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Ladies, listen up. We don’t all have the same body shape. We have the same features, but in different proportions. This is why what may fit person A won’t look as good on person B, and all of us need to know what category we fall under. <a href="https://aura.ng/fashion/the-fashion-industry-hates-fat-bodies-and-the-proof-is-in-your-wardrobe-">Big</a> or small, we all belong to one of these body types.&nbsp;

You have an hourglass shape if your bust and hips are about the same width and your waist is clearly defined. Thus, your fashion goal should be to highlight this petite waist of yours while keeping the proportions balanced. Your best fits will be high-waisted bottoms – trousers, skirts, shorts, etc. – paired with crop blouses. You can also tend towards fitted clothes that outline your shape and snatch your waist. Avoid loose clothing that hides your natural waist and makes you look big.

The triangle body shape comprises a smaller upper body with wider hips, and your body weight is heavily carried in your thighs. When picking outfits, always try to balance your hips by adding to your upper body. Some fits that can flatter your body are structured, exaggerated blouses with straight-leg or A-line skirts. Your goal is to make a statement with your upper body. Stay away from bottoms that add bulk to your hips, such as cargo pants with plenty of pockets or very fitted skirts that accentuate your hips.

If you have a wider midsection and your legs are slimmer compared to your upper body, then your body type is the apple shape. So, you should aim to draw attention away from your midsection and highlight your legs or neckline. And you can do this by wearing bogus blouses with detailed necklines, such as the V-neck or asymmetric necklines. Fitted bottoms paired with heels would also even out the look and reduce the visibility of your midsection. Bodycon tops that draw attention to your midsection shouldn’t <a href="https://aura.ng/fashion/how-to-build-a-wardrobe-that-commands-respect-not-compliments">dominate your closet</a>.

A rectangular body is when the bust, waist, and hips are similar in width. It is an athletic silhouette with very little waist definition. If this is your body type, your wardrobe is responsible for creating curves around your torso. Use corsets, belts, and peplum tops together with flared high-waist pants to achieve this look. Try not to wear straight outfits because they will make your body look boxy.

Shoulders broader than hips, making the lower body narrower, is called an 'inverted triangle' shape. Opposite to the pear shape, your objective should be to balance broader shoulders with greater volume in the lower body. Style wide-leg trousers, pleated or A-line skirts, and flared dresses with fitted tops that don’t add extra weight to your upper body. Padded blouses with puffed sleeves are not recommended. All extras should go to your lower body and not your shoulders.

With this basic knowledge, you can still curate your aesthetic based on your favourite fashion pieces. But this time, instead of copying and pasting a celebrity's style, you can work with your fashion designer to customise the look to your perfect shape. Regardless of your body type, remember that we all have equal opportunities to <a href="https://aura.ng/beauty/beauty-in-2026-how-to-curate-your-own-standards-and-choose-yourself">look our best</a> every day.

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