There are different opinions on the classification of body shapes. So far, the most widely recognized and internationally detailed body shape classification method divides women’s body shapes into twelve types. Generally, according to this classification method, you can basically Determine your body type, except for a few.

For Asian women, the five most typical body shapes are pear-shaped, apple-shaped, straight-cylindrical, hourglass-shaped and inverted triangle. Only by recognizing your own figure can you dress better and show your temperament and beauty through clothing. In this article, I will talk with you about these dressing tips for typical body types, let’s take a look!

(1) Body characteristics

The prominent characteristics of the pear-shaped body are narrow shoulders, thin waist, and a lot of fat in the buttocks and thighs, that is, the upper body is thin and the lower body is fatter. Most women also have fat in the buttocks and thighs. Along with the problem of not straight legs. On the one hand, the formation of the pear-shaped figure is related to the congenital bone structure, and on the other hand, it is related to living habits. It is one of the most common body shapes among Asian women, and it is also a dressing pain point for many women.

(2) Outfit suggestions

Pear-shaped figures should try their best to highlight the slenderness of the upper body and hide the shortcomings of the lower body when dressing, so as to achieve visual harmony. For tops, it is recommended to choose short tops or tuck them into bottoms. In terms of style, you can choose clothes with a sense of design.

Try to avoid tight-fitting bottoms. For skirts, you can choose high-waisted A-line skirts and umbrella skirts. For pants, you can choose high-waisted wide-leg pants, straight-leg pants, and overalls to highlight the slender waist and weaken the hips and legs.

(3) Recommended look for the season: H version camel coat + white bottoming shirt + white high-waisted wide-leg pants

It is recommended to choose a long coat, above the knee, H version Type or A-line version, the overall lines are relatively neat and the shoulder line is obvious, which is very friendly to fat figures. The camel color has a warm feeling in winter. The inner wear should be tight and loose at the same time. V-neck knitted tops and simple accessories will add a sense of luxury. Choose high-waisted suit wide-leg pants as bottoms to hide fat in the buttocks and legs and highlight the slender waistline. Pair it with sneakers of the same color to look fashionable and age-reducing.

(1) Body characteristics

The apple shape, also known as the O-shaped body, is centrally obese and is also a relatively mature and plump type.

The main characteristics of this type of figure are that the back and upper arms are stronger, there is more fat in the waist and abdomen, the lower abdomen is protruding, and the waistline is not obvious. However, the biggest advantage of this type of figure is that the calves and arms are usually thin. Slenderness is common in office workers who sit for long periods of time. It is mainly caused by diet and lack of exercise. It is also a body shape that is easier to change due to weight loss.

(2) Wearing suggestions

Try to stay away from tights, weaken the chest line, and reject clothes without waistlines. The most enviable advantage of an apple-shaped figure is its slender limbs, so when dressing, you should use your strengths and avoid weaknesses, cover your waist and abdomen, and expose appropriate skin, such as collarbones, wrists, ankles, etc.

Follow the principle of tight tops and loose tops, and choose loose-fitting tops. Simple V-necks or square-necks are better to avoid too many layers. For bottoms, you can choose cigarette pants or pencil pants. For skirts, you can consider high-waisted A-line skirts or knitted slit skirts.

(3) Recommended look for the season: long coat + shirt + white cigarette pants

The coat with dropped shoulders weakens the shoulder line, makes the shoulders narrower and narrows the waist. The style can create the waistline and enhance the waistline position. Pair a V-neck shirt with a simple necklace to elongate the neck line while adding a touch of elegance and sexiness. The white nine-point cigarette pants further highlight the advantages of an apple-shaped body with slender legs. Paired with a pair of pointed high heels, it is fashionable and professional. It is a must-have suit in winter.

(1) Body characteristics

Also known as the rectangular or H-shaped body, also commonly known as the clothes rack body. Many supermodels such as He Sui and Liu Wen are H-shaped, which is very suitable for building Neutral style, high-end feel, no restrictions on what you can wear. The main characteristics of this type of figure are straight up and down, well-proportioned body, relatively slender limbs, but flat chest, not enough hips, not obvious waistline, and not obvious body curve. The H-shaped figure is divided into thin H and fat H, but most of them are relatively thin.

(2) Dressing suggestions

① It is recommended to tighten the waist: Since the waistline is not obvious for H-shaped figures, the waistline must be emphasized when dressing, and various waist tightening Belts and girdle accessories are must-have items.

