You always find yourself in the dilemma that no type of wardrobe fits right on you. Well, you are not alone! We are here to guide you on how to fix clothes for your body type and how to choose in accordance with what your body type says. Every individual has a distinct body shape and this makes him unique and beautiful in looks. This guide is just for solving your confusions related to adapting dress to your body shape.
How to Take Measurements of Your Body
First and foremost, grab a measuring tape, stand upright in front of a mirror, and start measuring your body in four simple steps. Here they are:
1. Shoulders
This step is a tricky one. You can ask your friend to measure from one tip of your shoulder to the next straight across your back.
2. Bust
Wrap the tape around your chest so that it should not be too tight or too loose. Just balance it. Measure the fullest chest part.
3. Waist
Find out your waistline — the narrowest part of your body torso — and measure it correctly.
4. Hips
Lastly, measure the widest part between hips and bum. Keep the measuring tape parallel to the floor like the one you measured the bust.
Write the measurements. Be aware, this is not your body size. This is just the relation among different parts of your body. Other measurements are simple and straigh-forward.
What are the Five Common Body Types?
Body types are body shapes that are characteristics of multiple individuals giving them distinct identities. These are typically a visual balance between body parts such as bust, waist, and hips.
Following are five common body types of individuals:
1. Round or Circle Shape
This type of body has the characteristic of larger bust than the rest of the body. It also features a less defined waist and hips.
2. Houglass Type
Here hips and bust are almost equal in width. It also features a distinct and defined waist.
3. Pear or Triangle Shape
This body type has narrow upper body while hips are wider than an individual’s shoulders
4. Inverted Triangle Shape
The inverted triangle shape has characteristics of narrow hips and broad chest and shoulders. Also called Apple type body features a broader upper body and its weight is carried from the midsection to slim legs.
5.Rectangle Body Shape
In this type of body, the individual has a uniform hips, waist, shoulders. Also the individual features minimal curves.
These are some common types of body that describe small tweaks creating a huge difference in outlook.
What Factors Affect Body Shape?
Multiple factors determine your body shape including your bone structure, your height,genetics, and hormones. These factors provide a distinctive look to the body including wide or narrow shoulders, hips, waist, etc.
Can You Change Your Body Shape?
Yes you can. Regular exercise can make a difference through muscle mass buildup. Research shows that your metabolic rate affects how quickly you lose or gain weight.
How to Use Fabrics, Patterns and Accessories for Your Body Type?
Well Style is not just the shape of your clothes. It is more than that. The way your fabric texture is, the pattern you draw and the placement of the right accessory determine a great style. Structured fabrics and the flowing fabrics are ideal for showing off a defined waist. Every pattern and colour such as vertical or horizontal stripes with small and dense patterns demand high attention. Then, accessories right for your body type cannot be underestimated. Belts, necklaces and scarves are powerful accessories that shape your entire outfit.
Conclusion
Most people are stuck at choosing the right clothes for their body type. This makes it harder for them to style well. However, with proper guidance and hacks, you can adapt your clothes to your body shape. For this reason, this blog post till now provided the best guide for you to choose clothes perfect for your body shape.
This guide is in accordance with the goals of Style Well – the lifestyle and wellness blog.
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- www.azafashions.com
- www.joebrowns.co.uk
- www.isabellastyling.com
- susanpadronstylist.com
- www.adriannapapell.com
- www.healthline.com
