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
Style Mantra
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
Get the Look
Shape: Rectangle
Frame: Slender with slight curves
Style Mantra
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
Get the Look
Shape: Apple + Diamond
Frame: Curvy
Style Mantra
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
Get the Look
Shape: Hourglass
Frame: Tall
Style Mantra
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
Get the Look
Shape: Lean column
Frame: Petite
Style Mantra
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.
Get the Look
Shape: Broad rectangle
Frame: Tall
Style Mantra
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.