I’ve always been a lover of contemporary and vintage fashion. When I first moved to New York City, after graduate school, I visited stores like Nordstrom, Zara, and Macy’s on a regular basis, hunting for fashion treasures. For the most part, the pieces I found were pretty but didn’t fit me properly. As I’ve gotten older and able to evolve my fashion style, I’ve noticed that more important than the garment itself to me, is the fit. I’ve realized that different body types look better in different cuts, fits, and silhouettes. Currently, I’m really into fashion pieces that flatter my body shape; I’m pear-shaped but with broad shoulders, not common, right? So your guess is as good as mine, finding well-fitting clothes can be a struggle. My quest for well-fitting clothes started with The Smart Money Woman series and the bodycon-flattering clothes Zuri wore for her dinner dates and business meetings. Zuri always radiated a captivating boldness and an undeniable aura of confidence, and I couldn’t help but notice the strong connection between her impeccable fashion choices and the way her clothes beautifully complemented her body. As the saying goes, “The way you dress is the way you are addressed.” I want to be addressed as a powerful, confident woman, so I have to look the part. Here are the Top 6 Tips I use when shopping for clothes.
We all have unique body shapes, and learning how to dress for our individual proportions can significantly affect how we feel and present ourselves. By understanding your body type and embracing styles that enhance your natural features, you can accentuate your best assets and feel confident in any outfit., like Zuri….In this blog post, we’ll explore tips for dressing for your body type and provide actionable steps to help you flatter your figure.
Identify Your Body Type: The first step in dressing for your body type is identifying your specific body shape. Common body types include hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, and inverted triangle. Take a moment to assess your proportions and determine which category best describes your figure. Remember that everyone’s body is unique and beautiful, and these categories serve as general guidelines. You can check out this website for a more thorough explanation on how to identify your body type.
Highlight Your Assets: Once you’ve identified your body type, focus on highlighting your assets. If you have an hourglass figure with balanced proportions, emphasize your waistline with tailored clothing or belts. For pear-shaped figures, draw attention to your upper body with statement necklaces or embellished tops. If you have an apple-shaped figure, consider empire waistlines or A-line silhouettes that emphasize your bust and flow away from the midsection.