Women
come in all different shapes and sizes, but these can be narrowed down to these
four general categories. Keep in mind that you might be a mix; not every woman
falls into a single category.
APPLE BODY SHAPE
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Body traits: The upper body is larger than the lower,
hips are slim, and chest is on the larger side. Shoulders tend to be broad.
Weight gain usually occurs above the waist in the mid sections and in the rear.
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Your secret weapon: Those legs!
Your goals: Elongate the torso, show
off your legs and downplay mid-section weight and shoulder width.
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Body traits: The lower body is larger than the
upper, hip width exceeds shoulder width, and hips and butt are rounded with a
defined waist. The chest and belly are fairly flat.
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Your secret weapon: Shoulders,
torso and flat stomach
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Your goals: Show off arms, add shape to your upper
body and down play wide hips to heighten upper body features.
HOURGLASS BODY
SHAPE
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Body traits: The upper and lower body has similar
proportions, while the waist remains narrow. Any extra weight in the hourglass
figure usually lies in the hips, thighs and chest area.
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Your secret weapon: Curves, curves
and more curves.
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Your goals: Find a middle ground between baggy, drab
clothing and overly sexy clothing. Show off your curves, balance the weight of
your curves, complement your curves... did we mention your curves?
RECTANGLE BODY
SHAPE
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Body traits: The waist, hip and shoulder widths are
similar to each other, usually on the slim side. Extra weight in the rectangle
shape tends to hang out in the stomach and back regions. Some rectangles have
smaller breasts, but this is not always true.
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Your secret weapon: Your arms and
legs. Because you don't need to minimize any body features, you have more
freedom than the other body shapes to experiment with different trends and
styles.
Your goals: Create curves, show off
slender legs and arms.
APPLE SHAPE
If you have an apple-shaped body like Elizabeth
Hurley’s:
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DON'T bring attention to your waist.
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DO go for V-neck tops. They create the
illusion of a longer torso.
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DO look for V-neck wrap-style tops with
cinching on the sides.
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DO wear belts at the smallest part of your
waist.
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DO conceal tummy bulge by wearing empire
tops and dresses.
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DON'T wear oversized empire tops.
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DO wear low-rise jeans and pants in a
straight leg. They are chic and stylish for most shapes.
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DO wear shorter skirts to show off your
legs. This takes attention away from and disguises the midsection.
PEAR SHAPE
If your body is pear-shaped like Christina
Aguilera’s or Jennifer Lopez:
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DON'T wear clothing that draws attention
to hips and thighs.
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DO look for boat neck tops, square and
cowl necklines.
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DO wear strapless dresses. They show off
arms and even out proportions.
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DO try styles with ruffles on top. This
also evens out proportions.
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DO experiment with light-colored tops and
dark-colored bottoms for contrast.
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DO wear jackets that hit right above the
waist.
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DO rock a pair of straight leg jeans.
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DO try A-line skirts, which camouflage
wider hips.
HOURGLASS SHAPE
If your body is hourglass-shaped like Beyoncé’s:
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DON'T hide your curves.
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DO wear fitted dresses.
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DO wear a belt at the waist to enhance
your hourglass shape.
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DON'T wear baggy clothing.
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DO try wrap dresses.
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DO go for high-waisted skirts to show off
your hips.
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DO pick thin, lightweight styles and
fabrics.
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DO wear skinny or straight leg jeans.
RECTANGLE SHAPE
If your body is rectangle-shaped like Gwyneth Paltrow’s :
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DO wear scoop neck and sweetheart tops. It
helps create curves.
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DON'T go braless.
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DO wear long jackets to create a lean
look.
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DO wear skinny, low-rise jeans.
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DO wear tops with collars, ruffles and
details to flatter your chest.
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DON'T wear overwhelming styles.
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DO layer! It gives your rectangle figure more
dimensions.
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DO wear dresses with ruching. Cinches on
sides are ideal.
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