When I was with LuLaRoe I wrote an article about dressing for your body shape. Now that I’m with Paisley Raye it’s time for an updated post. Read on to find out how you can dress for your body shape with Paisley Raye.

Before I start writing, I just want to put a disclaimer out there. This post isn’t designed to body shame or tell someone they can’t wear something. If you feel beautiful in a style then wear it, who cares what I or any body shape chart tells you. Rock that item with confidence and know you are a beautiful creation of God. This post is designed for those women who say to me “I can’t wear that style” or “I don’t know what will cover my thighs/arms”.

How to Dress for Your Body Shape

We’re going to look at what each of the body shapes is and how you can dress for them.

Rectangle

You have a rectangle shape body if you have:
– Small to average bust
– Undefined waist
– Straight hips
– Well-aligned shoulders and hips

What to wear:
– Round, open necklines
– Skinny jeans
– Pencil or A-line skirts
– Belts to define the waist

What not to wear:
– Square necklines
– Straight dresses or skirts
– Baggy or boxy tops or tunics

Paisley Raye styles for your body:
– Poppy dress
– Clover dress
– Pixie Pant

Famous rectangle shape bodies:
– Cameron Diaz
– Nicole Kidman
– Hilary Duff
– Rachel Hunter

Pear

You have a pear shape body if you have:
– Narrow shoulders with a smaller bust
– Well defined waist
– Lower body wider than upper body
– Rounded bottom

What to wear:
– Boat or other wide necklines
– High waisted skirts
– A-line dresses
– Statement necklaces

What not to wear:
– Baggy tops and tunics
– Patterns on the hips and thighs
– Pencil skirts
– Low waisted jeans

Paisley Raye styles for your body:
– Azalea dress
– Aster dress
– Poppy dress

Famous pear shape bodies:
– Beyonce
– Jennifer Love-Hewitt
– Shakira
– Jennifer Lopez
– Rihanna

Apple

You have an apple shape body if you have:
– Average to big bust
– Broad shoulders
– Less defined waist
– Narrow hips

What to wear:
– V and wide necklines
– Knee length, A-line skirts
– Bootcut and straight leg jeans
– Wedges

What not to wear:
– High waisted pants and skirts
– Shapeless and boxy clothes
– Tiered, gathered or ruffled skirts

Paisley Raye styles for your body:
– Clover dress
– Pencil skirt
– Primrose wrap dress
– Petunia wrap dress

Famous apple shape bodies:
– Rosie O’Donnell
– Oprah
– Catherine Zeta-Jones
– Dolly Parton
– Angelina Jolie

Hourglass

You have an hourglass shape body if you have:
– Full bust
– Well defined, narrow waist
– Rounded bottom
– Curvy body

What to wear:
– Fitted tops and dresses
– Belt to enhance your waistline
– Wrap dresses
– Skinny and straight leg jeans
– High waisted skirts

What not to wear:
– Baggy clothing
– Straight cut clothing
– Tops with detail at the top
– Boxy jackets

Paisley Raye styles for your body:
– Pencil skirt
– Primrose wrap dress
– Pixie pant
– Petunia wrap dress
– Hydrangea Pants

Famous hourglass shape bodies:
– Megan Fox
– Salma Hayek
– Scarlett Johansson
– Halle Berry
– Kate Winslet
– Marilyn Monroe

Inverted Triangle

You have an inverted triangle shape body if you have:
– Shoulders are wider than hips
– Athletic looking body
– Little to no waist definition

What to wear:
– Add volume to the hips and thighs
– Light or bold colored bottoms
– Tops that help fake curves

What not to wear:
– Anything to accentuates the shoulders
– Horizontal stripes on top
– Tapered skirts
– Big, bold patterns on top

Paisley Raye styles for your body:
– Clover dress
– Dahlia dress
– Sugar Maple tunic

Famous inverted triangle shape bodies:
– Renee Zellweger
– Naomi Campbell
– Teri Hatcher
– Demi Moore
– Cindy Crawford
– Giselle Bundchen

Have questions about your body shape or how to dress for your body shape? Drop me a message or head over to our group and discuss there.