If you ask anyone what’s the most attractive quality in someone, confidence will be on the majority’s list. Let’s be honest, there’s something charming and inspiring about someone who’s confident in their own skin, when they know exactly who they are. And when it comes to style, people who exude confidence are the ones with the knowledge of what and how to wear.
The beauty of fashion in 2024 is in its diversity – there are clothes for every size, shape, and body type. Awareness of your body type can make your styling choices easier and save time thinking about what or how to wear.
Decoding Your Body Shape
To better understand which is your body type, a simple full look in the mirror would be enough, but if you want to be precise about it, you can measure your bust, waist, and hips and compare them, after all, their relation to each other is what makes every body unique and beautiful. There are 5 classic body types with their individual characteristics and we will go through each of them.
Hourglass figure is known for its narrow waist, while the bust and hips are roughly the same size. Pear-shaped bodies have wider hips and narrower waists and busts. Rectangle body types, on the other hand, have similar measurements of shoulders, waist, and hips. Apple-shaped figures are distinctive with wider waist and slimmer shoulders and hips. Lastly, the Inverted Triangle Shape is known for wider shoulders and slimmer lower body.
Dressing for the Hourglass Figure
Hourglass figure is known to be for a narrower waist compared to hips and bust. When it comes to choosing an outfit for this particular body type, it’s all about the balance. The dress that accentuates the waistline would be a perfect fit. Dalood’s Brown Slip Dress does exactly that flawlessly.
Not only does it highlight the waistline, but it is also crafted in soft silky fabric, perfect for the hourglass shape, as the fabric hugs the body, spotlighting the natural proportions. Its beautiful V-neckline puts attention on the face. The garment has no sleeves, which is just what we need for an hourglass body shape not to overwhelm the silhouette.
Styling Tips for Pear-Shaped Bodies
The pear-shaped body type has a lot in common with the Hourglass figure, the main difference being the hips, which in Pear-shaped figure are usually wider, therefore putting a garment with broad shoulders and just a bit volume is definitely recommended.
Dalood’s Black Top with dramatic and elegant shoulders and sleeves will do the job exceptionally well. This sophisticated piece highlights the waistline, paying attention to the Pear-shaped figure’s one of the most distinguishable attributes – narrow waist.
This top can be paired with Black Pants to keep the lower body simple and maintain the balance. Buttoned-down Maria Dress with its broader shoulders, and highlighted waistline can be another ideal pick. The dress is glamorous evening-wear with a high slit and enriched with golden buttons creating striking silhouette.
Fashion Solutions for Apple-Shaped Figures
Apple-shaped body type has a beautiful round shape, to make the most of it, Chiffon Maxi Dress would be the ultimate choice. It has a neckline that elongates the upper body and it elegantly flares out at the bottom, creating the volume for the hips, which for this body type are usually narrower.
Another perfect choice would be Bustier Dress. It has a well-structured upper bodice that will define the waistline and complement the Apple-Shaped figure. It also has a neckline with a long cut, decorated with metallic rings, which again, is great for elongating the upper body. This mesmerizing garment also magically spreads out at the bottom and delicate chiffon, creates charming outline.
Dressing Strategies for Rectangle Body Types
The main attribute of this body type is the similar size of the bust, waist, and hips, therefore, something that gives a fuller look to the upper and the lower parts of the body would be a great choice. Let’s look at the Off Shoulder White Dress and how it’s designed to perfectly style Rectangle figures.
It has a delicate neckline that transforms into the shoulders that hug the upper body. The dress has a well-defined waistline and beautiful golden buttons on the front help elongate the torso. Not only that, the dress goes fuller on the hip area, which adds more volume to the lower part of the body, ultimately creating an elegant feminine silhouette.
Flattering Dresses for the Inverted Triangle Shape
This body type has a dynamic silhouette with broader shoulders, a defined waist, and a slimmer lower body. Dalood’s Midi Red Dress will flatter the figure.
The theatrical and elegant bell-sleeves will balance the proportions. The soft silky fabric of the dress will highlight the waistline and create a feminine allure. The garment is perfectly tailored and will bring elegance and charm to any occasion.
Conclusion
The ultimate magic of fashion can be observed when designer pieces meet strong individuality and they come alive, for different people differently. Embracing the uniqueness of each body types can be empowering. Empowerment of women is Dalood’s main value.
That’s why at Dalood Store you can find garments that are designed to celebrate individuality, the distinctiveness of every body type and strengthen confidence, because as said before, nothing is more attractive than being confidently in love with who you are.