After the reign of the thigh gap, the Kardashians have revolutionized the standards of sexy in the 21st century with their tiny waists and curvy hips. You can find many things on the Internet about how to style a petite girl and how to pick the right pair of jeans for a woman with an hourglass figure. What seems to be given little notice, however, is the inverted triangle body shape.
The inverted triangle body isn’t an uncommon one. Angelina Jolie, Miley Cyrus, and Michelle Rodriguez are only a few of the famous stars in Hollywood who have it. Characterized by broad shoulders, shorter torsos, and slimmer legs, the inverted triangle body shape is definitely the most athletic of the body types. What a lot of people don’t know is that it is also one of the easiest ones to work with.
Women with this body type often follow the wrong trends and end up getting frustrated with how awkwardly some clothes might look on them. With the right knowledge on proportions and silhouettes, they can easily be the trendy and sexy fashionista they’ve always wanted to be.
1. Bright Bottoms
The key to dressing up the inverted triangle body shape is to draw the eyes away from the upper body. Vibrant bottom pieces suit this body type because of the balanced look that they achieve. Pairing a plain black short-sleeved top with bright-colored or patterned culottes will create the illusion of wider hips.
2. Flowy Tops
Smooth-textured tops flatter the inverted triangle body shape because, again, it brings the attention downwards. Vertical lines are also slimming and can make the upper body appear narrower than it is. A loose, flowy top with ripped boyfriend jeans will look great together on this body type.
3. V-Shaped Neckline
Round necklines tend to look bulky on people with this body shape. An angular plunging neckline that forms a negative space can counteract the wideness of the shoulders. Wearing a thin, long necklace can also elongate the neck more while adding spunk to a plain outfit.
4. Flared Hemlines
The flare is this body shape’s best friend. All kinds of tops, skirts, pants, and dresses with flared silhouettes flatter this body shape. Inverted triangle ladies rocked the peplum trend the best. Any piece of clothing that acts as another “triangle” will offset their broad shoulders
5. Cinched Waist
People with this body shape should go for dresses that cinch at the waist. Unstructured clothes will make the shoulders seem even bigger and bulkier than they already are. Clothes that are tight in the right places will accentuate the gorgeous figure they already have. A wrap tunic with a ribbon tied at the waist is sure to look beautiful on this body type.
6. Simple and Thick Straps
Thin straps tend to look tacky on the inverted triangle body shape. Large straps, on the other hand, take more space on the chest and draw vertical lines that will divert the gaze from the shoulders. When shopping for dresses or gowns, always go for simple straps and avoid embellishments on the upper body.
7. Going Bare
Instead of hiding your shoulders, it’s way better to show them off. The shoulders are the assets of those with this body shape. From off-shoulder tops to strapless dresses, the inverted triangle girls look fabulous with their straps down and their chins up high.
8. The Knee Rule
Floor-length dresses can chop off the appearance of anyone with this body type while highlighting the upper body. Go for dresses or skirts from the knee above to elongate and accentuate the legs. Finish the outfit with bold heels as a statement piece.
Being fashionable doesn’t necessarily mean bagging all the trends as soon as they hit the runway. More than keeping up with the times, a true fashionista will know what looks good, especially on herself.
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