Own Your Style: A Guide to Dressing the Rectangle Body
Shape
The Lifestyle Editor
Crafting the Illusion of Curves
Fitted Silhouettes
Choose clothes that skim your body for a flattering and stylish look. Think sheath dresses, tailored trousers, and fitted tops.
Waist Emphasis
Draw attention to your waist with belts, empire waistlines, or wrap dresses, creating a visual definition.
Strategic Volume
Balance your frame with volume in strategic areas.
Try peplums, ruffles, A-line skirts, shoulder pads, and statement sleeves.
Dress to Impress
Wrap Dresses
Wrap dresses cinch at the waist, creating a flattering hourglass silhouette. They are versatile and can be dressed up or down.
Empire Waist Dresses
Empire waist
dresses accentuate the bust, drawing the eye upwards and creating a more balanced look.
Fit-and-Flare Dresses
Fit-and-flare dresses hug the body from the chest to the waist, flaring out at the hips. They provide a flattering and feminine shape.
A-Line Dresses
A-line dresses are a classic choice for a rectangle body type. The shape flows gracefully from the shoulders to the hem, creating a balanced silhouette.
Top It Off
Tailored Blouses
Tailored blouses offer a clean and chic look, accentuating your shoulders and creating a more defined waist.
Peplum Tops
Peplum tops add volume to the hips, creating a balanced silhouette and emphasizing the waist.
V-Necks and Boat Necks
V-necks and boat necks elongate the neck and draw the eye upwards, adding a touch of elegance.
Bottom Line: Bottoms That Flatter
High-Waisted Trousers
High-waisted trousers accentuate the waist and create a balanced silhouette. Pair them with tucked-in shirts or blouses.
Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans hug the legs, creating a slim and sleek look. Balance them with flowing tops or peplum tops.
A-Line Skirts
A-line skirts flow from the waist to the hem, creating a balanced and feminine silhouette. Pair them with fitted tops.
Fashion Don'ts
Boxy Cuts
Avoid boxy cuts, as they add bulk and make your frame appear even straighter. Look for fitted or slightly A-line styles.
Oversized Clothing
Baggy clothes will drown your figure. Choose clothes that fit your body shape and accentuate your curves.
Low-Waisted Styles
Low-waisted styles emphasize the lack of waist definition. Opt for highwaisted styles to accentuate your waistline.
Body Shape Analysis Session
Personalized Expertise
Meet with Moushumi Khara, a styling expert, for a oneon-one Body Shape Analysis Session.
Uncover Your Unique Type
Discover your body type and build a wardrobe that accentuates your natural features.
Build a Flattering Wardrobe
Develop a personalized style that celebrates your figure and boosts your confidence.
