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Typically rectangles have: Currently this shape is the "ideal" shape for today's top models. Here are some common characteristics of the alluring rectangle. Your figure is lean and athletic. You may have a fuller neck and your back is broad. Your shoulders and hips are balanced between a straighter torso with a waist that has little or no curves. There is little difference between measurements of the chest, waist and hips. Your bust is usually small to medium in size and your hips are square and your derriere is flat. You are blessed with slim long arms and slender lengthy legs. When you gain weight it tends to go to your tummy forming a little pot belly, and your thighs and love handles. Dressing the Rectangle-Shaped Figure: Since balance is always our goal, and like the hourglass figure, you do not need any help in this area. So our goal for you is simple. We need to create the appearance of a curvier waist and bottom to enhance your femininity, and draw our focus to your great legs and thighs. Top it off! You want to wear tops that give the illusion of curves. Do this by wearing surplice or wrap tops with a scooped or V- neckline these will emphasize your bust and draw attention to your face. When searching for a bra, look for bras that have extra padding and underwire for fuller more feminine curves. Pretty tops with spaghetti straps will draw attention to your breast making them appear larger. Look for jackets that have a cinched waist, or bias cut these will look great on you. Jackets that flare out from your waist will create instant hips. Tops that are fitted and go in at the waist will help give the appearance of a curvier figure. Bring It On! There is not a whole lot you can not wear. However there are things that do look better on you. For instance look for jeans that hug and lift your bottom. Smaller back pockets that are spread far apart will make your bottom look fuller. If they have flaps on them, this is even better, as this adds some bulk to your bottom. Jeans with lighter fades on the thighs will help give them shape. You will look great in jeans that have a low-rise and that are a straight fit from the hip to the knee with a slight flare at the end. A contoured waistband helps create curves. Skirts that have a dropped waist look great on you. Other skirts that look great include pencil, a-lined, and flared skirts that gather at the waist. You have great legs, so be sure to show them off! Stay Away! The list of things you need to avoid is short. On the top of the list are vertical patterns and lines, these will tend to make you appear thin and lanky. Next on the list is clinging and tightly fitted blouses. Stay away from short cropped jackets that end at your waist. You also want to stay away from loose garments that do not show off your curves. Stay away from skirts, jeans, and pants that are high waisted. You also need to stay away from jeans with a straight cut. This will only emphasize your straight figure. |
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