - A and B
9. If you gained another 3 kg, would your arms and legs look noticeably fuller? a) yes - B and C b) no - A and D
Energy and nutrition
10. Regardless of kids, work, etc., when you have the most mental energy: a) I'm slow to get going, the most creative energy takes over me in the evening - B) physically I'm equally energetic all day, but creatively - in the second half the day - A c) insights come to me in the morning, I go to bed early - D d) ebbs and flows of creative energy throughout the day - B
11. Regardless of the environment and work (and when you are not on a diet), what is the correct way to determine your eating habit: a) I eat something all day - B b) I eat irregularly, as needed, I don’t eat heavily in the evening - D c) brutal appetite: once I start eating, I can’t stop—B d) I can go for a long time without eating, I rarely overeat—A
Physical training
12. How athletic were you during your school years?
a) did not like gymnastics and fierce team games. She preferred tennis and quiet games to competitions - A b) was a great sports enthusiast, loved gymnastics, team games, tried to participate in all sports at sports competitions - B c) was athletic, loved competition, but not in team, but in individual events, tennis glasses, gymnastics, dancing - G d) excelled in everything, but more in team events; I was more attracted not by the competition, but by the camaraderie in the team - B
13. If you want to lose weight, then you: a) go on a diet without increasing physical activity - A b) go on a diet and would not mind increasing physical activity, but do not show the necessary enthusiasm for the latter - B c) maintain a diet , regularly engage in physical exercise and do not intend to give it up—C d) you were athletic before, and now you supplement sports with a diet and increased exercise—D
14. If you actively engage in sports, will you become depressed? Do you start to gain weight if you stop working out? a) yes - C and D b) no - A and B
Body type Rectangle (H)
The Rectangle female figure type is closest to the Inverted Triangle type in terms of metabolism and fat accumulation. Such ladies have almost equal chest, hip and waist volumes. The difference between the waist and hip circumference is less than 25 cm. The body is strong, stocky, with slender legs. The bend of the hips is not pronounced, the buttocks are flat. The chest is often wide. The bone can be medium or wide.
The metabolic rate of women with a rectangular body type is moderate. Such ladies tend to be overweight. Extra pounds are deposited mainly in the abdomen and hips, and the stomach begins to protrude forward. If you gain a lot of weight, your waist may disappear completely.
When choosing clothes, the main task of the Rectangle type is to emphasize the femininity of the figure, slightly correcting some angular places.
No. 2. “Rectangle” (other names: “square”, “banana”, “slender column”, H-shaped figure)
In “rectangles,” as noted earlier, the hips and chest are equal in volume, and the waist is either not expressed at all, or is expressed but weakly (for example, 70 cm with a chest volume of 94 cm). Obviously, this is a more sporty and athletic physique (compared to the same “figure eight”), in addition, it is possible to visually increase the insufficient curve of the waist. Emphasizing the features of the figure in this case is to maintain harmony of the hips and shoulders, visually narrowing the waist. This can be achieved by creating additional volume elsewhere.
When a woman with such a figure gains weight, her silhouette becomes rectangular or O-shaped. Fat is deposited on the abdomen, forming a kind of “life preserver”.
Female figure "rectangle"
Wardrobe selection
Attention is focused on beautiful legs and waist, while balance is maintained between the lower and upper parts of the body. The best “rectangles” are:
- capris or classic straight trousers;
- coat with a belt, fitted outerwear;
- spaghetti strap tops;
- jeans or tight-fitting trousers with a low/medium rise;
- outerwear (including jackets) with a straight shoulder line;
- A-line skirt;
- dresses with a wrap or without straps.
Album of basic recommendations for the Rectangle shape
| In this Album: | |
| shoulder line correction | |
| how to emphasize breasts | |
| how to narrow your waist | |
| correction of the abdominal area | |
| how to emphasize hips | |
| correction of flat buttocks | |
| how to dress if you're short | |
- » Rectangle figure: features
- » Silhouettes
- » Lengths
- » Proportions
- » Dresses
- » Tops and blouses
- " Skirts
- » Pants and shorts
- » Jackets and coats
- » Swimwear
- » Combination options
Rectangle
Body type H, rectangle
- shoulders and hips are the same width;
- the waist is poorly defined, even if you lose weight;
- strong, stocky body, often slender legs; —
- straight hips, flat buttocks.
