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TRIANGLE BODY SHAPE

For a triangle body genre, the bust measurement is smaller than the
hip measurement with a well-defined waist. Typically someone with this

body shape will wear bottom pieces that are two or more sizes larger
compared to their upper half. To make the most of this shape, Genny
recommends creating the delusion of added width in the upper torso

while visually minimizing the hips.
The strategic use of color and prints in this outfit creates a flattering
look for a triangle figure. When a print is teamed with a solid piece, the

printed piece draws the eye and shows to advance; making the area it
covers show larger and thereby creating the delusion of greater balance

through the frame. The texture and volume in this look help balance out
wide hips. Clean lines in the lower trunk work best here. For pants, shop
for something with a clean, flat front, and something that falls straight off
your hip instead of wrapping tightly around your body — wide legs are

great for this, and they're super trendy right now. Pair a wide leg trouser
with a higher heel so you don't get lost in the cloth, and avoid waistline

gather and pleats to help keep your waist defined.

OVAL BODY SHAPE

For the oval body genre, the bust and hip measurements are
the same or very similar, with a waist measurement that is larger

than the bust and hips. Often times someone with this body shape
will look for fitting clothing through the waistline challenging. To
make the most of this shape, use clothing to create the illusion of a

trimmer waistline.
This jacket has wider lapels which work to draw the eye across
the shoulders and visually broaden the shoulders which in turn

create the illusion of a trimmer waistline. The jacket also has gentle
shaping through the waistline. Avoid the temptation to wear overly

loose styles which will add visual weight. To minimize the stomach,
look for tunic or A-line style tops that float over the tummy do not
cling, and that fall straight off the stomach and ends below the
fullest part of the tummy. An ideal length of a shirt for most women

with this body shape is to about at the top of the leg. Any longer,
and you might be adding extra volume to the bottom of your body.