How to Dress for Your Body Type

Before we started, first we need to know about body shape which shape of your body is? Your body shape may falls under these five categories. This guide will help you know what to wear according to your body shape and the things that to be avoid.

Type of body shape

1 Rectangle

Rectangle body type has shoulders as wide as hips, their shoulders are

roughly the same width as their waist and hips

A button-down shirt and fine-gauge crew jumper is a no-fail pairing that’ll add instant bulk to your frame

Wear structured blazers are padded in the shoulder while narrow in the underarms. It may hard to find, so ask your tailor

Don’t wear double breasted jackets and top with graphics that are also rectangular.

2 Inverted Triangle

The v-shaped body or inverted triangle has broad shoulders and chest but

narrow hips. Big triangle with the base at the shoulder and the point at the belly button.

Wear Breton striped tees- while classic in style, they are also ideal for guys with this shape

Choose V-neck shirts and jumpers as they draw the eye down and take attention away from the chest

Don’t wear skinny cut trouser or jeans as this will draw attention to the disproportion of the lower half. Option slim cut instead

3 Triangle

The triangle body type has shoulders and chest that are narrower than the waist and hips, makes you look appear larger on the lower half of your torso, this body that doesn’t mean you’re in bad shape but you may find

difficulties in finding the cloths with this shape

Use structured blazers and jackets to give shape to the shoulder line

Fitting cloths will just further emphasize this shape. Find a good tailor if you don’t already have

Choose darker colours up top as they are more flattering. You can add colours by layering a bight tee or oxford under the jacket or jumper.

Don’t wear horizontal strips across the stomach, try vertical instead. And avoid skinny jeans as they exaggerate your smaller center

4 Trapezoid

The trapezoid body type has shoulders and chest wide with relatively narrow hips, most of the racks clothing will fit this type of body shape.

With this body types everything is easy to dress, just avoid baggy clothes as it is never be a good option to any body type.

5 Oval

This body type has Centre of torso is wider than shoulder and hips, as the

name suggested this shape appears round.

Wear vertical and pinstripe to lengthen the body

Wear detailed prints or textured pieces in dark colours.

Don’t wear horizontal strips.