The stunning Queen Latifah is my favorite example because she is tall, 5’10, and considered “plus-size.” Interestingly, people often assume that you must be an hourglass if you are curvy, but she is an excellent example of a curvy rectangle. In this outfit, she’s wearing a peplum top with long skinny jeans, creating both a cinched waist and a curve at the hip. Next, cute as a button, Reese Witherspoon is a true petite at 5’1. In real life a v-neck jumpsuit would be a fun alternative. In this picture, her exaggerated and daring v-neckline pulls the eye toward her waist, creating the illusion of a smaller waist. She is about 5’6 and the most “typical” of the rectangles with her thin and athletic build. I included different heights and sizes to show just how diverse each body type can be. Our challenge is highlighting them in a balanced way which usually comes back to defining our waistline.īelow, I rounded-up four images of celebrities with rectangle body shapes, to give you a visual. Many rectangles, myself included, have curves. Some “experts” will tell you a rectangle lack curves, but I don’t agree. The main challenge a rectangle faces when getting dressed is her subtle waist. It’s helpful to read about all of the different body types because the more you understand balance and proportion, the easier it will be to get dressed.Īlso, if you fall in between two body types, you’ll want to learn about both so you can start to find your way between them. Weight is a factor to consider which tends to fluctuate for many of us. Of course, all factors are considered when we get dressed, so these guidelines are just that, guidelines.įit/Size is your proportion you may be “regular,” petite, tall, or plus. NOTE : Bone structure dictates body type rather than weight and height. You are considered a rectangle body shape when your shoulders and hips are proportionate, with little definition in the waist.
You might also hear a rectangle referred to as “straight.” So let’s continue to dive into the topic by breaking down the best tips and recommendations for each body type, starting with The Rectangle. The feedback from our community has been fantastic, with so many of you sharing your surprising results.
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In our How to Dress Your Body Shape Series we shared the mathematical formula you can use to help determine your body type.
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