If your shoulders, waist, and hips are roughly the same width, then you are a Rectangle H body shape. When styling this body type, the aim is to create curves, define the waist, and add dimension to your silhouette.
1. Best Tops for a Rectangle Body Shape
- Peplum tops: Create an instant waist definition.
- Wrap tops: Add curves and shape.
- Ruffled or frilled tops: Add volume.
- Puff sleeve tops: Balance the silhouette.
- Belted blouses: Define the waist.
- Off-the-shoulder tops. Create width at the shoulders.
Style Tip:
- Tuck your tops into high-waisted trousers or jeans to create a more defined waistline.
2. Best Dresses for a Rectangle Body Shape
- Wrap dresses.
- Fit and flare dresses.
- Belted dresses.
- A-line dresses.
- Shirt dresses with a belt.
- Ruched dresses.
- Tiered dresses.
Avoid!
- Very straight, shapeless dresses as they can make your body look more boxy.
Style Tip:
- If you are going to wear a straight-cut dress, consider adding a belt to it to define the waist.
3. Best Trousers and Jeans for a Rectangle Body Shape
- High-waisted jeans.
- Wide-leg trousers.
- Paperbag waist trousers.
- Flared jeans.
- Bootcut jeans.
- Mom jeans.
- Pleated trousers.
Avoid!
- Very low-rise jeans and very straight cuts, as these can make your body look straighter.
4. Best Jackets and Coats for a Rectangle Body Shape
- Belted coats.
- Wrap coats.
- Peplum jackets.
- Cropped jackets.
- Structured blazers.
- Waterfall coats
- Trench coats with a belt.
Avoid!
- Long, straight coats with no waist definition.
5. Best Necklines for a Rectangle Body Shape
- Sweetheart neckline.
- V-neck.
- Scoop neck.
- Off-shoulder.
- Square neckline.
- Halter neck.
- Wrap neckline.
These necklines help create the illusion of curves and break up the straight body line.
What to Avoid!
Some clothes can make a rectangular body shape look even straighter.
- Boxy tops
- Straight shift dresses
- Drop-waist dresses
- Very baggy clothes
- Low-rise jeans
These hide your waist and make your body look less defined.
Style Tip:
- The key is to create curves, define the waist, and add volume in the right places. Once you focus on these three things, dressing up becomes easy and stylish.
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