6 typical body types and tips to flaunt them

Mr. Givenchy hit the nail on the head when he said, “The dress must follow the body of a woman, not the body following the shape of the dress.”

We couldn’t agree more.

Clothing that works wonders for a particular type of figure could be catastrophic for other shapes.

To help you figure out the business of body types, we set out on a mission (at the élanstreet office!) to roundup the most commonly found silhouettes and dressed them up to shine.

Shape: Pear

Frame: Petite

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Embrace shirt dresses and A-line silhouettes like they are your guardian angels

Opt for detailing on the shoulders and chest to achieve a balanced silhouette

Flaunt that tiny waist for an hourglass effect

Pick heels that elongate your frame

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Shape: Rectangle

Frame: Slender with slight curves

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Show off your frame with bodycon dresses

Create an illusion of a waist with panels, belts, textures etc.

Choose closed, turtle and boat necklines

Accentuate with power pumps

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Shape: Apple + Diamond

Frame: Curvy

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Choose subtle detailing and embellishments

Pick A-line cuts and slight flares

Turn to empire waists as they work wonders

Opt for soft, fluid fabrics

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Shape: Hourglass

Frame: Tall

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Show off your curves with well-fitted dresses

Define your waist with belts and panels

Go for vertical stripes as they elongate your form

Invest in high-waisted bottomwear

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Shape: Lean column

Frame: Petite

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Embrace layers and see your body transform

Emphasise your waistline to add curves

Pick straight or flared bottoms

Define your shoulders with padded jackets, embellishments etc.

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Shape: Broad rectangle

Frame: Tall

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Choose dresses with wrap waists to add curves

Use small prints on a dark background to create a visual illusion

Turn to semi-fitted dresses for vertical balance

Add feminine accessories and heels to amp up your look

Get the Look

Discover your body shape and redefine your style with personal styling services from www.elanstreet.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY VASANTH PAUL | HAIR & MAKEUP SHYAM KASHYAP | STYLE DIRECTION AND CONTENT INPUTS ANAMIKA CHANDA | EXECUTION AND CONCEPT PALLABI MAJUMDAR

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