If you:
- you are distinguished by thin legs and flat buttocks, acquiring some fullness below;
- as you gain weight, you gain weight in your torso, mainly in the abdomen, “spare tire” area, chest, back and upper thighs;
- as you gain weight, you lose even a hint of the waist that existed before (from a Rectangle you turn, rather, into a cube);
- become “deeper,” that is, gain weight in the front;
- have straight limbs,
then you belong to the Rectangle category.
According to other classifications, this type of figure may be called: type H.
How to gain weight: tendency to form fat deposits in the abdomen and thighs; moderate metabolic rate.
Rectangles are naturally endowed with a strong body, but it requires constant intense exercise. Many women of this type experience depression and feel lethargic if they neglect regular exercise.
The physique and temperament of women with this physique are most suitable for aerobics, running, swimming, squash, and tennis. Rectangles act wisely by devoting half an hour or more to physical education three times a week.
In case of severe obesity or long-term neglect of physical education, a woman should first consult a doctor, and then increase the load gradually, starting with fast walking and swimming and only after a few weeks moving on to more intense exercises.
The powerful bodily constitution of the Rectangle is accompanied by a powerful appetite. These women find it difficult to stop when they binge on food, so they require a restrictive diet.
There is enough evidence to show how beneficial a separate diet is for health and weight loss: you don’t need to consume concentrated carbohydrates and concentrated proteins at the same time: meat with salad and vegetables is good, but meat with bread and potatoes is bad.
In a condensed form, the best diet for the Rectangle, who has set the goal of regaining the slimness that distinguished him in his youth, is one full meal a day, so as not to suffer from hunger. Not only is a woman unable to follow a “rabbit” low-protein diet, it exhausts her and makes her pale and sickly in appearance.
Rectangle women are night owls by nature: if children or work do not force them to get up early, they tend to start work late, but do not go to bed for a long time. This means that the main meal should be in the evening.
Breakfast and lunch should be light and low in protein; for breakfast - fruit and muesli, for lunch - salad, boiled potatoes, pitta bread with lettuce, tomato and a couple of pieces of avocado. Snacking throughout the day should be avoided, but dinner can include a sufficient amount of protein (fried fish, steak or chicken), vegetables and something low-carb and low-fat for third (yogurt, fresh fruit).
However, the key to maintaining a slim, youthful figure for the Rectangle is intense exercise. The Rectangle, like the Triangle, needs intense aerobic exercise at least three times a week. The rectangle should make it a rule to intensively swim, run, play tennis or aerobics twice, or preferably three times a week for at least half an hour.
Women with this type of figure have breasts and hips of equal volume, and their waist is weakly expressed or not expressed at all (for example, if with a chest volume of 92 centimeters, the waist is more than 70 centimeters).
This body type is more athletic and sporty than, for example, an hourglass, and an insufficient waist curve can be visually increased. In order to emphasize the features of such a figure, you just need to maintain the harmony of the shoulders and hips, visually narrowing the waist. This effect can be achieved by creating additional volume in another part of the body.
The main task
Focus on the waist and beautiful legs, while maintaining the balance of the upper and lower body.
Will do
- Fitted outerwear, coat with a belt.
- Tops with thin straps, blouses with puff sleeves.
- Jackets or outerwear with straight shoulders.
- Dresses without straps or with a wrap.
- A-line skirt, sun or with a slit.
- Tight-fitting trousers or jeans with a mid or low rise.
- Classic straight trousers or capris.
Won't fit
- Baggy or oversized clothing.
- Clothing that excessively reveals the abdominal area.
- Straight styles of outerwear or dresses.
- T-shirts, sleeveless or crew-neck tops, turtlenecks.
- Leggings, pencil skirts.
Stars with a “rectangular” figure: Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley, Cameron Diaz, Anna Kournikova
Body type: Apple (O)
Women with an Apple body type are naturally prone to being overweight because they have a weak lymphatic system, when fluid is absorbed by the body and accumulates in the arms and legs. In addition, a hypersthenic physique visually adds width and weight. The silhouette is straight, the waist is not clearly expressed. The chest is wide and massive. The abdomen may protrude forward. The hips are approximately equal in volume to the shoulders. But the legs are often more slender. Height can be any, but most often below average.
Metabolic rate is low. The digestibility of foods is better in the first half of the day. Excess weight is distributed evenly throughout the body.
When choosing clothes, the main task of women with an Apple body type is to visually lengthen the silhouette using longitudinal vertical seams, lines and trims.
