01/5Your body shape can help you pick out the right outfits for yourself

Your body shape can help you pick out the right outfits for yourself

We all know that Bollywood celebs have some of the biggest names in the fashion industry dressing them up. But what also needs to be known is that the reason these celebs look so trendy and flattering is that they're dressed according to their body shape. To figure out what your body shape is, grab a measuring tape and then measure your bust (from your apex), measure your waist (narrowest point of your body), measure your hips (widest part) and measure your shoulders. Then all you need to do is compare which part of your body is wider and you'll know your shape.

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02/5The Apple

The Apple

The inverted triangle shape is also more commonly known as the apple shape where the shoulders are the widest part of the body. Opt for Breezy A-line silhouettes, Flowy tunics, Relaxed boyfriend button-ups, V-neck anything. For outer layers, A-line coats or straight, knee-length trench styles (without the waist belt) and even ponchos can be pulled off effortlessly. For dresses, Maxi styles with a lower neckline, a wrap dress, knee-length shift and sheath styles will all look amazing.

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03/5The Square

The Square

The square body type is the absence of curves when the shoulder and hip are the same or similar size. This is also known as the athletic shape. For tops, opt for Halter styles, Racerback styles, Scoop & round necklines, Strapless anything. With layers, opt for Peacoats, dusters, bomber jackets, and flowy outerwear. For dresses, stick with darker colors, vertical stripes, or A-line styles. You can also opt for strapless dresses or halter necks if that's the way you want to go.

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04/5The Hourglass

The Hourglass

The hourglass shape is when a curvy woman has shoulders and hips of the same size. This one is aptly also known as the curvy body type. With tops, opt for Form-fitting jersey knits, Wrap tops, Peplum blouses, Tailored tops with ample room in the chest, Anything with a V-neck, round neck or boat neck. With layers opt for a classic trench, fitted blazers, cropped silhouettes and bomber jackets with elastic waistbands. With dresses opt for wrap dress or the fit & flare, an empire silhouette will also work well for you.

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05/5The Pear

The Pear

This is the body shape where the hips are wider than the rest of the body. The best way for you to dress is to opt for plunging V-necks in any silhouette, cowl necks, bell-sleeves and scoop neck. For outer layers, A-line and princess cuts, waist-length jackets, and any piece of outerwear that hits mid-thigh will look great on this shape. For dresses, dropped and embellished necklines, open backs, dramatic sleeves, and belted styles will be perfect.

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