Evaluate your Shape and Dress for It!

My first post is going to deal with accessing your body type.  The best way to determine what types of styles work for you is to first find out what shape you have.  There are 4 different body types:
1. Hourglass:  This body type is characterized by a defined waist and the bust/hip measurements are similar.
Celebrity body type examples: Kim Kardashian, Sophia Vergara, and Salma Hayek
2. Inverted Triangle or Apple Shape: Your body type has broader shoulders than your waist and hips.
Celebs who have this shape are: Audrina Patridge and Renee Zellweger
3. Triangle or Pear Shape:  Your upper body is smaller than your hips.
Celeb bodies: Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Jennifer Love Hewitt
4. Straight:  Your body is fairly straight with few curves.
Celebrity examples: Cameron Diaz and Nicole Kidman

The tip for dressing for your body type is to accent areas and find ways to cover problem ones.  For example, for someone with an hourglass figure should wear belted outfits to accentuate the waist.  A triangle shape body type would want to wear bootcut jeans or flares to balance out their shoulders.  Straight shapes can create curves with ruffles or pleats to create more of a hour glass silhoutte.  Inverted triangle shapes can use A-line skirts or dresses to hide problem areas in the hips.

After you figure out what body type you have, the trips to the dressing room can become a lot easier and more enjoyable when you can see what will work for your body.  There is nothing more satisfying than a great outfit!