Learn to embrace your body type by finding clothes that emphasize all its amazing features while downplaying the not so amazing ones. The first step to finding the right articles of clothings for you is to determine your body shape.

We have all the tips and tricks right here, that you will need to look your best!

PEAR
*Large Hips and Thighs
*Smaller upper body(For example your pants size may be 2 sizes larger than your shirt size)
*Narrow shoulder and back
*Defined Waist
EX: Jennifer Lopez, Oprah, Kate Winslet, Kelly Clarkson

TIPS:
*Wear darker colors on bottom to slim, and brighter colors on top to draw the eye upwards!
*Blouses with puffy sleeves and ruffles will add bulk to your upper half and help to balance you out.
*Low necklines work great!  They will draw the eye up to emphasize your bust.
*A-line/Flared skirts look amazing on pear shapes!
*Empire and Babydoll dresses also work great and will flow over the hips instead of hugging them.
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APPLE
*Larger upper body when compared to lower.
*Fuller bust, wider shoulders
*Fuller, less-defined waist, not necessarily overweight.
*Narrow hips
EX: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elizabeth Hurley, Drew Barrymore,

TIPS:
*Belted/Cinched top will slim the waist
*Wear darker colors on top, avoid patterns.
*Tops should be somewhat fitted, never baggy. No need to add bulk!
*Draw attention to your legs, by wearing shorter length skirts. A-line skirts look fabulous and help even out your shape.
*Choose tops that fall no longer than the upper hip, your body will get lost in tops that are too long.
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ROUND
*Center of body is largest, no defined waist.
*Narrow shoulders and hips
*Shapely legs
*Round/Fuller back
EX:Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson,Jordin Sparks, Mia Tyler

TIPS:
*Wear v-necks. These will help draw the eye to the bust and elongate your body.
*Avoid tight tops and as well as baggy ones! Find a safe in between!
*Solid, dark colors work well. Avoid loud patterns.
*Choose narrow belts, wide belts will divide your body and not look as flattering.
*Vertical stripes will create a slimming look.
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RECTANGLE/STRAIGHT
*Small to average bust
*Upper and lower torso equal is width; Undefined Waist
*Flat bottom
*Slim legs
EX:Julia Roberts, Hillary Duff, Cameron Diaz, Brooke Shields

TIPS:
*Tunics look great on this body type and help elongate your torso.
*Dresses w/ looser fits like empire & babydoll style do wonders!
*Choose v-necklines to elongate and slenderize. Avoid turtleneck and higher necklines.
*Wear A-line skirts to add the illusion of curves.
*Avoid tops that gather or are bulky or layered at the waist
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HOURGLASS
*Hips and Bust are proportional. You most likley wear the same size in tops and bottoms.
*You have a defined waist
*Shapely legs
*Curved Hips
EX: Halle Barry, Scarlett Johansson, Salma Hayek, Jessica Alba

TIPS:
*Wrapped and belted tops and dresses will accentuate your bust and slim waist.
*Pencil Skirt are A MUST have for this figure!! These will hug your curves in all the right places.
*Avoid full or billowy tops as these will only hide your body.
*Keep shirt lengths above the hips, to avoid having them stop where you are fullest and making you look bigger.
*Stick to slim fitting tops and pants, but not too tight as not to overemphasize the bust or hips.

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