Somatic body types
In addition to determining your body type by the size of your forms, there are also genetically or somatically programmed body types with their own individual body sizes and shapes that Mother Nature has endowed us with. In its pure form, this table characterizes very few people, and the majority of people belong to two body types at once, which should be taken into account when choosing the style and type of clothing.
Somatic body types are the constitution of the human physique, which is genetically programmed and provides a vector from birth for the future physical development of a person.
More information on this issue on Wikipedia.
There are three main types of somatic body types:
| Ectomorph | This body type tends to have a lean build with little muscle mass. They have long limbs and thin bones. |
| Mesomorph | This body type has well-proportioned bodies with well-defined muscles. Broad shoulders and chest, well-developed muscles. |
| Endomorph | The third representative of the group is prone to weight gain and has the shape of a ball - full arms, round head, belly, wide chest, short stature and flat butt. A representative of the endomorph group, usually a person with a wide and heavy bone structure. |
Based on the above, we can conclude that it is possible to correct any type of figure. All silhouettes need the right combination with clothing. An incorrect relationship between your body type and color or cut can lead to a complete imbalance, while the right clothes can bring any figure closer to the ideal.
Album of basic recommendations for the Apple figure
| In this Album: | |
| how to hide a double chin | |
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Circle (apple)
Owners of this body type have a straight silhouette without a pronounced waist, but with protruding breasts. The bulk of the figure's volume is in the upper body (but the legs remain slim the longest).
“Apple” women should carefully monitor excess weight: it tends to be deposited on the stomach.
Main goals
Visually elongate the figure, define the waist and emphasize the beautiful neckline and legs.
Will do
- A-line coat, outerwear with an A-line silhouette (narrow at the chest and widening at the bottom).
- V-neck blouses or tops.
- Dresses with A-line or wrap.
- Flared trousers and jeans with voluminous pockets.
- Clothes with large details (ruffles, patterns, draperies) below the hip line.
- Plain clothes with vertical darts.
Won't fit
- Very tight or baggy clothing.
- Sleeveless tops and blouses with a crew neck or ties at the neck.
- Turtlenecks, short tops.
- Clothes with bright prints, frills, and decorative elements on the shoulders and stomach.
- Skinny trousers, trousers and jeans without pockets or low rise.
- Tight skirts, pencil skirt.
Popular “apples”: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Britney Spears, Jessica Jones, Amy Schumer
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Body type: Inverted Triangle (T)
Women with the Inverted Triangle body type are characterized by wide shoulders against a background of narrow hips, the absence of a clearly defined waist (the difference in the volume of the waist and hips is less than 25 cm), often large breasts, a narrow pelvis, and almost flat buttocks. The upper body may be slightly shorter than the lower. Sometimes a massive top is adjacent to slender legs. This is the constitution that most female athletes have.
Metabolic rate is average. Excess weight is distributed in the upper body - arms, shoulders, sides and abdomen, as well as at the waist. In advanced cases, the figure begins to resemble an apple.
When choosing a wardrobe, the main task of women with the Inverted Triangle type is to visually enlarge the lower part of the body and visually reduce the width of the shoulders.
How to choose an outfit without fail?
When you know exactly all the pros and cons of your physique, you come to the realization of what is good for you. In order not to make a mistake with your outfit, be sure to imagine the finished image down to the smallest detail. For example, it is not the best option to buy just a beautiful blouse if it does not emphasize your figure and you have little idea of what to combine it with.
Remember that clothing can visually change your figure, correct asymmetry and add volume where needed. The main thing is to choose your outfits wisely.
Any woman who takes care of herself must know her body type in order to avoid mistakes in choosing a wardrobe. This knowledge will help to even out the proportions of the figure and emphasize its advantages.
Album of basic recommendations for the Inverted Triangle figure
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| wide shoulder correction | |
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| correction of protruding belly | |
| how to emphasize hips | |
| correction of flat buttocks | |
| how to dress if you're short | |
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Body type Slender column (I)
Women with the Slender Column body type are distinguished by a very slender, “boyish” figure of asthenic physique: narrow hips and shoulders, undefined breasts, indistinct waist. Height is often above average, arms and legs are quite long, but proportional. In general, such ladies give the impression of fragility and elegance.
Metabolic rate is high throughout the day. Owners of this type find it difficult to gain excess weight. But if this happens, then the extra pounds tend to accumulate mainly on the stomach and upper thighs.