② Appropriate expansion: The shoulders of an H-shaped figure are not wide, and fluffy tops such as one-line shoulders, puff sleeves, and ruffles can break the H-shape of the figure and highlight the slenderness of the waist.

③ Expand the curve of the lower body: A-line skirts, cake skirts, flower skirts, wide-leg pants, etc. can balance the straight line of the figure.

(3) Recommended look for the season: lamb wool coat + black bottoming shirt + long skirt

H-shaped body has the widest range of clothing options, as long as the color is correct , there will be no problem wearing almost any type of clothes. If you want to wear something monotonous and unusual, in addition to cashmere coats, you might as well try lambswool coats.

Lamb wool coats are not easy to control. Many people will look strong when wearing them. Basically, they avoid clashing clothes. At the same time, the furry material has a casual and free feeling on H figures. The warm colors are also cuter. The A-line A long skirt and a pair of pointed-toe short boots are full of energy.

(1) Body characteristics

The hourglass shape is also called the Celebrities such as Nica Bellucci, Gong Li, Liti Chung, and Liu Yan belong to this type of figure.

The biggest characteristics of this type of figure are wider shoulders and hips, which are visually similar in width, relatively plump breasts, slender waist, and graceful and obvious body curves. But it is precisely because of these characteristics that if If you don't match your clothes well, you can easily look old-fashioned and bloated.

(2) Dressing Suggestions

Suggestions: Avoid clothes that are too loose, without curves and waistlines, and try to avoid clothes with a strong sense of fluffiness, which will make you look bloated. The focus of dressing is to highlight the waist, create a waistline, and show off the natural curves of the figure.

Long coats are more suitable for straight and strappy styles. For short coats, try to place the hem above the hips. It is recommended to wear slim-fitting tops and bottoms. The bottoms are very suitable for hip-hugging skirts. Sexy fishtail skirts are also a good choice. The slim-fitting styles and fishtail elements make them look elegant and smart.

(3) Recommended look for the season: leather lamb collar coat + navel-baring white sweater + fishtail skirt

White navel-baring sweater, fashionable and simple, perfectly highlights the thin waistline , the bottoms are paired with a colorful plaid fishtail skirt, the color is simple and bold, the overall sexy and elegant, and it also shows off the body curve. The jacket is paired with a long leather coat with a waist-cinching design that enhances the waistline and provides warmth. The khaki lamb collar echoes the color of the skirt, and the whole body is neat and elegant.

(1) Body characteristics

The inverted triangle is also called a Y-shaped body, which is exactly the opposite of the A-shaped body. The shoulders of this type of figure are relatively wide in the upper body and the chest is relatively plump, so they appear slightly bloated. The hips of the lower body are narrow and the legs are slender. Visually, they will feel top-heavy. However, as long as you choose the right clothes and colors, this type of figure can be It is also what many people want to pursue to create a cool and elegant figure.

(2) Dressing Suggestions

Due to the wider upper body of this body type, try to follow the dressing rules of narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. It is recommended to avoid excessive emphasis on shoulder width. At the same time, the top is simple and the bottom is traditional. Choose a top with a simple design. Try to avoid lace, ruffles and other modifications. Choose a dropped shoulder style or a V-neck style to weaken the shoulder width.

Try not to choose styles that are too tight. Loose styles can weaken the bust curve. For bottoms, choose loose-fitting wide-leg pants or skirts to expand the dimensions of your lower body and tighten the waist for a cleaner look.

(3) Recommended look for the season: black coat + drapey shirt + high-waisted suit pants

Choose a khaki shirt for the top, the drapeiness is strong and the visual shoulder width is weakened. Pair it with a gold necklace to expose your collarbone and look full of elegance. For bottoms, choose suit trousers of the same color, which are slim-fitting but not tight, with a high waistline and exposed ankles to show off your slender legs. Wearing a black straight coat, he is clean and neat yet cool.

Paired with black loafers and a beret of the same color, this set will completely satisfy your desire for the cool and cool lady style!

The above is an introduction to the five typical Asian body characteristics and a dressing guide. Have you learned it? As long as you wear the right clothes, no matter what kind of figure you have, you will have a bright side. The Spring Festival is coming soon, and it’s time to make arrangements for all kinds of meetings with relatives, friends, and parents. Compare your body shape and dress appropriately, and you will definitely be able to wear fashion and personality, as well as elegance and gentleness!