Fashion Capital - Define your body shape!

Define your body shape!

The secret to the success of looking and feeling good is to know the shape of your body.

We have all done it, where we buy an item of clothing that does not fit correctly and makes us feel worse than we did before we entered the shop.

Do not fret! This is not because you are irregular, it's due to the fact that you have not found the right clothes to suit your body shape.

So FashionCapital.co.uk have come to the rescue to avoid such dread when searching for the perfect party frock this season with these body shape types for you to identify with that really will make you look and feel fabulous!

Bottom Heavy

Skittle: Slim top, slim waist and wide thighs

Bell: Slim top, small waist, large bum and thighs

Pear: Slim top, long waist, large bum and legs

All you ladies who fit into the Bottom Heavy group should be accentuating your feminine figure by wearing items that draw the eye to the shoulder; a good way to do this is wearing detail on the neckline. Also wear wide legged trousers and A-line shapes, which will elegantly skim your curves.

However it's best to avoid items like skinny jeans or Fluted Skirts.

Top Heavy

Lollipop: Big bust, long legs, slim hip

Goblet: Broad shoulders, big bust, big tummy, slim legs and thighs

Imposter: Ridiculously large bust, impossibly small waist and long slim legs

For all you Top Heavy ladies you want to draw attention to the bottom half of your body. This can be achieved by wearing items that gather around the waist and wearing clothes that are fitted.

Avoid items that are delicate or have high neck lines.

Top and Bottom Heavy

Hourglass: Large bust, small waist, large bum and thighs

Apple: Big bust, no waist, large hips and thighs

Vase: Large bust, small long waist and proportional hips

Cello: Large shoulders, large bust, short waist, large bum and hips

Top and Bottom Heavy have curves a-plenty, many friends maybe jealous of this but we all know that it can be hard not to feel frumpy. So the best items for you ladies to wear are tailored and fitted clothes.

The big no goes are bows, frills and any elaborate embellishments.

No Curves

Brick: Broad top, no waist and flat bum

Column: Long body, slight waist, hips and shoulders are equal

Cornet: Broad shoulders, small bust, small hips and no waist

Ladies you may have no curves but those curvy friends of yours are jealous of your straight and proportioned physique. We all know that it can sometimes be hard to feel feminine, the best way to create those curves is to wear belts to bring in the waist, add a neck line where possible and wear a great deal of print.

By Jade Mead

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