How to Dress For Your Body Type
Understanding your body type is the first step to dressing with confidence. The most common body types are apple, pear, hourglass, inverted triangle, and rectangle. Apple shapes benefit from styles that draw attention upwards and elongate their torso, like V-necks, empire waists, and flowy tops.
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Learn to accentuate your best features while redirecting focus from less favorable aspects of your physique. Let’s dive in.
Triangle Body Shape
The triangle body shape typically features broader shoulders and a narrower waist and hips. This shape is often referred to as the “V-shape” or “inverted triangle” for men and “pear shape” for women.
Tailored patterned blazers
The combination of checked blazers and fitted waistcoats with solid trousers creates a stylish ensemble that diverts attention from a larger waist. Mixing prints and solid colors cleverly creates the illusion of shape and balance in your outfit.
Vertical stripes
This pattern choice creates a streamlined effect, elongating and slimming down the upper body. However, horizontal stripes should only be chosen if they are visible from the chest upward, as they can enhance this desired effect.
Jackets with structured shoulders
Opt for structured shoulders in jackets, such as those found in a topcoat, as opposed to slouchy shoulders like those in bomber jackets. Structured shoulders square off your frame and avoid exaggerating a sloping shoulder line.
Single-breasted suits
hoose single-breasted jackets instead of double-breasted ones to avoid adding bulk to the waist. Ensure that your jackets are tailored for a structured fit on the top but allow for extra room around the waist for a relaxed and slimming silhouette. In Tanzania it range from Tsh 150,000/= per piece up to Tsh 250,000/= and above.
Brighter color panels
Incorporating patterns and detailing across the chest and shoulders with brighter color panels helps broaden a narrow upper torso. Consider wearing jumpers and crew neck tees with color panels across the chest, paired with slimming darker colors like gray, navy, or black around the mid-section for a balanced look.
Clothing to avoid for men with triangle body shape
Fitted polo shirts and roll necks: These styles are great for creating a slender look in the neck and shoulders but can emphasize roundness in the waist.
Bright colors and busy prints: Bold patterns and bright colors can draw attention to your triangular torso, so use them as accents in accessories like pocket squares, glasses, socks, and trainers. Avoid bold belts that highlight the width of your waist.
Skinny fits and extreme tapers: Narrow trousers can draw attention to your midsection, so opt for wide or straight-leg fits to add balance to your silhouette.
High-contrast belts: Steer clear of belts with high-contrast colors or patterns that emphasize your waistline. Choose subtler belts for a more harmonious appearance.