Has anyone ever asked you,” Are you an athlete?” Oh, same pinch! I have been questioned this too multiple time… Resembling a Strawberry, this frame features WIDE SHOULDERS, a small bust, slim hips and a subdued bottom, making it one of the most striking & appealing body type. The ones with narrow shoulders, BIG BUST and slender hips-legs fall into this category as well.
The secret to dressing this shape well is to draw attention to your slim lower body and often lean legs, away from the broader top half. Hence, take the patterns off the top and decorate your bottom.
Scroll through to grab your cheat sheet, taking the fashion quotient notches up.
Blouses
The main idea is to soften the shoulder lines. Pick tops in floaty, stretchy fabrics, avoiding anything too stiff. On lookers would be mesmerized seeing you in wrap tops ending below the hip bone, peplum style, , tailored shirts – open at the neck, vertical lines. V- neck, cross over, cowl, square, scoop, medium width strap, low round necklines are a cherry on the cake. Steer clear from the chunky knits, over sized or shapeless styles. I am afraid that Off shoulder, puffy sleeves, shoulder pads, boat neck, embellishments & other shoulder details are going to be difficult to pull off as these will emphasize on your widest region. Blouses in shaded colors have our vote.
Dresses
Celebrate your sexy lower half, camouflage the upper. The oomph dress adds some volume at your hips to balance the shoulders. Tight sheath dresses with sleeves, mini dresses covered on top are the most flattering styles. Shirt dress that clinches at the waist with a belt works enormous charm. Ticks in all the right boxes – Peplum, fit-flare and mermaid silhouettes with straight detailing e.g. princess seaming, pin-tucks, side ruching, side paneling, and top stitching. Paint the upper canvas in vertical lines, small prints and horizontal lines, big bold graphics at the bottom.
Bottoms
We love playing formal dress-up with the slim, straight, boot cut, wide legged trousers on inverted triangles. Front pleats are great to add an extra bulk to your lower body. Think casual in straight, cigarette or flared shapes, plethora of colors from muted to primary while you plan to expand your capsule wardrobe. Boyfriend jeans, distressed, baggy styles, slouchy track pants and hip thigh detailing-various washes, ripped or embellishments will promise you innumerable head turns. Disaster recipe: skinny jeans, leggings and tapered trousers, since they tend to make your legs look leaner creating visual imbalance.
Skirts
Mini or Midi, skirts work seamlessly from desk to drinks. Lend a zesty spin to your narrow bottom stocking up – A line, wrap, empire, pleated or patterned skirts. Ruffles, sequins, embroidery, panels, prints shall be your go-to details. Wear mini skirt with fitted T shirt or 3/4th sleeved blouse to gaze proportionately accurate chic. Don’t shy away from the dramatic ankle skimming length as it will balance out your statuesque shoulders too. Avoid the tight fitted styles and opt for bold textures to create more volume.
Have a wonderful day!
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