Struggling with finding out your body shape? Here’s an easy guide to clear up all the confusion!

There are various body shapes and finding out which one suits you can be a task if you don’t know your proportions and the general idea about the various body shapes, worry not! While trying different clothes, you might have noticed that some look good on you and some don’t flatter your body, but you can’t decide what looks best. Leepstick has curated this easy guide to solve that problem in 5 minutes maximum! After a thorough look at this article, you will be able to find out your exact body shape, type and what patterns, colors, styles and clothes look best on you!

Different Body Shapes and What Yours Is?

Your body type is your shape, you can find out what body shape description suits you best with a measuring tape and a little bit of willingness. Start by measuring your shoulder with the measuring tape; you might need somebody else to help you with this because it is difficult to measure your shoulder on your own; the tape will slip and slide, and it’s not easy to hover it and get the correct measurements. Still, if you can do it alone- you are a genius! Keep the tape at the tip of your shoulder, circle it back to the other shoulder where both ends meet, and note the measurements.

BUST

You need to stand straight for this step and measure the fuller part of your bust by circling the tape from your bust to your shoulder and again to your bust and note down the measurements.

WAIST

Stand straight, relax your stomach, ensure your waist is from one side to the other, and note down the measurements. You have to measure the slimmest part of your waistline and note its measurements.

HIPS

Stand in front of a mirror while you take all the measurements, and you need to measure the fullest part of your hips for this step. Take the tape from one side of your hips to the other, circle it back to the initial point, and you can take your hips measurements; note them down!

WHAT IS YOUR BODY SHAPE?

The general outline of your body shape, and determining what exactly your body shape is will help you decide what outfits and clothes will look good on you!
The general idea of body shapes revolves around everyone wanting to understand their body and what fits it best and enhance their looks and outfits. Now we know why we must study body shapes and how it will help. Let’s dive into the main categories of various body shapes and types.

Apple body shape

For people with busts heavier than their lower bodies, this is their body shape! People with apple body shapes usually have broader shoulders and heavier busts, and since the most attention is on their midriff, the ideal way to dress an apple body shape is to draw attention away from your midriff and highlight other body parts like your legs. Clothes that flaunt your legs or deep-neck blouses and dresses that give the illusion of longer torsos work well with this body type.

Printed jackets and printed or patterned dresses, empire cuts, flowy tops and monochrome outfits that distract you from your midriffs are ideal for an apple body shape!
Avoid wearing bodycon dresses that stick to your body and waist belts; they attract attention to your midriff and don’t flatter your body.

Hourglass body shape

If you don’t know you have an hourglass body shape, everyone else will ensure you know! Hourglass is balanced and the most sought body shape; if you have a proportionate bust and hips and an attractive and defined waistline that makes everyone envy you, you are an hourglass body shape.

Hourglass body types should wear body-hugging dresses that outline and flaunt your figure. Dresses with a cinched waist, high-waist trousers and pants, v-neck dresses and v-neck necklines look great on an hourglass body shape.

Pear body shape

If your hips and thighs are more significant than your upper body, you will likely have a pear-shaped body shape. This body shape is in rage because of many celebrities like Kim Kardashian West, so if you have this body, thank your angels and flaunt it as much as you can!
If you are observant enough, you can easily create an illusion of an hourglass body and style it in both ways, either wear clothes that flaunt your lower body or create balance in your outfits because both works perfectly for you. Legged trousers, statement sleeve tops and dresses, a-line skirts, skinny jeans, crop tops and sweetheart necklines work perfectly well with pear-shaped bodies!

Rectangle body shape

It’s a very straightforward body shape with proportions throughout the body from shoulders to hips, and there is hardly any definition of this body type.
Rectangle body shapes leave your arms and legs for that creative styling space; focus on enhancing them and creating outfits that attract attention. Ruffle and statement sleeve tops, A-line skirts and strapless dresses that are short are your best friends. Avoid wearing long dresses, long-sleeved tops, and dresses for a rectangular body shape.

Inverted triangle body shape

The reverse triangle body shape is when you have wider shoulders than your hips, and this is the most athletic body shape. Ensure you enhance your outfits to significantly enhance your shoulders and arms. Clothes with an inverted V shape will be your savior here! Straight-cut jeans and clothes that add volume to your hips and thighs are the best for inverted triangle body types. Ensure you add ruffle patterns to your hips and lower body and leave the upper body simple and minimalistic

Athletic body shape

Athletic body shapes are proportionate throughout the body while sporting an athletic silhouette with evenly proportionate body weight. Oversized jeans and trousers are the best fit for your legs, and choose outfits that enhance your sporty figure and show off your body type. You can choose halter neck dresses to compliment your best features and show off your body.

We have covered all the necessary body shapes, and I hope you understand thoroughly. We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Dressing- up is all about self-expression and creativity, so relax and have fun! Now that you know your body shape you can start styling it, read our blog on 7 outfits tips for self-styling your outfits and get ready to show off your look!