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I started my how to dress your body type journey by measuring my bust, waistline and hips (with the help of this infographic) and comparing the numbers to the body type list. As I suspected, I am sill an hourglass. That means that my waist is smaller than my chest and hips.
Even though I have a balanced shape, I still like to keep everything in place with shapewear. I found amazing shapewear that pulls everything in called a braless body suit. It pulls in the stomach, hips, legs and back without constricting the bust area. This allows me to choose the bra coverage so that I can wear it with everything from a low cut bra to a t-shirt bra.
The Monroe and Main graphic gave tons of awesome tips on what to wear based on your body type. As an hourglass, the graphic advised me to choose a bold print dress if I wanted to bring attention to my curves and a monochromatic one if I want to downplay my curves. I decided to downplay the curves with this canary yellow dress.
Yellow looks amazing with turquoise accessories and neutral wedges. These shoes are out of control comfortable and super cute.
Other Outfit Details // Similar Bag // similar Sunglasses // Toe Nail Polish // Nail Polish // Similar Necklace
One April Golightly reader will win How to Dress Your Body Type Kit” which will include the Monroe and Main measuring tape and a $185 Monroe and Main shopping spree for shapewear and an outfit.
I learned that I am an hourglass shape.
knowing your shape is the key to finding flattering clothes
I learned that i have an oval shape
I took my measurements and I found out that I have an hourglass shape
and I how I wear my clothes to flatter that shape is important.
I learned that I am more of a rectangle shape. I also learned that once you know your shape, it’s easy to understand which areas to highlight and which you might want to play down a bit!
I learned that good foundation garments are key to good measurements.
I learned you need to take your measurements every few months.
I learned I’m a rectangle shape and that A-line dresses work best for my body type!
I learned I’m a triangle and that I should wear neutrals on bottom
I learned to understand my shape (triangle) so I can dress with clothes that flatter me more.
I learned that knowing one’s body shape can make clothes shopping easy and fun!
I learned that once you know your body type, it’s easy to understand which areas to highlight!
I learned that I am a triangle shape because of my narrow shoulders-I really always thought I was an hourglass due to being so busty.
I’m a triangle. I need to wear dark on the bottom and bright on the top.
I learned that once you know your body type, it’s easy to understand which areas to highlight and which you might want to play down a bit.
I learned that I’m a triangle. I need to stick with dark solid bottoms and wear bright and/or patterned tops to draw the eye upward.
I learned that there is an oval body shape. Never knew that before!
I learned that you should pair bright and bold colors with more neutral colors, I’m not good at doing that, I love bold colors. Thank you.
yellow is your color girl!!! and I learned I am the triangle shape. at least that’s how I read the post.
thanks!
I learned how to measure my body properly and that I should try some bright colors and prints.
I learned that I’m closest to a triangle shape. Being super short complicates it though!
I learned my body type and how to dress it.
I learned that we are widest at our hips and bust
Triangle
If your hip measurement is considerably larger than your waist and bust measurements, and your shoulders appear more narrow than your hips, your body type is considered a triangle. Highlight your narrow upper body with colorful or printed blouses that draw the eye upward and downplay wider hips with straight-cut or wide-leg pants.
I learned that I am an hourglass shape
I learned about body types!
Body type.
i learned how to dress my bodytype
Thank you!
I learned I am an oval! Thanks
I love this article. Thank you!!!
I learned you can go a little overboard (with the sunglasses) trying to color coordinate everything. Some times to avoid a clash you should choose a neutral accessory.
To know your measurements in order to choose the right dress!
Identify your shape so you buy the right dress
I learned you should identify your body shape- and I am inverted triangle.
we should know our body shape..it makes shopping for clothes easier and fun
I discovered I have an hourglass figure.
I found that I am an oval, and that I can use that body frame knowledge to pick out outfits that will flatter.
I learned you should identify your body shape so that you know how to dress and accentuate your body.
I learned that no matter your body shape, you can dress in such a way to flatter it!
So not only do I need to know what shape I am but also what color clothing is best suitable for me.
Sweet!
I am a rectangle.
How to measure my body type properly in order to flatter your curves. I am a mixture of 2 body types i think after having 5 kids. i used to be an hourglass lol
Dresses are a great and pretty way to hide women (like me) with thicker thigh problems!
I learned that For oval body shapes, the waist measurement is larger than the bust and hip numbers.
I learned that you should avoid getting shapewear that is too small as it won’t make you look any smaller and is uncomfortable. Also, I am apparently an hourglass shape 🙂
Cute and colorful!
Would love to own it.
I learned that knowing what kind of body type you have will help you understand which areas to highlight and which one to down play.
I learned that I have an hourglass shape and can safely wear prints all over! Go figure!
I learned how to find my shape and how to dress for it.
thanks
I learned that I am an inverted triangle, and it recommends that I wear clothing to emphasize my waist.
I learned that I am oval and wish I was another body type. I need to emphasize the smallest part of my waist.
I learned that I am an oval shape. I had no idea there were so many different types of body types/shapes!
I learned I’m a rectangle body shape.
I learned that in order to mix and match patterns, you only need to stay in the same color family. Sounds easy enough!
I learned that I have an oval shape, and that this dress is fabulous!
