Rectangle Body Shape Fashion Do's and Don'ts

 

Rectangle Shape

• A common female body shape
• A columnar, boxy silhouette that comes from similar circumference of the bust, waist and hips.
• Hips tend to be square and often the arms and legs are proportionally slender
• A flat bottom is also common
• A rectangular woman will often appear shorter and heavier than she really is.
• Many women find they become rectangular with age. The thickening of the mid-torso is most commonly a result of the vertebrae compressing and creating less torso length and less space to distribute any fat.
• The aim is to add definition to the shape by visually elongating body and defining the shoulders (if you are overweight) or defining the waist (if your are slender).

DO’s

• Slight shaping of garments
• A classic round-neck jumper gives elegant shape
• Angular jackets that point to your waist
• Shoulder-line emphasis
• Dresses that wrap or flow through the waistline, feminine chiffon softens your shape
• High waisted dresses (like a wrap dress) will add definition to your shape.
• Jackets that fasten with a tie belt or sash to create a waist.
• A three-quarter length coat that is belted (like a trench-coat), make sure you tie the jacket either at the front or the back. Hip pockets on the jacket add a bit of curve.
• A coat that is cut in an empire line that comes in at the waist.
• Straight and semi-fitted jackets and dresses
• Straight to slightly flared flat fronted pants
• High placed focal points
• The gentle flare of an A-line skirts is all you need to add shape to your waist.
• Slightly flared pants that add shape to your waist
• Accessories that focus the attention to the centre and the top part of your body.
• Fitted Vest with a shirt, blouse or t-shirt underneath to carve into the body.
• Shape wear that shapes the waist.

DON’Ts

• Clingy Fabrics that accentuate the rectangle shape
• Fitted silhouettes that accentuate the rectangle shape
• Baggy pants
• Big loose tops
• Narrow skirts
• Cropped tops
• Dropped waist
• Formless three-quarter length jackets
• Boxy jackets
• Double breasted coats
• Mini-skirts
• Trousers in a stiff fabric

Famous Rectangles

Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Cattrall, Nicole Kidman, Jane Fonda, Elle McPherson, Cameron Diaz

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Blog written by Angela Barbagallo, Fashion Stylist
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