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.