When choosing clothes, the main task is to create the illusion of shapes, to achieve the effect of soft and voluminous lines.
“Pear” – attractive proportions
Another example of a purely female body type is the pear. In ancient times, it was almost universally considered the standard of female beauty. In those days, men tried to marry ladies with just such a silhouette, since they were considered the best wives.
Women with a pear body type have always been attractive
During the times of Ancient Egypt, women with massive hips and developed breasts were also a priority. The sculptural images that have reached us best confirm this. It is enough to look at the figurines of ordinary women and deities, to which, for example, the goddess of the Nile River Satis belongs.
The ancient Egyptian ideal of female beauty is the wide-hipped “pear”
Today, girls with a pear body type, according to statistics, make up about a third of the entire fair half of humanity. They can enhance the stunning effect produced by their appearance if they learn to correctly place accents. To do this, you should cover up plump legs and a heavy bottom and make fragile shoulders, a thin waist or graceful ankles the dominant feature of the image.
Modern “pears” look elegant and impressive, masking the rather heavy lower part of the body
Pros and cons of “pears” or “triangles”
Like all other types of silhouettes, “pears” have several other names. This body constitution is also called the “triangle” body type. Just like other body types, it has an analogy with a letter symbol. In this case, the silhouette resembles the letter A.
The “pear” body type is also called “triangle” or A-line.
Such women have narrow shoulders, a narrow waist and steep, luxurious hips. They are wider than the shoulders, the body is longer than the legs, so the waist looks slightly low. As you gain weight, the difference in size between your top and bottom becomes more noticeable. Reducing it makes the body more proportional.
Luxurious hips and a narrow waist are the main advantages of women with a pear figure.
An important factor in the harmony of the silhouette is posture. If a woman does not learn to constantly keep her back straight, slouching will accentuate all the nuances of such a physique. In the photo, the “pear” figure type looks harmonious if its owner managed to visually balance the upper and lower parts of the body.
Always keeping your back straight is an important requirement for the posture of women with a pear-shaped figure.
Tips for creating successful outfits
It is more difficult for ladies with a pear-shaped body to choose outfits than those with hourglass or rectangle shapes. The basic principle of selecting toilets is visual harmonization of proportions. The emphasis should be on the “wasp” waist and rounded hips. This can be achieved using shoulder pads, voluminous sleeves, and ruffles on the chest.
Shoulder pads, light top - details that visually enlarge the upper part of the image and balance it
Among the items of clothing for the pear figure type, there must certainly be pencil and A-line skirts, straight jeans or dark trousers that flare out at the bottom. Playing with color will allow you to achieve a visual increase in the top if it is light and has bright details and prints. A corset would be a good choice.
Album of basic recommendations for the Slender Column figure
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| correction of protruding belly | |
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| correction of flat buttocks | |
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The main characteristics of a “triangle” or “pear” figure
If, as a result of measurements, the volume of the chest turns out to be smaller than the hips with a visible waist, then your figure type is “triangle”. Women with this silhouette have a light top without much volume.
Main features: small breasts, thin waist and narrow shoulders. The hips and buttocks are voluminous and stand out significantly against the general background. As a rule, the legs also look full, with large calves.
With such obvious disproportions between the lower and upper parts of the body, choosing clothes is quite difficult. Tops - blouses and T-shirts - have to be bought one or even two sizes smaller, and skirts and trousers, on the contrary, two sizes larger.
How to choose a wardrobe for a triangle figure
- It is preferable to choose dresses, blouses, and blouses with a deep neckline or V-neck. A fabric print in the form of wide transverse stripes will visually enlarge your breasts.
- Sleeves with a triangular body type are also desirable to be wide and voluminous. Actively use the classic rule - dark shades of clothing visually narrow, so they should be at the bottom.
- To narrow the silhouette at the bottom and make it visually slimmer, your basic wardrobe should include skinny trousers and jeans, a pencil skirt and similar models.
- If you prefer to wear clothes with a wider hem, at least choose a model where the flare extends from the knee.
- When shopping for dresses, look for a variety of high-waisted items. You can choose a set with frills at the chest.
- Among the accessories, scarves, brooches and other additions to the image in the upper part will help you visually correct your figure.
- Shoes should have a stable high heel and a slightly pointed toe.
In general, girls with a triangle figure look feminine; many men consider such shapes seductive and attractive. If you regularly maintain your shape, this type of figure can be close to ideal proportions for many years.
