Welcome back to the “Dressing for your Body Shape” series! If you missed the intro post, you can view it here to get a general idea of the different body shapes and what yours may be. Most of us, when deciding what to wear, make several considerations including the weather, our mood, and the activities of the day. When considering your body shape, it is very important to plan your look based on the feature that you want to accentuate.
I will spend the next few weeks giving in-depth advice on how to look chic no matter your measurements. If you still have questions about your body shape or how to dress it, don’t hesitate to reach out to get advice from an expert—free of charge!
Keeping with our fruit trend, today’s post is about the strawberry (or inverted triangle) shape. As a reminder, for this body shape, the shoulders are much wider than the hips and the bust can sometimes be proportionately large. Celebrities with this shape include Naomi Campbell, Terri Hatcher, and Miley Cyrus.
Dressing the Strawberry Body Shape
As with any shape, finding balance with the inverted triangle shape is important. Seeking balance for this shape means that your goal is to balance your bottom half with your top. See our top 5 ways to highlight this body type below and download our free, quick tip sheet to reference when shopping for the Strawberry Body Shape.
What to Avoid
Steer clear of shoulder pads or tops that add with to your upper body. Bold colors, ruffles, eye-catching patterns and embroidery should also be reserved for the lower body as that is the area to which you want to direct attention. Tapered skirts are also a no-no for this shape if your goal is balance.
Medical Moment: Keep in mind that your body shape is determined based on both genetics and environment. Your bone structure plays a large part in your figure as well as diet and exercise. You will find success in planning looks that find balance in your current shape—even if it’s not necessarily the one that you desire.
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Need help putting this all together for a cohesive look that works for your lifestyle? Download our style guide for the Strawberry Body Shape complete with outfit inspiration featuring pieces curated for your body shape to keep you looking chic and feeling confident! Also, visit the links below for previous body shapes.
Dressing for Your Body Shape: The Pear Shape