The Right Clothes for Your Body Type
The secret to looking chic and pulled-together every day isn't an unlimited clothing budget or a personal stylist -- it's buying pieces that work with the shape of your body! Here, work and weekend clothes that will make you look fabulous -- no matter what your shape:
Your Shape: Full hourglass Best Work Look: Go for a pant suit with a jacket that falls below your hips, and trousers with straight legs and a side zipper (which makes a belly look flatter). Try V-neck sweaters or open-collar blouses to draw the eye up. Best Weekend Look: Try a pair of boot-cut jeans in a dark stretch denim paired with a slim sweater or a cozy corduroy blazer and a turtleneck.
Your Shape: Straight and boyish Best Work Look: Skirts cut on the bias, to add shape to your lower body, paired with sweater sets, which add a bit of bulk to your shoulders. If you prefer a suit, try a pencil skirt, and a fitted, shaped jacket with small shoulder pads. Best Weekend Look: Experiment with wide-leg yoga pants and a zip-up hoodie. Or try a boatneck sweater with low-cut, straight-leg jeans.
Your Shape: Broad shoulders, slim hips Best Work Look: Try pants with full-cut legs and cuffs, paired with an open-neck button-down blouse or V-neck sweater. Avoid jackets with shoulder pads. Best Weekend Look: A slouchy sweater over loose-fit jeans is a great option.
Your Shape: Full hips and bottom Best Work Look: Wear an A-line skirt with a sweater set or a softly-shaped jacket, both of which skim your curves. Or try a wrap dress with a swingy skirt. Best Weekend Look: Unstructured, wide-leg pants will take the emphasis off your lower half. Pair with a fitted top, such as a long-sleeved tee or a fine-knit sweater.