I learned the proper way to measure my waist. I’ve always (like, for years!) just measured straight around my middle. I had no idea about finding the crease and bringing the ends of the tape down to the bellybutton. Great tip!
I learned that I’m an hourglass shape! I was surprised to hear that!
I learned my shape and it also helped me learn to measure yourself correctly!
I have a hourglass shape and how to correctly measure certain areas
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I learned that I’m an hourglass shape and I was pleased to see that the site offers lots of styles in a wide range of sizes.
I learned that I am rectangular shaped.
I didnt know that you should take your measurements to figure out your shape!
Even without doing the actual measurements, I seem to fit between the hourglass and rectangular shapes!
I learned that I am an inverted triangle. I have never even heard of this shape.
Looks like I have an hour glass shape. I have never measured my waist that way before.
I learned that different patterns look good on different body types.
Have fun with the clothes that your wearing. Don`t be afraid to mix colors.
I’m an hourglass shape too 🙂
I learned that I am an hourglass shape. I also never heard of the way the demonstrate to measure your waist.
I learned that knowing your body’s shape is the perfect foundation for dressing well and choosing clothes that flatter.
i learned that im an oval body shape and should accent that with belted top/jackets
I learned that it is easier to find your body shape then I ever thought
I learned how to identify my own body shape.
I learned how to take proper measurements and that I am pear shaped.
whoops meant hourglass
I learned how to correctly identify my shape and make good clothing choices.
Women with inverted triangle body shapes will have larger bust measurements than their waist and hip numbers, and visually their bodies will appear more narrow at the hips than the shoulders. <<< that's me!
I learned that medium control shape wear smooths shape and strong control transforms shape. I learned I should wear belted outfits or A-line dresses.
I learned that I’m a rectangle shape and I should try belted dresses and mix patterns and solids to emphasize my waist.
I learned that knowing your body shape will help you get the best fit with the right outfit.
I learned sheath dresses are the way to go for me.L
I learned there are 5 main body shapes and that I am an hourglass shape.
I learned the importance of knowing your body type!
I learned how to identify my body shape for better fitting clothes.
I learned that knowing your body type is important.
I learned I am a triangle
Apparently I’m a rectangle — how unglamorous sounding! Interesting that I’ve always found empire waisted dresses to be the most flattering on me but they aren’t even mentioned here for rectangles!
I learned I’m a rectangle shape. (Laura DeLuca)
I learned that I have an hourglass shape. I’m pretty happy about that.
I’m an oval :/
I thought I could check out the pictures and figure out my body type. I learned that apparently I’m going to have to actually measure to see what I should be wearing.
I love this yellow dress. It is adorable.
Wow, what a great shade of yellow!! Looks really nice on you!
I learned how to identify my shape.
Great info on how to dress yourself based upon your body type! I admit I can benefit from following some of this advice to dress my body where I feel most confident and beautiful in my own skin!
I love this yellow dress. It certainly makes your hair color POP! You look great! Great article as well.
I learned that you can dress any body type in more flattering ways.
I learned that even though I am very petite I have an hourglass figure.
I learned that I’m a hourglass shape and should wear bold colors and prints to accentuate my assets.
I found that if I want to downplay my curves, to choose monochromatics.
Hourglass body shapes are defined by a waist that’s smaller than both
the bust and hips. You have an hourglass body shape if your bust and
hips are visually wider and similar in measurements, and if your waist
measurement is smaller than the other two.
As a mom of five, I pretty much never shop for something fun. It would be so fun to do that for a change!
I learned that I might be a hourglass but not sure because I am 50 pounds overweight. It is hard to find clothes that fits me nevertheless works well with my body shape. But, I like the simplicity that Monroe and Main have done to finding your body shape.
I learned I am an oval and that empire wasted outfits would look good on me
I learned I have an hourglass shape. Love your dress – it looks great on you!
I learned that I am an hourglass shape and I NEVER would have thought that!
I learned that you have to consider the color and print of the clothing in addition to how it is cut if you are trying to choose the best options for your body type.
I took my measurements and learned that I am hourglass figure. I should wear bold colors or prints that highlight my assets.
I learned that I am a rectangle, possibly an oval. I used to be an hourglass though! lol
I learned that I am a hourglass
I learned I am an hourglass shape
I learned that I have a hour glass shape.
I learned that there are five different body types. I think I am considered an inverted triangle because my bust is wider than my hips.
I finally learned the correct way to take my measurements!
I learned I am an oval shape and tops that highlight the thin area just below your bust will add instant definition which is important since I need to wear clothing that emphasizes a natural waistline.
“It’s a good idea to take your measurements every few months anyway – our bodies are always changing”. Sad but true.
I learned I was an hourglass when I thought I was a pear!
I learned how to dress for my body type and look FABULOUS !!!! Triangle type
I learned that I am an oval shape and should wear structured or belted jackets and tops.
I learned that I am an Oval,and I have been wearing the wrong clothes.thanks for sharing.
I found out I am an inverted triangle shape and the best way to flatter my shape
I learned how to identify my body shape.
I learned that I have an oval shape and need to create my own waistline
Your shapewear shouldn’t be restrictive! Make sure you can breathe and move around easily, even in corsets and other strong-control shapewear styles.
I learned that I’m an inverted triangle.
I learned the prints and colors that complement my shape.
I love the color